These documentaries offer factual, accessible insights into the worlds of hacking, organised crime, AI, and geopolitics. Each one ties directly to your five themes.

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1. The Great Hack

A deep dive into the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Relevance: AI; Cybersecurity Practices; Geopolitics
Shows how data can be weaponised to influence elections and public opinion.

2. Zero Days

A documentary about the Stuxnet cyber‑attack.
Relevance: Real‑Life Cybercrime; Geopolitics; Cybersecurity Practices
Explains how malware can be used as a geopolitical tool.

3. The Rise of the Hackers (PBS)

A clear, beginner‑friendly look at modern cyber‑attacks.
Relevance: Cybersecurity Practices; Real‑Life Cybercrime
Great for viewers who want to understand threats without technical jargon.

4. Dirty Money

A series exposing global corruption, fraud, and financial crime.
Relevance: Global Finance; Organised Crime
Each episode highlights how money, power, and weak controls create opportunities for abuse.

5. The Social Dilemma

A documentary about how social media platforms influence behaviour.
Relevance: AI; Social Engineering
Explores persuasive design, behavioural manipulation, and the psychology behind online platforms.

6. Inside North Korea’s Cyber Army (BBC)

A look at the Lazarus Group and state‑sponsored hacking.
Relevance: Real‑Life Cybercrime; Geopolitics
Pairs perfectly with The Lazarus Heist book on your reading list.

7. The Defiant Ones

A documentary about the music industry, innovation, and digital disruption.
Relevance: Global Finance; Technology
Not cybercrime‑focused, but excellent for understanding how digital ecosystems reshape industries.

8. The Perfect Weapon (HBO)

Based on David Sanger’s book.
Relevance: Geopolitics; Real‑Life Cybercrime
Explores how nations use cyber‑attacks as tools of power.