Joshua Blevins Peck

This month’s can’t-miss documentaries include a deep dive into Transylvania, a portrait of beloved natural historian Sir David Attenborough, and an audacious interview with “Alfred Hitchcock.”

A motorcycle designer, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and Indigenous journalists feature in these excellent documentaries not to miss.

Key documentaries explore John Lennon and Yoko Ono's one-week takeover of the Mike Douglas Show, William Shatner's philosophical musings, and the mystery within the art of playing cards. 

The best videos released on DVD/Blu-ray in 2024 offer a wide sweep of feature films and documentaries, including one originally made in 1941 and many more just recently created. From an upbeat look at the future to a dramatic consideration of Vatican politics, these films highlight just how illuminating on-screen stories can be.

This month’s must-see documentaries include a consideration of affirmative action, architect and designer Eliot Noyes’s modernism, and Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto’s final concert film.

This month’s can’t-miss documentaries include the shocking story of Love Canal, a harrowing depiction of sexual assault, and a joyous celebration of composer Ennio Morricone. 

This month’s must-see documentaries include an emotional look at the second Women’s World Cup, an intense portrait of contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer, and a refreshingly hopeful take on the future of humanity.

This month's must-see documentaries feature a deep dive into AI, the nostalgia of classic arcade and video games, and a thoughtful portrait of grizzlies in the wild. 

This month’s can’t-miss documentaries include a heartwarming exploration of the life of actor Gene Wilder, an exploration of Armenian culture, and remembrances of an iconic video rental shop.