If you are on the hunt for a documentary that won't bore you to death, then you might want to click through a few of these daring documentaries. Each of the documentaries featured here has its own unique edge and is definitely not something you would watch in class or on a public-access television channel.
The evolution of the documentary film is best seen by clicking through all of these daring documentaries. There are a ton of documentaries here that wouldn't be considered "traditional." Some documentaries were designed to be art, while others were meant to be advertisements. The days of the documentary film being used solely as a way of exploring a historical event or person seem to be over. Embrace this change by clicking through all of these daring documentaries.
50 Daring Documentaries
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Gender-Bending Photodocumentaries
Evan Witek Shoots the Life of a Cross-Dresser
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Tattoo Tour Documentaries
The Mister Cartoon Vans Mini-Movie is Riveting
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Flickr Documentaries
Hurricane Gustav
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Life-Documenting Photography
The Makers is a Photographic Essay About Inspiration and Creation
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Adult Star Photo Documentaries
A New Book by Sasha Grey Captures Moments Through Her Career
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Dangerous Urban Bike Documentaries
'To Live and Ride in LA' Provides Window Into the Underground
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Hipster Denim Documentaries
The Gap 1969 Video Campaign Gives the Brand a Makeover
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Runway Designer Documentaries
Loic Prigent's "The Day Before" Follows the Path to Fall 2009
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Teenwreck Documentaries
Maureen McCormick, Britney Spears Tell All
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Humanity Photodocumentaries
Timothy Allen Shares His Favorite Photos From the Human Planet Series
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Activist Shark Documentaries
Sharkwater
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Presidential Protection Documentaries
Life Magazine's 'Inside the Secret Service' is Fascinating
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DIY Personal Documentaries
Compile Video Clips With AARP's 'DocYOUmentary Maker'
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Obama Documentaries
HYPE: The Obama Effect
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Graphic Tech Documentaries
History of the Internet Told Through Graphics, Icons, Narration
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Derby Documentaries
'Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers' Wins Indie Spirit Award
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Introspective Apparel Documentaries
T-Shirt Stories Trailer Provides Deep Insight into Tees
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Model Discrimination Documentaries
'The Colour of Beauty' Explores Race in the Fashion World
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Online AIDS Documentaries
Live, Hope, Love: HIV in Jamaica
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Culinary Art Documentaries
'El Bulli: Cooking in Progress' Follows the Revolutionary Restaurant
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Child Consumerism Documentaries
'Kids + Money'
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On-Demand Documentaries
Hulu Adds Short Films and Documentaries to Its Online Library
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High Fashion Documentaries
Valentino The Last Emperor Is Coming To New York
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Eye-Mounted Videocameras
One-Eyed Filmmaker Robert Spence Starts 'Eyeborg Project'
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Geotagged Documentaries
A Virtual Trip to South Africa with ‘Mobikasi'
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Fugitive Holiday Documentaries
An Interesting Set of Wikileaks' Julian Assange Christmas Photos
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Viral Sedation Documentaries
The Hilarious 'Andy After Dentist' Clip
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Underground Art Documentaries
"Died Young, Stayed Pretty" Captures Poster Culture
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Eerie Daredevil Documentaries
'Skyliners' by Sebastien Montaz-Rosset Goes to Scary Heights
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Tango Documentaries
Café de los Maestros
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Predatory Political Documentaries
Is ‘Hillary: The Movie' a Campaign Ad or Legit Film?
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Music Piracy Documentaries
Brett Gaylor Delves Into Mystery-Shrouded Copyright Law
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Incisive Travel Documentaries
The 'Camera, Camera' Documentary Questions the Tourist Mentality
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Impactful Documentaries
The 'Influencers' Film will Provide You with Insight on Your Interactions
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Male-Mocking Documentaries
'Random At Best' Takes a Look at the Male Douche
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Slow-Motion NYC Documentaries
8 Hours in Brooklyn Depicts the Borough Breathtakingly
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Altar Decorating Documentaries
The Fiesta De La Virgen De Guadalupe is a Colorful Celebration
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Fun Eco Documentaries
Adrian Grenier's 'Alter Eco' is Upbeat and Ecological
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DIY Garden Documentaries
Brinno Time-Lapse Camera Records Flower Growth
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Fashion Blogger Documentaries
ViceStyle.com Launches the Inspiring 'Love Blogging' Series
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Mini Meme Documentaries
Know Your Meme Explains David After Dentist Phenomenon
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Demure Designer Documentaries
Francophone Fashion Designer Denis Gagnon Presents his Film
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Sports Culture Documentaries
The Nike 'American Made' Video is a High-Octane Campaign
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Documentaries on Election Fraud
4 Shocking Truths
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Interactive Election Day Documentaries
“Video Your Vote” for PBS and YouTube
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Controversial Documentaries
‘Sarah Palin's Alaska' Irks Environmentalists
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Bromantic Documentaries
'Brostitute with Tom Roth' Parodies the Love Between Bros
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Deep Space Documentaries
