Political Documentaries on Netflix
Last updated April 19, 2025
Women on the March
1959 | NR | 3.1 out of 5 StarsA film record of women at the turn of the century and of the suffragette movement's struggle for equal rights.
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Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands
2009 | NR | 3.0 out of 5 StarsThe future of Canada's Alberta Tar Sands is the core concern of Peter Mettler's documentary, which uses sweeping aerial photography to underscore the environmental threats posed by proposed large-scale oil extraction from the sands.
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Running with Arnold
2006 | NR | 2.9 out of 5 StarsLove him or hate him, Arnold Schwarzenegger has always done things his own way. This tongue-in-cheek documentary follows the star from his Austrian childhood through his Mr. Universe win, Hollywood stardom and gubernatorial success. And, filmmaker Dan Cox suggests, he may only be getting started. Unapologetic, charismatic and ambitious, Schwarzenegger is the living embodiment of the American Dream.
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A Whisper to a Roar
2012 | NR | 2.8 out of 5 StarsThis rousing documentary examines how protesters dedicated to democracy and nonviolence have changed the political landscapes in five tumultuous countries -- Venezuela, Egypt, Malaysia, Ukraine and Zimbabwe -- that have been ruled by corrupt regimes.
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The Day After Peace
2008 | NR | 2.7 out of 5 StarsDetermined to change the world, Jeremy Gilley spends years trying to make 9/11 a truly meaningful Day of Peace. Gilley's efforts eventually lead him to Afghanistan, where he attempts to launch an ambitious polio vaccination campaign. Filmed in places like Africa, South America and Europe, this documentary features appearances by influential supporters such as the Dalai Lama, Kofi Annan, Angelina Jolie and Jude Law.
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United States of Africa
2012 | NR | 2.6 out of 5 StarsUnited States of Africa follows Senegalese hip-hop pioneer Didier Awadi through more than 40 countries as he crafts an album celebrating black revolutionary leaders -- and their dream to see Africa as a united, independent continent.
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Punk in Africa
2012 | NR | 2.4 out of 5 StarsWhen South Africa shook off the grip of apartheid in the 1990s, a wealth of new cultural forms emerged, including an energetic punk rock scene. This documentary vividly recollects both the spirit of the time and the intensity of the music.
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Alias Ruby Blade: A Story of Love and Revolution
2012 | NR | 2.4 out of 5 StarsCast against East Timor's bloody revolution, this true-life love story traces Kirsty Sword's dedication to a Timorese rebel group and its leader. Their romance begins as the charismatic Xanana Gusmão serves a jail sentence for his political crimes.
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