What's new on Netflix? Three films and documentaries to binge on this weekend

Keeping with the trend, in August, a host of new films and documentary features are releasing on Netflix, ensuring that all you loyal viewers don't run out of streaming titles.
PUBLISHED AUG 9, 2018

Searching for freshly-brewed content for binge-watching purposes? Look no further!

Keeping with the trend, in August, a host of new series, films and documentary features are releasing on Netflix, ensuring that all you loyal viewers don't run out of engaging streaming titles. From a docuseries about a death-row inmate to animated series like 'Disenchantment' and 'Paradise PD', the line-up for the month is pretty interesting, to say the least. 

For those who are looking forward to some off-beat yet high-on-entertainment streaming content, though, this weekend has something special in store. As it turns out, at least three new titles - including two Netflix films and one original documentary short - will be debuting on the streaming platform this Friday, the 10th. Whatever the mood be, there's something for everyone - here's an exclusive lowdown of the three films/documentaries that are coming to Netflix this Friday.  

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