Netflix Movies and Categories Finder: Political Documentaries
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World War II in Colour
Footage of the most dramatic moments from World War II is restored in color and high definition for this historical documentary series.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 70254851
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour
From the attack on Pearl Harbor to D-Day, the most pivotal events of World War II come to life in this vivid docuseries featuring colorized footage.
Released: 2019-11-08
Netflix ID: 80989924
For Sama
During the uprising in Syria, a young mother weighs fleeing to raise her daughter or staying to fight for freedom in this harrowing documentary.
Released: 2020-05-17
Runtime: 01:35:37
Netflix ID: 81132389
Winter on Fire
Over 93 days in Ukraine, what started as peaceful student demonstrations became a violent revolution and full-fledged civil rights movement.
Released: 2015-10-09
Runtime: 01:38:24
Netflix ID: 80031666
Our President
This documentary explores the meteoric rise of Roh Moo-hyun during Korea’s 2002 presidential elections despite being the candidate in last place.
Released: 2019-09-13
Runtime: 01:49:13
Netflix ID: 80192784
Collective
In 2015, a nightclub fire in Bucharest killed 64 people, unleashing an investigation that uncovered massive health care fraud and government corruption.
Released: 2021-02-19
Runtime: 01:53:59
Netflix ID: 81214045
Cowspiracy
Learn how factory farming is decimating the planet's natural resources -- and why this crisis has been largely ignored by major environmental groups.
Released: 2015-09-15
Runtime: 01:30:21
Netflix ID: 80033772
Inside Job
Learn in comprehensive, cogent detail about the pervasive and deep-rooted Wall Street corruption that led to the global economic meltdown of 2008.
Released: 2015-04-14
Netflix ID: 70139555
The Square
This Emmy-winning, street-level view of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution captures the astonishing uprising that led to the collapse of two governments.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:45:06
Netflix ID: 70268449
Mishima: The Last Debate
Amidst a wave of student uprisings, writer and Japanese nationalist Yukio Mishima accepts an invitation to debate Tokyo University’s Zenkyoto group.
Released: 2021-09-04
Runtime: 01:48:17
Netflix ID: 81488310
Flint Town
Over a two-year period, filmmakers embedded with cops in Flint, Michigan, reveal a department grappling with volatile issues in untenable conditions.
Released: 2018-03-02
Netflix ID: 80156688
Chico: Artista Brasileiro
This portrait of musician, playwright, novelist and poet Chico Buarque celebrates the popular, provocative art that made him a cultural force.
Released: 2021-08-20
Runtime: 01:56:04
Netflix ID: 81484018
Sergio
This moving documentary profiles Sergio Viera de Mello, the charismatic U.N. High Commissioner of Human Rights, who was killed by terrorists in Iraq.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:34:35
Netflix ID: 70112740
Race for the White House
This miniseries featuring archival footage and interviews with experts captures the drama of six of history's most iconic presidential campaigns.
Released: 2016-08-31
Netflix ID: 80114987
The Cuba Libre Story
This documentary series recounts the tumultuous history of Cuba, a nation of foreign conquest, freedom fighters and Cold War political machinations.
Released: 2016-12-08
Netflix ID: 80109535
Killer Ratings
Brazilian TV personality and politician Wallace Souza faces accusations of masterminding the violent crimes he reported on and rallied against.
Released: 2019-05-31
Netflix ID: 80217946
The Family
An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.
Released: 2019-08-09
Netflix ID: 80063867
Fire in the Blood
Filmmaker Dylan Mohan Gray delves into Africa's AIDS crisis to put a human face on those caught in the battle over inexpensive, generic HIV drugs.
Released: 2017-05-01
Runtime: 01:23:11
Netflix ID: 70268209
Sherpa
Filmed in 2014, this riveting documentary tells the lesser-known story of Himalayan guides who risk everything to support climbers on Mount Everest.
Released: 2021-03-12
Runtime: 01:35:49
Netflix ID: 80076001
Sir! No Sir!
This documentary chronicles the largely forgotten antiwar activities of American GIs and other members of the military during the Vietnam era.
Released: 2021-06-16
Runtime: 01:23:42
Netflix ID: 70043764
ReMastered: Tricky Dick and The Man in Black
This documentary chronicles Johnny Cash's 1970 visit to the White House, where Cash's emerging ideals clashed with Richard Nixon's policies.
