Documentary Spotlight — 2026-08-21
Rory Kennedy’s new Boeing documentary, *Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing*, has just hit Netflix, continuing the story of the aerospace giant's crisis. Meanwhile, the documentary lineup for the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026 is generating buzz, featuring high-profile projects from Alex Gibney and Rebeca Huntt. <!-- /headline --> Rory Kennedy's Boeing sequel lands on Netflix <!-- /headline -->
Documentary Spotlight — 2026-08-21
Rory Kennedy’s new Boeing documentary, Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing, has just hit Netflix, continuing the story of the aerospace giant's crisis. Meanwhile, the documentary lineup for the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026 is generating buzz, featuring high-profile projects from Alex Gibney and Rebeca Huntt.
<!-- /headline -->Rory Kennedy's Boeing sequel lands on Netflix
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- Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing
Rory Kennedy’s 93-minute sequel to Downfall: The Case Against Boeing was released on Netflix on August 19. The documentary follows the death of whistleblower John Barnett, continuing the critical examination of the aerospace company's safety and corporate culture.
Collage of new Netflix documentaries featuring Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing and Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young
Hidden Gem
- Dirty Secrets
A lesser-known entry in the popular Betrayal series, this documentary exposes a Colorado Springs Police officer named Joel Kern. The film details how Kern allegedly used his position of authority to maintain a sexual double life for years.
True crime documentary poster for Dirty Secrets
Coming Soon
- TIFF 2026 Documentary Lineup
The Toronto International Film Festival is set to run from September 10 to 20, 2026, with awards announced on September 20. The festival's documentary slate includes notable works from directors such as Alex Gibney, who is directing a film about Elon Musk, as well as projects from Rebeca Huntt, Barbara Kopple, and Sophie Fiennes.
Still from Alex Gibney's documentary about Elon Musk 
Audience at the Toronto International Film Festival
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