Documentary Now!

Season 52

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A faux documentary series, parodying documentaries in general. Each episode has is a different "documentary", often parodying, or at least mimicking but in a humorous way, actual documentaries. Created and written by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and Seth Meyers and presented by Helen Mirren.

Where to Watch Season 52

7 Episodes

Batsh*t Valley (1)
E1
Batsh*t Valley (1)In 1980, enigmatic cult leader Father Ra-Shawbard and his followers descended on the small town of Chinook, Oregon, sparking a feud with the local residents that catapulted to national attention.
Batsh*t Valley (2)
E2
Batsh*t Valley (2)Self-appointed spiritual guru Father Ra-Shawbard starts a commune in rural Oregon with the help of overly devoted assistant Ra-Sharir. Exasperated FBI agent Bill Doss dedicates himself to exposing the man behind the mantras.
Original Cast Album: Co-Op
E3
Original Cast Album: Co-OpAn inside look is provided at the marathon cast album recording of the ill-fated 1970 broadway musical "Co-Op", which is a comedy centered around a cast of characters who work and live, or want to live, the same co-op.
Waiting for the Artist
E4
Waiting for the ArtistThe story of an internationally-acclaimed performance artist preparing for a major career retrospective while reconciling her relationship with her former lover and performance partner whom she hasn't seen in two decades.
Searching for Mr. Larson: A Love Letter from the Far Side
E5
Searching for Mr. Larson: A Love Letter from the Far SideA superfan sets out to make a documentary about the comic strip that changed his life and personally deliver the film to its reclusive creator.
Long Gone
E6
Long GoneAn impressionistic look at the turbulent life of American Jazz guitarist Rex Logan, who became a cultural icon in Eastern Europe when his music provided the soundtrack for the 1991 revolution in the Republic of Sárdasovinia.
Any Given Saturday Afternoon
E7
Any Given Saturday AfternoonA profile of life at the top of the Professional Bowling League during the 2003 tournament season, shining a spotlight on the highs and lows of its three most beloved competitors.