These Are the Best Documentaries That You Can Watch Right Now

The Arbor

Who said a documentary had to be all truth all the time? "The Arbor" uses both fiction and non-fiction to tell the tale of Andrea Dunbar, the acclaimed Bradford playwright. She had a difficult childhood and adolescence in the U.K. Her story will shake you to the very core...

The Last Waltz

If music was king of the 70s, then filmmaking was a loyal member of the court. Martin Scorsese's documentary chronicles the final concert of the iconic rock group The Band. The group takes time to reflect on its legacy as well as the impact the music has made on themselves and the world. One of Scorses's lesser-known works...

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The More You Know

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  • Muhammad is the most popular name in the world.
  • During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
  • J.K. Rowling became the first person to become a billionaire by writing books. However, she also lost her billionaire status because she donated so much money to charity!
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.