
The 2019 Oscar winner for best documentary, Free Solo is about one man’s quest to climb El Capitan-a 3,200-foot vertical rock face-without using any ropes or safety equipment of any kind.
We’d also recommend parents use movie review sites sush as PluggedIn, Common Sense and the parent’s guide within the IMDB app to help you vet which media your family consumes. Due to the high number of families now isolated or quarantined, VidAngel is offering their services free for two weeks.
Many of our staff suggested VidAngel when it comes to binging media content! It is a helpful tool that connects with your streaming services and allows you to skip, filter, and mute inappropriate or questionable content on your phones, tablets, and tv. But if you do have extra time and want to rest from other activities, these are some good options Before You Stream… Spend time abiding with Christ, journaling, and reflecting on what God is teaching you in this season. Remember as we’ve said before, we’re not actually recommending that you spend lots of time binge-watching anything. So, our staff has shared some of their personal favorite documentaries that can be watched at home (which is where just about everyone is these days). It’s certainly truer than fiction, and the fact that these strange, inspiring, or downright amazing things actually happened makes them more compelling than an imaginary plot. Some say that truth is stranger than fiction. Sign up for The Current to receive more great content like this straight to your inbox.