13): Sophia Loren stars as a Holocaust survivor who makes a living raising children of sex workers. But when his trusted apprentice ( Keegan-Michael Key) steals his most prized creation, it's up to his equally bright and inventive granddaughter (Madalen Mills) - and a long-forgotten invention - to heal old wounds and reawaken the magic within. Set in the gloriously vibrant town of Cobbleton, the film follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle ( Forest Whitaker) whose fanciful inventions burst with whimsy and wonder. 13): A musical adventure and a visual spectacle for the ages, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a wholly fresh and spirited family holiday event. Glen Keane ( The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast) and Gennie Rim ( Dear Basketball) serve as executive producers alongside Max Keane. From learning to fly to going to the dentist, there is no adventure too big or too small for these two best friends. Hank is a free-range, dirt-covered 6-year-old boy with a big imagination and an even bigger best pal… a giant honking, snorting trash truck. 10): This is an animated series in production from Max Keane ( Dear Basketball). 10): A whirlwind Holiday romance builds as cynical Dash ( Austin Abrams) and optimistic Lily (Midori Frances) trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations all across New York City. Refaat Ismail, plunged into a series of supernatural events as he attempts to unravel the mysteries behind each unique and unusual case.ĭash & Lily (Nov. 5): Set in the 1960s Egypt, the series sees Dr. 5) Documentary series on the circumstances surrounding the death of María Marta García Belsunce, one of the most controversial criminal cases in Argentina. When she learns more about his pet project, Operation: Christmas Drop, a tradition where gifts and supplies are parachuted to residents of remote neighboring islands, she begins to form a bond with him.Ĭarmel: Who Killed Maria Marta? (Nov. 5): Kat Graham and Alexander Ludwig star in this rom-com about a congressional aide who forgoes family Christmas to travel across the world, immediately clashing with her guide, a pilot, in the process. As the brothers fight and bicker, they fail to notice that their parents are hiding something. TBA): This three part mini-series follows a likeable loser who travels home for Christmas, only to be confronted with the fact that his brother is now dating his ex-girlfriend. So, prepare to stream your way through all the real stories that will convince you this year wasn't all bad.Überweihnachten (Nov. And you know it wouldn't be complete without some chilling true crime documentaries, including Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Childrenand American Murder: The Family Next Door. On this list, you'll also find documentaries that offer up an intimate look at the unseen lives of public figures, like singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and political icons Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama. And at least one film will make you pledge "no sleep till Brooklyn" (lookin' at you, Beastie Boys Story.) Another pick: Risin g Phoenix shines a new light on nine Paralympic athletes. That film follows climate change activist Greta Thunberg from her one-person school strike to becoming the face of a youth-led worldwide movement. This list includes docs that have already made waves this year, like The Last Dance, a 10-part series chronicling the career of basketball legend Michael Jordan with a focus on his last season with the Chicago Bulls, and On The Record, which focuses on the group of women who have accused Russell Simmons of sexual assault and the unique ways the #MeToo movement affects Black women.īut it also includes under-the-radar docs that are guaranteed to deliver a dose of inspiration when you need it, including I Am Greta. Whether you’re looking to laugh, learn, or even shed a few tears, these films offer deep dives into people, places, and ideas-some of which are well known, some of which will leave you saying, "How did I not know about this?," and all of which will grab your attention from the opening credits onward. And while you’re waiting to wrap up the year that has felt like 10, consider a movie marathon of the best documentaries of 2020. Anyone who’s lived through 2020 knows first hand that, sometimes, real life is stranger than fiction.
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