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“From the Ashes” (Dec. 23)

From National Geographic and director Michael Bonfiglio (“Paris to Pittsburgh,” “George Carlin’s American Dream”) comes this 2017 documentary that shows Americans in communities across the country, from Appalachia to the Powder River Basin, as they comes to grips with the legacy of the coal industry and what its future should be.

“Positive Energy: Season 1” (Available now)

In this upbeat and informative new documentary series from National Geographic, hosts Dallas Campbell and Kari Byron crisscross the globe to meet and interview innovators who are developing new ways to meet the constantly rising demand for energy with an even more critical need to respect the planet’s environmental issues.

“Muppets Most Wanted” (Available now)

Kermit, a thief? Rest easy: It’s actually a look-alike who’s committing the larceny in this expectedly fun-for-all-ages 2014 comedy, which runs here as a sing-along version. During a European tour, the frog takes the rap for his double and the latter’s sly associate (Ricky Gervais), landing “Kermie” under the watch of an unamused prison guard (Tina Fey). Kermit’s pals eventually come to his rescue.

“The Flagmakers” (Available now)

The question of who the American flag is for is at the heart of this documentary from National Geographic and filmmakers Cynthia Wade and Sharon Liese, which follows employees at Eder Flag in Oak Creek, Wis., as these immigrants, refugees and locals wrestle with identity and belonging while stitching together five million flags a year.