Recommend a Documentary

[Stranded]

?"Been a while since we've had one of these, and the nights are drawing in, so I need something new to watch. A few to get things going.. ""Cold War"" (1998) Series made by the same people who did 'The World at War'. Covers the period from 1945 to 1991. This is episode 1, the same person's put up all the other episodes too.. ""To Mars by A-Bomb: The Secret History of Project Orion"" (2002) BBC film about the Cold War era plan to build an ocean liner-sized spaceship, propelled by endless external nuclear explosions. Fascinating from start to finish. ""Reggae"" (1971) Film about the 1970 Wembley reggae festival. Live clips, interviews, etc. If you like old ska/reggae you'll love it. "

[Leonard Hatred]

"Sunderland Til I Die season 3 ""dropped"" on Netflix this week. It's 3 episodes covering when they got promoted back to the Championship. Re-watched the first 2 series as well, it is excellent even if you're not a fan of football."

[Leonard Hatred]

"Chim Agreed. Watched it last night after the recommendations on here, very underwhelmed by it. I thought when they discovered the copper was that bird's ex, that would be a can of worms, but it was never mentioned again. All a bit half arsed and far too long."

[chim chim cha boo]

"I watched American Nightmare tonight and I am sorry to say that I thought it was a bit shit. When the detective found the strand of blonde hair why the fuck didn't they test it for a DNA sample? Also, why did they not expand on the fact that the top FBI agent on the case used to go out with the woman the two accused worked with. It came across as sloppy police work but I am betting there's another story there that the documentary makers bottled out of."

[Vexed]

"El Scorchio 2:54 Wed Feb 14 I think each piece of the documentary was released separately so there's a longer length One Year In A Life of Crime released in 1989, and a sequel released in 1998. I haven't seen them though, the condensed version was enough to fuck up my week. Gutting."

[Roeders Jacket]

Thanks Chaps and echo the views on 'American Nightmare'.

[El Scorchio]

Glad you enjoyed it NS! It's a really good/hard hitting bit of film-making isn't it. Pulls no punches.

[Tomshardware]

*2020

[Tomshardware]

"Roeders, just google ""A life of crime 1984-2000 watch online free'. There's a documentaries site where you can watch it."

[Northern Sold]

RJ... watched it on my app.... but it's available here I think. https://www.nowtv.com/watch/life-of-crime-1984-2020-2021/A5EK3JXxfMHsh1rdPVPum

[Roeders Jacket]

"This recommendation comes up a lot....any idea where I can find it (without paying)? I already have Netflix / Amazon Prime TV, but couldn't see it last time I looked. I've got a rarely used Firestick if it helps re: access."

[Northern Sold]

Cheers Vexed and Scorch had a spare couple of hours last night so went on your recommendation... have to say as hard/heartbreaking as it was to watch it‚Äôs probably one of the greatest docs I have seen... the doc maker was lucky that he got to follow three brilliant characters on their journey through life... just a shame that the 4th that bully woman beating cry baby cսnt decided to pull the plug. A riveting watch and have to say I shed a tear at the end ... and I agree with you Vex... show that to youngsters.... that‚Äôs your glamour of a life in drugs. 10/10

[El Scorchio]

"Absolutely. Really shows the complete viciousness of the cycle they get caught up in and how hard it is to break. Maybe even from something small in the first place, and they aren't really bad people necessarily either."

[Vexed]

El Scorchio 1:59 Tue Feb 13 Fucking savage innit? An absolute gut punch. But I can honestly say that it's changed my thinking on these types of people and how badly the cards are stacked against you if you find yourself in that position. I think they should make kids watch it in their early teens just to show them the reality that some people end up in through some bad decisions.

[El Scorchio]

"Vexed 2:50 Seconded. I watched it last year or so. Brilliant doc, and completely heartbreaking in a lot of places. Especially the one guy- I won't go into more detail with him for the sake of anyone who hasn't seen it, but, if you've seen it you know."

[zico]

"On Netflix - Lover, Stalker, Killer - You will never go on a date again after watching this! How to Catch a Serial Killer. Story of how British cop Steve Fulcher's career was ended after the arrest of killer Christopher Halliwell. Perfect example of how a criminals rights seem more important than a victims."

[Chip Shop Charlie]

I have to agree with Chim....that Dopesick series had me shouting at the TV. Painkiller is a little too polished.

[Hammer and Pickle]

"Crikey chim - that’s a hardcore opioid right? The strongest thing I’ve ever had was Ketonal Forte for an earache and that was aaaaiiiiiiiiii!!!!-type pain. Anyway, that’s it. Dooesick was the one I was recommended but forgot the name and came up with Painkiller. It’s on Netflix, which is my usual TV experience dealer these days."

[chim chim cha boo]

"Hammer and Pickle 1:05 Sat Jan 27 I'm on that stuff (Oxycontin) after the crash. Fuck Painkiller off and watch the infinitely better Dopesick. Neither of those shows are documentaries (they are dramas) but they both explain the Purdue Pharma's lies. It's a sickening story but Dopesick was close to Michael Keaton's (I think one of America's best actors) heart as his nephew died abusing it. It's got the excellent Will Poulter, an English actor in it too"

[lowlife]

"American Nightmare is good, insane how the police and FBI handled that. Watched Captains of the World, on Netflix. Pretty decent stuff, apart from Aluko appearing in it. They even put ‘England legend’ under her name. Ridiculous box ticking. Utterly useless commentary from her as usual."

[lowlife]

"American Nightmare is good, insane how the police and FBI handled that. Watched Captains of the World, on Netflix. Pretty decent stuff, apart from Aluko appearing in it. They even put ‘England legend’ under her name. Ridiculous box ticking. Utterly useless commentary from her as usual."

[Tomshardware]

"Vexed 2:50 Fri Jan 26 Watched this yesterday. Must be the hardest hitting documentary I've ever seen, very sad and a real roller coaster."

[martinbritt_63]

"""Behind The Gate"" Horse-racing documentary (2013) - 85 minutes duration. Narrated by Joe Pesci Worth a watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVjv9iXD3hM"

[Hammer and Pickle]

"Been recommended Painkiller. It's about the start and aftermath of the big-pharma-fueled opioid pandemic in the US, which as far as I can tell is now pretty much out of control. Grim viewing but it's a duty, I suppose."

[Tomshardware]

Vexed 2:50 Fri Jan 26 Looks interesting.

[claypole]

24 hours in police custody - murder on camera