4 enlightening Paramount+ documentaries to watch this weekend (November 6-8)

Published Nov 6, 2026, 2:00 PM EST Tyler is an journalist and content contributor at How-To Geek with over three years of experience covering the automotive and tech industries. His work focuses on delivering clear, well-researched, and engaging content that helps readers better understand the vehicles they drive and the technology that they use everyday. Before entering automotive media, he spent five years as an academic editor, developing a strong foundation in research methodology, factual accuracy, and structured analysis. This background informs his journalistic approach today, ensuring that every article balances technical insight with accessibility for a broad audience. From thrillers to triple-A, big-budget blockbusters, Paramount+ has an impressively strong catalog of movies to keep you occupied. For those with more of a craving for some non-fiction, the platform's list of documentaries is stronger than you might expect, exploring some of history's most charismatic, impactful, and dangerous people. Some of the best documentaries focus on people, from staunch political figures to everyday folk on the street. Everybody has a story to tell. That encapsulates the theme of this week's list, with each entry focusing on a wide variety of captivating individuals. We start with a deep dive into the mind of the former First Lady of the Philippines, move on to one of the music industry's most controversial icons, and finish with my top selection: a street-level story of a marginalized people in New York. In between sits something a little more lighthearted, telling the story of how a controversial duo sought to save a restaurant that holds a special place in their hearts. 4 The Kingmaker The definition of an edifice complex Even if historical documentaries aren't usually your thing, The Kingmaker is an absolutely fantastic watch. It explores one of the most charismatic, ambitious, and manipulative political figures around the world, Imelda Marcos. She is the former First Lady of the Philippines and the mastermind behind a dramatic attempt to rehabilitate the public image of her family and orchestrate their dramatic return to power in the country. Directed by Lauren Greenfield, the 2019 documentary examines the history of the Marcos family in the Philippines, Imelda Marcos, and her attempt to re-establish power through her son, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. The documentary features first-hand interviews with Imelda, who openly articulates her philosophy that maintaining public perception through the media is more important than the truth. The Kingmaker does a fantastic job of contrasting these views, along with her other revisionist stances on the country's history, with the stark reality that many had to face under the heel of the Marcos family. 3 Nothing Compares Much more than a pop artist While some of our younger readers might not be familiar with the name Sinéad O’Connor, the odds that you've at least heard her hit song, Nothing Compares 2 U, are pretty high. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Sinéad was one of the most popular musical artists around the world, but she was so much more than that. She was a fierce activist who bravely challenged the system, taking very public stands at multiple points in her career, ultimately leading to her being exiled from mainstream media. Nothing Compares turns the popular narrative surrounding Sinéad O’Connor on its head. Director Kathryn Ferguson reframes her as a trailblazing and prophetic performer, rather than a pop pariah. It shows how her demonstrations against racism, war, and the systemic abuse within the Catholic Church were ahead of their time. The documentary is a fantastic portrayal of a talented woman in the music industry with intense passion and integrity. 2 ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! The wholesome dream of some very silly men Trey Parker and Matt Stone are some of the most controversial figures in TV. Their animated show that began in the 1990s, South Park, is known for constantly pushing the boundaries of television. Their cynical, satirical show is what has made them famous around the world, but ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! explores a different side of the duo. It showcases their childhood love of the Casa Bonita restaurant in Colorado and how it led them to buy it out of bankruptcy back in 2021. Directed by Arthur Bradford, this doc shows us a different side of the comedic duo. It is surprisingly sincere, with Casa Bonita genuinely meaning a lot to the pair, particularly Parker. It isn't all fluffy, though, with the project quickly facing a number of major hurdles, taking it from a simple cleanup to a full-on, multi-million-dollar restoration. Whether you're a fan of South Park or not, you should definitely give ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! a chance. 1 Kokomo City Raw, candid, and emotionally gritty Kokomo City is directed by D. Smith, a Grammy-nominated music producer who transitioned in 2014. After transitioning, she was ostracized by the music industry and went through a period of homelessness before her directorial debut. The documentary explores the lives and the survival of four Black transgender sex workers, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell, Daniella Carter, and Dominique Silver, in New York and Atlanta. D. Smith rejects the ultra-polished and pity-driven narratives that we're used to seeing in documentaries about this subject, instead giving her subjects free rein to speak truthfully about their lives and their profession. It also features candid, unfiltered conversations with Black men, exploring pressures and constraints associated with Black masculinity. It is this free-flowing, first-person approach that has Kokomo City taking our top spot this week. Content galore on Paramount+ Alongside these fantastic documentaries, Paramount+ has a ton of other great pieces of content to keep you occupied. If you prefer a good bit of fiction rather than a doc, there are some fantastic movies on the platform worth taking in this weekend. In the current content drought out there, we think it's worth revisiting some classics. Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams 3