10 Worst Documentaries of All Time, Ranked
A report from Collider compiles a list titled "10 Worst Documentaries of All Time, Ranked," arguing that many poorly made documentaries either fade quickly or are best forgotten. The piece’s author, Jeremy, who has more than 2,200 published articles on Collider and says he has watched more than 1,000 feature-length documentaries, notes that while good documentaries get discussed and rewarded, the bad ones often come and go or leave little mark; he apologizes for digging up some older and obscure titles.
Among the entries criticized are "The Mystery of D.B. Cooper" (2020), called a snooze that drones on despite a fascinating premise; "The Institute" (2012), described as muddled, confusingly structured, and a waste of time; "2040" (2019), labeled corny with an execution that rings false and a presenter who comes across as condescending or naïve; and "Hello, Privilege.
It’s Me, Chelsea" (2019), dismissed as unfocused and saying very little in its 64 minutes.