A good documentary inspires you to make a positive change in life. The best documentaries are unforgettable and eye-opening. Today I wanted to share 3 documentaries you need to watch. These 3 documentaries left a life-long impression on me and I know they’ll leave a life-long impression on you too.
3 Life-Changing Documentaries You Need To Watch
1. THE TRUE COST
If you talk to anyone who is against fast-fashion, it is very likely they have watched The True Cost. The True Cost explores how the demand for affordable fashion is increasing and uncovers the “true” cost of trendy, inexpensive clothing. This documentary unfolds the unfortunate truth about thousands of innocent lives being lost as a result of the fast-fashion industry.
Available for purchase on YouTube
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2. 13th
13th is a powerful documentary that discusses the loophole in the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, except as a punishment for a convicted crime. This documentary examines how US prisons are disproportionately filled with African Americans. It also dives deep into the United States’ history of racial inequality and the prison-industrial complex.
Available on Netflix
3. Riverblue
Riverblue discusses the impact the fast-fashion industry has on the environment, specifically focusing on water. Due to the improper disposal of toxic chemical waste, the fashion industry has polluted rivers across the world. This documentary sheds light on how irresponsible practices have destroyed water sources and how communities dependent on these sources have been directly impacted. It also provides some hope for the future of fashion.
Available for purchase on Youtube
