What Are Some Documentaries and TV Shows That You Recommend To Others?

Reader joshtops writes: Wow thanks for the overwhelming response on my previous post. I'm taking notes and intend to give all of the suggested books a go in the near future. If I may, and I hope the editors approve of this, could you also list some of your favorite TV shows and documentaries? Also, is there any show or documentary you think that changed or influenced your life, or at least your perception on any particular subject?

Comments

PBS - NOVA and Nature

[enjar]

I've been watching NOVA on PBS for ages. Their "Intelligent Design on Trial" episode detailing how creationists, er, intelligent design proponents try to push it as science along with the corresponding court case was absolutely fantastic, but generally the episodes are well made, well directed and in depth enough for casual viewers. It's also generally acceptable for watching with kids, too.

Nature is also in a similar vein as NOVA, although more focused on ... nature. Also good family viewing in many cases.

Louis Theroux

[Gussington]

Anything by Louis Theroux

Idiocracy

[avandesande]

We watch it every couple of years. It's not really a documentary but seem to increasingly resemble one each time we watch it.