Like a few others that have been in the know for a while Sadie Bell from Thrillist is trying to get people excited for a lot of new shows, films, and documentaries that are going to be coming to Netflix this month. April is already sounding like a big deal for a lot of shows and movies that people might want to sit and and enjoy. The whole “Netflix and chill” idea is still very much a popular pastime of many and if you’re into documentaries then you already know that things are starting to look up as the streaming giant continues to push forth several shows that are bound to capture your attention in a big way. Focusing on a few different subjects, Netflix is bound to take you around the globe a few times in an attempt to show the culture, diversity, and wonders of this interesting world we live in.
Here are a few of the documentaries that you might want to take a look at.
5. Street Food
The name kind of says it all, though while Christine Struble from Fansided might be wondering why the first season only focuses on a certain region it would seem to indicate that the docuseries does want to keep things from spreading out too far too fast. It would almost seem as though this would kill all interest in the show early on and make people wonder why it’s not taking the time to focus in on some of the more delectable street cuisine that can be found in neighboring countries. That being said though one can definitely hope to see a lot of different items being featured that might either gross you out or possibly pique your interest.
4. Remastered: Devil at the Crossroads
Daniel Kreps at Rolling Stone lays out the details for how Remastered has already been devised as a documentary series bent on showing us some of the most controversial and unexplained moments in the history of music, but it does seem fair to say that there are plenty of surprises to come. The whole angle with Bob Marley and the CIA was enough to get people on board, as was the story of Johnny Cash’s trip to the White House. The series is set to conclude with blues legend Robert Johnson and his stunning handshake with the devil, which many music enthusiasts have no doubt heard about and still talk about to this day.
3. Grass is Greener
It’s been an issue for a while now and one that, despite the legality of it, isn’t bound to go away thanks to the moral implications that some still want to bring up on a regular basis. But this documentary on weed is likely going to have an impact on those that like to smoke and those that stay away from the stuff like it’s a plague. The fact that Netflix has taken on this project isn’t much of a controversy as the streaming giant is all about business and will deliver the kind of content that will get viewers to turn on the TV. The chances seem good that this one is going to be a fun issue for some to debate.
2. Brene Brown: The Call to Courage
I’ve got to say thanks to Michelle Darrisaw from The Oprah Magazine for posting this clip since it does capture the powerful words that are spoken about Dr. Brene Brown about being vulnerable and being capable of being a leader as well. In a nation, or a world for that matter, where vulnerability is in many ways thought to make a person weak she’s been showing that it’s quite the opposite and thanks to her TED talk she’s been passing that thought around for a while and people have been responding beautifully as they’ve come to embrace their own vulnerability and admit that it’s not weakness to be vulnerable, nor does it mean a person can’t be empowered or lead and inspire others. Pretty powerful stuff really.
1. Our Planet
Along with Ed Yong from the Atlantic some folks might think that this documentary paints a very beautiful picture of our planet that also turns very grim when it’s deduced just how much humanity is harming the world we live on. But it does tend to explain just how human actions can harm the living creatures that also call this place home, and seeks to at least enlighten and encourage the viewers to think twice about the things they do and the harm they might unwittingly cause. It’s not an attack on humanity and our many practices, but it is a definite way to help us wake up and take the responsibility we need to in order to set things right or at least keep them in balance.
There’s plenty coming this month, just park it when you can and enjoy.
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