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Streaming Docs Transform Viewing Choices After Filmmaker's Death

11/28/2025

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The rise of documentaries on streaming platforms is changing how audiences choose what to watch.
Each month, three notable nonfiction films are selected for streaming, including classics and overlooked titles.
Peter Watkins, a filmmaker, died last month.
La Commune (Paris, 1871) by Watkins depicts the Paris Commune using nonprofessional actors restaging events, and it reflects his critique of manipulating television.

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Story summary

The rise of documentaries on streaming platforms is changing how audiences choose what to watch.
Each month, three notable nonfiction films are selected for streaming, including classics and overlooked titles.
Peter Watkins, a filmmaker, died last month.
La Commune (Paris, 1871) by Watkins depicts the Paris Commune using nonprofessional actors restaging events, and it reflects his critique of manipulating television.