The Captain, a documentary series about Hall of Fame baseball player Derek Jeter, is available to stream now on FuboTV or ESPN+. It gives inside looks at the life of Jeter and the ongoings of the New York Yankees, and as episodes are released through August 2022, it is steadily becoming a highly regarded documentary by critics.
Crossing the halfway mark of 2022, the year has already yielded some great and relevant documentaries. From hilarious movies like IMDb.
Jackass Forever - 6.9
After a seven-year hiatus from the franchise, Johnny Knoxville returns in Jackass Forever for some of the most outrageous and dangerous stunts of his career, alongside his longtime friends and some new stars. With breathtaking stunts involving a bear and side-splitting moments at a food truck, Jackass is back in full swing.
Fans might not first associate this franchise with the documentary genre, but it falls into the category; in fact, it might easily be the funniest documentary franchise in history.
The Most Hated Man On The Internet - 7
One of the most anger-inducing documentaries to surface in 2022 is The Most Hated Man On The Internet, which follows a man who takes trolling to the worst possible extent. After leaking photos of Charlotte Laws' daughter on the internet, Charlotte makes a bold decision to stop the tyranny of Hunter Moore, the "life ruiner" and creator of the revenge porn site "Is Anyone Up?"
This intense and enthralling story of a few people's boldness in standing up to a dark internet criminal is gripping from start to finish. It shows that with courage and love, Hunter Moore could be stopped and wasn't going to take the life away from all of the people he exploited against their will.
The Tinder Swindler - 7.2
Of the more popular documentaries of 2022 is Netflix's The Tinder Swindler. This dark tale, while not about murder, has an eerie atmosphere and grim yet unbelievable story.
Ultimately, this documentary may serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of the internet as well as a deep revelation about the cunning and disturbing sides of Simon. Its solid research, testimonials, and use of archived footage makes the documentary all the more compelling.
The Janes - 7.2
A potent documentary about the secret, underground service known as JANE, The Janes tells the story of seven women who started the service to give women abortions at a time when they were illegal. This documentary gained traction after its release as another insight into the history of women's rights in America.
Fans of the documentary might enjoy other movies similar to The Janes for their powerful storytelling on the feminist movements that provided access to abortion for unwanted pregnancies.
Return To Space - 7.3
NASA isn't the only space exploration company making a name for itself anymore; SpaceX—founded by Elon Musk—is making its own groundbreaking progress. In Return To Space, the storylines of these cosmic companies overlap, revealing decades of secrets and developments made between the two.
This documentary is highly rated on IMDb for its portrayal of historical and new developments in the field of space travel. It begs to answer the question: how likely is it for a human to return to space in an exploration?
Facing Nolan - 7.7
Facing Nolan is defined by IMDb as "the definitive documentary of a Texas legend." The documentary tells the story of Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan—from the perspective of the players he faced. This raw and reverent story captures just how excellent he was at America's greatest pastime.
With a sort of sentimentality for the golden age of pitchers and a respect for one of the most feared pitchers in baseball, Facing Nolan is a refreshing spin on the sports documentary style.
Our Great National Parks - 7.9
A highly-rated documentary that is part nature and part historical documentary, is Our Great National Parks. This documentary is unlike many in the popular genre; it captures an awe-inspiring perspective on national parks while contending for their survival despite technological advancements.
Our Great National Parks is a heartwarming but serious doc, offering insight into their necessity in society. Some of the filming in this documentary is intimate and unbelievably natural, conveying the power of national parks as a nucleus for nature's history.
Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes - 8
A tragedy that may never be fully understood or reckoned with is that of Chernobyl. To this day, the story of Chernobyl is heartbreaking and an emotional part of history. Nevertheless, director James Jones dared to make a documentary of recently-found footage from the events.
Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes is just that: a documented discovery of lost tapes—complete with interviews and archived footage filmed at the nuclear plant. Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes dares to bare the story of Chernobyl for the sake of a better understanding of the cryptic tragedy.
Benjamin Franklin - 8.3
There have been successful dramatizations and novels about Benjamin Franklin, but 2022 finally offered a highly regarded documentary of the founding father. Benjamin Franklin reminds the modern viewer just how much one person could accomplish in a lifetime.
Noting his work as a writer, historian, inventor and scientist, and politician, among other things, Benjamin Franklin is ed as a true hero of America, but, the doc does not spare his failures and oddities in the process. In time, the documentary could become one of the best documentaries to buy on Amazon.
The Captain - 8.6
From July until the middle of August 2022, Derek Jeter expounds upon his life as a New York Yankee, a young baseball all-star, and his life after retiring from Major League Baseball. The Captain is aptly titled after the Hall of Famer's nickname, and has more to offer than sports jargon.
It is an emotional ride, starting with his aspirations of becoming a baseball player and documenting his struggles and triumphs throughout his star-studded life. After its final episode, it may eventually land among the best sports docies of all time.