Released: 2018-11-02
Runtime: 00:58:32
Netflix ID: 80191051
Helmut Schmidt -- Lebensfragen
This made-for-TV drama charts the life of former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, who led his nation through the turbulent 1970s and early '80s.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:27:47
Netflix ID: 70308062
Waiting for 'Superman'
This dynamic documentary weaves together stories about students, educators and reformers to shed light on America's failing public school system.
Released: 2015-04-22
Runtime: 01:51:15
Netflix ID: 70129364
Hitler - A Career
This documentary examines how Adolf Hitler's talent for manipulation, psychology and image-making led him from humble origins to near-world conquest.
Released: 2017-02-09
Runtime: 02:30:18
Netflix ID: 80106791
RBG
By turns heartfelt and playful, this documentary details Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and landmark work on women's rights.
Released: 2019-05-15
Runtime: 01:38:31
Netflix ID: 80240086
Get Real
This investigative series explores social and political issues and trends across Asia, from China's social credit system to Malaysia's tahfiz schools.
Released: 2021-08-04
Netflix ID: 81477630
Get Me Roger Stone
Examine the rise, fall and rebirth of political operative Roger Stone, who's been an influential member of Team Trump for decades.
Released: 2017-05-12
Runtime: 01:41:20
Netflix ID: 80114666
Reversing Roe
Through interviews with abortion rights supporters and opponents, this film lifts the lid on a decades-long political campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Released: 2018-09-13
Runtime: 01:39:40
Netflix ID: 80192834
Miss Americana
In this revealing documentary, Taylor Swift embraces her role as a songwriter and performer — and as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.
Released: 2020-01-31
Runtime: 01:25:17
Netflix ID: 81028336
The Last Czars
When social upheaval sweeps Russia in the early 20th century, Czar Nicholas II resists change, sparking a revolution and ending a dynasty.
Released: 2019-07-04
Netflix ID: 80211648
Hail Satan?
Meet The Satanic Temple, a provocative group whose crusade for religious freedom includes challenging corruption and having a devilish sense of humor.
Released: 2019-12-07
Runtime: 01:34:39
Netflix ID: 81053111
Where's My Roy Cohn?
Political fixer Roy Cohn gets profiled in this documentary that highlights his unscrupulous tactics, tormented spirit and mentorship of Donald Trump.
Released: 2020-06-14
Runtime: 01:37:33
Netflix ID: 81077041
Whose Vote Counts, Explained
The right to vote is at the foundation of America's democracy. But not every vote is created equal. How does the system work, and can it be fixed?
Released: 2020-09-28
Netflix ID: 81304760
Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony
This documentary recounts the fascinating and little-known role that music has played in the struggle to eradicate apartheid in South Africa.
Released: 2020-11-03
Runtime: 01:43:03
Netflix ID: 60025029
Black Panthers
In Oakland, Black Panther Party members and supporters rally for the release of co-founder Huey P. Newton. A short documentary directed by Agnès Varda.
Released: 2021-09-01
Runtime: 00:27:45
Netflix ID: 81471895
E-Team
The courageous investigators of Human Rights Watch's Emergencies Team risk their lives to document unlawful attacks on civilians by brutal dictators.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:29:47
Netflix ID: 70299286
Farmageddon
This provocative documentary tells the story of farms that were providing safe, healthy foods to their communities but were forced to stop.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:26:24
Netflix ID: 70235704
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
This documentary turns the spotlight on the man behind the iconic 'All in the Family,' with comments from friends, family and famous collaborators.
Released: 2016-11-01
Runtime: 01:31:19
Netflix ID: 80097360
Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower
Mobilized by teenage activist Joshua Wong, young citizens of Hong Kong take to the streets in a bid to preserve their history of autonomy from China.
Released: 2017-05-26
Runtime: 01:18:45
Netflix ID: 80169348
Trump: An American Dream
Friends, associates and critics reveal the truly American story of Donald Trump, the brash businessman who defied the odds to become U.S. president.
Released: 2018-03-30
Netflix ID: 80206395
The Edge of Democracy
Political documentary and personal memoir collide in this exploration into the complex truth behind the unraveling of two Brazilian presidencies.
Released: 2019-06-19
Runtime: 02:01:43
Netflix ID: 80190535
El Pepe, a Supreme Life
In this intimate documentary, former Uruguayan President José 'Pepe' Mujica talks about lessons he learned while in prison, his ideals and the future.
