Netflix is bringing a particularly varied lineup of documentaries this September, covering everything from a viral Olympic controversy to the long shadow of 9/11. Some stories revisit major moments in history, while others uncover events most people may have never heard of.
If you're planning to add a few documentaries to your watchlist this month, these four upcoming releases are worth keeping an eye on. Here is all you need to know about them and when you can watch them.
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn became one of the most talked-about athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, though probably not for the reason she had hoped. Her unconventional breakdancing performance went viral, sparking an avalanche of memes and questions online about how she qualified for the Olympic stage in the first place.
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summer's must-watch docs?
Paramount+'s The Real Wolf of Wall Street focuses on which convicted fraudster at
the center of the Stratton Oakmont scandal?
In The Real Wolf of Wall Street, Stratton Oakmont was notorious for using which
illegal sales practice to inflate stock prices?
The Real Wolf of Wall Street documentary on Paramount+ includes testimony from which
type of key sources to help reexamine the Stratton Oakmont story?
HBO Max's Marc by Sofia is a documentary about fashion designer Marc Jacobs directed
by which filmmaker?
Marc by Sofia on HBO Max primarily explores Marc Jacobs through which lens?
Netflix's Chris & Martina: The Final Set documents the legendary rivalry between
Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. How many times did the two face each other in their careers?
Netflix's Michael Jackson: The Verdict examines public and legal reactions to the
allegations against Jackson. What major legal moment does the documentary reference as a turning
point in his legacy?
Peacock's documentary Lorne is a profile of which legendary television producer?
As part of Netflix's extensive sports documentary series of films, Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly will revisit the controversy from Gunn's perspective, looking beyond the virality to explore her journey as an academic and competitive breakdancer, as well as the intense public reaction that followed her Olympic debut. The documentary will also examine what happens when a single viral moment begins to overshadow the years of work that came before it.
Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly is now streaming.
If you are a fan of the Untold series, you're in for a double treat: another installment arrives this month: Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool. This documentary will look back at the life and rise of cultural icon Mr. T, going behind his signature look and iconic status as a pop culture icon to explore his life.
