The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
A band of exotic non-native parrots (abandoned by pet owners) invades a San Francisco neighborhood. That story alone is worth a watch. But then the birds pick this colorful guy … Read more
10+ Documentaries Like “My Octopus Teacher”
Do you love “My Octopus Teacher”? Me too. So I’ve started this list below of docs most similar to “Octopus Teacher”. I’ll keep adding to them. Enjoy! 1) Billy & … Read more
The Incredible Story of Dindim the Penguin (aka “Jinjing”)
In a world where loyalty often feels fleeting, a penguin’s 5,000-mile swim back to the man who saved him is proof that the deepest connections transcend species. João, a humble … Read more
Clarkson’s Farm
It’s like “Top Gear” meets “Countryfile”. Jeremy Clarkson (“Top Gear”) trying to farm is exactly as hilarious as you’d imagine, with the man who can talk for hours about horsepower … Read more
The 15 Best Farming Documentaries
I’m a mediocre farmer myself (in Oakland and Placerville, CA). But I still love it! Below are the best farming documentaries I’ve found. I’ll add to the list as I … Read more
Little Dieter Needs to Fly
If you told me a German kid would grow up to be a U.S. fighter pilot, get shot down over Laos, escape a POW camp, and then willingly go back … Read more
Cane Toads: An Unnatural History
It’s part horror story, part comedy, and all about how one bad decision spiraled into an Aussie nightmare of epic proportions. “Cane Toads” is in a category of its own … Read more
The 7 Best Dick Proenneke Documentaries
If there was a Mount Rushmore of outdoors-people, Dick Proenneke would be front and center. I believe he’s right up there with naturalists Davy Crockettm John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt. … Read more
Grey Gardens
Imagine if Wes Anderson directed a reality show starring your kookiest relatives. It’s like “The Royal Tenenbaums” meets “The Addams Family”. You feel like a “fly on the wall” on … Read more
The 8 Best Documentaries on the Bajau People
The Bajau people are the last ocean nomads (they are not citizens of any country). They can breath underwater for up to 5 minutes (by way of comparison, Alessia Zecchini … Read more