You’re hot. You’re tired. You’re sick of feeling like you just jumped into a pool. It’s officially summer, and the novelty of warm weather has given way to the realization that humidity is not your friend. Don’t worry, though, there’s a solution for that, and it’s called “Netflix and chill.”
We’ve already given you recommendations for TV and film to stream when you’re actually watching Netflix and chilling amidst the air-conditioning. But if the unbearably wet days of summer are still forcing you inside with no content to devour, here are 28 documentaries you can watch from the comfort of your own Netflix account.
This list is for the doc-obsessed who who can’t stop talking about films like “Tickled” or “Zero Days” or “Amy.” The nonfiction fans looking for a fix, who just want to come home to a queue filled with documentary goodness. Hey, you might not be getting vitamin D, but you are definitely going to have some things to talk about at your next dinner party. (Note: That dinner party will also be indoors.)
1. “The Wolfpack” (2015)
This is the beautifully chilling story of the Angulo brothers, who spent much of their early lives shut inside an apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, only learning about the outside world through the movies they watched and recreated together. If you haven’t seen this 2015 doc yet, you have an absolutely amazing night ahead of you. (Director: Crystal Moselle)
2. “Iris” (2014)
Famed “Grey Gardens” documentarian Albert Maysles follows Iris Apfel, a 93-year-old New York style icon with an unfathomably unique collection of couture jewelry, who says things like “it’s better to be happy than well-dressed.” True. Style. Inspiration. (Director: Albert Maysles)
3. “Meet the Patels” (2014)
Ravi Patel, an Indian-American actor you might remember from his memorable role in “Masters of None,” finally acquiesces to his parents’ desires to set him up in an arranged relationship. He also allows the entire process to be filmed, resulting in a hilarious comedy plucked directly from life. (Directors: Ravi Patel and Geeta Patel)