Documentaries shine a light on often overlooked or confusing phenomena. The best documentaries, however, remind audiences of the humanity that lies before them. Be it on the small screen, the movie screen, or beyond the screen, the directors and the focus of the film band together and forge authentic connections that highlight innate and developed attributes of humankind. In doing so, audiences get a closer look at the good, the bad, and the ugly, offering a holistic approach to capturing the story.