If you are on the hunt for a documentary that won't bore you to death, then you might want to click through a few of these daring documentaries. Each of the documentaries featured here has its own unique edge and is definitely not something you would watch in class or on a public-access television channel.
The evolution of the documentary film is best seen by clicking through all of these daring documentaries. There are a ton of documentaries here that wouldn't be considered "traditional." Some documentaries were designed to be art, while others were meant to be advertisements. The days of the documentary film being used solely as a way of exploring a historical event or person seem to be over. Embrace this change by clicking through all of these daring documentaries.
50 Daring Documentaries
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Gender-Bending Photodocumentaries
Evan Witek Shoots the Life of a Cross-Dresser
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Tattoo Tour Documentaries
The Mister Cartoon Vans Mini-Movie is Riveting
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Flickr Documentaries
Hurricane Gustav
46
Life-Documenting Photography
The Makers is a Photographic Essay About Inspiration and Creation
45
Adult Star Photo Documentaries
A New Book by Sasha Grey Captures Moments Through Her Career
44
Dangerous Urban Bike Documentaries
'To Live and Ride in LA' Provides Window Into the Underground
43
Hipster Denim Documentaries
The Gap 1969 Video Campaign Gives the Brand a Makeover
42
Runway Designer Documentaries
Loic Prigent's "The Day Before" Follows the Path to Fall 2009
41
Teenwreck Documentaries
Maureen McCormick, Britney Spears Tell All
40
Humanity Photodocumentaries
Timothy Allen Shares His Favorite Photos From the Human Planet Series
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Activist Shark Documentaries
Sharkwater
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Presidential Protection Documentaries
Life Magazine's 'Inside the Secret Service' is Fascinating
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DIY Personal Documentaries
Compile Video Clips With AARP's 'DocYOUmentary Maker'
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Obama Documentaries
HYPE: The Obama Effect
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Graphic Tech Documentaries
History of the Internet Told Through Graphics, Icons, Narration
34
Derby Documentaries
'Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers' Wins Indie Spirit Award
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Introspective Apparel Documentaries
T-Shirt Stories Trailer Provides Deep Insight into Tees
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Model Discrimination Documentaries
'The Colour of Beauty' Explores Race in the Fashion World
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Online AIDS Documentaries
Live, Hope, Love: HIV in Jamaica
30
Culinary Art Documentaries
'El Bulli: Cooking in Progress' Follows the Revolutionary Restaurant
29
Child Consumerism Documentaries
'Kids + Money'
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On-Demand Documentaries
Hulu Adds Short Films and Documentaries to Its Online Library
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High Fashion Documentaries
Valentino The Last Emperor Is Coming To New York
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Eye-Mounted Videocameras
One-Eyed Filmmaker Robert Spence Starts 'Eyeborg Project'
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Geotagged Documentaries
A Virtual Trip to South Africa with ‘Mobikasi'
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Fugitive Holiday Documentaries
An Interesting Set of Wikileaks' Julian Assange Christmas Photos
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Viral Sedation Documentaries
The Hilarious 'Andy After Dentist' Clip
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Underground Art Documentaries
"Died Young, Stayed Pretty" Captures Poster Culture
21
Eerie Daredevil Documentaries
'Skyliners' by Sebastien Montaz-Rosset Goes to Scary Heights
20
Tango Documentaries
Café de los Maestros
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Predatory Political Documentaries
Is ‘Hillary: The Movie' a Campaign Ad or Legit Film?
