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
46
Life-Documenting Photography
The Makers is a Photographic Essay About Inspiration and Creation
45
Adult Star Photo Documentaries
A New Book by Sasha Grey Captures Moments Through Her Career
44
Dangerous Urban Bike Documentaries
'To Live and Ride in LA' Provides Window Into the Underground
43
Hipster Denim Documentaries
The Gap 1969 Video Campaign Gives the Brand a Makeover
42
Runway Designer Documentaries
Loic Prigent's "The Day Before" Follows the Path to Fall 2009
41
Teenwreck Documentaries
Maureen McCormick, Britney Spears Tell All
40
Humanity Photodocumentaries
Timothy Allen Shares His Favorite Photos From the Human Planet Series
39
Activist Shark Documentaries
Sharkwater
38
Presidential Protection Documentaries
Life Magazine's 'Inside the Secret Service' is Fascinating
37
DIY Personal Documentaries
Compile Video Clips With AARP's 'DocYOUmentary Maker'
36
Obama Documentaries
HYPE: The Obama Effect
35
Graphic Tech Documentaries
History of the Internet Told Through Graphics, Icons, Narration
34
Derby Documentaries
'Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers' Wins Indie Spirit Award
33
Introspective Apparel Documentaries
T-Shirt Stories Trailer Provides Deep Insight into Tees
32
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
30
Culinary Art Documentaries
'El Bulli: Cooking in Progress' Follows the Revolutionary Restaurant
29
Child Consumerism Documentaries
'Kids + Money'
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On-Demand Documentaries
Hulu Adds Short Films and Documentaries to Its Online Library
27
High Fashion Documentaries
Valentino The Last Emperor Is Coming To New York
26
Eye-Mounted Videocameras
One-Eyed Filmmaker Robert Spence Starts 'Eyeborg Project'
25
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
23
Viral Sedation Documentaries
The Hilarious 'Andy After Dentist' Clip
22
Underground Art Documentaries
"Died Young, Stayed Pretty" Captures Poster Culture
21
Eerie Daredevil Documentaries
'Skyliners' by Sebastien Montaz-Rosset Goes to Scary Heights
20
Tango Documentaries
Café de los Maestros
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Predatory Political Documentaries
Is ‘Hillary: The Movie' a Campaign Ad or Legit Film?
18
Music Piracy Documentaries
Brett Gaylor Delves Into Mystery-Shrouded Copyright Law
17
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
15
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
13
Altar Decorating Documentaries
The Fiesta De La Virgen De Guadalupe is a Colorful Celebration
12
Fun Eco Documentaries
Adrian Grenier's 'Alter Eco' is Upbeat and Ecological
11
DIY Garden Documentaries
Brinno Time-Lapse Camera Records Flower Growth
10
Fashion Blogger Documentaries
ViceStyle.com Launches the Inspiring 'Love Blogging' Series
9
Mini Meme Documentaries
Know Your Meme Explains David After Dentist Phenomenon
8
Demure Designer Documentaries
Francophone Fashion Designer Denis Gagnon Presents his Film
7
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
2
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
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Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
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Stylish City-Inspired Collections
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Juxtaposed Materials Furniture Collections
The Around the Studio Wool Diaries Collection is Chic
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
AI-Powered Social Media Series
Dazed and Soot Release the Compelling Hard Drive Reveal Series
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
GUESS Celebrates with the Launch of Four Iconic Watches
Sports Brand Design Evolutions
The Vitra Design Museum will Host Nike: Form Follows Motion
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
AI-Driven Media Recommendations
Tubi Scenes Helps Viewers Quickly Discover Movies & TV Shows
Music Icon-Headed Fashion Collections
The Diesel x Damiano David Capsule Captures Attention
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Surrealist Phone Cases
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Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Collaborative VR Art Experiences
Chanel Presents the A Conversation with the Sun Show
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gilded Retail Exhibitions
Schiaparelli Debuts 'Through the Keyhole' Pop-Up in Shanghai
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Iconic Designer Catalog Collections
The Eames Institute Launches A New Publication Program
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
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
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Spoof Sparkling Water Cans
Liquid Death's Can of Art Pokes Fun at a Controversial Work of Art
Sensory-Rich Wine Experiences
Dancing is a Modern Wine Brand with a Striking Visual Aesthetic
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Immersive Slow TV Series
Belmond Has Introduced the Groundbreaking 'Long Shots' TV Series
Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs
Humdrum Paper Offers Unique Bookmarks for Book Lovers
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
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
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Shocking TV Docuseries
Marilyn Manson: Unmasked Docuseries Delves into His Allegations and Legacy
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
