What are some good documentaries about real stories?

One great documentary on a true story is 'Icarus'. It delves into the world of doping in sports. It started as an exploration of how athletes might cheat but then uncovered a major international doping scandal. Another is 'The Act of Killing', which is a very powerful and disturbing documentary. It focuses on the Indonesian mass killings in the 1960s and has the killers re - enact their crimes in various cinematic styles, which is both a unique and deeply thought - provoking approach. 'Blackfish' is also notable. It tells the story of Tilikum, a captive orca at SeaWorld, and how his life in captivity led to several tragic incidents, which in turn sparked a huge debate about the ethics of keeping whales in captivity.

Yes, there are. For example, there are documentaries about environmental issues that are real - world problems. These documentaries often showcase real stories of affected communities, scientific research, and efforts to combat environmental degradation.

There are some works that touch on the topic, but they are often more about the broader context of the issue. For example, 'Half the Sky' by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, which includes stories of women in difficult situations that may involve prostitution as part of the exploration of gender inequality in some parts of the world.

A common scenario in these real stories is when the autopsy fails to identify a cause of death in an elderly person. It could be that there were multiple minor health issues that combined in an unexpected way. For instance, a combination of mild hypertension, a slightly under - performing thyroid, and some age - related changes in the body's chemistry that together led to the death, but each factor on its own was not considered life - threatening.

There's 'The Art of Comics,' which explores the creative process behind various comic strips and their influence on pop culture.

One great one is 'Icarus'. It delves into the world of doping in sports. The filmmaker originally set out to make a film about his own attempt at doping to compete in a long - distance cycling event. But as he dug deeper, he uncovered a major international doping scandal. Another is 'The Act of Killing', which is about the Indonesian mass killings in the 1960s. It's a very powerful and disturbing documentary as it gets the actual perpetrators to re - enact their crimes in different cinematic styles.

Another great one is 'Blackfish'. This documentary reveals the truth behind SeaWorld's treatment of killer whales through real - life stories and interviews. It has had a significant impact on public perception of captive marine animals.

Yes, in a way. They can raise awareness about real - world problems like violence and the flaws in the criminal justice system. By showing real stories, they can potentially prevent future crimes.

Another notable one is 'Paranormal Witness'. It presents real - life accounts of people who have encountered the paranormal. Each episode is a different story, and it uses re - enactments along with the actual testimony of the witnesses to bring these events to life. It's a great watch for those interested in true paranormal experiences.

One great one is 'Making a Murderer'. It delved deep into the case of Steven Avery, a man who was wrongly convicted before facing new criminal charges. It really makes you question the justice system.