Documentary

Mountains, the first feature by filmmaker Monica Sorelle, focuses on a Haitian American family struggling to get ahead in a South Florida neighborhood targeted by developers.

The short documentary is called The Visionary Women of Indonesia. It profiles women ophthalmologists who are addressing the high rate of blindness in their country — and fighting sexism as well.

John McEnroe, Billie Jean King and other tennis legends discuss their legacies in a new PBS documentary series.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with documentarian Gary Hustwit about his new film "Eno" about Brian Eno, the legendary musician who produced David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads and was a member of Roxy Music.

Sports aren't just games. They're intertwined with epic stories about struggle, human behavior, historic greatness and grand emotions.

Tennis great Roger Federer won 20 grand slam titles -- and at 41, he announced his retirement. NPR's A Martinez talks to the co-directors of the documentary "Twelve Final Days" about Roger Federer.

A new Hulu documentary looks back on the impact that one 1985 New York Magazine article had on the group of young actors it called the "Brat Pack."

The new documentary series, produced by a team at Eastern Connecticut State University, follows the stories of those who came from nearby states and far-away countries for work in Connecticut, including a young Martin Luther King Jr.

In the streaming era it can be hard to keep track of all the new docs and docuseries. We recommend checking out: What Jennifer Did, Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion and The Synanon Fix.

The new Apple TV+ documentary Girls State asks: how would high school girls do things if they were in charge?