6 Best Netflix Political Documentaries

There is no doubt that another name for entertainment is Netflix. It has become the epitome of show business as it is the center of easily accessible entertainment all over the world.

Whoever came up with this concept was surely a genius. With millions of users worldwide and in every part of the world, Netflix has proven to be a breakthrough in the entertainment industry. But they have not flourished only in the comedy or drama areas. Netflix’s main strength is the variety of content they have where they cover all sorts of subjects.

From world politics to nature documentaries to stand-up comedy, we can find it all here. Today, let us look into the political masterpieces of this online streaming site that has taken the world by storm.

Recently, Netflix has come up with well-executed political documentaries. Since they have touched on some interesting topics, the documentaries gained popularity instantly. Some of these that have outshined are:

1. Knock Down the House

After the US elections in 2016, Donald Trump was declared the president. This led to some activists trying to change US politics. This resulted in new candidates popping up for the Congress and Senate in 2018, in the middle of the presidential term. The highlight of this was the fact that many women, as well as minorities, stepped forward.

Knock Down the House is the story of four women who made it to the Democratic primaries. It gained popularity because of its fresh and more optimistic take on American politics.

2. American Factory

One of America’s hottest husband-wife duo Barrack and Michelle Obama make their Hollywood debut in this controversial yet interesting tale on American industrialization.

American Factory is about how the Obamas tried to revive Trump’s promise to bring America’s industrial homeland back to life. It was a joint productional venture between Obama’s production company Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and Netflix.

3. The Great Hack

The Great Hack is a two-hour documentary on the Cambridge Analytica Scandal. This documentary talks about the shady business of political and data science consultancy which revealed some of Facebook’s darkest secrets that left their image ruined. The story is from the perspective of the journalist and whistleblower who instigated the whole thing. This documentary is popular because it has covered how data is being manipulated in this era.

4. Vietnam War

A project by filmmaker Ken Burns, The Vietnam War is a detailed account of the ever-famous war. Although it is an extreme subject to cover, Ken Burns in collaboration with Lynne Novick, somehow manages to make it simple.

The documentary is considered a masterpiece because of its theme and execution. In a world where glamor has taken over pretty much everywhere, such documentaries are a constant reminder of people’s struggle toward justice and independence.

5. Get Me Roger Stone

As the name suggests, Get Me Roger Stone is the story of the Republican political strategist. This documentary is described as highly controversial, provocative, and scandalous.

And true to its name, it is. Roger Stone has always been in the limelight. This is because he is highly credited for building up Donald Trump’s image on the political front as well as encouraging him to run for president. Anyone and everyone who enjoys political drama will enjoy this.

6. 13^th

Based on the Thirteenth Amendment of the US Constitution which prohibits any kind of slavery and orders to free anyone held captive, this Netflix production is about the United States’s long-standing issue with racism and racial inequality.

This documentary shows how the African-American community is affected crucially by the American prison system and also the fact that inequality is still very much prevalent.

So, to sum it up, Netflix has indeed shot a winning goal with these documentaries. Not only are they on useful topics but the production is well thought out and brilliant.

This is a classic trait of Netflix. And it is safe to say that the world would have been at a standstill last year during the lockdown had it not been for Netflix to keep us all company. This site deserves credit for more than one thing. They are a multi-talented bunch.

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