Year by Year
Explore the evolution of documentary filmmaking through our "Year by Year" section. From 1950 to the present, we've curated a list of the most impactful and groundbreaking documentaries for each year. Discover how these films have shaped our understanding of the world, reflecting societal changes and pushing the boundaries of storytelling.
Top Documentaries of 2024
Explore the cutting-edge documentaries of 2024 that capture a world at a crossroads. Discover how these films chronicle global elections, technological ethics, and environmental tipping points in a pivotal year shaping our collective future.
Top Documentaries of 2023
Discover the influential documentaries of 2023 that captured a world grappling with rapid technological change. Explore how these films chronicled AI advancements, climate action, and shifting global dynamics in a year of innovation and uncertainty.
Top Documentaries of 2022
Explore the groundbreaking documentaries of 2022 that captured a world adapting to new realities. Discover how these films chronicled global conflicts, environmental urgency, and societal transformations in a year of renewed engagement and persistent challenges.
Top Documentaries of 2021
Discover the pivotal documentaries of 2021 that captured a world emerging from lockdown. Explore how these films chronicled vaccine rollouts, climate crises, and social reckonings in a year of tentative recovery and ongoing challenges.
Top Documentaries of 2020
Explore the influential documentaries of 2020 that captured a world in crisis. Discover how these films chronicled the global pandemic, racial justice movements, and societal upheavals in a year that redefined documentary filmmaking.
Top Documentaries of 2019
Discover the groundbreaking documentaries of 2019 that captured a world on the brink of change. Explore how these films chronicled climate activism, political polarization, and technological ethics in the final year before the global pandemic.
Top Documentaries of 2018
Explore the influential documentaries of 2018 that navigated a world grappling with misinformation. Discover how these films tackled fake news, climate urgency, and social justice movements in the complex landscape of the late 2010s.
Top Documentaries of 2017
Discover the influential documentaries of 2017 that captured a world amidst social revolution. Explore how these films chronicled the #MeToo movement, political resistance, and technological advancements in a pivotal year of the late 2010s.
Top Documentaries of 2016
Explore the groundbreaking documentaries of 2016 that captured a world in political upheaval. Discover how these films chronicled election controversies, social movements, and technological shifts in a transformative year of the late 2010s.
Top Documentaries of 2015
Discover the influential documentaries of 2015 that shaped public discourse in the streaming age. Explore how these films tackled climate change, social justice movements, and technological disruptions in the dynamic mid-2010s.
Top Documentaries of 2014
Explore the influential documentaries of 2014 that captured a world confronting digital privacy issues. Discover how these films chronicled civil rights movements, environmental crises, and technological advancements in the dynamic mid-2010s.
Top Documentaries of 2013
Discover the groundbreaking documentaries of 2013 that captured a world grappling with privacy and surveillance. Explore how these films chronicled whistleblower revelations, technological ethics, and social movements in the dynamic mid-2010s.
Top Documentaries of 2012
Explore the influential documentaries of 2012 that captured a world transformed by social media. Discover how these films chronicled political movements, technological advancements, and cultural shifts in the dynamic early years of the 2010s.
Top Documentaries of 2011
Discover the influential documentaries of 2011 that captured global upheaval and change. Explore how these films chronicled the Arab Spring, economic uncertainties, and technological disruptions in the dynamic early years of the 2010s.
Top Documentaries of 2010
Explore the groundbreaking documentaries of 2010 that captured a world in transition. Discover how these films chronicled economic recovery, technological revolutions, and social movements at the start of a transformative decade.
Top Documentaries of 2009
Discover the influential documentaries of 2009 that captured a world grappling with economic aftermath. Explore how these films chronicled social inequalities, environmental concerns, and technological shifts in the wake of the global financial crisis.
Top Documentaries of 2008
Explore the influential documentaries of 2008 that captured a world in economic turmoil. Discover how these films chronicled the global financial crisis, political changes, and social movements at the dawn of the Great Recession.
Top Documentaries of 2007
Discover the influential documentaries of 2007 that captured a world on the edge of economic turmoil. Explore how these films chronicled climate crises, technological innovations, and societal changes in the dynamic late 2000s.
Top Documentaries of 2006
Explore the influential documentaries of 2006 that captured a world on the brink of social media revolution. Discover how these films chronicled environmental issues, political controversies, and cultural shifts in the dynamic mid-2000s.
Top Documentaries of 2005
Discover the influential documentaries of 2005 that shaped public discourse. Explore how these films tackled climate change, social injustices, and technological advancements in a pivotal year of the digital era.