Let's be honest we all love a good documentary so we thought we would put together a list of our faves on Netflix. So if you are looking for something new to watch check it out!

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness

Hey all you cool cats and kittens. There’s no way that you won’t have heard about the biggest Netflix documentary of the year, or caught eyes on one of the millions of Carol Baskin-themed memes that have cluttered news feeds for the last month or so. And it’s justified. The series is about so much more than the captivity of big cats, although that’s an important focus too. Just when you think you’ve got your head around the story, it takes another turn which leaves you open-mouthed and asking even more questions than before. If you’ve not caught it yet, stop reading this, don’t look at any more of our recommendations, just go get started and thank us later.

Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé

OK, so not only is the live album recording an all-out bootylicious bop-fest, but Queen Bey has managed to come through with a stunning film which documents the process behind putting the Coachella headline performance together as well - we are not worthy. No, seriously though, this is a well-thought out, beautifully structured, well timed and gorgeously shot piece, and offers a rare insight in to the inner workings of Beyoncé’s masterful mind. There’s a sprinkling of Jay and the kids too, which is always a bonus. As you can tell, we’re big fans - so go watch it. Now. Right after Tiger King.

Cheer

We couldn’t avoid giving this one a watch and trying to find as many similarities as we could to our very own Salford Sirens - we reckon we could give them a run for their pom-poms. Following the Navarro College cheerleading team as they work their way through the ruthlessly competitive world of state-side cheer comps, the documentary captivates you to the point of screaming the team on from the comfort of your own bed. Oh, and once you’ve finished the series, make sure you hit up Jerry Harris on Instagram, it’s a whirlwind of positivity and sunshine - and he’ll record you a personalised birthday message for $50 as well, a bargain, no?

Crip Camp

Arriving the same year as the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Crip Camp documents a revolution which blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement. Rotten Tomatoes summarises the importance and impact of the doc, pointing out “How strange - and how telling - that despite the wealth of big-screen documentaries released in the past 20 years, the story behind the remarkable Crip Camp has gone so long untold”. Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation. Half a decade ago, and just down the road from Crip Camp, the cultural touchstone which was Woodstock music festival took place, forever changing the hearts and minds of the half-a-million strong crowd that attended. Nobody could have predicted the impact that the event would have, sending ripples of inspiration to all corners of the world. This documentary beautifully crafts together the story, and sheds light on so much more than just the usual LSD and free love focus, although there’s a healthy dosing of the infectious late 60’s mindset in there for good measure too, so don’t fear.

Abducted in Plain Sight

Again, there’s no way you could have missed the online avalanche of memes that arrived with the release of Abducted In Plain Sight. It’s truly amazing how even after the number of documentaries which have covered the weird and wonderful underbelly of redneck America, there’s still always something even more crazy and creepy ready to come along and knock your toe-less socks off. The doc covers the kidnapping of Jan Broberg, whose parents were caught up in such a web of trust, shame, and complicity that she was actually kidnapped for a second time. Yeah, we know. If you’re OK to scream at your TV in varying waves of both confusion and annoyance, we’d definitely recommend giving this a watch!

Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened

Putting on your own festival seems like a cool idea, right? Choosing your location and acts, picking some cool branding and getting some influencers involved maybe? Well to completely put you off the idea for life, let us introduce you to Fyre Festival. The documentary brings an A-Z list of dos and don’ts when it comes to launching your very own event, although there’s no dos, only don’ts. Set in the stunningly picturesque backdrop of the Bahamas, we follow Billy McFarland and world-renowned rapper, Ja Rule, as they find themselves eventually being charged in court for the spectacular fraudulent failure which was Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened.

‘We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re not going shopping’

The Pink Guide Documentary Well, we couldn’t leave it off the list could we? Last year we put together a short film which covered the untold story of the 1993 Pink Guide, which saw Salford’s LGBT Society shut down and committee members banished from the SU for life. 25 years later, we brought them back to campus to tell their story, and for us to right the wrongs of the past.

Plus you can watch it right here!