6 must-see documentaries now streaming on Showmax

These eye-opening documentaries about some of the world’s most influential people, defining moments, challenging environments and controversial figures are now ready to stream on Showmax.

1. The Last Man Standing: Suge Knight and the Murders of Biggie & Tupac

This documentary takes a deep dive into Death Row Records and their relationship with the world of gang rivalry and dirty cops that would later claim the lives of the world’s two greatest rappers: Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls.

2. The Battle of Britney: Fans, Cash and Conservatorship

In this compelling documentary, award-winning journalist and filmmaker Mobeen Azhar untangles Britney Spears’ conservatorship in all its complexity.

3. King in the Wilderness

Emmy-winning director Peter W Kunhardt delivers this documentary, which is tied to the 50th anniversary of King’s death. With stories from Dr King’s inner circle of friends, we get a stirring new perspective of him.

4. Softie

Political activist Boniface “Softie” Mwangi runs for office in a Kenyan regional election, putting pressure on his young family and convictions.

5. The Edge of Existence

The Serengeti is one of Earth’s great wild places – but it’s also a hotspot of conflict between humans and the wild. In this documentary, meet some of the people living on the edge of civilisation.

6. The Last Cruise

Using never-before-seen footage and accounts from passengers and crew, this documentary follows the terrifying story of the first large outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic, on the Diamond Princess cruise liner.