Released: 2019-12-27
Runtime: 01:13:09
Netflix ID: 81094074
John Lewis: Good Trouble
The life of John Lewis is celebrated in this documentary that follows his journey from civil rights activist to United States Representative.
Released: 2021-02-16
Runtime: 01:37:08
Netflix ID: 81246322
Dead Donkeys Fear No Hyenas
This documentary examines the controversy over foreign investment in Ethiopian commercial farmlands, where economic development has a human cost.
Released: 2021-09-10
Runtime: 01:20:11
Netflix ID: 81409017
When Louis Met... Chris Eubank
Celebrity profiler Louis Theroux hears all about the life philosophies that drive Chris Eubank as he spends time at home, in the ring, and on a shopping trip for jodphurs with the eccentric former world champion boxer.
Released: 2021-01-04
Runtime: 00:48:38
Netflix ID: 70222214
Mitt
The real Mitt Romney is revealed in this documentary that goes beyond the sound bites with unprecedented access to his 2012 presidential campaign.
Released: 2015-04-14
Runtime: 01:32:54
Netflix ID: 70296733
The Day I Met El Chapo
Mexican superstar actress Kate del Castillo reveals the untold story of her encounter with El Chapo Guzmán, the world’s most-wanted drug lord.
Released: 2017-10-20
Netflix ID: 80184569
Knock Down The House
Go behind the scenes as four determined women -- including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- challenge big-money politicians in the 2018 race for Congress.
Released: 2019-05-01
Runtime: 01:27:55
Netflix ID: 81080637
Fahrenheit 11/9
In this provocative documentary, director Michael Moore examines the impact of Donald Trump's presidency and seeks a political escape plan.
Released: 2019-08-07
Runtime: 02:08:21
Netflix ID: 81014833
Saving Capitalism
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich meets with Americans from all walks of life as he chronicles a seismic shift in the nation's economy.
Released: 2017-11-21
Runtime: 01:13:16
Netflix ID: 80127558
Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
Revisiting 1970s photos of women that captured a feminist awakening, this film explores those women's lives and examines the continued need for change.
Released: 2018-10-12
Runtime: 01:26:05
Netflix ID: 80216844
Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press
Hulk Hogan's court case against Gawker Media sheds light on wealthy, powerful figures who challenge freedom of the press in order to silence critics.
Released: 2017-06-23
Runtime: 01:35:46
Netflix ID: 80168227
Two Catalonias
Lawmakers and activists with conflicting ideologies speak about the complexities of Catalonia's politics and the fight for its independence from Spain.
Released: 2018-09-28
Runtime: 01:56:46
Netflix ID: 80992039
Ibrahim a Fate to Define
Raised in a quiet home, Lina searches for answers while investigating the mystery behind her father's disappearance in this documentary.
Released: 2021-04-01
Runtime: 01:14:49
Netflix ID: 81435737
FTA
The restored documentary captures the Pacific leg of the 1971 anti-Vietnam War "Free the Army" comedy tour and experiences on both sides of the stage.
Released: 2021-06-16
Runtime: 01:43:56
Netflix ID: 70112759
Europe's Most Dangerous Man: Otto Skorzeny in Spain
Declassified documents reveal the post-WWII life of Otto Skorzeny, a close Hitler ally who escaped to Spain and became an adviser to world presidents.
Released: 2021-09-22
Runtime: 01:07:08
Netflix ID: 81493626
Conspiracy
Skeptics and others discuss widely held conspiracy theories involving aliens, government cover-ups, secret assassinations and other intrigues.
Released: 2016-08-31
Netflix ID: 80118873
Living Undocumented
Eight undocumented families' fates roller-coast as the United States' immigration policies are transformed.
Released: 2019-10-02
Netflix ID: 80209609
A Perfect Crime
This docuseries investigates the 1991 killing of politician Detlev Rohwedder, an unsolved mystery at the heart of Germany's tumultuous reunification.
Released: 2020-09-25
Netflix ID: 81022994
The Countess & The Russian Billionaire
This documentary follows the love story of Countess Alexandra Tolstoy and oligarch Sergei Pugachev, and the scandal that led to their fallout.
Released: 2021-08-16
Runtime: 00:59:28
Netflix ID: 81485995
Silvio Forever
Through the clever use of his own words, this documentary examines former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his influence over Italian politics.
