5 Mind-blowing documentaries that will change your perception

If you are looking for something real and full of surprises, then watching mind-blowing documentaries could be just what you need. But sorting documentaries can be quite hard. There are ones that make you go wow and others that can work as a lullaby.   

In today’s blog, we are going to discuss the former. Here’s our list of five mind-blowing documentaries that will change your perception.

1. Icarus

Icarus is a documentary feature that follows Director Bryan Fogel as he tries to use performance-enhancing drugs to win an amateur cycling tournament. However, his journey spirals out of control when he seeks the help of Grigory Rodchenkov, head of the Russian anti-doping lab.   

He uncovers a major international sporting drug scandal in one of the most mind-blowing documentaries. The revelation is so impactful that it exposes Russia’s state-sponsored doping and even wins the Academy Award for the Best Documentary Feature in the 90th Academy Awards.

2. Three Identical Strangers

The documentary follows the real story of three identical triplets separated after they are born and raised by different families. Nearing adulthood, one finds the two others and their story of separation and return becomes a hit instantly.   

However, as one of the most mind-blowing documentaries ever, it is far from over. They learn something sinister that led to their separation after being born. Watch the movie to find out what it is!

3. The Social Dilemma

How does social media affect our lives? What role do companies play in easing our existence or making it more miserable? If these are the questions that haunt you, The Social Dilemma is going to be one of the best mind-blowing documentaries ever.  

The movie deep dives into how social media works and why everything about it today may not be as noble an idea as when it started.

4. Long shot

What do you do if you are suddenly arrested by the local police for a crime you did not commit? How do you prove your innocence? In one of the most mind-blowing documentaries ever, Long Shot uncovers the fascinating tale of how the man finds an alibi to prove he is not guilty.   

It shows how the defending attorney luckily stumbles upon footage of the accused taken during a baseball game. A must-watch that will definitely challenge your perception of life.

5. Explained

Explained is a series by Vox that covers various subjects from the coronavirus to money, the mind to royalty, sugar, and everything else worth any interest. Most of the episodes are less than 30 minutes, the perfect binge length for mind-blowing documentaries.  

These are our picks for documentaries that will blow your mind. Watch each of our suggestions and let us know which ones were your favorite. 

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