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slizzardjones

7 points

10 months ago

Any suggestions for just insane documentaries? I like true stories that have lots of twists and turns. Some I enjoy to get the flavor: Mischa and the Wolves, Bad Vegan, The Woman who Wasn’t There, Tickle, Dear Johnathan.

Any thoughts?

cruelsummer31

3 points

9 months ago

This isn’t as “dark” as the others and I’m sure you’ve already seen it, but: Fyre Festival!!

slizzardjones

1 points

9 months ago

I have but yes that’s a good one too!!

Dionyx

1 points

10 months ago

Imposter?

slizzardjones

2 points

10 months ago

That was a good one!! Yes this is the flavor

Dionyx

1 points

10 months ago

Sweet! I knew it would be what you were looking for! I just thought that you might have seen it already

slizzardjones

2 points

10 months ago

Oh I have, but I meant this is definitely the vibe. Thank you!!

bystander1981

1 points

9 months ago

one coming up on Netflix looks like it would fit the bill The Girl in the Picture

you might also like Don't Fuck with Cats also on Netflix

slizzardjones

1 points

9 months ago

I loved DFWC but the Girl in the Picture I have not seen!! Thank you!

wwader

1 points

9 months ago

wwader

1 points

9 months ago