What's on DocPlay in May

Here's everything that's streaming on DocPlay in May.

This month on DocPlay, celebrate the marvellous life of Liza Minnelli; follow the fight of a local family to preserve their carnival traditions, and binge two exclusive new series. Plus, dive in to the history of America with three new Ken Burns series: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and The Roosevelts.

1 May

The Carnival

Amid bushfires, the pandemic and punters’ changing tastes, the family behind the Bells Family Carnival fight to preserve the attraction’s century-long legacy. 

5 May

The Amazon Review Killer (Exclusive) | Series

This shocking true crime story of serial killer Todd Kohlhepp explores his troubled upbringing, and examines how his Amazon reviews often linked to his violent crimes.

Female Spies (Exclusive) | Series

A gripping six-part archive-driven series on the heroics and villainy of WWII spies, with women at the centre of high-risk operations.

8 May

Dear Zachary

This remarkable and heartbreaking 2008 doco begins as a loving scrapbook tribute to the director’s dead friend before careening into a harrowing and provocative true-crime drama.

12 May

The Hidden Spring

Divided by 4000 kilometres, a son and his dying father connect in this profoundly intimate documentary debut. Directed by Jason Di Rosso, best known as host of ABC Radio National’s The Screen Show.

15 May

Benjamin Franklin

Explore the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential figures.

Thomas Jefferson

A two-part portrait of America’s enigmatic and brilliant third president.

The Roosevelts

This seven-part documentary series chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics.

26 May

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (Exclusive)

This star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life starting in the 1970s, just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland--as she confronts a range of personal and professional challenges on the way to becoming a bona fide legend.