HBO Max offers a compelling array of documentaries covering a wide range of topics. Here are the top 10 documentaries available on HBO Max:
- Leaving Neverland (2019):
A controversial documentary that explores allegations of sexual abuse against Michael Jackson through the eyes of two of his accusers. - I Love You, Now Die (2019):
This two-part documentary examines the case of Michelle Carter, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter for encouraging her boyfriend to take his own life. - The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015):
A gripping true crime documentary series that investigates the life of Robert Durst, a wealthy and eccentric man suspected of multiple murders. - The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley (2019):
Directed by Alex Gibney, this documentary explores the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos, which claimed to revolutionize healthcare. - McMillions (2020):
A fascinating documentary series that delves into the intricate scheme behind the McDonald’s Monopoly game fraud that took place in the 1990s. - Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015):
Based on Lawrence Wright’s book, this documentary exposes the inner workings and controversies surrounding the Church of Scientology. - Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2016):
A touching and intimate documentary that provides a glimpse into the lives of the iconic mother-daughter duo, Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. - Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018):
A heartwarming documentary that explores the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the children’s television show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” - Hoop Dreams (1994):
A groundbreaking documentary that follows the lives of two inner-city Chicago teenagers with dreams of becoming professional basketball players. - The Case Against Adnan Syed (2019):
A documentary series that reexamines the murder case of Hae Min Lee and the conviction of her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed, popularized by the podcast “Serial.”
These documentaries on HBO Max offer thought-provoking and often emotional explorations of real-life stories, from true crime and scandals to personal journeys and cultural phenomena. Have you seen any of these, or do you have a favorite documentary from HBO Max?