What's on DocPlay in October

Here's what's streaming on DocPlay in October.

Fast-tracked from the US, DocPlay Exclusive #Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism examines the sinister psychology of Trumpism. From Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week examines the early years of the band, spanning from club dates to global tours.

For history buffs, six-part series How the Nazis Lost the War uncovers the downfall of Hitler’s empire; while Paris 1924: An Olympic Epic offers a little-seen documentation of the first Olympics shot on film. Starring Saltburn star Barry Keoghan, American Animals is the entertaining true story of four friends who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in US history.

#Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism  |  1 Oct  |  DocPlay Exclusive

The brand new film from director Dan Partland (#Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump), #Untruth examines the psychology of ‘Trumpism’ and the authoritarian strain that it seeded in the American political landscape. A must-watch leading into this year’s US Election.

Paris 1924: An Olympic Epic  |  3 Oct

The first ever Olympics to be shot on film, the 1924 Olympic Games emerged as a pivotal moment in the post-World War I era – a historic celebration of peace, unity, and the enduring spirit of the Olympic Games.

How the Nazis Lost the War  |  3 Oct  |  Series

This engrossing six-part series delves into the downfall of Hitler’s empire, which cut cut a swathe through Europe and North Africa, and threatened Russia. Early in the War, Hitler's dream of dominating Europe was a distinct possibility, but then cracks appeared.

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week  |  10 Oct

Director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind) examines the early years of the Beatles, from their club dates in Liverpool, England, to their concert tours in Europe and the rest of the world.

Ms. Information  |  17 Oct  |  NZ documentary

We meet Dr. Siouxsie Wiles before the world changes; a non-conforming pink-haired scientist whose unique skill at communicating life-saving science catapults her into the limelight when Covid hits New Zealand.

K’ Road Chronicles  |  17 Oct  |  NZ documentary  |  Series

Six's unique perspective stems from her own lived experience of homelessness on Auckland's iconic Karangahape Road, as well as her daily interactions with the vibrant characters, homeless individuals, social workers, and others within this community through her street publication, the K’ Road Chronicle.

Represent  |  21 Oct

In the heart of the American Midwest, three women take on entrenched political systems in their fight to reshape local politics on their own terms.

American Animals  |  24 Oct

From director Bart Layton (The Imposter), and starring Barry Keoghan (Saltburn), and Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale) comes the extraordinary and thrilling true story of four friends living an ordinary existence who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in US history.

Collingwood: Take the Steps  |  28 Oct

Take the Steps gives viewers unprecedented access inside the Collingwood Football Club as they attempt to lead their team to a record-equaling sixteenth premiership.