I love documentaries! I love watching other peoples lives, sad I know. I blame this on the fact that our one TV growing up only had KPBS. The New York Times has great mini ones. This one will tug at your heart strings and make you grateful for every moment you have.
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/05/16/health/100000000821590/love-endures-all-even-cancer.html
Here are a few more of my favorites.
The Business of being Born, takes a look at how birth is in the United States.
Endless Summer, a classic that will make you want to become a surfer, or at least move to California if you don't already live here!
Nat- I love the blog! Can't wait to read more. I am obsessed with Documentaries as well and love to hear about good ones. If you are looking for a fun one, check out Beer Wars. It is one of my favorites and you will never drink Bud Light again.