Documentary Now!

Season 53

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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 53

6 Episodes

Soldier of Illusion (1983) (1)
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Soldier of Illusion (1983) (1)In the early 1980s, a visionary German filmmaker tries to will his magnum opus into existence while working in the remote, punishing conditions of the Russian Ular mountains. Inspired by the Werner Herzog-focused documentary Burden of Dreams.
Soldier of Illusion (1983) (2)
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Soldier of Illusion (1983) (2)In the early 1980s, a visionary German filmmaker tries to will his magnum opus into existence while working in the remote, punishing conditions of the Russian Ular mountains. Inspired by the Werner Herzog-focused documentary Burden of Dreams.
Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport (1994)
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Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport (1994)A fly-on-the-wall portrait of a hair salon in the small coastal town of Bagglyport as they prepare their annual stylebook in an homage to documentaries 3 Salons at the Seaside and The September Issue.
How They Threw Rocks (1996)
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How They Threw Rocks (1996)A chronicle the Welsh sport of Craig Maes, also known as “Field Rock,” and the iconic 1974 bout dubbed “The Melon vs. The Felon” in the vein of When We Were Kingsand other great explorations of sport.
My Monkey Grifter (2020)
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My Monkey Grifter (2020)Drawing inspiration from My Octopus Teacher, filmmaker Benjamin Clay forms a deep, emotional, and financially taxing relationship with a monkey who may have ulterior motives.
Trouver Frisson (2000)
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Trouver Frisson (2000)Celebrated French filmmaker Ida Leos searches for why she no longer experiences “frisson” – the goosebumps that have always been her guide. Inspired by Agnes Varda’s Gleaners and I and Beaches of Agnes.