5 documentaries like The Social Dilemma you can watch on Netflix

A new documentary called The Social Dilemma premiered on Netflix earlier this month, and people can’t stop talking about it.

As reported by IMDb, the film explores the rise of technology and social media in society and the potential consequences of its all-consuming popularity. If The Social Dilemma left you hankering to watch another great documentary, then look no further.

Here are 5 documentaries on Netflix that you can watch if you liked The Social Dilemma.

1. Icarus

I cannot say enough good things about the investigative documentary Icarus. The film is invigorating, informative, and while you’re watching you get the sense that you’re skimming the surface of some very sinister waters.

As reported by IMDb, the film follows filmmaker Bryan Fogel as he attempts to learn the truth about doping in sports. However, his partnership with a Russian scientist turns Fogel’s personal journey into a dangerous political quagmire. Icarus won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

2. The Great Hack

As reported by IMDb, The Great Hack delves into the Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal, a data leak that allowed millions of Facebook users’ personal information to be harvested without their knowledge or consent.

The documentary includes interviews with various people involved in the leak, such as journalist Carole Cadwalladr and Brittany Kaiser, a former employee at Cambridge Analytica.

3. The Bleeding Edge

As told by IMDb, The Bleeding Edge investigates the repercussions of utilizing advanced technology in the medical field. The film examines lackluster regulations, corporate deception, and the risks of certain advancing medical techniques.

4. Print the Legend

According to IMDb, Print the Legend chronicles the rise of 3D printing technology. Directed by Luis Lopez and Clay Tweel, the film follows the race to perfect and distribute this revolutionary tech.

5. Miss Representation

As reported by IMDb, Miss Representation is all about the skewed portrayal of women in the media. The film explores the under-representation of women in positions of authority and challenges what it means to be a powerful woman.