4 Documentary shows to not miss out on as they begin streaming on Zee5

Zee5 is all set to strengthen its library by offering four new documentaries post the success of its last Oscar nominated docudrama - Flee. I am Greta, The Dissident, The Kingmaker and Armed with Faith will be available on ZEE5 as part of its SVOD slate from 28th July 2023. 

Each of these films offer an unfiltered and emotionally charged account of the lives of real-life figures, providing profound insights into their unparalleled courage, unwavering resilience, and relentless determination to make a difference. The first documentary is directed by Nathan Grossman and is based on Greta Thunberg. I am Greta follows the story of Greta, a teenage climate activist from Sweden, on her international crusade to get people to listen to scientists about the world's environmental problems. Greta's unwavering determination and global impact make this film a poignant exploration of the power of youth activism in the face of the climate crisis.

The Dissident is from the academy award winning director of Icarus, Bryan Fogel and is the official selection 2020 at Sundance Film Festival. The film is based on a real-life story about a Washington DC journalist Jamal Khashoggi who disappears in Istanbul and his fiancée and dissidents around the world piece together the clues to a murder and expose a global cover up. 

Next up, The Kingmaker is written and directed by Lauren Greenfield and examines the controversial history of Filipino politician Imelda Marcos and her family. This documentary tells a cautionary tale of a powerful leader whose questionable sense of reality divided the Philippines.

Lastly, Armed with Faith is directed and produced by Asad Faruqi and Geeta Gandbhir, and the film takes us to the Afghan-Pakistani border of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where landmines and suicide bombings are a harsh reality. Award-winning filmmakers Asad Faruqi and Geeta Gandbhir reveal the untold stories of those living amidst violence and turmoil, demonstrating that the real war is often fought within the confines of their homes. This film was the official Selection 2017 at Vancouver International Film Festival, Sheffield Doc Fest and Doc NYC.