Released: 2020-05-05
Runtime: 01:20:50
Netflix ID: 81262870
The Trial
Insider interviews and footage capture key moments in the trial of disgraced former President Dilma Rousseff, whose scandal had far-reaching fallout.
Released: 2021-07-23
Runtime: 02:21:02
Netflix ID: 81464323
Alt-Right: Age of Rage
This documentary follows a white power leader and an Antifa activist leading up to the Charlottesville riots in the first year of Trump's presidency.
Released: 2019-01-28
Runtime: 01:45:39
Netflix ID: 80998786
Hillary
In this four-part documentary series, former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reflects candidly on her life and career.
Released: 2020-03-21
Netflix ID: 81266238
American Chaos
In the lead-up to the 2016 election, director James D. Stern travels across the country to interview Donald Trump supporters in this documentary.
Released: 2021-03-12
Runtime: 01:30:05
Netflix ID: 81000292
Future June
In this documentary, four men in São Paulo leading seemingly disparate lives face challenges in a surging middle-class, weeks before the 2014 World Cup.
Released: 2021-06-22
Runtime: 01:40:22
Netflix ID: 81464321
My name is KIM Bok-dong
For 27 years, Kim Bok-dong fought tirelessly to spread education and recognition of the painful history of World War II's comfort women.
Released: 2020-03-16
Runtime: 01:41:33
Netflix ID: 81252857
My Way
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi opens up about his life, including his sex scandals, corruption trials, and friendship with Putin.
Released: 2016-11-07
Runtime: 01:40:33
Netflix ID: 80148275
ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium
The shocking murder of singer Victor Jara in 1973 turned him into a powerful symbol of Chile's struggle. Decades later, a quest for justice unfolds.
Released: 2019-01-11
Runtime: 01:04:30
Netflix ID: 80191048
Patria
Paco Ignacio Taibo II brings his book trilogy to life, highlighting Mexico's history in 1854-1867, a period he considers foundational to the country.
Released: 2019-01-17
Runtime: 01:29:55
Netflix ID: 80988257
1994
Archival video and new interviews examine Mexican politics in 1994, a year marked by the rise of the EZLN and the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio.
Released: 2019-05-17
Netflix ID: 80991872
This Is Personal
This documentary explores how activists mobilized millions to participate in the Women’s March following the 2016 inauguration of President Trump.
Released: 2019-09-27
Runtime: 01:38:50
Netflix ID: 81132559
Generation Revolution
London's young activists of color are profiled in a documentary that offers an inside look at their spirited fight against oppression and injustice.
Released: 2020-10-01
Runtime: 01:11:34
Netflix ID: 81326593
Citizen Roh
After his presidency, Roh Moo-hyun returned to his hometown to spend his days creating an eco-friendly community and nights dreaming of a better society.
Released: 2020-12-28
Runtime: 01:38:29
Netflix ID: 81396513
Spycraft
The spy game is a serious business, and throughout history, the tools and technologies developed for it have mattered as much as the spies themselves.
Released: 2021-01-21
Netflix ID: 81014547
How to Become a Tyrant
Ruling with an iron fist requires an aspiring dictator to know the playbook for absolute power, as history's despots prove in this sardonic docuseries.
Released: 2021-07-09
Netflix ID: 80989772
Undercover Asia
This investigative series examines social issues and trends around Asia, including suicide, gender violence and limb-lengthening surgeries.
Released: 2021-08-05
Netflix ID: 81477504
JFK: The Making of a President
Explore how John F. Kennedy's worldview was influenced by his younger years, when he endured poor health, family tragedy and a demanding father.
Released: 2017-05-01
Runtime: 00:43:50
Netflix ID: 80158588
The Mitfords: A Tale of Two Sisters
Jessica and Diana were sisters who were separated by just a few years in age. But their political ideologies couldn't have been any farther apart.
Released: 2017-06-01
Runtime: 00:44:06
Netflix ID: 80158581
How to Stage a Coup
Explore how Caesar, Napoleon, Mussolini, Hitler and modern-day dictators consolidated their considerable power through bold and brazen coups.
Released: 2017-06-01
Runtime: 00:47:00
Netflix ID: 80158769
The Russian Revolution
Starting in 1881, this film describes how the personal battle between the royal Romanovs and Lenin's Ulyanov family led to the Russian Revolution.
