When I’m undecided about what to see on Netflix, I usually always choose a documentary. If I am uninspired to launch into the vision of a new series of a thousand thousand seasons or too tired for a demanding film, I know that in its catalog I always find something that I like, that intrigues me and, in the end, gives me ideas and reflections . This year, thanks to the quarantine, I have really seen a lot of them and I have drawn up my own personal ranking. Of course, you may also disagree with me. If, on the other hand, the idea appeals to you and you are looking for some advice on what to see on your favorite streaming platform, then sit on the sofa, pick up the remote control and get ready for a classic binge watching session. Here are 5 documentaries that you absolutely cannot miss:
THE LAST DANCE (2020)
A docu-series of 10 episodes that tells part of the career of Michael Jordan, the star of the Chicago Bulls, one of the greatest icons in the history of sport. The show contains a lot of unreleased material related to the 1997-98 season, the one in which the team won their sixth NBA title. In a continuous parallelism between past and present, through the words and interviews of the protagonists, you will discover the story of an incredible man, who has always made the difference and was able to motivate his teammates in any situation. A true leader and driver who, however, is not afraid to show wounds and insecurities (the best part: the one that allows us to better understand the human side behind the champion). Don’t worry, even if you don’t understand anything about basketball, you will like it anyway: you will suffer with the Bulls, you will cheer for them and their successes. You will cry during their falls, but you will see them get up. A beautiful story that teaches that with hard work and sacrifices dreams come true.
BECOMING: MY STORY (2020)
A very intimate and profound documentary that lasts an hour and a half and reveals several unprecedented aspects of the life of the former American First Lady, Michelle Obama. The feature follows the promotional tour of his autobiography, entitled Becoming: My Story, for 34 cities in the United States. Through the eyes of the fans, of Barack Obama and thanks to the words of the protagonist, we will have the very clear portrait of a woman who has conquered everything by herself, who fights for gender equality and against injustice. Of course, after a while it will seem like a long promotional spot (and the intent is more or less that) but it is undeniable that his is the story of a person who made it and who continually inspires others to do it.
CONVERSATIONS WITH A KILLER: THE BUNDY CASE (2019)
Let’s change gender. If the criminal world fascinates you, then Joe Berlinger’s documentary is the one for you. In 4 episodes, through interviews, archival films, testimonials and audio recordings, it will make you enter the mind of the American serial killer Ted Bundy, the first to be defined as such. With around thirty confirmed victims and more than 50 suspects behind him, however, he never confessed to his murders, until the day before his execution in the electric chair, trying in vain to delay the sentence. Not really a light topic, in short. But for once we can try to understand what lies in the head of those who choose to take the side of evil, without making hasty judgments. Hers is a story that teaches us never to trust appearances.
OUR PLANET (2019)
Filmed in 50 countries on all continents with a crew of 600 members, this one 8-part docu-series focuses on our home, the Earth and its incredible variety of habitats, from the deep abysses to the ice of the Arctic, to South America and Northern Europe. A long and passionate journey, impressive and evocative image quality and an iconic and one-of-a-kind voiceover: that of a Sir David Attenborough, 94-year-old illustrious British science writer and naturalist. The purpose is clearly didactic and wants to warn the viewer about the effects that man, at first an invaluable resource for the ecosystem, instead had on the environment. Our behaviors have already jeopardized the planet’s precious biodiversity, but changing things can and must be done before it’s too late.
XIII AMENDMENT (2016)
In an hour and forty minutes, African American director Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, drawing on the testimony of experts, activists and politicians who analyze the criminalization of blacks and the evolution of US prisons. The title refers to the thirteenth amendment to the American constitution which, following the civil war, legally abolished slavery in 1865. A journey into one of the social plagues of our century, which puts a magnifying glass on injustice and inequality. This year, the Black Lives Matter movement has brought attention back to the issue, reminding us that there is still an endless need to talk about it.
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