Ask HN: What are great documentaries for curious minds?

In honor of Dieter Rams’ 89th birthday, director Gary Hustwit is screening his documentary film “Rams” free, worldwide, now through 3pm EST, may 21st

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The Century of The Self [1] Apologies, it is in black and white and 4 hours long, but at least the first hour is very much worth watching. The documentary helps understand the psychology behind corporate and government influence and control.

[1] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ3RzGoQC4s

The show known as Air Disasters, Mayday, or Air Crash Investigation is pretty good. The first season especially is fairly devoid of sensationalism, but generally the episodes tell the actual story of the air crash with background provided by investigation experts.

Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clark