Documentaries worth watching

Documentaries that are gripping rather than homework — true crime, nature, sport, the occasional strange corner of history. Each opens with where to watch it and what you're in for.

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My Octopus Teacher

A filmmaker forges an unusual bond with a wild octopus in a South African kelp forest, learning profound lessons as she reveals the mysteries of her world; watch it on Netflix.

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