Nearly 9 million viewers tuned in to watch Farrah Fawcett’s documentary that detailed her battle with cancer, a figure that suggests documentaries aren’t strictly relegated to nature films on National Geographic.
Not that those documentaries aren’t interesting or culturally valuable. The average viewer, however, is far more likely to be interested in a Farrah Fawcett documentary. Check out some of the other viral documentaries we’ve featured below.
If you missed the Farrah Fawcett documentary when it first aired, you can watch ‘Farrah’s Story’ here.
30 Viral Documentaries
From Farrah Fawcett's Intimate Cancer Documentary to Eco Films:
Marissa Brassfield — May 18, 2009 — Social Good
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Flickr Documentaries
Hurricane Gustav
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Animal Fetus Photography
Documentary Captures In-Womb Images
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Animals as Photographers
Animal Planet Wildlife Documentaries Campaign
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Social Documentary in High Heels
Copenhagen Cycle Chic
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The Selling of Celebrity
Paris Hilton Inc Documentary
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Teenwreck Documentaries
Maureen McCormick, Britney Spears Tell All
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Train Wreck Retrospective
Britney Spears Evaluates Past Self in Documentary, Prepares to Relaunch
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Activist Shark Documentaries
Sharkwater
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Hilfiger Fragrance Inspired by Real Women
Documentaries Inspire Dreaming
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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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Tree-Growing Movie Tickets
Disney Nature Celebrates Earth Day 2009 with 'Earth' Documentary
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Online AIDS Documentaries
Live, Hope, Love: HIV in Jamaica
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Air Disaster Simulators
Richard Moose's Airside Photo-Documentary Is Frighteningly Fascinati
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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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Geotagged Documentaries
A Virtual Trip to South Africa with ‘Mobikasi'
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Documentary-Style Comparevertising
Whopper Virgins Choose Between Burger King & McDonald's B
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Underground Art Documentaries
"Died Young, Stayed Pretty" Captures Poster Culture
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Documentary-Style Commercials
Nokia's The Fourth Screen
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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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Rewarding Impatience
Microdocumentaries Fill “Need it Now” Niche
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Fun Eco Documentaries
Adrian Grenier's 'Alter Eco' is Upbeat and Ecological
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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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Auctioning Off Innocence
Australian Filmmaker Recruits for Unusual Naughty Documentary
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High-Performance Sunscreens
Freaks of Nature Protects Outdoor Athletes & Bolsters the Skin Barrier
Branded AI-Generated Short Films
KFC Philippines Captures Attention with AI-Generated Films
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
Vison Loss Research Fundraisers
Fighting Blindness Canada Held the 'Move for Sight' Fundraiser
Illuminated Drone Shows
Ralph Lauren Commemorates its ‘Very Ralph’ Documentary in Shanghai
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
AI-Driven Media Recommendations
Tubi Scenes Helps Viewers Quickly Discover Movies & TV Shows
Mid-Life Sex Festivals
Davina McCall Debuts World's First Menopausal Sex Festival for Gen X Women
Actress-Inspired Fashion Collections
QVC Partners with Jennie Garth on the 'Me' Collection
Semi-Reality Comedy Shows
Nathan Fielder's ‘The Rehearsal’ is Set for a Comeback in 2025
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Olympic Athlete-Approved Home Campaigns
Wayfair Collaborates with Shawn Johnson East
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Bold Fashion Runway Statements
Madre Natura Introduces The Last Season Collection
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Fan-Inspired Mini-Films
Battle For Heinz is a 20-Second Blockbuster Based on a Fan Tweet
Streetwear Awareness Initiatives
Streetwear Brand, Worldclass Debuts on Giving Tuesday
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Second-Hand Styling Series
Channel 4 & Vinted's Second-hand Showdown Spotlights Pre-Loved Fashion
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images
Alastair Philip Wiper Documents a Subterranean Fallout Shelter
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Revolutionary Cancer Lifestyle Platforms
MOJO Health Prioritizes Overall Healing and Resilience
Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications
'Barbie: The World Tour' Breaks Down Outfits from the Film
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Cancer Patient Nutrition Initiatives
FarmboxRx and Unite for HER Partnered to Offer Free Groceries
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Women's Health Platforms
Frida Uncensored Equips Parents with the Education Needed for Motherhood
Nostalgic Long-Form Infomercials
Mint Mobile's 'Mintfomercial' Offers Humor and Nostalgia
Eco-Conscious Music Tours
Billie Eilish’s Music Tour Sets the Bar for Sustainability
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Empowering Fitness Campaigns
Planet Fitness Dubbed Megan Thee Stallion "Mother Fitness"
