Documentary AreaSimply the best Documentaries

In the final two episodes, the chaos reaches a terrifying new scale. The hacker calls in a bomb threat on a plane carrying a Sony executive, forcing an emergency landing, and later brings down PlayStation and Xbox servers on Christmas Day, paralyzing millions of gamers worldwide. After one of the largest healthcare data breaches in history, European authorities working closely with the FBI begin to track their elusive suspect. What follows is an international manhunt that exposes the thin line between youthful defiance and cyberterrorism.

Embark on a breathtaking journey through time as the cradle of civilization is brought to life like never before. With stunning visuals and immersive storytelling, this documentary follows Iraqi-born writer Jawad Bashara as he returns to his homeland after decades in exile, determined to preserve the rich cultural legacy of ancient Mesopotamia—now under threat from war and destruction.
Guided by cutting-edge archaeology and heartfelt personal reflection, the film explores the wonders of Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria while asking a profound question: how can understanding our ancient past help shape a better future? A visually spectacular and emotionally powerful experience that connects history, identity, and resilience—this is more than a documentary; it’s a rediscovery of who we are.

For generations, Monopoly has been America's favorite board game, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and — for better or worse — the impulses that make our free-market society tick. But behind the myth of the game's creation is an untold tale of theft, obsession and corporate double-dealing. Contrary to the folksy legend spread by Parker Brothers, Monopoly's secret history is a surprising saga that features a radical feminist, a community of Quakers in Atlantic City, America's greatest game company, and an unemployed Depression-era engineer. And the real story behind the creation of the game might never have come to light if it weren't for the determination of an economics professor and impassioned anti-monopolist.

When Norwegian gamer Mats Steen died at age 25, his parents mourned what they thought was an isolated life. It was only once they had access to his blog that they discovered the deep friendships he created virtually before passing away from a degenerative muscular disease. They were unaware that Mats had long been leading a vibrant digital life that had left a profound impact on a community of fellow gamers.
The film takes us on a journey through the breadth of Mats Steen's adventurous online life, introducing us to Ibelin, his charismatic World of Warcraft persona. Through reconstructed animated moments from Mats' gameplay, narrated entries from his blog and interviews with people who knew him as Ibelin, a picture of a remarkable young man emerges, one that underscores how community and soulful relationships can transcend the boundaries of the physical world.

Over 133 years in the making, from humble beginnings manufacturing 'Hanufuda' cards came one of the world's most recognized videogame companies, from the birth of Mario and Luigi to Donkey Kong and Zelda... to beating its competition and presenting itself as a platform for quality games and strong values. This is the story of Nintendo.

One of the main battles of the Second World War took place inside the brain of a mathematician called Alan Turing. During the war, the allies' key objective was to crack the German army's encrypted communications code. Without a doubt, the key player in the game was this interdisciplinary scientist and a long-forgotten hero.
Alan Turing's breakthroughs, his story and tragic destiny, gives us a chance to look at the Second World War from a different angle.