The new documentaries and docuseries debuting in December 2021 deal with a host of heavy topics, such as true crime, murder, police corruption and prisoner abuse.
Streaming services like HBO Max, Netflix, Discovery+ and Disney+ are expanding their documentary offerings this month, with offerings like HBO Max’s “The Forever Prisoner,” which tells the story of Abu Zubaydah, the first high-value detainee subjected to the CIA’s program of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, and Discovery+’s “The Hunt for the Chicago Strangler,” which looks at the serial killer’s crimes in the context of the city’s decades-long racism.
On the lighter side, Disney+ is releasing “Welcome to Earth,” which follows Will Smith on a journey to the world’s greatest wonders. Netflix is releasing “Voir,” which is a celebration of the art of cinema.
Here, WWD looks at 11 new documentaries and docuseries to watch in December 2021. Read on for more.
“Adrienne”
Stream on HBO Max on Dec. 1
A still from “Adrienne.”
Actress Adrienne Shelly’s husband, Andy Ostroy, directs the documentary that tells the story about his wife’s life story and legacy, as well as her tragic murder in 2006. The film includes conversations with family, friends and colleagues that knew Shelly.
“Fruitcake Fraud”
Stream on Discovery+ on Dec. 1
A still from “Fruitcake
Streaming services like HBO Max, Netflix, Discovery+ and Disney+ are expanding their documentary offerings this month, with offerings like HBO Max’s “The Forever Prisoner,” which tells the story of Abu Zubaydah, the first high-value detainee subjected to the CIA’s program of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, and Discovery+’s “The Hunt for the Chicago Strangler,” which looks at the serial killer’s crimes in the context of the city’s decades-long racism.
On the lighter side, Disney+ is releasing “Welcome to Earth,” which follows Will Smith on a journey to the world’s greatest wonders. Netflix is releasing “Voir,” which is a celebration of the art of cinema.
Here, WWD looks at 11 new documentaries and docuseries to watch in December 2021. Read on for more.
“Adrienne”
Stream on HBO Max on Dec. 1
A still from “Adrienne.”
Actress Adrienne Shelly’s husband, Andy Ostroy, directs the documentary that tells the story about his wife’s life story and legacy, as well as her tragic murder in 2006. The film includes conversations with family, friends and colleagues that knew Shelly.
“Fruitcake Fraud”
Stream on Discovery+ on Dec. 1
A still from “Fruitcake
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