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Bizarre Transformative Comedy Films
Netflix's Chicken Nugget Trailer is Cinematic and Hilarious
Faceless Mother Campaigns
Peanut's Invisible Mothers Visualizes the Solitude Women Experience
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Streaming Service Sleeping Bags
The Netflix Sleeping Bag Reminiscences on Olden Days
Neuroscientist-Backed Brain Health Series
Masterclass Launched a New Series Titled Brain Health
Stackable Skincare Treatments
Dr. Few Skincare Shares Clean, MD-Formulated Skincare
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Complimentary TV Workout Classes
Samsung and F45 Partnered to Offer Living Room Workouts
QSR-Branded Streaming Services
Chick-Fil-A Rolls Out Its Own Streaming Service
Quickly Accessible Health Information
YouTube's Announced First Aid Information Shelves
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards
Molly Baz and Bobbie Send a Message of Empowerment
AI-Generated Feature Films
'Man With AI Movie Camera' Will Be Generated on a Long, Single Prompt
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Women's Healthcare Books
Evvy Launched a Gender Health Gap Book for Equal Research Day
Outdoor Ecosystem Campaigns
Kodiak x Vital Ground Foundation Present the 'Keep It Wild' Campaign
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
Playful Travel Fashion Campaigns
The FOSSIL Made For This Campaign Celebrates the Brand's Heritage
Streaming Series Makeup Ranges
The Revolution x Emily in Paris Collection Celebrates the Show
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Light-Hearted Christmas Films
Barbour x Shaun the Sheep release A Heartwarming Holiday Tale
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Daily Trivia Games
Daily Fact or Fiction Challenges Players With True or False Statements
Emotional Short Films
Johnson & Johnson’s New Emotional Film Sheds Light on Severe Depression
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Mindful Travel Lineups
farans Offers Up Sustainable Travel Accessories for Mindful Exploration
AI-Powered TV Recommendations
Watch Better Movies Uses AI to Curate Tailored Recommendations
Curated Meal-Time Videos
BingeAndEat Curates Youtube Videos to Enjoy While You Eat Effortlessly
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Visually Immersive Global News
Newsflask Offers a New Perspective on Current Events
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Wellness-Focused DNA Spa Experiences
Quantum Clinic Was Founded by Dr. Katelyn Lehman
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Women-Focused Art Exhibitions
The 'Curve!' Exhibit Will Feature 14 Active Women Carvers
Model-Launched Pet Brands
Tate & Taylor Boasts a Comprehensive Platform for Pet Owners
AI-Powered Actor Reading Programs
ElevenLabs Iconic Voices Brings Hollywood Stars Back to Life
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
Statement Short Films
'The Trial' by Gandja Monteiro Exposes Realities of Abortion Bans
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Awareness-Raising Silk Bedding Lines
LILYSILK Teams Up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Feline Disease-Focused Partnerships
Morris Animal Foundation & EveryCat Health Foundation Partner
Personal Mood-Centered Entertainment
Moodflix Offers a Diverse Range of Content Based on Your Mood
Adventure Game-Adapted Animations
Stray is Being Adapted as an Animated Movie by Annapurna
Tech Brand-Backed Films
GoPro Joins Teton Gravity Research for the Beyond the Fantasy Film
Self-Expression Docu-Series
e.l.f. Beauty's Show Your(s)e.l.f Shares Stories of Bold Disruptors
Empowering Wish Campaigns
Make-A-Wish® Canada's 'Women for Wishes' Campaign Has a $1 Million Goal
Star-Studded Family Travel Campaigns
Dolly Parton Works with Tennessee Tourism on Playcation
Expansive Podcast Databases
Very Disco is a Podcast Database Filled Every Podcast Mention
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Film Chronicle Documentaries
HBO Presents the New MoviePass, MovieCrash Documentary
Cancer-Detecting AI Models
Paige's AI Solution Detects Cancer Across Multiple Tissue Types
Children's Illustrated Book Campaigns
The 'One in 100' Initiative Spotlights the Medically Complex
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Awareness-Raising Airline Campaigns
American Airlines Has Partnered with Stand Up to Cancer
Dedicated Dating Show Channels
MAFS Live is Channel 4’s First Free, Ad-Supported TV Service
Crowdsourced Fun Fact Databases
Straight Fax is an Online Space for Facts and References
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Destigmatizing Perimenopause Series
Always Discreet's 'I Wish I Knew' Shares Women's Experiences
Customizable Certificate Makers
SmashingDocs Has a Certificate Maker to Suit Any Occassion
Video Testimonials Tools
Feedspace to Boost your Business's Credibility in the Market
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
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Streaming Viewing Insights
WhoAmI.tv Provides Interesting Insights on Your TV Streaming Habits
Daily Fun Facts
Curiosity of the Day Offers Bite-Sized Insights to Spark Interest
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Alcohol-Free Charity Fundraisers
Canadian Cancer Society Hosts 9th Dry Feb for Cancer
Canadian Cancer Support Platforms
Wellspring Cancer Support Recently Unveiled a New Website
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Filmmaker-Honoring Design Exhibitions
The World of Tim Burton to Arrive at the Design Museum
Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies
NerdSnipes Has an Endless List of Short Biography Podcasts
Streaming Service Golf Tournaments
The Netflix Cup Teams Up Formula 1 Drivers & PGA Tour Golfers
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
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
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
Fitness Transformation Directories
Fat2Fit Directory Inspires People's Fitness Journeys