When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

Shows Like

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006)

Documentary

If you loved When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, you'll love these similar shows. Handpicked based on shared themes, genre, and feel.

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

2025 ★ 7.4

Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.

The Last Movie Stars

The Last Movie Stars

2022 ★ 6.8

A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.

Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers

Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers

2025 ★ 7.9

Insider accounts and never-seen-before footage tell the story of the 7/7 bombings on London's transport network in 2005 — and its explosive aftermath.

History 101

History 101

2020 ★ 7.1

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

Cursed Films

Cursed Films

2020 ★ 7.1

A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen, to the rumored use of real human skeletons on the set of Poltergeist, these stories are legendary amongst film fans and filmmakers alike. But where does the truth lie?

The New York Times Presents

The New York Times Presents

2020 ★ 7.2

A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.

Arnold

Arnold

2023 ★ 7.9

This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.

The End of an Era

The End of an Era

2025 ★ 8.7

A behind-the-scenes docuseries event chronicling the development, impact, and inner workings that created the phenomenon that was Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, as well as providing an intimate look at Taylor's life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. The series also spotlights performers, family members, and friends — including Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch — offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon.

The F Word

The F Word

2005 ★ 6.2

The F Word is a British food magazine and cookery programme featuring chef Gordon Ramsay. The programme covers a wide range of topics, from recipes to food preparation and celebrity food fads. The programme is made by Optomen Television and aired weekly on Channel 4. The theme tune for the series is "The F-Word" from the Babybird album Bugged.

Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018 ★ 6.4

An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

Dear Mama

Dear Mama

2023 ★ 8.5

Explore the history of activist Afeni Shakur and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, two voices that could not be silenced. Told through the eyes of the people who knew them best, this series is an intimate wide-angle portrait of the most inspiring and dangerous mother-son duo in American history, whose unified message of freedom, equality, persecution and justice are more relevant today than ever.

aka Charlie Sheen

aka Charlie Sheen

2025 ★ 7.5

Actor Charlie Sheen tells his story in this candid two-part documentary tracing his dazzling Hollywood rise, tabloid-topping fall and road to recovery.

The Real History of Science Fiction

The Real History of Science Fiction

2014 ★ 7.0

The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and literature, with the help of filmmakers, writers, actors, and graphic artists. Each episode will explore one of the enduring themes of science fiction: time travel; the exploration of space; robots and artificial intelligence; and aliens.

American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson

American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson

2025 ★ 7.2

The white Bronco. The gloves. The trial of the century. This documentary series investigates the shocking murder case that became a cultural phenomenon.

How to Become a Cult Leader

How to Become a Cult Leader

2023 ★ 6.8

Look inside the cult leader's playbook for achieving unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people's minds, bodies, and souls. Disguised as a guidebook for capturing a devoted cult following, this docuseries takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six famed flock leaders.

Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor

2018 ★ 6.7

Honoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.

Mr. McMahon

Mr. McMahon

2024 ★ 7.8

WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul's controversial reign.

Welcome to Wrexham

Welcome to Wrexham

2022 ★ 7.8

Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.

The Beatles Anthology

The Beatles Anthology

1995 ★ 8.3

A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.

Challenger: The Final Flight

Challenger: The Final Flight

2020 ★ 7.1

Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.

Want AI-powered personalized recommendations?

Find more shows