The lives of the rich and famous have always been interesting for those who haven’t been given the gift of fame. Be it tracking their moves on social media or reading salacious stories about their alleged controversies, we’re all always glued to all things celebrity, whether we like to admit it or not.
Since truth is always stranger and more entertaining than fiction, celebrity documentaries have found quite a fan-following and as a result, celebrities are more than happy to sit down in front of a camera and talk about everything anyone has ever wanted to know about them.
Celebrity Documentaries To Watch
These celebrity documentaries make for great viewing. If not to feed our indefinite appetite for all things rich and famous, then as a great option to binge watch, when we’re running out of new films and shows to consume.
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Martha
She’s no stranger to the limelight and certainly not bereft of highs and much-talked about lows. Martha Stewart’s life is the stuff of on-camera dreams, and it was only time before someone placed a camera in front of her, and got her to share her story in her own words. Martha features everything from her rise to entrepreneurial stardom, that infamous jail term and much, much more.
Where to watch: Netflix
Music By John Williams
He’s often called the greatest film composer alive today so you can be sure that his life and career has everything it takes to make for a great documentary. In Music By John Williams, the legendary composer behind the scores for the Star Wars and Indiana Jones series, among many others, talks about what it took to get where he has. If you’re a fan, you’re sure to be left spellbound!
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
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I Am: Celine Dion
When Celine Dion first announced that she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, there weren’t too many dry eyes anywhere in the world. I Am: Celine Dion is not just a documentary about her life post the diagnosis and how she’s coping with the illness but also a remarkable tale of human resilience. Celine Dion will most definitely go on!
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Will & Harper
What would you do if you found out that your friend of many years has come out as trans? If you’re Will Ferrell, you’d take that friend from a 17-day long road trip across the United States, as both of you come to terms with the ‘changes’ in your equation, and make sure a camera is following you all along. Will & Harper is one of the finest takes on friendship and transition in a long, long time, and it’s bound to get you thinking about your personal beliefs on both these things.
Where to watch: Netflix
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Angry Young Men
You don’t have to be a Bollywood buff or even a passionate movie watcher to know about the phenomenon that were Salim-Javed in the 70s and 80s. The writers behind many a movie masterpiece including Zanjeer, Don, Deewaar and Sholay, they defined the template for Hindi action dramas, making Amitabh Bachchan the legend he became. Angry Young Men is where the two legends come together for the first time to talk about their journey of extraordinary success, and also their split from each other.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Chronicling six years of the singer-actor-producer-entrepreneur’s life after she got diagnosed with both lupus and bipolar disorder, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me showed the star at her most honest and vulnerable best. You don’t have to be her fan to appreciate her courage to showcase a part of her life that most in her position would rather hide from the world. No wonder then, the documentary won laurels across the globe for shedding light on mental health.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
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Mr. McMahon
If you were a WWF fan as a kid growing up in the 90s and/or early 2000s, chances are you too have a strong opinion about Vince McMahon. You may despise him for on-screen heel antics or find him a rather entertaining bad guy, but fact remains that what he did for the wrestling federation remains unmatched. In Mr. McMahon, he talks about the rise and fall of his empire in great detail, as do a roster of wrestlers, including Triple H, Bret Hart, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Trish Stratus, and more.
Where to watch: Netflix
Beckham
David Beckham’s star is not fading anytime soon - from social media feeds to paparazzi photos, he’s everywhere, all the time. But what got him to this level of international fame, aside from his greek-god looks? Beckham might give you some answers as the star along with his equally famous wife, Victoria ‘Posh’ Beckham, talk about his days as a football-obsessed kid, his time playing for England, his romance, controversies, hairstyles… basically, every possible thing you had ever wanted to know about him.
Where to watch: Netflix
The Romantics
If there is one person who truly defines romance in Hindi cinema, it’s certainly the late-filmmaker Yash Chopra. No other director has created magic on screen quite like him. From Silsila to Kabhi Kabhie, Lamhe to Veer Zaara, his filmography is filled with movies that have come to redefine love and longing for multiple generations. The Romantics is an ode to him and his movies, from the stars who’ve worked with him. It also features the ever-elusive Aditya Chopra on camera for those who have always wondered if he even exists!
Where to watch: Netflix