Documentaries

Ever wonder how tobacco companies got away with selling cigarettes when the science clearly showed it caused cancer? Want to learn how spreading lies and doubts can cause science to be overlooked? This documentary was eye-opening to how large corporations pull strings, spread lies, and hide evidence so that they can continue to pollute, poison, and make more money. The tobacco industry created the playbook for deception, and the oil companies copied it to spread doubt about the climate crisis. Highly recommended by Ashley V.

Seaspiracy on Netflix

We hear a lot about plastic pollution in the ocean, but what we are not being told is that mass quantities of that is due to the fishing industry. This documentary was eye-opening to how the fishing industry has degraded, and over-fished our ocean to the point on near destruction. Having not known much about the ocean before, I found this documentary to be a very good introduction to its importance. Highly recommended by Ashley V.

I Am Greta on Hulu

When this documentary came out I was beyond excited to watch because Greta Thunberg is an amazing climate activist who has pushed the boundaries of expectations. She stands up for what is right, and speaks her mind about political leaders who continue with hollow promises of climate action. She is truly an inspiration and encourages us all to do more so that her generation does not have to live in with the extreme consequences of our actions. Highly recommended by Ashley V.

Bill Nye: Science Guy on Netflix

Not only was I a huge fan of Bill Nye growing up, but this documentary shows the impact of science educators and how they are more critical than ever. By educating our children on the effects of climate change and how to talk to climate change deniers, Bill Nye shows us how to lead by example in this wonderful documentary. Highly recommended by Ashley

The True Cost on Netflix

If you’re even mildly interested in learning the effects of fast fashion, I recommend giving this documentary a watch. This documentary dives into the devastating results we have (and will continue to) suffer from the engorged fashion industry. Seeing the result of our purchases – especially the sheer amount of clothing waste that’s produced annually – really helped me visualize the magnitude of the problem. Highly recommended by Sydney

Down to Earth on Netflix

I am a fan of Zac Efron and I love sustainability so I was excited about the concept of this documentary. The first couple episodes were good but as the series went on each episode got better and better. I loved how they looked at so many different aspects of sustainability and our impact on the planet. Overall, it was a great introduction to the issues that we are facing and I am so glad that this documentary came out. Highly Recommended by Ashley

What the Health on Netflix

This documentary blew me away. It was eye-opening to how our diet plays such a massive role in our health, but it was shocking to see how many large organizations withhold essential information. This documentary impacted our lives, and we now eat a more plant-based diet, not just for the planet but for ourselves. Highly recommended by Ashley

Just Eat It on Hulu

I knew about food waste, but I didn’t know there was so much! This documentary goes through all the food production steps from farm to supermarket and shows how wasteful we are being. Just Eat It provides a great introduction to food waste problems and shows the impacts of our choices both at home and the grocery store. Recommended by Ashley

Blowout on Amazon

This documentary goes into a detailed explanation of the oil and natural gas industry, from the ground to the shipping container, and its impacts on people, the environment, and the economy. Blowout helped explain the associated problems of fracking and natural gas and its effect on the climate. I feel more informed about the energy sector and why it is difficult for us to switch to renewable energy. Recommended by Ashley

Minimalism on Netflix

Why do I feel the need to buy stuff to make me happy? This documentary goes into the marketing strategies that influence us to buy more so we will feel happier. However, it is shown that having less can have a more significant impact on your mood, overall outlook on life, and is better for the environment. This documentary doesn’t tell you to get rid of all of your stuff but be mindful of what you buy and WHY you are buying it. Will it really make you happy? Recommended by Ashley

Tidying Up With Marie Kondo on Netflix

This documentary changed the way I view my stuff. Marie is a tidying and organizing expert and she goes into detail on how the items we surround ourselves with should spark joy for us. Marie highlights that we do not need to surround ourselves with stuff to be happy, and her method of cleaning and organizing is really helpful. I definitely Marie Kondo-ed my entire house after watching this documentary. What I like best about this documentary is how it highlights how wasteful we can be, and we need to reduce our overall consumption. Highly Recommended by Ashley

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