Top 5 Celebrity Documentaries You Should Totally Watch

Michael J. Fox in Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Credit: Apple TV+

Michael J. Fox in Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Credit: Apple TV+

Celebrity documentaries have become a popular form of entertainment in the past several years as audiences have shown curiosity to learn more about their favorite showbiz figures.

You might be looking for recommendations on some of the best celebrity documentaries that you should watch. Fortunately, we have a list for you.

Amy

The Oscar-winning documentary explores the life of the late iconic singer Amy Winehouse and her struggle with substance abuse throughout her career which led to her untimely passing.

The film was praised by critics for its powerful and honest look at the late singer's short life as well as the unfortunate tragedy of being a public figure. While it could be heartbreaking for Winehouse's fans, it is still worth watching for Asif Kapadia's impressive direction.

Amy is available on home media and VOD platforms.

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie

The Emmy-winning documentary explores the life of beloved actor and '80s icon Michael J. Fox and his struggle with Parkinson's disease later in his life.

The film was widely praised for its poignant portrait of Fox's life, artistry, and philanthropy for Parkinson's disease research. It also featured interviews with the actor as he shared his personal insights on the various stages of his life and career.

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is available to stream on Apple TV+.

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

The Emmy-nominated documentary explores the six years of Selena Gomez's career as she struggles with mental health and physical well-being as well as the impact of her bipolar disorder and lupus diagnosis.

Critics praised the film for Gomez's honest transparency of her personal struggles and how it shed light on mental health issues. It also tackled the difficulties of stardom and offered some catharsis in the end.

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me is available to stream on Apple TV+.

Miss Americana

The Netflix documentary follows music icon Taylor Swift's life over seven years of her celebrated career. It revealed her emotional catharsis as she accepted her role as an influential figure while ascending as one of this generation's beloved music artists.

The film was praised for exploring Swift's vulnerability and giving an honest look at her behind-the-scenes struggles. It was considered to be a pivotal game-changer for her career and led to her becoming a bigger pop culture icon than ever.

Miss Americana is available to stream on Netflix.

Val

The acclaimed documentary follows the life and career of beloved actor Val Kilmer. It also explores his battle with throat cancer and offers a behind-the-scenes look at his personal life since the diagnosis.

The film also featured home video footage from the past that was shot by Kilmer himself and never-before-seen footage from the making of his iconic films. It is also narrated by his son Jack Kilmer, reading the words written by his father.

Val is available to stream on Prime Video.

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