Seth MacFarlane Hosts the New Reboot of Carl Sagan's Cosmos
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Era-Ending Documentaries
'All Things Must Pass' Looks at the Rise & Fall of a Musical Institution
Related Ideas
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Museum-Backed Diving Watches
MoMA Presents its Own Modello Uno Diving Watch by Unimatic
Vintage-Inspired Jewelry
theDirtyChic Launches Its Nostalgic 03 Collection
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Vintage-Inspired Dynamic Eyewear
Bru Eyewear Celebrates Elegance Through the Decades
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
The Swatch x Keith Haring BREAK FREE Collection is 80s-Inspired
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Juxtaposed Materials Furniture Collections
The Around the Studio Wool Diaries Collection is Chic
Toronto Film Exhibitions
Imposter Cities Exhibition Explores Architecture & Cinematic Authenticity
Sports Brand Design Evolutions
The Vitra Design Museum will Host Nike: Form Follows Motion
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
GUESS Celebrates with the Launch of Four Iconic Watches
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Gilded Retail Exhibitions
Schiaparelli Debuts 'Through the Keyhole' Pop-Up in Shanghai
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Dynamic Sporty Sleek Fashion
District Vision Branches Out with a New Cycling Capsule
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Juxtaposing Artful Denim Capsules
Levi's and Kenzo Join Forces on a New Collection Together
Dynamic Artful Outerwear Capsule
Moncler and adidas Join on the Art of Explorers Collection
Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
The Death for Dinner Cookbook by Zach Neil Has 60 Recipes
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Sensory-Rich Wine Experiences
Dancing is a Modern Wine Brand with a Striking Visual Aesthetic
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns
Boucheron's New Campaign Film Was Directed by Claire Choisne
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows
Sprayground Debuts Its New Capsule — At The Edge of Time
Historical Humankind Coffee Books
Hungry Minds Presents The Book to Nurture Childlike Curiousity
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art
Jan Kaláb Showcases The Evolution of His Bright Artwork
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Rebellious Winter Apparel Collections
Streetwear Brand Ksubi's 'DEMOCRAZY' Drop is Unconventional
Skateboard-Themed Photography Books
James Edson's Rabbit Hole Book Honors London's Skate Scene
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions
Dan Lam Showcases Her Fourth Solo Exhibition Tiled Cosmic Shake
AI-Generated Feature Films
'Man With AI Movie Camera' Will Be Generated on a Long, Single Prompt
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Community-Focused Movie Screenings
'Join or Die' Screenings Aims to Foster Real-Life Connections
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Interactive Weaved Jacquard Installations
A Team of Designers Create the Dung Dkar Cloak Project
Art Deco-Themed Film Headquarters
Civilian Designs the Sandbox Films New Headquarters
Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts an Exhibit
Customized Film-Inspired Rugs
RugRiders Introduces New Artful Rush Hour 2 Rugs
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
Graphic-Centric Minimal Streetwear
Drama Call Presents a Look at its Newest Collection
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
History-Centric Recipe Cookbooks
The Tasting History Cookbook Features Global Recipes
AI Movie Recommendations
Movie Deep Search Uses AI to Search for Movies
Daily Trivia Games
Daily Fact or Fiction Challenges Players With True or False Statements
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Demystified Research Design Guides
Ray and Charles Eames Unveil an Eames of Your Own Guide
Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
SOLDIER Presents the Passport Series of Artful Looks
Art-Covered Sparkling Wines
DESIDERIO N°1 Limited Edition Art Bottles Come in Six Styles
Drawings-Inspired Rug Collections
Cold Picnic Introduces the New Frames Collection
Designer-Approved Western Apparel
Dapper Dan Debuts a New Spring Collection with GAP
Women-Focused Art Exhibitions
The 'Curve!' Exhibit Will Feature 14 Active Women Carvers
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
AI-Powered Global Facts
GeoFacts Helps Users Explore the World One Click at a Time
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows
S.S. Daley Unveils a New Capsule During Pitto Uomo 105
Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions
The Please Sit for the Alternate Ending Show Opens in New York
Black-Tonal Olympian Denim
DENHAM Unveils the Olympics-Inspired 'Black Kinetic Denim' Line
Niche Subgenre Aggregators
Dark Akademia is a Curated Platform for Everything Aesthetic
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Digital Social Media Diaries
Diseed Helps Capture Life's Best and Worst Moments
Emotive Cinematic Experiences
Movies Of Mood Selects Films Based on Your Current Feelings
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Film Chronicle Documentaries
HBO Presents the New MoviePass, MovieCrash Documentary
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Fast-Paced History Games
ZoomYear Challenges Players to Guess the Year a Photograph Was Taken
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Immigration System-Inspired Artworks
SOLDIER's Passport Series Confront the Biased Justice System
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Digital Zine Making
Zines Forever Honors the DIY Process While Adding Digital Sharing
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Design Service Launch Exhibitions
The Public Records Exhibition Marks a New Design Service
Customizable Certificate Makers
SmashingDocs Has a Certificate Maker to Suit Any Occassion
Transformative Chef-Based Documentaries
S.Pellegrino Released 'A Young Chef's Journey' Film
Communicative AI Documents
Docubot is Bringing Less Formality to AI Document Communications
Cinematic Exploration Tools
Cinema Roadmap Offers Interactive Maps for Film Enthusiasts
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History
Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies
NerdSnipes Has an Endless List of Short Biography Podcasts
Filmmaker-Honoring Design Exhibitions
The World of Tim Burton to Arrive at the Design Museum
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Access-Promoting Streaming Services
Kinema Debuts a new Watch Now Feature, Prioritizing Filmmakers
Nomadic Berlin Design Galleries
Forma Presents the The Room I Walk the Line Exhibition
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
AI Filmmaking Tools
Directin AI Creates Cinematic Pieces in Minutes
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Movie Title Search Tools
Titlefindr Will Help You Find Movies Based on Preferences
Groundbreaking Design Exhibitions
The Mindcraft Project Channels Progressive Bold Designs