

We have an annual documentary film festival here in Toronto, and a lot of the most buzzed about movies of recent years (Marwencol, The Imposter, The Invisible War, Queen of Versailles etc.) are available for streaming, at least in the U.S. If you like all kinds of docs, we’ve got you covered with Netflix documentaries (or maybe you’re just really into crime docs and action flicks). Documentaries seems to be one of the genres that Netflix has the best selection of.

National Parks, delicacies from far-off places, and feats of human bravery, you might feel a little bit better about staying at home. Watch on Netflix Into the Inferno Werner Herzog brings his typical dark, dispassionate viewpoint on nature to the volcano documentary Into the Inferno. After you view stunning panoramic shots of the U.S. Still from Netflix documentary 'Dick Johnson is Dead' Courtesy of Netflix. Its up there with the services absolute best work. We’ve also curated the best travel shows from Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more, just in case Netflix is not your primary streaming service. The Girl in the Picture is the latest true crime documentary from Netflix. No doubt, our staycations are a lot more enjoyable and safer when living vicariously through the best travel shows on Netflix. Enter technology and its ability to nurture that wanderlust. Watch on Netflix Athlete A (2020) Image via Netflix 1 hr 43 min Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk If you’re curious about the United States Gymnastics program, then Athlete A is a must-watch. It’s about the Rajneeshee cult led by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh that took root in rural. While jumping on an airplane (or even being in an airport) may not sound appealing at the moment, there’s no doubt many of us are missing the awe and adventure of exploring new places. Wild, Wild Country is a six-hour documentary turned into a more palatable six-part documentary for Netflix.

Many of us are now vaccinated and boosted, travel restrictions are loosening up in some places, so who knows? 2022 might be the year many of us start traveling again.
