What Documentary Shows and Movies to watch on Plex

Martina Halik and her 60 year-old mother Tania embark on a six-month ski trek through the treacherous Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. This journey has only been completed once before, and never by a female duo. Their adventure is interspersed with beautifully crafted portraits of high-altitude human endurance and passion-an avalanche survivor, a snowshoe artist, a snowbound convent-that are by turns captivating and inspiring. Woven between their arduous and uplifting story are vignettes of others who have chosen a mountain life: a group of nuns inhabiting a mountain retreat to be closer to God; a photographer is buried in an avalanche; an impassioned alpinist; a focused snow artist; a couple who has been living off grid in the mountains for nearly 50 years. What is it that leads these adventurous people to sacrifice everything - comfort, family, personal safety - for a life in the mountains?

A riveting documentary detailing the case of Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis, a Native American woman who disappeared in 2020. Her story exposes how hundreds of indigenous women continue to go missing in the USA, perpetuating trans-generational trauma on Indian reservations.

She may have been the youngest of 10 of the Jackson children, but that did not stop Janet Jackson from embracing her own identity. Her unquestioned talent as a singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer has built an empire of success. Despite various challenges throughout Jackson's professional and personal life, Ms. Janet remains In Control.

Young pianists take part in the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition. A unique chance of a lifetime, portrayed from backstage and set to Chopin's music.

It's a Cinderella story with Latin roots. Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao personifies the American Dream come true. Despite early elimination on the X Factor talent show, Camila still won third place as part of the Fifth Harmony pop group. Four years later she became a star in her own right with her "Camila", "Romance" and "Familia" albums marked by one Billboard, two Grammy and five American Music Awards. Miami had become home sweet home after a transitional childhood that shifted between Mexico City and Havana, Cuba. Now Camila is giving back to the world with partnership projects like Save the Children. Time out for love on screen and off. Perfect casting as the lead character in the film "Cinderella". Will happily ever after prevail once more?

The man that sat on top of the professional wrestling mountain for over a decade. John Cena has done it all. From bodybuilding to Football and from pro wrestling to the big screen, he has always proven that hard work pays off.

One of the most recognizable voices in all of modern day music, Dua Lipa quickly rose to fame. As a little girl born in London she grew up in Albania with a drive which has made her one of the most successful artists of recent times. Her catchy tunes and sultry vocals make her music appeal to a global audience. Hit songs like "One Kiss," "New Rules," Don't Start Me Now," Levitating,' has made Dua deserving of countless music awards, including two Grammys. Her self-titled debut was the most streamed album in Spotify history and continues to break daily records for plays around the world. Dua's music brings the essence of confidence and authenticity which her fans adore. Get lost in the story of this pop phenomenon - the incredible journey of artist Dua Lipa and her journey to the top of the charts.

Lennon and McCartney took the world by storm when they toured the world with the monumental band The Beatles. Their song writing completely changed the music industry, changing peoples lives and evolving the sound of the 1960's.

Up against a broken food system suffering from ecosystem destruction, climate change, health epidemics, and inequality, a brave group of visionary leaders in agriculture, healthcare and education work to build a more just regenerative, and resilient system in their local communities.

A feature length documentary that highlights how various people from around the world unite in their fight to survive extended quarantines, shuttered businesses, the new normal, and the ongoing threat of a resurgence of the "Novel Coronavirus."

Enter the spectacle and drama of a Megafire, alongside firefighting teams struggling to save anything they can while protecting each other; revealing the friendship, heartbreak, and exhilaration of going to war against an elemental force.

An intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-born, New Zealand-based MMA champion, which goes beyond the ring and delves deep into an unlikely fighter's journey. Exploring themes including masculinity, bullying and the healing power of dance, this is a poignant examination of the complex, electrifying and sometimes controversial personality known as 'The Last Stylebender.'

This fascinating documentary reveals the young Diana Spencer in the years and months before her marriage to Prince Charles and charts her incomparable and challenging journey to become the icon, the People's Princess, Princess Diana.

Under the guidance of many of the best experts - Michelle Rodriguez travels the Globe in search of a Hidden Technology from our Ancient past that has been locked away for thousands of years.

A Documentary film exploring the history and evolution of vinyl records. Featuring Interviews with the experts, musicians and fans alike, ‘Stuck in the groove’ takes you on a journey of vinyl-mania, music and nostalgia.

A high school principal in a small town in Texas hosts a yearly Quinceañera for students that can't afford it. The entire border town gets together to teach these girls that with the power of community any dream can come true.

Werner Herzog follows mountaineers Hans Kammerlander and Reinhold Messner during their expedition into climbing the Gasherbrum mountains, which has some of the most difficult peaks to be conquered, and they'll do it without the use of oxygen tanks. Herzog also takes some time to hear about their past experiences with other mountains, their personal tragedies and the reasons why they are so involved with such activity.

A story of national marathoners who want to run again after Korea's liberation, and their quest to compete in their first international marathon.

Israel is central to the political and cultural life of the American Jewish community. But it has also become a deeply divisive subject, as painful cracks have emerged within the Jewish community over the Israel-Palestine conflict, inspiring argument, protest and even censorship. ISRAELISM explores the past, present and future of the relationship between American Jews and Israel. Dozens of American Jewish thinkers, community leaders and activists share stories of falling in love with Israel, and competing visions for a Jewish future, while Israelis and Palestinians describe how their lives are affected by the decisions of a community half a world away. Israelism asks how and why Israel became the cornerstone of American Judaism, what the consequences have been, and what will happen as divisions continue grow.

Filmmaker Jordan Bryon from Australia is followed as he goes through a transformation while working with Taliban soldiers.

First generation Jewish-American immigrant Shirael Pollack lives by a simple motto: a living is what you get, a life is what you give. Despite cultural norms, societal expectations, entrepreneur successes, and personal tragedies, Shirael's life and work is an ongoing story of resilience - despite all odds. Set against the stunning backdrop of Hoboken New Jersey, A Certain Woman is an emotionally complex, visually luminous examination of a 21st Century woman.

Based on the story of late 1830's colonial Australia where an unspeakable crime against First Nations people caused an upheaval between law and order.

Sky Original true-crime documentary on the murder of Grace Millane following a Tinder date in 2018, a case that held a mirror up to a society with a problem of violence towards women.

A look at the history of one-time Gestapo commander Klaus Barbie, infamously known as "The Butcher of Lyon." This documentary's main focus will be on Barbie's post-war activities, in which he became a counter-intelligence agent who worked for the same countries that pursued him during WWII.