Whether you binge-watch "Grey's Anatomy" or have wine and "Friends" nights with your besties, there's a good chance you either have a Netflix subscription or you bum one off your friends. Netflix has become an integral part of our daily lives, but sometimes we feel lost after finishing one of our favorite shows, and don't know how to move on. If the thought of starting another series seems like too much of a commitment for you, and you need a break from reality television and romantic comedies, let me introduce you to the wonderful world of documentaries. From the corrupt meat industry to the milky way, there are documentaries about almost anything. All of the following are available to stream instantly, so you can watch them RIGHT NOW! Put on your comfiest sweatpants, grab some popcorn, and get ready to binge.
1. "MissRepresentation"
This feminist documentary criticizes the media for its degrading portrayal of women and how it contributes to their under-representation in our society today in positions of power. It features many surprising statistics about how women are treated, stereotyped, and misrepresented today.
2. "Freakonomics"
You may have heard of the book of the same name, and this documentary is its film reincarnation. "Freakonomics" explores "the hidden side of everything" to explain things like how a baby's name may determine their destiny and why crime rates have fallen drastically since the 90s.
3. "Cowspiracy"
Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, "Cowspiracy" delves into the ugly world that is the meat industry, and reveals the torture and corruption that goes on in jam-packed farms and behind closed doors. It exposes animal agriculture and the power the entire industry holds over me and you.
4. "Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price"
This 2005 documentary reveals the uncomfortable truth that although Walmart is cheap, there are many negative economic societal costs. It features numerous interviews with Walmart employees and even footage of the CEO revealing Walmart's goals and tactics to being more and more successful - in their eyes.
5. "I Am"
"I Am" is an interesting film which explores human nature and how our emotions affect every living thing around us. It'll make you more aware of your thoughts' impact on your physical environment and make you feel more connected to this beautiful earth we call home.
6. "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey"
This series is based on the original by Carl Sagan himself, but is now hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson. If you're at all curious about what goes on in our universe, this one is for you.
7. "Titanic's Final Mystery"
Although it may not include the romance of Jack and Rose, this documentary investigates how and why the Titanic sank and debunks myths surrounding the "unsinkable" ship based on scientific evidence.
