The 20 best documentaries

The Game of Thrones season finale is this Sunday June 15th and it also happens to be Father's Day!  So what about surprising your guy or father with a few (or 20) of the best documentaries now that his favorite show is on a break.  This list has something for everyone.  And dare I argue that this could become a positive stay-at-home date-night ritual for you and your husband that leaves you with something other than the kids to discuss on your next real date-night out!

This list is courtesy of a trusted movie critic and great friend.  Here's the top 20 in no particular order...

1. Muscle Shoals: Creating music for the generations

2. Mistaken for Strangers: On tour with the band The National (For you, babe!)

3. Bill Cunningham New York: THE fashion photographer of NYC

4. 20 feet from Stardom: The story of the backup singers to the legends

5. The Interrupters: Fighting violence in Chicago 

6. Exit through the Gift Shop: Attempting to film the un-filmable artist

7.  Man on Wire: A man walks on a wire between the Twin Towers

8.  Herb & Dorothy: The extraordinary life and contribution of this married couple with an amazing art collection

9.  Jiro Dreams of Sushi: The 85 year old sushi chef behind the 10-seat, Tokyo subway located and 3-star Michelin rated sushi restaurant 

10.  Eames: the Architect and Painter: The life and influence of two creative geniuses and their designs

11. Gerhard Richter Painter: The creative process of one of the greatest living artists

12.  Searching for Sugar Man: What happened to this great musician of the late 60's

13.  Festival Express: Never before seen footage of Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and The Band

14.  Food Inc: Eye-opening facts about our food industry

15.  Blackfish: The story of a killer whale that killed several while in captivity

16.  SOMM: 4sommeliers attempt to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam

17.  A Year in Burgundy: Making wine with the best of the best

18.  Red Obsession: Power, money and wine

19.  The Summit: A deadly 48-hour climb of K2 

20.  Ai Weiwei: "A nuanced exploration of contemporary China and one of it's most compelling public figures"

Enjoy!