The 30 Best Documentaries on NETFLIX Right Now! (That’s Not Tiger King)
TRIXIE MATTEL: MOVING PARTS
RuPaul’s Drag Race has become one of the biggest reality show hits in the last 10 years and the story of Trixie Mattel is essential viewing for fans of the over the top series. This documentary provides an intimate portrait of RuPaul’s Drag Race alumnus Trixie Mattel, i.e. Milwaukee-raised Brian Firkus. It sheds light on Firkus’ personal relationship with the art of drag, his various professional endeavors, the ramifications of addiction, growing up gay in the Midwest, and the new type of celebrity that comes with drag fame.
SALT FAT ACID HEAT
Samin Nosrat is a cook, teacher, and author of the James Beard Award-winning New York Times Bestseller and in this series, Nosrat travels the world to explore and drive home the importance of the four basic tenants of cooking. Samin’s intoxicating personality is the real winner in the series and one can’t help but fall in love with her and her love for food. A great distraction from what is currently happening out in the world and an all-round feel-good show.
THE KEEPERS
This is a docuseries that follows the story of Cathy Cesnik, a nun and Catholic
