10 Netflix Documentaries To Inspire Creativity
Creatives must always be learning and trying new things. One great way to learn new things is by watching documentaries. Here are 10 Netflix documentaries to inspire creativity.
When it comes to documentaries, few streaming sites come close to the success of Netflix with popular series like Tiger King and Making of a Murderer. But did you know they also have a great collection of creative documentaries?
Based on the hit podcast, get an inside look at the creative process of musicians as they go from songwriting to producing and reveal in-depth thoughts on the industry and their own creativity. Featuring artists such as Alicia Keys, Lin-Manuel Miranda, R.E.M., and Ty Dolla $ign.
Abstract: The Art of Design is an in-depth look into the creative process of some of the world’s most highly regarded designers, including Christoph Niemann, Nike shoe designer Tinker Hatfield, architect Bjarke Ingels, automotive designer Ralph Gilles, photographer Platon, and many more. The series was created by former Wired editor-in-chief Scott Dadich.
Chef’s Table is the first original Netflix documentary series and features renowned chefs from around the world. Each episode focuses on a specific chef and explores their personal philosophies, unique cooking styles, and inspirations that led to their success. Creator David Gelb considers it a follow-up to his documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, and if you haven’t seen that delicious documentary put it on your list.
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Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski tells the story of the Polish artist Stanislav Szukalski’s troubled life and complicated body of work. The film is packed with archival footage and interviews that offer new insight into his creativity. He created his own language and is a self-taught sculptor who once lost all his work in a Nazi raid bombing.
Now with three seasons, the Tales By Light documentary series follows a number of professional photographers and filmmakers as they travel around the world to capture images that tell a story from previously unseen angles.
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang is the story of Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang who is known for his artwork and the use of spectacular pyrotechnics. The documentary details his life from Mao’s China, all the way to the present day, where he is working on his most ambitious project yet, the sky ladder—a firework display that would ascend 1,650 feet into the air.
Move is a documentary series that follows different dancers and choreographers who are shaping the art of movement around the world. Each episode explores the struggle, the pain, and sacrifices that come with pursuing a life of dancing.
Meaning of Monty Python follows the legendary comedy group from heyday to curtain call and offers a rare glimpse into their creative process, politics, television, and the making of their award-winning final film, “The Meaning of Life.”
The Creative Indians is a docu-series showcasing creative geniuses in art, design, film, comedy, and fashion. These imaginative minds discuss their work and share their artistic journeys and insights into their creative process.
Zach is an international writer, photographer, filmmaker, martial artist, and creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. His goal is to empower and inspire creatives to live healthier, happier, and more creative lifestyles.
