7 New True Crime Docs to Watch in November 2024
November is here meaning we have a new month of new tv and film content to look forward to. For true crime fans, there are several new docuseries and documentaries debuting throughout the month; some covering high-profile cases, and some bringing attention to cases you probably haven’t heard of before.
Here are 7 new true crime docs to watch in November 2024.
The Lost Children – November 14 (Netflix)
After a small plane crashes, four Indigenous children lost and alone in the Colombian Amazon jungle, rely on their ancestral wisdom to survive as an unprecedented rescue mission unfolds.
The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth – November 14 (Hulu/Disney+)
A groundbreaking look at one of history’s most notorious psychology studies through the firsthand accounts of the original prisoners and guards, many of whom are speaking on camera for the very first time. Their stories unravel a narrative that interrogates the motives of the man in charge, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, while exploring larger questions of human nature and the power of perspective.
Making Manson – November 19 (Peacock)
An explosive series offering unfiltered insights into America’s most notorious killer, Charles Manson. Through 20 years’ worth of never-before-aired conversations, those closest to the case have their views challenged as Manson talks openly about his part in the infamous crimes, as well as his upbringing, criminal youth and his true feelings about “The Family.” Manson reveals the cruelty he suffered in reform school and the childhood experiences that made him who he was. Former “Family” members listen to the exclusive conversations and are taken back to the time when they “would do anything for Charlie.” Manson recounts the early crimes that led to the murder spree in the summer of ‘69, laying out an explanation of loyalty and brotherhood that pushes against the accepted motive: his desire to incite Helter Skelter. In the final moments before his death, Manson reflects on his life in prison and shows rare tenderness for the man who spoke to him across the decades.
Surveilled – November 20 (Max/HBO)
Tracks The New Yorker journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a thriving center of espionage cybertechnology. Once a target of covert surveillance himself, Farrow explores the multibillion-dollar industry, addressing the twofold uses and implications of phone hacking – the ability to monitor criminal activity and the attendant threats to civil liberties.
900 Days Without Annabel – November 22 (Netflix)
Anabel Segura’s abduction held Spain in suspense for 900 days. This docuseries explores the case through never-before-heard recordings of the kidnappers.
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey – November 25 (Netflix)
Nearly 30 years since her murder, a three-part Netflix series revisits the death of JonBenét Ramsey, the child beauty queen killed in her Colorado home, featuring interviews with key figures including her father.
Lady of the Dunes: Hunting a Cape Cod Killer – November 29 8 P.M. ET/PT and concludes on November 30 (Oxygen)
In 1974, the idyllic and close-knit community of Provincetown was stunned when the body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a remote area of the dunes. Over the next 50 years, investigators worked tirelessly to identify her, relentless in their pursuit of her killer and her name. The twists and turns of the Lady of the Dunes mystery tell the story of a hidden family, a suspect’s violent past and a detective willing to sacrifice her career for answers.
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