The best documentaries to expand your knowledge while in isolation

The non-fiction narratives that will shed light into some of the most interesting and horrifying stories

APRIL 6, 2020 6:14 PM EDTAPR 6, 2020, 6:14 PM EDT

Binge-watching behavior can be easily predicted during social isolation but there is a specific film genre that will unlock your curiosity for the unknown and mysterious. Documentaries have been shedding light on history, humanity and the unknown. Though they are not blockbuster madness, docuseries and non-fiction films reveal knowledge about different topics. Whether it is about the monopoly behind the fashion industry or social influences in the food industry, documentaries are a good source of information to expand your global awareness. We delved into the best documentaries that talk about current issues in society and most entertaining in general.

Mucho Mucho Amor

Mucho Mucho Amor is about the iconic TV astrologer Walter Mercado. Follow Walter's life back to Puerto Rico and discover all the spirituality and passion the psychic spreads to his fans. The non-fiction narrative reveals Walter's real intentions and true story behind the tarot card reader.

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness

Big cats and madness are shown in this docuseries. What seems to be a lucrative business from the inside, it is actually full of drama, chaos and loss. Tiger King explores the business of big cat breedings and the underworld business of captive tigers.

The Case Against Adnan Syed

This four-part documentary series focuses on the alleged murder of Hae Min Lee by Adnan Syed in 1999. What started as the Serial podcast led to a who-done-it online discussion. The visual documentary follows the disappearance of Hae and hundreds of investigations against Adnan. Though the mystery was never solved and Adnan continues to serve his sentence, the documentary sheds light on Baltimore's justice system.

McMillion$

This is one of the dirtiest cases in the history of fast food. The documentary miniseries features McDonald's Monopoly game scam that occurred between 1989 and 2001. All those McDonald's promotion prices are explained in this artistic scam game that Jerry Jacobson plot. Over $24 million in prices were swindled.

Don\'t F**k With Cats

This true-crime documentary follows dedicated sleuths to track down a cat murderer. The documentary reveals the shocking and grisly murder of two kittens on YouTube, which led to a group of viewers to use any resource available to track him down.

Dark Tourist

Take a trip around the world to the most bizarre places. The documentary does not show pretty beaches but dark places associated with death and tragedy. Besides being one of the best horror documentaries in 2020, Dark Tourist investigates gruesome haunted attractions.