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 2003
Explore the influential documentaries of 2003 that captured a world in conflict and transformation. Discover how these films chronicled the Iraq War, global politics, and cultural shifts in the dynamic early years of the 21st century.
Top Documentaries of 2002
Discover the influential documentaries of 2002 that captured a world grappling with change. Explore how these films chronicled post-9/11 realities, globalization issues, and cultural phenomena in the early years of the 21st century.
Top Documentaries of 2000
Explore the groundbreaking documentaries of 2000 that captured a world entering a new millennium. Discover how these films chronicled post-Y2K realities, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts at the start of the 21st century.
Top Documentaries of 1999
Discover the influential documentaries of 1999 that captured the world on the brink of a new era. Explore how these films chronicled Y2K fears, technological advancements, and cultural phenomena at the close of the 20th century.
Top Documentaries of 1997
Explore the influential documentaries of 1997 that captured a world on the cusp of the new millennium. Discover how these films chronicled technological revolutions, global issues, and cultural shifts in the dynamic late 1990s.
Top Documentaries of 1996
Discover the influential documentaries of 1996 that captured a world on the brink of digital transformation. Explore how these films chronicled social movements, pop culture phenomena, and the early Internet era in the vibrant late 1990s.
Top Documentaries of 1994
Explore the influential documentaries of 1994 that captured a world on the cusp of the digital age. Discover how these films chronicled social issues, cultural phenomena, and technological advancements in the dynamic mid-1990s.
Top Documentaries of 1993
Discover the influential documentaries of 1993 that captured a world in rapid change. Explore how these films chronicled global conflicts, cultural revolutions, and technological shifts in the dynamic early 1990s.
Top Documentaries of 2004
Explore the influential documentaries of 2004 that shaped public discourse. Discover how these films tackled political controversies, social issues, and technological advancements in a pivotal year of the early digital era.
Top Documentaries of 1990
Discover the influential documentaries of 1990 that captured a world in transition. Explore how these films chronicled the fall of communism, emerging global issues, and cultural shifts at the start of a transformative decade.
Top Documentaries of 2001
Explore the groundbreaking documentaries of 2001 that captured a world forever changed. Discover how these films chronicled the 9/11 attacks, technological advancements, and cultural shifts at the start of a new millennium.
Top Documentaries of 1987
Discover the influential documentaries of 1987 that captured a world on the brink of change. Explore how these films chronicled social movements, technological shifts, and global politics in the vibrant late 1980s.
Top Documentaries of 1998
Explore the influential documentaries of 1998 that captured a world on the cusp of a new millennium. Discover how these films chronicled technological advancements, global issues, and cultural shifts in the dynamic late 1990s.
Top Documentaries of 1984
Discover the influential documentaries of 1984 that captured a world in flux. Explore how these films chronicled Cold War tensions, technological advances, and social movements during this symbolic Orwellian year.
Top Documentaries of 1995
Explore the influential documentaries of 1995 that captured a world on the brink of the digital revolution. Discover how these films chronicled technological advances, social issues, and cultural phenomena in the dynamic mid-1990s.
Top Documentaries of 1981
Discover the influential documentaries of 1981 that captured a world in transition. Explore how these films chronicled the dawn of the Reagan era, social movements, and cultural shifts at the start of a defining decade.
Top Documentaries of 1992
Explore the influential documentaries of 1992 that captured a world in rapid transformation. Discover how these films chronicled political realignments, social movements, and cultural revolutions in the wake of the Soviet collapse.
Top Documentaries of 1991
Discover the influential documentaries of 1991 that captured a world reshaped by global change. Explore how these films chronicled the aftermath of the Cold War, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts at the dawn of a new era.
Top Documentaries of 1978
Explore the groundbreaking documentaries of 1978 that captured a world in transition. Discover how these films chronicled social movements, cultural shifts, and political changes as the 1970s drew to a close.
Top Documentaries of 1989
Discover the groundbreaking documentaries of 1989 that captured a world in historic transition. Explore how these films chronicled the fall of the Berlin Wall, shifting global politics, and cultural revolutions at the close of a transformative decade.