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Music Piracy Documentaries
Brett Gaylor Delves Into Mystery-Shrouded Copyright Law
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Incisive Travel Documentaries
The 'Camera, Camera' Documentary Questions the Tourist Mentality
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Impactful Documentaries
The 'Influencers' Film will Provide You with Insight on Your Interactions
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Male-Mocking Documentaries
'Random At Best' Takes a Look at the Male Douche
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Slow-Motion NYC Documentaries
8 Hours in Brooklyn Depicts the Borough Breathtakingly
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Altar Decorating Documentaries
The Fiesta De La Virgen De Guadalupe is a Colorful Celebration
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Fun Eco Documentaries
Adrian Grenier's 'Alter Eco' is Upbeat and Ecological
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DIY Garden Documentaries
Brinno Time-Lapse Camera Records Flower Growth
10
Fashion Blogger Documentaries
ViceStyle.com Launches the Inspiring 'Love Blogging' Series
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Mini Meme Documentaries
Know Your Meme Explains David After Dentist Phenomenon
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Demure Designer Documentaries
Francophone Fashion Designer Denis Gagnon Presents his Film
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Sports Culture Documentaries
The Nike 'American Made' Video is a High-Octane Campaign
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Documentaries on Election Fraud
4 Shocking Truths
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Interactive Election Day Documentaries
“Video Your Vote” for PBS and YouTube
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Controversial Documentaries
‘Sarah Palin's Alaska' Irks Environmentalists
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Bromantic Documentaries
'Brostitute with Tom Roth' Parodies the Love Between Bros
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Deep Space Documentaries
Seth MacFarlane Hosts the New Reboot of Carl Sagan's Cosmos
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Era-Ending Documentaries
'All Things Must Pass' Looks at the Rise & Fall of a Musical Institution
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Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Juxtaposed Materials Furniture Collections
The Around the Studio Wool Diaries Collection is Chic
70s Film-Inspired Shoe Designs
The Undercover x Dr. Martens Collaboration Train Continues
Toronto Film Exhibitions
Imposter Cities Exhibition Explores Architecture & Cinematic Authenticity
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Productivity-Focused Design Apps
Canva Launches a New Suite of Tools Geared Towards Productivity
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art
The Apocalypse Inspired a New Collection of Paintings by Mishfit
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Hokusai-Inspired Collaborative Boots
Dr. Martens Drops its New Capsule Honoring Katsushika Hokusai
Playful Graphic Streetwear Collections
DIVINITIES and BoTT Return with a New Stylish Drop
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Immersive Multi-Sensory Exhibitions
Divina Dalí Combines the Genius of Dalí and Dante Alighieri
Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
3D Doubt Your Eyes Exhibition Opens in Toronto
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
Denim-Wrapped Private Planes
Maarten Baas Explores the Possibilities of Denim with G-Star RAW
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Dynamic Sporty Sleek Fashion
District Vision Branches Out with a New Cycling Capsule
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Non-Gender-Conforming Spring Fashion
UNDERCOVER Unveils its New SS23 Collection During PFW
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Dynamic Artful Outerwear Capsule
Moncler and adidas Join on the Art of Explorers Collection
Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
The Death for Dinner Cookbook by Zach Neil Has 60 Recipes
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Upcycled Tent Garments
Genette Dibsdall Designs the Maverick in Order to Curb Music Festival Waste
Artwork-Inspired Timepiece Collections
The MoMA x Swatch Collection Showcases Classic Artwork
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Experimental Prototype Exhibitions
Stephen Burks Creates Designs for Global Crises
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
50s-Inspired Rebellious Fashion
GOOMHEO's Dystopian Beach is Designed for the SS23 Season
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
AI Film Festivals
Runway ML Launches an Artificial Intelligence Film Competition
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Playful Workwear-Centric Designs
Brain Dead Taps Dickies for the 'Artisanal Fabrications' Capsule
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Denim-Covered Furniture Capsules