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
Incredibly Bold Design Exhibitions
Capsul and Basic.Space Present the Memphis Miami Exhibition
Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows
Sprayground Debuts Its New Capsule — At The Edge of Time
Documentary-Style Hotel Campaigns
W Hotels' 'Hotel Tales' is a Captivating New Campaign
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Family-Centric Animated Films
The Sneaks Movie is an Animated Feature Honoring Sneaker Culture
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Rebellious Winter Apparel Collections
Streetwear Brand Ksubi's 'DEMOCRAZY' Drop is Unconventional
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Suicide Awareness Films
Heirlooms Short Film Shines Light on Suicide Bereavement and Hidden Grief
Green Tourism-Focused Video Series
Hong Kong Tourism Board Boasts Four Captivating Short Films
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
AI-Generated Feature Films
'Man With AI Movie Camera' Will Be Generated on a Long, Single Prompt
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Cinematic Travel Campaigns
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Star in 'Find Your Story'
Community-Focused Movie Screenings
'Join or Die' Screenings Aims to Foster Real-Life Connections
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Video-Promoted Urban Transformation Initiatives
Renewing Shanghai is a Video Documentary Series
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
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
Museum-Branded Sock Collections
Brooklyn Museum and doublesoul Brings Enter a Collaboration
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
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
Knitting Screening Programs
CGV Combines Movies and Crafts with Its Monthly Knitting Screenings
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
Celebrative Brand Films
Clarks Celebrates 200 Years with 'From Somerset To The World'
In-Depth Dermatologist Web Series
L'Oréal Derm Detective: Demystifying Dermatology is Insightful
Disaster Preparedness Homeowner Solutions
DomiDocs Debuts the Documenting for Disaster® Program
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Tech Brand-Backed Films
GoPro Joins Teton Gravity Research for the Beyond the Fantasy Film
AI-Powered Global Facts
GeoFacts Helps Users Explore the World One Click at a Time
Women-Focused Art Exhibitions
The 'Curve!' Exhibit Will Feature 14 Active Women Carvers
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
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
Curated Startup Pitches
Startup Pitch Videos Curates Top Startup Pitches From Global Accelerators
Black-Tonal Olympian Denim
DENHAM Unveils the Olympics-Inspired 'Black Kinetic Denim' Line
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Niche Subgenre Aggregators
Dark Akademia is a Curated Platform for Everything Aesthetic
Journalist-Focused Short Films
'The Shooting' Shines a Light on Press Freedom in Mexico
Nonfiction Book Discovery
BookFave Helps You Discover Bestselling Nonfiction and New Releases
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Emotive Cinematic Experiences
Movies Of Mood Selects Films Based on Your Current Feelings
Digital Social Media Diaries
Diseed Helps Capture Life's Best and Worst Moments
Film Chronicle Documentaries
HBO Presents the New MoviePass, MovieCrash Documentary
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City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
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Fast-Paced History Games
ZoomYear Challenges Players to Guess the Year a Photograph Was Taken
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Digital Zine Making
Zines Forever Honors the DIY Process While Adding Digital Sharing
Food Show Finders
TVFoodMaps Discovers Restaurants Seen on Your Favorite Food Shows
Design Inspiration Hubs
Collection Directory Offers Curated Design Inspiration for Professionals
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
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
Cinematic Exploration Tools
Cinema Roadmap Offers Interactive Maps for Film Enthusiasts
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Customizable Certificate Makers
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Transformative Chef-Based Documentaries
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Communicative AI Documents
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Provocative Banned Books Installations
The American Bookbinders Museum Debuts 'Banned Books Jail'
Non-Fiction Summaries Tools
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Computer Evolution Museums
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Filmmaker-Honoring Design Exhibitions
The World of Tim Burton to Arrive at the Design Museum
Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies
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Efficient Fact Generators
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Access-Promoting Streaming Services
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Personalized Film Apps
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AI Filmmaking Tools
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TV-Specific Pop Informants
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Movie Title Search Tools
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Groundbreaking Design Exhibitions
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