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19 best shows like Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat (2018)

List of the best shows and series like Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat (2018): The Making of The Mob, Fear City: New York vs The Mafia, Lenox Hill, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, The Confession Killer, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, The Dictator's Rulebook, Cosmos Possible Worlds, The Confession Tapes, Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genredrama, documentary, crime, history
CountryUSA
Duration00:30

A docudrama series chronicling some of America's most notorious mobsters, each season dealing with a different city/region.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genredocumentary, crime
CountryUSA

New York City in the 1970s was ruled with a bloody fist by five mafia families, until a group of federal agents tried the unthinkable: taking them down.

Markimdb: 8.7
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA

From birth to brain surgery: This docuseries provides an intimate look at the lifesaving work of four doctors at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC.

Markimdb: 7.8
Genrecomedy, documentary
CountryUSA

Through the prism of Jeff Goldblum's always inquisitive and highly entertaining mind, nothing is as it seems. Each episode is centered around something we all love — like sneakers or ice cream — as Jeff pulls the thread on these deceptively familiar objects and unravels a wonderful world of astonishing connections, fascinating science and history, amazing people, and a whole lot of surprising big ideas and insights.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genredocumentary, crime
CountryUSA

Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.

Markimdb: 9.3
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA
Duration09:17

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey invents new modes of scientific storytelling to reveal the grandeur of the universe and re-invent celebrated elements of the original series, including the Cosmic Calendar and the Ship of the Imagination. Uniting scepticism and wonder, and weaving rigorous science with visual, emotional and spiritual elements, it is a transcendent experience – a vision of the cosmos on the grandest scale we know.

Markimdb: 7.6
Genredocumentary, history
CountryUSA

Learn how six dictators, from Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, shaped the 20th century. How did they seize and lose power? What forces were against them? Learn the answers in these six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality and power.

Markimdb: 9.1
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA

"Cosmos A Spacetime Odyssey" returns for a second season. Ann Druyan, original creative collaborator to Carl Sagan, serves as executive producer.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genredocumentary, crime
CountryUSA

This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.

Markimdb: 8.2
Genredocumentary, music
CountryUSA

Transcending the music documentary genre by creating a new lane that merges music, socio-cultural commentary and and intimate family portrait of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Markimdb: 8.3
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA

"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.

Markimdb: 7
Genremelodrama, drama, documentary, reality TV
CountryUSA

Nev and his co-hosts -- from Max to Kamie to celebrity guests -- help people in dubious online relationships track down their baes IRL so they can sort out what's fact and what's fiction.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA

Highlighting five days during the 2014 NBA playoffs, when Doc Rivers, Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan and the LA Clippers led an unprecedented movement of athletes to hold racism accountable.

Markimdb: 8.1
Genrecomedy, documentary
CountryUSA

ALOHAAAAA! Internationally acclaimed comedian, Gabriel Iglesias, returns to Comedy Central with his latest stand-up special taped at Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre Center. Watch as Fluffy brings the house down yet again in this complete special with his unique and animated show that has made him popular among fans of all ages. Aloha Fluffy is sure to be a comedy classic, making this extended and uncensored special a must-own.

Markimdb: 8.8
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA

A 6-part documentary series that tells the story of Women’s Gymnastics — the Events and Milestones, Icons and Hopefuls, Triumphs and Heartbreaks — through the voices of its greatest champions.

Markimdb: 8.2
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA

Film historian and prop collector Dan Lanigan reunites iconic Disney movie props with the filmmakers, actors, and crew who created and used them in some of Disney’s most beloved films. Throughout this journey, Dan will recover lost artifacts, visit private collections, and help restore pieces from the Walt Disney Archives to their original glory.

Markimdb: 8.3
Genredocumentary
CountryUSA
Duration00:40

As the Doctor's newest companion, Clara Oswald, steps into the TARDIS, take a look back at previous companions that have won over The Doctor's hearts in Doctor Who: The Companions. Along the way, companions past and present talk about how the show has changed their lives, and how they've never quite managed to leave the TARDIS behind.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genredocumentary, history
CountryUSA

This four-part LGBTQ+ docuseries chronicles the untold events leading up to the Stonewall Uprising, honoring the rebels of yesteryear with never-before-seen archival footage along with stylistic depictions that bring to life the gripping and true backstories of these leaders and unsung heroes.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genredocumentary, music
CountryUSA

An intimate behind-the-scenes look at Justin Bieber's private life, including never-before-seen footage of his wedding to Hailey Bieber and his day-to-day alongside those in his inner circle.




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