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Best documentaries on Netflix released in 2021

“Documentary” is a famous genre where you experience stories more “bizarre” than fiction. And, Netflix is the best platform to explore this genre.

Netflix has really leaned into this genre with some strangest, most compelling, as well as complex and fascinating “real-life” stories. The documentaries provide you with crucial perspectives on this weird world. So, without further delay, let's find out some of the best documentaries available on Netflix.

“14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible”:

Can you imagine, someone has climbed all the 14 highest mountains within just “six months and six days”. You will find out why I kept this phrase within inverted commas after watching the documentary. It's about the journey of “Nims Purja” to climb the world's “14 highest mountains” (all over 8,000 meters). This documentary is inspirational in the truest sense.

“Pelé”:

We all know him as the “greatest footballer” of all time. This is an unbiased portrayal of a great sportsperson. This documentary brilliantly depicted the struggle, success, and mistakes of Pele. You will be shocked to know the mistakes he committed during his career.

“Schumacher”:

This documentary is about Schumacher, one of the best riders of all time. This German “sports documentary” focuses on the life of seven-time “Formula one” champions. It provides an “inside look” at the early days of his career, his success, keeping the success for a long duration, and his current “rehabilitation” at the home after an unfortunate “skiing accident” in 2013.

“Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed”:

What comes to your mind when you hear the name, “Bob Ross”? You probably think of “joyful brushstrokes”, nature, trees, and so on. However, this Netflix documentary depicts a more “sinister” portrayal of this famous painter’s legacy. It focuses on the “complicated” legal battles that have literally “ensued” over the use of the name “Bob Ross” following his death in 1995.

“Seaspiracy”:

When you visit any beaches or seashore, what do you think? You might probably think about the beauty of nature, the ocean, sunsets, sunrise, and so on. But, have you ever thought about the pollution levels and the future? This documentary focuses on the problems caused by human beings in the natural world. You will be shocked to know how humans have exploited the environment to get what they want. This is a must-watch documentary for all as we need to take care of the surrounding immediately.

“Why Did You Kill Me?”:

Don't get surprised to hear the title. This uncovers the murder mystery of “Crystal Theobald”. The murder had really shocking consequences for those who “committed” the “crime”. This also shows both the use and misuse of social media in a broader way.

“Operation Varsity Blues”:

The “2019 College Admissions Scandal” happened very recently. In fact, the “trials” and “sentencings” related to this case are still going on. This documentary is about the “largest college admissions scheme ever prosecuted”. This documentary refocuses the attention from convicted “Lori Loughlin” and “Felicity Huffman” onto “Rick Singer”, who was the mastermind behind everything. Apart from the actual things, this documentary clearly shows the “inequalities” and “injustices” that are baked into the “American college system”.

So, start binge-watching those documentaries.