The year 2021 began with plenty of contemplation as well as much hope for the nation, humanity and health. It might not have been a transformative year for most people but was the beginning of a brighter tomorrow. As things come back close to being normal, people hold on to their loved ones tighter than before and learned to value life’s simple pleasures. Entertainment was just as essential in 2021 as in 2020 to aid people in getting through last year. Documentaries have been a big part of entertainment for people for a while now. Here, we will also discuss some of the finest documentaries available on streaming platforms.
Day Of Rage
Do you have a family member who denies the gravity of the Capitol Attack in January last year? If so, show the person this documentary, which chronicles the events of that day. The NY Times earned plenty of recognition for its documentary on Britney Spears, but make it a point to watch this one. You should see it because it is effective and is for naysayers who claim that Trump supporters did not attack the Capitol Building.
The documentary uses many of the portions from the original incident involving the rioters. It is stunning and disgusting to see the events put together in a manner following the order where the events occurred.
Mayor Pete
It is among the most entertaining documentaries, mostly since South Bend Mayor Peter Buttigieg is entertaining. The feel-good documentary talks about everything that caused Buttigieg to be a contender for US President. Buttigieg’s viability waned after he made quite a splash during the recent Democratic presidential caucus. However, people will not forget the impact of the politician, particularly regarding LGBTQ representation.
The documentary serves as a significant chronicle of an unusual life in US politics. It has candid talks about the life, relationship, sexuality, and democratic vision of Buttigieg.
Q: Into the Storm
The documentary explores the US conspiracy group associated with the so-called QAnon movement as well as its key players and origins. It is almost as convoluted as the series entitled ‘Tiger King’. It is interesting to hear believers explain the secret words, wild theories, salaciousness involving film stars, and in-fighting related to the QAnon conspiracy. Understanding the nerdy components and how everybody fits together in the documentary perhaps requires a re-watch.
Interviewer, director and narrator Cullen Hobeck pays attention to the identity of Q.
The First Wave
People are living through chaos and fear in the coronavirus pandemic period. Filmmaker Matthew Heineman focuses on NYC as the city was the epicenter of the virus. Heineman’s documentary covers the initial few months of the pandemic with closures, overwhelmed hospitals, unemployment checks and lockdowns. Have you lost somebody to coronavirus disease? If so, consider skipping this documentary, because it involves images of people in cadaver pouches and on ventilators. That said, the availability of vaccines may make this documentary less terrifying than before for most people.
The Beatles: Get Back
Lord of the Rings filmmaker Peter Jackson is the last person you might expect to direct and produce a documentary about The Beatles. It offers context for not just the breakup of the famous music band but also its members’ relationships. Jackson not only uses real-life audio and footage but also offers a look at what went into the making of the band’s ‘Let It Be’ album.
Jackson’s documentary works as an entertaining musical experience that offers a glimpse into a popular culture icon in the United States of America. The strained interpersonal relationships in the band could have contributed to total dysfunction, but its final working sessions produced arguably the finest music ever.
The Sparks Brothers
Russell and Ron Mael relocated to England in the 1970’s and found some success in the country. However, it took a long time for their band, the Sparks, to be popular in the United States of America. Edgar Wright’s documentary on the Mael brothers highlights their story, including their part in the event movie entitled ‘Rollercoaster’. For the uninitiated, Edgar Wright is best known for his feature-length films, such as ‘Baby Driver’ and the ‘Three Flavours Cornetto’ trilogy. The Sparks Brothers features the likes of Beck, Todd Rundgren, Weird Al, Bjork, Flea, Mike Myers, Jane Wiedlin and more.
The Velvet Underground
In this recent documentary, filmmaker Todd Haynes tells the story of The Velvet Underground band from New York. Haynes uses the footage of Andy Warhol in a manner that the artist would adore as well as evokes the experimentalism, inspired collaboration and audaciousness that drove the band. The documentary also discusses the relationships between Warhol, Lou Reed and John Cale that ultimately destroyed them.
Framing Britney Spears
This NY Times documentary got plenty of buzz upon its release, particularly because pop star Britney Spears was attempting to be free of the conservatorship that her father controlled. The documentary highlights not only the so-called #FreeBritney movement but also how the US media treated the singer. However, it is guilty of what it seems to be talking about: her exploitation. The follow-up to Framing Britney Spears may be slightly better than this documentary, but it does not appear that the pop star likes it either.
Tiger King Season 2
Tiger King Season 1 is an entertaining and wacky piece of escapism that we need in the epidemic period. However, the second season of the documentary series seems like a cash-grab attempt. The story of Carol Baskin, Joe Exotic and others may be exciting, but the documentary makes the audience concerned about the animals in it.
Explant
It is about media personality, singer and television host Michelle Visage. After her recent breast implant removal surgery, Visage disclosed that she developed Hashimoto’s Disease. In Explant, she takes the audience along with her on her life journey, including the days she spent singing for the group Seduction as well as her career in TV and radio.
The documentary largely covers Visage’s research on her choice to get the surgery and medical concerns associated with breast implants. Anyone who thinks about undergoing the surgery must watch the documentary.