Harry Nuriev Designs a Capsule of Fabric-Based Furniture
Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions
Briony Douglas' Latest Exhibit Was Titled 'A Show With No Theme'
Cheese Expert Guide Books
'Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese' is Educational and Informative
Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art
Jan Kaláb Showcases The Evolution of His Bright Artwork
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Retro American Apparel
BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS and DOE Debut the 'HEARTBREAK JOURNEY' Capsule
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
AI-Curated Art Exhibits
The Woods Art Institute Launches 'The Art of Trending' Exhibit
Climate Crisis-Fighting Glasses
Paradigm Eyewear Launched Its ISCC-Certified Winter Collection
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Skateboard-Themed Photography Books
James Edson's Rabbit Hole Book Honors London's Skate Scene
Bravery-Celebrating Short Films
Simons Launches 'All is Beauty' as a "Catalyst for Change"
Nowruz-Celebrating Collaborations
Even/Odd and Kiarostami Foundation Pay Homage to Iranian Cinema
Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions
Dan Lam Showcases Her Fourth Solo Exhibition Tiled Cosmic Shake
Iconic Fragrance Short Films
Diptyque's Do Son Collection Launch Celebrated with Short Film
AI-Generated Feature Films
'Man With AI Movie Camera' Will Be Generated on a Long, Single Prompt
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Dynamic Bold Graphic Rugs
Floor Story Joins Eley Kishimoto on a New Collection of Rugs
Outdoor-Inspired Colorful Capsules
Travis Weller Designs the New Far Out/Out Far Capsule
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Interactive Weaved Jacquard Installations
A Team of Designers Create the Dung Dkar Cloak Project
Art Deco-Themed Film Headquarters
Civilian Designs the Sandbox Films New Headquarters
Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts an Exhibit
Graphic-Centric Minimal Streetwear
Drama Call Presents a Look at its Newest Collection
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics
BAPE Celebrates its 30th Year with the BAPE GALLERY
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
AI Movie Recommendations
Movie Deep Search Uses AI to Search for Movies
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Demystified Research Design Guides
Ray and Charles Eames Unveil an Eames of Your Own Guide
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
SOLDIER Presents the Passport Series of Artful Looks
Electrified Vehicle-Made Films
The Short Film 'Mushroom' Was Powered by Ford EVs
Art-Covered Sparkling Wines
DESIDERIO N°1 Limited Edition Art Bottles Come in Six Styles
Drawings-Inspired Rug Collections
Cold Picnic Introduces the New Frames Collection
Lightweight Summer Fashion Capsules
Drama Call Presents its Latest Collection for Summer
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
Lesser-Known Streaming Services
Cinedigm Launches Cineverse to Fill the "Gaps" of Major Streamers
Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows
S.S. Daley Unveils a New Capsule During Pitto Uomo 105
Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions
The Sight Unseen Collection Continues to Grow
Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions
The Please Sit for the Alternate Ending Show Opens in New York
Camouflage-Printed Bike Designs
marharishi Joins Dosnoventa on a New Bike Collaboration
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Mars Rover Streaming Documentaries
Amazon's Good Night Oppy Documentary Sets to Launch Nov 23rd
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Comedic Gameshow Campaigns
GIPHY Launched 'The Vibe is Right' Series on GIPHY Clips
Table Design Exhibitions
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Tables, Tables, Tables
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Regional Art Debuts
Takashi Murakami Presents at a New Gallery in the UAE
Monetized Educational Series
TikTok Series is a New Way for Creators to Share Premium Content
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Customizable Certificate Makers
SmashingDocs Has a Certificate Maker to Suit Any Occassion
Artful Design Curation Capsules
Bentley Mills Designs the Modern Curator™ Collection No. 1
Artist-Themed Apparel Collections
Buttercloth Launches a Collection with the Van Gogh Museum
Access-Promoting Streaming Services
Kinema Debuts a new Watch Now Feature, Prioritizing Filmmakers
AI Filmmaking Tools
Directin AI Creates Cinematic Pieces in Minutes
Efficient Fact Generators
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Nomadic Berlin Design Galleries
Forma Presents the The Room I Walk the Line Exhibition
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Movie Title Search Tools
Titlefindr Will Help You Find Movies Based on Preferences
Evolution-Challenging Spring Fashion
Advisry's Masculin Feminin Capsule Debuts Womenswear
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History