Here Are 5 Documentaries On Netflix You Can Watch During Raya Holidays

Looking for a documentary to watch this holiday? Whether you’re celebrating the Raya festivities or staying in and enjoying the holidays, having a few good selections of shows on your watch list can be helpful- especially if you love documentaries! Here are 5 documentaries you don’t want to miss and may even have your Raya guests hooked just as well.

The Tinder Swindler

How sure are you of the person you swiped right on? Some people may get lucky and meet the love of their lives, while some might just meet their biggest nightmare. The Tinder Swindler is a true-crime documentary that tells the story of a notorious Israeli conman, Simon Leviev, who allegedly used the Tinder dating app to dupe vulnerable women for money in support of his ridiculous extravagant lifestyle.

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The Social Dilemma

Do you grab your phone first thing in the morning to scroll through social media? If so, then you might be part of The Social Dilemma. This original Netflix documentary film shares a new perspective on the effects of social media. Through interviews with well-experienced former social media staff, they offer an insight into how these social media companies use algorithms to meet the demands of users and keep them addicted to the apps. This is one documentary that will have you questioning the role social media plays in your daily life and how it affects your overall health mentally and physically.

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Seaspiracy

The Netflix original documentary, Seaspiracy will leave you in awe of what’s happening down under. The film follows a passionate British filmmaker, Ali Tabrizi, a marine life enthusiast who goes above and beyond to uncover the truth of the global corruption that is continuously harming marine species.

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Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer

A thrilling true-crime documentary that dates back to 1985, in Los Angeles California. The miniseries tells the story of two detectives who go on a hunt to capture the infamous serial killer Richard Ramirez, known as the Nightstalker. The chilling documentary share details of his motives, and killing spree while bringing you into the world of a heartless murderer.

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Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King

No one likes losing money, especially large sums. Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King is a relatable story of trust goes awry. The film showcases a group of investors turned investigators, who are working to unravel the suspicious death of cryptocurrency multimillionaire Gerry Cotten, who during the rise of crypto-currency was handling big user accounts with millions of dollars invested. However, things took a turn when he mysteriously dies of sudden complications while taking along their $250 million to his so-called grave.

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Documentaries are great any time of day, but sometimes searching for one that’s worth tuning to can be a little hard. This is why we’ve put this list together for you, so you won’t have to keep scrolling but just enjoy watching!

There are endless films and series to watch, and we’re just getting started. Hopefully, these are a great starter for you to binge-watch this holiday. Have a happy and safe holiday!