Free streaming services XUMO is adding a new way to discover top-notch documentaries on its platform. Documentary+, a global documentary streaming platform, is available today on XUMO, marking the streaming platform’s entrance into the free ad-supported TV space. The new 24/7 channel, featuring curated content from Documentary+’s collection of nonfiction films and series, is the latest offering in XUMO’s expanding library of 200+ premium channels that reach an audience of over 24 million unique users each month.
Documentary+ launched as an AVOD streaming service in January 2021 as the preeminent home for documentary films and series with an extensive library housing titles from critically-acclaimed docuseries Anthony Bourdain’s A Cook’s Tour and VICE’s Jungletown, Slutever, The Last Shot and films from award-winning filmmakers including Spike Jonze, Kathryn Bigelow, Penny Lane, Elaine May, Jessica Beshir, Terrence Malick, Werner Herzog, Sam Pollard with The Imposter, Cartel Land, and Life, Animated to name a few.
The Documentary+ channel will feature 24/7 curated content from feature documentaries to cult classics and shorts and series, providing XUMO audiences access to their premium library of documentaries. Launching first on XUMO, the Documentary+ channel will be available on more FAST platforms soon, further expanding the platform’s streaming presence.
“We just launched Documentary+ this year and our community of documentary fans and filmmakers has
grown exponentially,” said Bryn Mooser, Documentary+ Founder & CEO. “With XUMO we can reach big new audiences and give our fans a 24/7 experience to watch the best in documentary film and television.”
“The Documentary+ channel will engage millions of XUMO users with its extensive range of premium documentary films and series, easily accessible across our wide distribution network,” stated Stefan Van Engen, SVP of content partnerships and programming at XUMO. “XUMO continues to partner with best-in-class content providers and this new offering from Documentary+ is no exception.”
XUMO is available via a multi-screen distribution network of smart TVs, mobile, web, and popular streaming boxes. The Documentary+ on-demand streaming app is available globally for free on all streaming platforms including Apple TV, Amazon and Roku, mobile devices and www.docplus.com.
