August 07, 2024
Stream the Shortlist: Part III
The third and final instalment of our lists of links to catch the shortlisted documentaries at home is here! If you haven’t already, add all the titles from parts I and II to your watchlist, and get ready for even more fantastic factual programmes to explore.
Where to watch Grierson-shortlisted documentaries
Popular on Demand
Our new category for this year, the Best Popular Culture Documentary, features titles as varied as you would expect. From hoaxes and content creators to musicians and reality stars, there’s a wide range of subjects and themes to explore.
- Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax: Watch on Channel 4
- Arena – Being Kae Tempest: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- Miriam: Death of a Reality Star – The Truth: Watch on Channel 4
- Spacey Unmasked – Episode 1: Watch on Channel 4
- The Sidemen Story: Watch on Netflix
Still from The Sidemen Story
Presenting…
As well as the presenters whose films crop up in more than one category, we have lots of new talent fronting documentaries in our Best Presenter shortlist.
- NADIFA MOHAMED for Britain's Human Zoos: Watch on Channel 4
- OOBAH BUTLER for The Great Amazon Heist: Watch on Channel 4
- RHOD GILBERT for Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck: Watch on Channel 4
- ROSE AYLING-ELLIS for Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- STACEY DOOLEY for DNA Family Secrets – Episode 1: Watch on BBC iPlayer
Keeping it Short
The Best Documentary Short category showcases films around 25 minutes and under. This years’ selection of stories cover current affairs, LGBTQ+ rights, environmentalists, swimmers and more.
- Black Stroke: Watch on Netflix Still Watching YouTube Channel
- BBC Eye Investigations – Gaza 101: Emergency Rescue: Watch on BBC iPlayer
- Iranian Yellow Pages: Watch on Netflix Still Watching YouTube Channel
- My Blonde GF: Watch on theguardian.com
- Puffling: Watch on The New Yorker
- Ted & Noel: Watch on Channel 4
- The Winterkeeper: Watch on theguardian.com
Another short, Big Moves, isn’t currently available to view online. Keep an eye out for this SDI-supported doc on the festival circuit.
Class of 2024
School may be out for summer, but these student documentaries should be essential seasonal viewing. Lots aren’t quite yet available online, as they are being submitted to festivals and awards elsewhere, but you can whet your appetite with the trailers instead.
- Beyond These Walls: Watch the trailer
- Burnt Country: Watch the trailer
- Mail Order Queens: Watch the trailer
- Sahan Shakti: Fortitude: Watch on Vimeo
- The Waiter, the Scientist and Jenny: Watch the trailer
Trailers and online links aren’t yet available for Hungry for Freedom, milk, and The Story of Kween Deekayy, keep your eyes peeled for screenings of these titles elsewhere!
