Here are some of the best HBO documentaries that came out in 2023:

  • Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed (2023) tells the story of Hollywood icon Rock Hudson, from his rise to fame as a heartthrob to his struggle with keeping his homosexuality a secret during the homophobic climate of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived (2023) is a documentary about filmmaker David Holmes, who at the age of 15, began filming his dysfunctional family life. The resulting footage became the basis for his critically acclaimed 1996 documentary “Homey.” This new film explores what happened to Holmes and his family in the years since.

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  • Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants (2023) is the latest installment in the popular HBO series that gives viewers an all-access look at an NFL team during training camp. This season, the focus is on the New York Giants as they prepare for their 100th season.

While these are just a few of the great HBO documentaries that came out in 2023, there are many others to choose from. You can find a complete list of HBO documentaries on their website [HBO documentaries ON hbo.com].