The lineup of documentaries that Netflix is streaming in July is pretty insane. From the world's scariest prisons to the world's coolest food, and from acclaimed feature documentaries [1] to Netflix originals, there's something new for every doc buff [2]. Here are 11 new documentaries that pair perfectly with a rainy (or sunny) day.
What We Started
In What We Started, DJs, producers, and promoters are given the opportunity to discuss the history and current state of electronic dance music. The film features a powerful cast of electronic dance music superstars, including Carl Cox and Martin Garrix, and — of course — some incredible music.
When it's available: July 1
First Team: Juventus, Part B
First Team: Juventus is a six-part Netflix docu-series about the Italian association football club Juventus F.C. The series follows the club throughout the 2017-18 season, spending time with the players behind the scenes both on and off the field. Be sure to catch up on Part A, streaming now [3], before Part B comes out in July.
When it's available: July 6
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons, Season 2
Paul Connolly — an Irish investigative journalist, radio personality, and documentary maker — takes viewers on tours inside the most frightening prisons in the world. Connolly demonstrates what living conditions are for the inmates, as well as the guards, changing the way you think about prison forever. Catch up on season one, streaming now [4].
When it's available: July 6
Somebody Feed Phil, The Second Course
Though Philip Rosenthal is probably best known as the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, his docu-series Somebody Feed Phil follows him on a goodwill eating tour around the world. Rosenthal, joined by friends and family, visits cities, from Tel Aviv to Mexico City to New Orleans to Bangkok, getting a taste of the local cuisine and culture along the way. You can watch the first season, already streaming [5] on Netflix.
When it's available: July 6
Drug Lords, Season 2
Drug Lords is a docu-series examining drug cartels and kingpins from around the world. Each episode of the show explores the life of a different drug lord (all of whom have been previously fictionalized in movies and television), as well as their organisations and the law enforcement officials who eventually brought them down. Season one can be watched on Netflix now [6].
When it's available: July 10
Last Chance U: EMCC & Life After
Last Chance U is a Netflix documentary series that focuses on the American football program at East Mississippi Community College. Many of the players profiled were recruited to play at EMCC after being removed from Division I rosters due to academic or disciplinary issues. For these players, playing at the junior college level is their last chance to prove themselves and return to Division I. Watch the first two parts [7] of the series on Netflix before this next part premieres.
When it's available: July 20
Last Chance U: INDY, Part I
Also a part of the Last Chance U series, this new addition moves on from EMCC to profile players from Independence Community College in Kansas.
When it's available: July 20
Roman Empire: Reign of Blood, Master of Rome
Roman Empire: Reign of Blood is a six-part miniseries that derives its origins from the historical Roman Empire to tell the story of Commodus. Telling the story through historians, narration, and reenacted drama, it starts with the end of the emperor Marcus Aurelius's reign and focuses on his son Commodus's years on the throne. You can watch the first part [8] of the series on Netflix now.
When it's available: July 27