1) McMillions This documentary series tells the stranger-than-fiction story of fast-food fraud. A cop turned security auditor fixed the McDonalds Monopoly game for a decade. He stole millions and expanded his scam to a wide network of co-conspirators. The six-part HBO series includes firsthand accounts from the FBI agents who took the network down, McDonalds execs, lawyers, and the culprits. See the original post on Youtube HBO@Youtube
2) The Pharmacist Dan Schneider, small-town pharmacist, is the star of this four-part Netflix series. After his son was shot and killed buying drugs, Schneider sought justice and stumbled upon a growing Oxycontin crisis in his own pharmacy. He made it his mission to get to the bottom of it and hold Big Pharma accountable long anyone else acknowledged the opioid epidemic. See the original post on Youtube Netflix@Youtube
3) Bad Trip This prank-based film combines narrative comedy and documentary with hilarious results. Hidden cameras follow stars Eric Andre, Lil Rel Howery, and Tiffany Haddish as they travel around, hilariously interacting with unsuspecting bystanders. It premieres at South by Southwest in March before opening in theaters. See the original post on Youtube Orion Pictures@Youtube
4) Cheer The docuseries follows the 14-time National Championship Navarro College cheerleading team as they prepare to compete for another title. Cheer comes from the same director as Netflix's Last Chance U, Greg Whiteley, and brings a similar combination of intense competition and troubled teens. The six episodes show the ups, downs, and full-outs of grueling training led by head coach Monica Aldama . Along the way, the teammates open up about overcoming adversity and what it really takes to make it to the mat. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll cringe as the cheerleaders tumble their way into your hearts. See the original post on Youtube Netflix@Youtube
5) Fries! The Movie A love of French fries is universal, and this documentary aims to explain why. Chrissy Teigen produces and appears in the film, along with bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, chef Eric Ripert, and founder and president of the Museum of Food and Drink Dave Arnold. Together, they will share stories of fried potatoes through chefs, celebs, farmers, food scientists, and others. The only question remains: What snack do you bring along to watch? NBC - Getty Images
6) Taylor Swift: Miss Americana This film about the famous singer-songwriter comes from Oscar-winning producer Morgan Neville and director Lana Wilson. It's advertised as a "raw and emotionally revealing look" at Taylor Swift as she and her career transform. The film debuted at Sundance Film Festival and now streams on Netflix. See the original post on Youtube Taylor Swift@Youtube
7) Assassins This documentary retells the killing of North Koreas Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of leader Kim Jong Un. The two mysterious female assailants, Doan Thi Huong of Vietnam and Siti Aisyah of Indonesia, were accused of working with a group of North Koreans to commit the murder. Sergei Bobylev - Getty Images
8) Saudi Runaway "A", the star of Saudi Runaway, is a young woman enduring harsh restrictions in Saudi Arabia. She secretly films her plot to escape her upcoming arranged marriage. She documents with her iPhone, often filming through her hijab, for intimate access. She collaborates with German filmmaker Susanne Regina Meures to create the vulnerable and riveting narrative. Filming her journey means she risks death, and you won't know if her escape plan succeeds until the very end of the documentary, which debuted at Sundance Film Festival. See the original post on Instagram sundanceorg@Instagram
9) The Perfect Weapon HBO's new documentary delves into the state of cyber warfare as the 2020 U.S. elections roll around. Based on the bestselling book The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage and Fear in the Cyber Age by New York Times correspondent David E. Sanger, the film chronicles "the rise of cyber conflict as the primary way nations now compete and sabotage each other." Director John Maggio won an Emmy for his last documentary. Matt Anderson Photography - Getty Images
10) Hillary Hillary recounts the life and career of the former First Lady and presidential candidate. It is set to premiere on Hulu on March 6, with plenty of time to watch before going to the polls for the 2020 presidential election. Of course, no Hillary Clinton documentary would be complete without touching the controversial 2016 election, but this account features interviews with Hillary, Bill, Chelsea, and more for a personal perspective. See the original post on Youtube Hulu@Youtube
11) The Inn At Little Washington: A Delicious Documentary Debuting March 27 on PBS, the film follows self-taught chef Patrick OConnell as he chases a third Michelin star for The Inn at Little Washington restaurant. If you devoured Netflix's Chef's Table, this film is sure to satisfy. The Inn at Little Washington
12) Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez The three-part series chronicles the crimes, strained relationships, and shocking death of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez . He was charged and then acquitted of multiple murder charges, including the deaths of two men outside a Boston nightclub in 2012 and masterminding the murder of his fiances sisters boyfriend, Odin Lloyd, in 2013. Only five days after he was acquitted in 2017, he died by suicide when he hanged himself with a bed sheet in prison. See the original post on Youtube Netflix@Youtube
13) Greta The teen climate change activist made major waves in 2019, and you'll get to re-live all the thrilling moments later this year on Hulu. The filmmakers have been following Greta Thunberg from her first school strike in Stockholm to her world-wide tour as she earned the title of Times Person of the Year. The documentary will be produced by Cecilia Nessen and Frederik Heinig with B-Reel Films and directed by Nathan Grossman, Deadline reported. Ronald Patrick - Getty Images
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