Best Documentaries You Can Watch With Your College Buddies

If you have nothing much to do over the weekend with your college friends, then we suggest that you watch documentaries. At least you get to enjoy each other’s company, plus you don’t have to spend too much. In fact, the only thing you might spend would be your extra popcorn, pizza, and soda.  

Now, in this list, we will share with you some of the documentaries that are worthy of your time. Your college friends will surely thank you after.  

Operation Varsity Blues  

This one is fresh from the oven and we encourage you to watch this with your friends right away. Operation Varsity Blues is about the college admissions scandal back in 2019. It was about Rick Singer, the brain behind the controversy.  

It’s a good documentary because you get to realize how much pressure young students face when applying for college. There are also key learnings you’d get from it. For example, the name of the school is just prestige – and nothing else. You can get quality education wherever you are, as long as you want to.  

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel  

This documentary talks about Elisa Lam, a young woman who was found dead at the hotel’s water tank. We’re pretty sure you’ve seen hundreds of news about this. However, the documentary tried to take a deeper look at the hotel, and the people involved in the incident.  

In the end, you get to understand that it could be an unfortunate case of mental illness that was unmanaged.  

The Ripper  

No, this isn’t about Jack the Ripper but another infamous criminal. The documentary is about Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the Yorkshire Ripper. He terrorized Northern England back in the 70s and 80s. The controversial issue was that police at that time were not able to capture him due to classism and sexism.  

If you think about it, these issues are still rampant nowadays.  

American Murder: The Family Next Door  

The Watt family murders were pretty much all over the news, so it’s quite impossible that you haven’t heard of this. The documentary will show you a number of footage. Plus, be prepared because it’s extremely heavy on the heart.  

Don’t F**k with Cats: Hunting An Internet Killer  

We bet that your jaw will drop after watching this documentary. Just imagine a group of internet nerds trying to hunt down a killer who’s apparently hungry for attention. It’s like you are watching real Sherlock Holmes with their process of elimination.  

Unsolved Mysteries  

If you have several weekends to spare, this is what we highly recommend. There are a lot of episodes that will keep you wondering. In fact, you might be trying to solve the mysteries with your friends. You have to be careful though. This is quite addicting, and you won’t be able to stop playing it right away.  

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness  

This is not about the treatment of wild animals, but a documentary that turns in different directions. You get a glimpse of rivalry, unusual relationships, and even murder. It’s as if you are watching a Hollywood movie with a twisted plot. 

Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez  

This follows a story of the New England Patriots’ tight end, Aaron Hernandez. It talks about not just the murder, but also his mental health and sexuality. It gives you an idea of how much a person could conceal his real identity.  

Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak  

You should include this in your choices because it’s timely and relevant. It’s always good to understand what happens during a pandemic, and how hard the professionals try to find the right solutions.  

Hot Girls Wanted  

If you are interested to know what the porn industry looks like, this is what you need to watch. It follows the lives of 18 and 19-year-old young adults wanting to be in the industry. It gives us a glimpse of how damaging it could get.  

The Keepers  

This is the story of a nun, Sister Cathy Cesnik. She went missing and was later found dead. The documentary is interesting filled with controversies, sexual abuse, and a whole lot more.  

Abducted in Plain Sight 

After watching this documentary, you would be fascinated by how a man manipulated an entire family. It’s about Robert Berchtold who kidnapped Jan at the age of 12 and doing the same two years after. Sound crazy? You have to watch it for yourself.