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 1988
Explore the influential documentaries of 1988 that captured a world on the cusp of change. Discover how these films chronicled shifting global politics, social movements, and cultural transformations as the Cold War era waned.
Top Documentaries of 1975
Discover the influential documentaries of 1975 that captured a world in transition. Explore how these films chronicled post-Vietnam society, political shifts, and cultural movements in the dynamic mid-1970s.
Top Documentaries of 1986
Explore the influential documentaries of 1986 that captured a world on the brink of change. Discover how these films chronicled Cold War tensions, social issues, and cultural phenomena during the dynamic mid-1980s.
Top Documentaries of 1972
Discover the influential documentaries of 1972 that captured a world in flux. Explore how these films chronicled political upheavals, social movements, and cultural shifts in the aftermath of the turbulent 1960s.
Top Documentaries of 1985
Explore the groundbreaking documentaries of 1985 that captured a world in transition. Discover how these films chronicled social issues, cultural shifts, and global politics during the height of the transformative 1980s.
Top Documentaries of 1983
Discover the influential documentaries of 1983 that captured a world in flux. Explore how these films chronicled Cold War tensions, technological advances, and social movements during the dynamic mid-1980s.
Top Documentaries of 1969
Explore the groundbreaking documentaries of 1969 that captured a world in upheaval. Discover how these films chronicled Woodstock, moon landings, civil rights struggles, and cultural revolutions at the close of a transformative decade.
Top Documentaries of 1982
Discover the influential documentaries of 1982 that captured a world in transition. Explore how these films chronicled political shifts, cultural phenomena, and social issues during the early years of the transformative 1980s.
Top Documentaries of 1980
Explore the influential documentaries of 1980 that ushered in a new era of filmmaking. Discover how these works captured political shifts, cultural transformations, and social movements at the start of a defining decade.
Top Documentaries of 1966
Discover the groundbreaking documentaries of 1966 that captured a world in flux. Explore how these films chronicled social upheavals, cultural revolutions, and political tensions at the height of the transformative 1960s.
Top Documentaries of 1977
Explore the influential documentaries of 1977 that captured a world in transition. Discover how these films chronicled political aftermath, cultural phenomena, and social movements in a year that bridged eras.
Top Documentaries of 1979
Discover the influential documentaries of 1979 that closed out a transformative decade. Explore how these films captured global political shifts, social movements, and cultural revolutions on the brink of the 1980s.
Top Documentaries of 1963
Explore the groundbreaking documentaries of 1963 that captured a nation in turmoil. Discover how these films chronicled civil rights struggles, political upheaval, and cultural shifts in a year that changed America forever.
Top Documentaries of 1976
Discover the influential documentaries of 1976 that captured America's bicentennial year. Explore how these films chronicled political campaigns, social movements, and cultural transformations in a pivotal moment of U.S. history.
Top Documentaries of 1974
Explore the impactful documentaries of 1974 that captured a nation in transition. Discover how these films chronicled political fallout, social movements, and cultural shifts in the wake of Watergate and the Vietnam War.
Top Documentaries of 1960
Discover the groundbreaking documentaries of 1960 that ushered in a new era of filmmaking. Explore how these works captured social changes, political tensions, and cultural shifts at the cusp of the transformative 1960s.
Top Documentaries of 1973
Explore the influential documentaries of 1973 that redefined non-fiction filmmaking. Discover how these works captured political scandals, social transformations, and cultural upheavals in a year marked by global change.
Top Documentaries of 1971
Discover the groundbreaking documentaries of 1971 that defined a new era of filmmaking. Explore how these works captured political unrest, cultural shifts, and social movements in the aftermath of the turbulent 1960s.
Top Documentaries of 1957
Explore the influential documentaries of 1957 that captured a world in transition. Discover how these films chronicled space race developments, civil rights struggles, and cultural changes in the heart of the 1950s.
Top Documentaries of 1970
Discover the influential documentaries of 1970 that ushered in a new era of filmmaking. Explore how these works captured social movements, environmental concerns, and cultural shifts at the start of a transformative decade.