"There are few things I love more than a good documentary, but lately, they seem almost like self-help moments in my life. Feeling stressed? Watch a true crime documentary that will make you realize all of your stressors mean nothing. Feeling uninspired? Watch a documentary about someone you admire to pump you up. Feeling angry? Watch a documentary that will either fire up your anger into something actionable and productive, or just let yourself wallow in the flames."
"From brand new ones out just weeks ago to some older documentaries, this list runs the gamut. True crime, happy Hollywood moments, sports, and influencers-gone-terribly-wrong are all genres here. Honestly, pick one, get a big fluffy blanket, some snacks, and prepare yourself to learn something. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll have a whole new perception of something you never thought you would."
Documentaries can act like self-help moments by matching viewer moods and prompting emotional responses such as relief, inspiration, or righteous anger. Documentaries span genres including true crime, Hollywood profiles, sports, and influencer exposes, and they can be both entertaining and informative. Specific examples include Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, which recounts the infamous 2013 cruise that left 4,000 passengers stranded, and Cult Massacre: One Day in Jonestown, which uses witnesses and survivors to make the Jonestown tragedy feel immediate and devastating. Some documentary subjects, like The Biggest Loser, reveal entertainment-driven portrayals rather than accurate pictures of health.
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