The 64 Best Documentaries of All Time

As the saying goes, truth is stranger than fiction. If you disagree, well, let us direct you to the modern documentary. (Tiger King, anyone?!?) The finest of the genre will teach you something new. For example: If you think you understand how the American justice system works, check out Ava DuVernay's award-winning documentary 13. You'll find music-world documentaries featuring Amy Winehouse and Kurt Cobain along with a deep dive into New York's ballroom scene. Eager for more of an adventure? Try Paris Is Burning and Free Solo. If you're simply looking for a true-crime story, we highly recommend O.J: Made in America. Without further ado, here are the sixty-four best documentaries of all time.

View in Browser  SHOP EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBE The 64 Best Documentaries of All Time As the saying goes, truth is stranger than fiction. If you disagree, well, let us direct you to the modern documentary. (Tiger King, anyone?!?) The finest of the genre will teach you something new. For example: If you think you understand how the American justice system works, check out Ava DuVernay's award-winning documentary 13. You'll find music-world documentaries featuring Amy Winehouse and Kurt Cobain along with a deep dive into New York's ballroom scene. Eager for more of an adventure? Try Paris Is Burning and Free Solo. If you're simply looking for a true-crime story, we highly recommend O.J: Made in America. Without further ado, here are the sixty-four best documentaries of all time. Read More Our Favorite Rugs of All Time Shopping online is complicated, so we did the testing for you. Read More The Lafayette Is Our 2024 New Hotel of the Year This unexpected, unabashed party palace just might be the best reason to head to San Diego. Read More Wagner Moura Is Chasing the Truth The actor has played serious characters (namely, Pablo Escobar on Narcos) with villainous aplomb, but he brings much-needed levity to A24's political thriller Civil War. "I read the script and felt there was a perfect film in there for me," he says. "I never liked the idea that in order to do something popular, you have to do something silly. I think Alex got the balance right with Civil War—he's made a film that's politically relevant." Read More The 15 Best Loafers to Wear with Everything, All the Time Slip into something great. Read More It's Tempting to Ignore State Supreme Court Elections. Don't. Keep your eyes on Ohio and Michigan in 2024, in particular. Read More Five Fits With: Rapper AKTHESAVIOR, Who's Still Rocking Up-and-Coming Brands When I ask AKTHESAVIOR about his musical background, he goes into such vibrant detail that his passion for the journey is immediately apparent. Like my mom, his parents are from Trinidad and Tobago, and he grew up in Flatbush in Brooklyn, where my grandma also lived for all of my childhood. AK and I have a shared appreciation for the diversity of Brooklyn, and more specifically Flatbush. "A sense of style is important because when I grew up on hip-hop, there were a lot of rappers, but everyone had their uniqueness about them, and that made them stand out," he says. "That might be the reason why I don't find new inspiration within the music realm, because a lot of people sound the same." Read More How satisfied are you with the content of this newsletter? Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779