Whether a documentary is funny, serious, or a bit of both - there's usually something out there for everyone. It's interesting to take a look into worlds we perhaps will never get to see, and so here's a short list of some documentaries you absolutely must watch (in no order).
Bowling For Columbine (2002)
Going face to face with the tragic Columbine High School massacre of 1999, Michael Moore examines America's gun culture and just how easy it is to attain firearms, essentially making the shootings possible. Whilst the topics within the documentary are very serious and often distressing, there's a dose of black comedy, mainly done through comical animations that often lighten the mood, but also have thought-provoking meanings. It's Moore's best documentary - one that shouldn't be missed.
The City Addicted to Crystal Meth (2009)
Although this is a documentary that essentially goes into the lives of many different meth addicts, there's something about Louis Theroux that adds a sense of charm despite the dark themes seen throughout. He brings a level of journalism that is certainly different from most, and it works. Throughout the film, we see some of the most intense lifestyles because of the drug, which goes to show meth is nothing like Breaking Bad. A massively insightful look into a life we'd rather not think about - check it out.
Craigslist Joe (2012)
Surely you know of Craiglist, the highly popular classifieds website - well, one individual known as Joseph Garner embarks on an adventure like no other. He essentially packs his bags and travels across America all whilst relying on the users of Craiglist to provide a bed and food for each night. This is a humbling documentary that puts faith back into humankind, showing how generous and amazing we can be at times.
Best Worst Movie (2009)
Looking back at the 1990 horror; Troll 2, this documentary examines how the movie has had such an impact on the actors involved and its audience. Troll 2 is notoriously known as the worst movie of all time due to its questionable acting and narrative that makes little sense. Best Worst Movie offers tons of hilarious moments, which are often accompanied with genuinely touching moments that makes you realise Troll 2 actually means a lot to some, whilst providing endless entertainment for others.
The Bridge (2006)
Not to end on a low, but The Bridge has to be one of the saddest documentaries ever. Director Eric Steel set up a camera on the Golden Gate Bridge in 2004 for just one year, and what gets captured is truly astonishing. The bridge is known for a suicide hotspot with people regularly taking their own lives by throwing themselves into the ocean below, and we get to see this actually happen. Touching and emotional, The Bridge is controversial for many reasons, yet is a must-watch as it's likely you haven't seen anything like this before.
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