Greatest 22 Documentary Movies Editor's Pick Released in 2020

Explores the dangerous human impact of social networking; tech experts sound the alarm on their own creations. Find out about The Social Dilemma / IMDB / YouTube

A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world. See more about My Octopus Teacher / IMDB / YouTube

In 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters disappear in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world. Check out American Murder: The Family Next Door / IMDB / YouTube

In this documentary David Attenborough, the celebrated naturalist, reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen. The film provides a snapshot of global nature loss in a single lifetime. Find out about David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet / IMDB / YouTube

A look at iconic pop artist Taylor Swift during a transformational time in her life as she embraces her role as a singer/songwriter and harnesses the full power of her voice. Details on Miss Americana / IMDB / YouTube

Director Alexander Nanau follows a crack team of investigators at the Romanian newspaper Gazeta Sporturilor as they try to uncover a vast health-care fraud that enriched moguls and politicians and led to the deaths of innocent citizens. See more about Collective / IMDB / YouTube

Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols. Read about Athlete A / IMDB / YouTube

In a quest for a new, more humane society, a counter-culture revolution takes the world by storm. In the first of the InterReflections Trilogy, we look back to the modern world and wonder how it was we managed to survive as long as we had. Read about Interreflections / IMDB / YouTube

A private investigator in Chile hires someone to work as a mole at a retirement home where a client of his suspects the caretakers of elder abuse. Get info on The Mole Agent / IMDB / YouTube

Mixing comedy with a thorough investigation of psychedelics, 'Have a Good Trip' explores the pros, cons, science, history, future, pop cultural impact, and cosmic possibilities of hallucinogens. Read about Have a Good Trip / IMDB / YouTube

The documentary follows Greta Thunberg, a teenage climate activist from Sweden, on her international crusade to get people to listen to scientists about the world's environmental problems. More about I Am Greta / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary that focuses on a dangerously legendary water park and its slew of injuries and crimes along with child safety concerns. Learn about Class Action Park / IMDB / YouTube

Down the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement. Info on Crip Camp / IMDB / YouTube

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze. See more about Beastie Boys Story / IMDB / YouTube

A revolutionary group of activists, scientists, farmers, and politicians band together in a global movement of Regenerative Agriculture that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world. See more about Kiss the Ground / IMDB / YouTube

Chart the meteoric rise of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK in director Caroline Suh's documentary. Learn about Blackpink: Light Up the Sky / IMDB / YouTube

After unearthing a tomb that had been untouched for 4,400 years, Egyptian archaeologists attempt to decipher the history of the astonishing find. Look into Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb / IMDB / YouTube

A daughter helps her father prepare for the end of his life. Find out about Dick Johnson Is Dead / IMDB / YouTube

Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others during her 2019 book tour for 'Becoming.' Details on Becoming / IMDB / YouTube

An oral history of the American black conservative. Explore Uncle Tom / IMDB / YouTube

Fox Rich fights for the release of her husband, Rob, who is serving a 60-year sentence in prison. Get info on Time / IMDB / YouTube

An in-depth look at Hollywood's depiction of transgender people and the impact of those stories on transgender lives and American culture. Learn about Disclosure / IMDB / YouTube