Documentary AreaSimply the best Documentaries

One extraordinary family of fish has achieved the ultimate form of gender equality. When it comes to breeding, seahorses do it like no other animal on the planet. Their fierce females refuse to be left holding the baby. So it's the males that carry their brood. In this episode we explore the world of mating seahorses which are the only animals in the world that have a major gender role reversal.

We all come from the same place, a moment when a dead rock came to life. Discover the story of how and why life began on Earth, and what makes our planet different from the others.

The cycle of life of a handful of different animals is captured on film in a whole new way in this documentary. Using special motion-control photography equipment, Genesis allows filmgoers to view animal behaviors which are too small, too slow, or too difficult to normally be seen with the naked eye, including a chick hatching its way out from inside an egg, jellyfish drying into nothing under the heat of the sun, or a snake slowly swallowing prey bigger than itself. This footage is accompanied by narration from Sotigui Kouyate, who uses simple props and easily understandable analogies to explain the science behind what its shown on screen. Genesis was directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Perennou, who previously created another acclaimed scientific documentary, Microcosmos.

This fascinating documentary explores the extraordinary life of the man who transformed photography from a complicated luxury into something accessible to ordinary people around the world. Through innovation, ambition and relentless determination, George Eastman revolutionized the industry by creating simple cameras and film systems that allowed anyone to capture memories with ease. The story follows the rise of Kodak from a bold idea into a global phenomenon, revealing how one visionary helped shape modern visual culture and forever changed the way people experienced everyday life.
Beyond the technological breakthroughs, the documentary also examines the personal side of a complex and driven figure whose success came with immense pressure and sacrifice. From his pioneering marketing philosophy—“You press the button, we do the rest”—to the impact his inventions had on journalism, family life and popular culture, the film paints a compelling portrait of innovation during a rapidly changing era. It’s an engaging look at the birth of mass photography and the remarkable legacy of a man whose influence can still be felt every time a picture is taken.

George Harrison first became known to the world as 'The Quiet Beatle', but there was far more to his life than simply being a part of The Beatles. This film explores the life and career of this seminal musician, philanthropist, film producer and amateur race car driver who grew to make his own mark on the world. Through his music, archival footage and the memories of friends and family, Harrison's deep spirituality and humanity are explored in his singular life as he took on artistic challenges and important causes as only he could. Directed by Martin Scorsese.

In the second episode, filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.