In a perfect world, everything you see would tell you something. But that's not always the case. That's where documentaries come in. (Opens in a new tab) They are known to enlighten, excite, and leave you with some kind of emotion. One of life's greatest treasures, Netflix has enough of these kinds of films to keep you entertained for days. From a look into the life of former first lady Michelle Obama to the crazy story of how "Fyre," which was supposed to be the best party ever, never happened, these 19 documentaries leave no possibility of boredom in existence. (Click here for the best documentaries on Amazon Prime (opens in new tab) and here for the best documentaries on Hulu) (opens in new tab)

Based in part on Michelle Obama's powerful memoir of the same name, this documentary is the former first lady's book tour and features intimate interviews about her life and the most important people in it.

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The documentary follows the work of investigative reporters from the Indianapolis Star and their work chronicling the years of assault on young female gymnasts by doctor Larry Nassar.

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This Oscar-winning documentary documents filmmaker Brian Vogel's investigation into doping in amateur cycling.

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Journalist Gay Talese investigates Gerald Hoose, a creepy motel owner who spies on his guests from a platform hidden in the motel attic.

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See the origins of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and three other amazing women in the 2018 midterm elections. You probably already know how most of the congressional candidates ended up, but the stories of these grassroots movements are all the more inspiring for that.

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This documentary sheds light on the complex scandal surrounding the data company Cambridge Analytica and the role it played in the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election.

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This moving film tells the story of former National Women's Professional Baseball League player Terry Donahue and her life partner Pat Henschel, who kept her lesbian identity a family secret for nearly 70 years

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This gripping and harrowing documentary tells the story of two young women, Audrey Potts and Daisy Coleman, victims of sexual assault. The film explores and investigates the harmful rape culture with the goal of spreading awareness through the graphic stories and testimonies of these women.

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Swifts around the world will love this documentary that captures an artist they have long admired. Newcomers will view this Swift documentary as a welcome to the private world she has kept hidden for so long. I am also thinking of buying the same backpack she uses for her cat, for our Fluffy.

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A girl from a family in Idaho was kidnapped not once, but twice, by a psychotic neighbor after a truly bizarre and unusual event. It is the strangest true story I have ever seen, and I can assure you that it will make you wonder who your own neighbor is.

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Back in 2017, your social media feeds were probably flooded with talk of the Fyre Festival, a music event that was supposed to be the ultimate escape. When festival-goers arrived at the island where the event was held, they quickly discovered that there was nothing to do." Get ready to learn more about "the best party that never happened.

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Ten years after her marriage to Prince Charles and five years after their eventual divorce, Princess Diana sat down with Dr. James Colthurst at Kensington Palace. These conversations would later help Andrew Morton write his 1992 biography, Diana: Her True Story. (opens in new tab) The interview can be heard here for the first time and discusses everything from depression to his involvement with Charles and Camilla Bowles.

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In the 1970s, a group of disabled teenagers got together to enjoy a summer at Camp Gened. It was known as a crude camp in the Catskills "for the handicapped." Friendships and bonds soon transcended the campsite, and they came to lead a political movement to provide accessibility for all. [Bikram Choudhry is the founder of Bikram Yoga, which became famous for its hot yoga in the 1970s. The fall of a man who rose to prominence as quickly as Choudhry is documented in this very film, "Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator."

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Just when you thought Beyonce couldn't surprise you anymore, she wrote a documentary about herself. And directs it. And she will also be the executive producer. You can't physically attend the concerts now, but you can definitely see them. Stream the concert documentary about Queen B's performance at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and get ready to sing your lungs out.

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If you're a woman, being on your period is not only normal, it's natural. In some cultures, however, menstruation is taboo. In this short documentary film, a group of women in India decide it is time to fight all the stigma surrounding menstruation and start manufacturing sanitary napkins.

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Transgender legend Marsha P. Johnson was found dead floating in the Hudson River in 1992. At the time, the case was closed and the death was ruled a suicide, but for many the facts did not quite add up. In this film, filmmakers investigate her death and attempt to get to the bottom of it.

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What was supposed to be a story about viewing pornography on college campuses changed when filmmakers Jill Bauer and Rona Gradus discovered that more men than ever were viewing pornography with young women The story was told. Hot Girls Wanted, produced by actress Rashida Jones, focuses on five women between the ages of 18 and 25 who entered the world of amateur pornography in Florida.

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In this essential film, director Ava DuVernay delves deeply into the roots of racial inequality in America and how it has developed over the years. Focusing on American prisons as a prime example of racial imbalance, the documentary is a fierce call to action that cannot be overlooked.

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