We all need a little inspiration every now and then, life can be tough but a little inspiration can rekindle our spirits and make us stronger to achieve our dreams and life goals. Especially in these Covid times we need it more than ever and hence, there has been a surge in streaming platforms demand.
Thankfully Netflix has a lot of documentaries that will leave you inspired and change the way you view the world. Netflix has a reputation for gritty real-crime documentaries, but that’s not true to say that all uplifting material is missing on the streaming service. There are tons of documentaries not available to Canucks and they can only be accessed with the best VPN for American Netflix in Canada.
In order to find inspiring true-life stories not about murder, mayhem, and madness, you may not need to scrounge in your library. After all, this is the house of Beyoncé’s Homecoming masterpiece, which for days on end will keep you in good spirits! Netflix also shows heartwarming movies including Jiro Dreams of Sushi and many more documentaries.
Here are some of the most inspirational documentaries on Netflix:
Particle Fever
You might have underestimated the intelligence of mankind, this documentary will leave you awestruck as the researchers from CERN reveal the foundations of our universe. The advancements in technology that mankind has made are sure to leave your mind boggling. It is really a jog down memory lane of our humble beginnings in science to where the world has come today. It will leave you thinking about how great the human mind really is!
Fed Up
A personal trainer and nutritionist shares his take on the harmful and damaging effects of sugar and why and how important it is for our overall health to completely cut down or at least eliminate sugar. The documentary will inform you about what common food items contain tons of sugar and will positively affect the food choices you make after watching the documentary.
The Queen of Versailles
Building a dream house is what many wish, the documentary tells the tale of one of richest American family that wished to build one of the world’s largest house as an icon of their massive wealth. However, things take a sad turn as the global financial crisis hit in 2008.
Unfortunately, the family was affected by the financial hit as well and the building of the house had to be put on halt.
What seems like a typical rich people documentary will shock you when you find out how the family’s lifestyle changes and how sensitive they are for the less fortunate and donate and volunteer for them.
Sure the documentary shows how difficult it is to change your super extravagant lifestyle but they do it anyway for the ones in need.
Four Days in October
The documentary centers the Boston Red Sox and their miraculous World Series run. The movie is one of the most inspirational sports documentary that will raise every hair on your body as the team shows great spirits to win the game.
Specially beating the highly talented and almost invincible Great Bambino. The documentary is highly engaging as it grips your attention right from the start.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Japan and the Japanese have never failed to impress the world with their dedication to perfection and hard work.
Such is the story of Jiro Ono, an 85 year old sushi master chef. Despite spending a life time mastering the art of making sushi he still considers him as learner.
Although his restaurant is considered one of the world’s finest restaurant, but Jiro says he can never achieve the state of perfection that he has in his mind. Jiro’s restaurant is a very small place which would hardly carter 15 people!
Seeing his dedication will definitely motivate you and make you more loyal towards your work or at least make you do what you love from within your heart.
K2: Siren of the Himalayas
Mountain climbing is one extreme sport that might cost you your life. K2: Siren of The Himalayas is story of a climbing team that tried to scale one of the world’s largest and most dangerous mountains in 2009.
The documentary shows up close how much kick one needs to do such a thing and the amount of determination and bravery it takes to face a challenge like this. And it’s just not that, immense focus is required which this team showcases in their expedition.
Honestly mountain climbers are a breed that have this insane love for heights and achieving the impossible.
30 for 30: You Don’t Know Bo
A close look at Bo Jackson, a sports hero of legendary proportions, and how the Nike “Bo Knows” campaign affected his view of the world.
Bo will be forever regarded as one of the best and most famous athletes of all time without winning a Super Bowl or World Series, or even having what others consider a’ great’ career in either sport.
This film will look at athletes’ marketing, unrealistic aspirations and the Bo Jackson legend.
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