Released: 2017-06-15
Runtime: 00:47:14
Netflix ID: 80158770
Bobby Kennedy for President
Historic footage and leading voices of the era examine the 'Bobby Phenomenon' of the 1960s and the legacy of the man who helped redefine the country.
Released: 2018-04-27
Netflix ID: 80174282
Docupy/Ungleichland
Featuring interviews with leading economic experts, this documentary explores the causes and effects of wealth disparity in Germany.
Released: 2018-10-01
Runtime: 00:43:39
Netflix ID: 81022394
The 43
This docuseries disputes the Mexican government's account of how and why 43 students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College vanished in Iguala in 2014.
Released: 2019-02-14
Netflix ID: 81045551
Marele jaf comunist
A deconstruction of the 1959 bank heist in Romania, where a group of robbers pulls off the feat then is ordered by the state to reenact it on film.
Released: 2019-10-17
Runtime: 01:15:07
Netflix ID: 81149217
Bucharest, Where Are You?
This frantic documentary analyzes the stories of Romanian street protesters who occupied Bucharest in 2012, calling for presidential impeachment.
Released: 2019-11-11
Runtime: 01:16:37
Netflix ID: 81149219
Videograms of a Revolution
This documentary uses news footage and amateur video to paint a vivid picture of Romania’s 1989 revolution and the fall of dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu.
Released: 2019-12-22
Runtime: 01:47:00
Netflix ID: 70047777
Nisman: The Prosecutor, the President, and the Spy
This docuseries details the suspicious death of Alberto Nisman, investigator of the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association building.
Released: 2020-01-01
Netflix ID: 80197991
Moo-hyun, Tale of Two Cities
Two politicians ran for seats in South Korea's National Assembly in different cities and eras, but shared the dream of a world where people come first.
Released: 2020-02-01
Runtime: 01:34:53
Netflix ID: 81219138
Criminal Conspiracy
Journalists chronicle a decade of presidential attacks against South Korea's freedom of the press, and of corruption in its broadcasting companies.
Released: 2020-03-01
Runtime: 01:45:40
Netflix ID: 81219137
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution
A groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path toward greater equality.
Released: 2020-03-25
Runtime: 01:48:07
Netflix ID: 81001496
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Featuring rare concert footage and interviews with legendary musicians, this documentary traces Bob Dylan's life story and extraordinary career.
Released: 2020-04-25
Runtime: 03:28:13
Netflix ID: 70177496
Belluscone: Una storia siciliana
In this satirical meta-documentary, Franco Maresco attempts to explore Silvio Berlusconi's ties to the Sicilian mafia — with "neomelodic" singers.
Released: 2020-05-05
Runtime: 01:32:55
Netflix ID: 80017217
I -Documentary of the Journalist-
Maverick journalist Isoko Mochizuki faces stonewalling and pressure in her relentless pursuit of stories exposing misconduct by those in power.
Released: 2020-07-29
Runtime: 01:54:10
Netflix ID: 81258661
Červená
In her own words, this documentary profiles renowned opera singer Soňa Červená and how the tumultuous events of 20th-century Europe impacted her life.
Released: 2020-09-10
Runtime: 01:19:44
Netflix ID: 81289412
Popieluszko-poslaniec prawdy
This documentary follows the life of Jerzy Popiełuszko, the chaplain of the Solidarity movement, who inspired Poles to stand up to the Communist regime.
Released: 2020-10-14
Runtime: 01:26:32
Netflix ID: 81306466
Data is Power
As Germany builds its presence in the digital space, one rapidly growing online retailer is bent on bringing the nation up to speed in this documentary.
Released: 2020-11-01
Runtime: 00:58:39
Netflix ID: 81324785
Empress Sisi and the Anarchist
The true story of Austria's Empress Elisabeth, whose assassination by an Italian anarchist in 1898 shocked the world and triggered historic unrest.
Released: 2020-11-01
Runtime: 00:44:38
Netflix ID: 81324786
Jarocin
In the small town of Jarocin, the birth of a unique rock music festival provides an escape amid the social and political tensions of 1980s Poland.
Released: 2020-11-12
Runtime: 01:45:08
Netflix ID: 81306462
BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America
Soda Stereo, Café Tacvba, Aterciopelados and others figure in this 50-year history of Latin American rock through dictatorships, disasters and dissent.
Released: 2020-12-16
Netflix ID: 81006953