Documentaries about filmmaking and the film industry (updated 01.2020)

What separates a boring "making of" from a viral sensation? Let’s break down the success of The Movies That Made Us (Netflix) versus the shocking impact of Quiet on Set (ID/Max).

Not all entertainment industry documentaries focus on the glamour and excitement of show business. Some, like (no release date), examine the darker side of fame. This upcoming documentary series tells the story of Betty Jean Kelly, a woman who was kidnapped and held captive by a group of men connected to the music industry.