Joshua Blevins Peck

This month’s must-see documentaries include the mystery of Nazca geoglyphs, hobbies that become a life’s work, the rise of Radio Z100, and an Irish school’s techniques for stopping the cycle of violence.

This month’s must-see documentaries include a chilling look at the history of police and protests, the awe-inspiring simplicity of nature, and scientific efforts to keep Venice’s waters at bay. 

These wide-ranging films include a loving tribute to a writer, spouse, and mother and a kaleidoscopic homage to David Bowie.   

These must-see documentaries offer something for everyone, from a feel-good story about letters to Santa to a coming-of-age sport documentary about hockey in Minnesota. There's even a roller-coaster, rags-to-riches tale about a PEZ candy outlaw.

An iconic eatery, a resonant road trip, and Patricia Highsmith are among January’s must-see documentaries now on DVD/Blu-ray.

Delve into 10 wonderful documentaries that made LJ’s Best of 2022 list. They cover subjects as diverse as bees, music, art history, and incarceration.

From a documentary about a groundbreaking feminist living in exile from Iran to gun violence in the U.S., these documentaries enhance collections and expand understanding. 

A documentary about an art town showcases the transformative process of creativity, plus more true stories for the month.

From Augmented, about the attempt to link the brain to robotic limbs, to The Beatles: Get Back, an intimate and lyrical insider look at the band, these are documentaries to dig into this month.