Five Star Gift Ideas

When it comes to finding a Christmas gift for someone who loves watching documentaries, there are a few meaningful and personal gift ideas that you can consider. These options will not only enhance their viewing experience but also allow them to explore new and interesting subjects within the realm of documentaries.

1. Subscription to a Documentary Streaming Service: Consider gifting your son a subscription to a popular documentary streaming service like CuriosityStream or DocPlay. These platforms offer a wide variety of documentaries across different topics, genres, and regions, ensuring that your son will have access to a vast collection of films to choose from.

2. Documentary DVD Box Sets: Look for DVD box sets of well-known documentary series or collections focused on his specific interests. For example, if he enjoys nature and wildlife documentaries, you can consider a box set of the acclaimed "Planet Earth" series. If he's interested in history, a collection like "The Civil War" by Ken Burns could be a great choice.

3. Autobiographies/Books by Documentarians: Many renowned documentarians have written autobiographies or books that provide insights into their filmmaking process, experiences, and the stories behind their documentaries. Consider getting him a book like "Finding My Virginity" by Richard Branson or "Making Movies" by Sidney Lumet, which provide fascinating perspectives on documentary filmmaking.

4. Documentary Film Festival Experience: Depending on where you live, consider gifting your son tickets or a pass to a documentary film festival. This can be an enriching experience, as it not only allows him to watch a wide range of documentaries but also provides an opportunity to engage with filmmakers and attend Q&A sessions.

5. Documentary Filmmaking Course: If your son has an interest in filmmaking or wants to delve deeper into the world of documentaries, consider gifting him an online course or workshop focused on documentary filmmaking. This will not only enhance his knowledge and skills but also provide him with practical insights into the behind-the-scenes process of creating impactful documentaries.

6. Personalized Documentary Journal: Get a customized journal or notebook for your son and personalize it with a message or his name on the cover. This can be used by him to jot down thoughts, new documentary recommendations, favorite quotes, or ideas for future documentaries he might want to create.

These gift ideas cater to your son's love for documentaries and offer him the opportunity to further explore his passion. By choosing one of these gifts, you show that you've taken the time to consider his interests and provide him with a gift that aligns with his personal preferences.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”