Now, we’re all huge fans of the latest blockbuster filled with larger-than-life characters, supernatural locations and an almost colossal amount of CGI, but it’s the real stories that forever remain the most impactful. If you’re keen on sinking your teeth into some truly interesting films then check out our list of docos, made with help from our mates at DocPlay. As an added bonus, they’re also nice enough to give five of you lucky frankie fans the chance to win a six-month subscription and see these great films for yourself. Have a look for everything you need over here on our win page.

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed Nan Goldin is a powerhouse activist, artist and photographer who explored deep topics of American society such as the AIDS crisis. This film paints an intimate portrait of Nan’s incredible journey with activism, specifically against the Sackler family who played a pivotal role in the opioid epidemic. It’s deeply powerful, and not one to be missed.

Studio 54 If there was one place in time that we all probably wish we could travel back to, partying in the 1970s at the famous Studio 54 discotheque is pretty high up there. The film is told through Ian Schrager, the original club’s co-founder, and tells the story of the rise and fall of the legendary nightclub.

Whitney We are in no shortage of celebrity biopics that are studded with an ensemble cast of famous faces, but a documentary depicting a star’s real story is sometimes a lot more intimate. This is true in the case of Whitney, which depicts the heartbreaking tale of Whitney Houston, who was truly a legend and gone well before her time.

Greenhouse By Joost Winner of the Audience Award at last year’s Melbourne International Film Festival, this inspiring documentary follows zero-waste campaigner Joost Bakker as he builds a self-sustaining home in Melbourne’s Federation Square.

Louis Theroux: My Scientology Movie Is a documentary list ever complete if old mate Louis Theroux never makes an appearance? This doco, as you can probably guess, focuses on the controversial Church of Scientology, except it’s a lot more meta than his usual work. It follows Louis holding ‘auditions’ for young actors to play prominent Scientology members, who then recreate the real scandals and stories of the church.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi This doco follows the titular Jiro Ono on his life as a sushi chef for a prestigious restaurant, as well as his relationship with his two sons. Even if you don’t care for the fishy food, this flick is engaging, introspective and downright heart-warming at parts, so roll yourself something delicious and feast your eyes on your new favourite film.

Brazen Hussies With a name like that, it’s impossible not to be a little bit interested. This docu focuses on the women’s liberation movement down here in Australia from 1965 to 1975. The incredible work accomplished by these wonderful activists is not something to scoff at – even if it still feels like we have such a long way to go on the path of true equality.

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