BIOGRAPHY Movies and Tvshows - Page 23

Frank Serpico (2017)

IMDb: 6.8
2017

In his own words, Frank Serpico tells the story of his one man crusade for police reform in the NYPD during the early 1970s

Nash (2013)

IMDb: 6.9
2013

This coming of age documentary chronicles the life of NBA All Star Steve Nash as he tries to navigate his way through the somewhat toils of professional sports while trying to leave a lasting legacy on and off the court

Asian Provocateur (2015 )

IMDb: 8.0
2015–

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan is sent by his mother to his parents homeland of Sri Lanka in an attempt to connect him with his roots

The Ghosts of Dickens Past (1998)

IMDb: 7.2
1998

The early life of Charles Dickens and the events that led to his inspiration to write his greatest story

The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980)

IMDb: 5.2
1980

The gaudy rise and dizzy fall of the last great Hollywood blonde bombshell Jayne Mansfield

The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister (

IMDb: 7.0
2010

A look at the life of 19th century Yorkshire landowner Anne Lister 1791 1840, who lived openly as a lesbian and kept diaries chronicling the details of her daily life

Unabomber: In His Own Words (2020)

IMDb: 7.2
2020

The beginning of the Unabombers campaign of terror from 1978 to 1985 a look into his childhood to discover what might have turned the young mathematical genius with few friends, Ted Kaczynski, into a sociopathic terrorist

The Mirror (1975)

IMDb: 8.1
1975

A dying man in his forties remembers his past His childhood, his mother, the war, personal moments and things that tell of the recent history of all the Russian nation

Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (200

IMDb: 6.4
2001

A light hearted look at the life and career of porn star Ron Jeremy, from his devoted fanbase to his unlikely status as a sex symbol and his goal to achieve mainstream success

Sealab (2019)

IMDb: 7.3
2019

The U S Navys SEALAB, a pressurized underwater habitat complete with science labs and living quarters for divers, helps advance deep sea diving and rescue

Raiders of the Lost Past (2012 )

IMDb: 7.2
2012–

A series of documentaries exploring modern efforts to solve historic mysteries

Tiger (2020)

IMDb: 7.8
2021

A look at the life, success and scandals of golf legend Tiger Woods

Aquarius (2015 2016)

IMDb: 7.1
2015–2016

A gritty 1960s cop drama about LAPD detective Sam Hodiak and his trainee, who must deal with gangs, brutal crimes, changing times, family crises and unhinged manipulative small time crook Charles Manson, whos slowly building his cul

Tropic of Cancer (1970)

IMDb: 5.5
1970

The film depicts the adventures of expatriate American writer Henry Miller and his friends, as they pursue art, money, food, and sex in Paris

Lincoln Divided We Stand (2021)

IMDb: 7.7
2021

Lincoln Divided We Stand is a six part series that looks at the remarkable life and unexpected journey of Abraham Lincoln

Benediction (2021)

IMDb: 7.0
2021

Legendary 20th Century war poet Siegfried Sassoons life long quest for personal salvation through his experiences with family, war, his writing, and destructive relationships goes unresolved, never realizing it can only come from

Songs for While Im Away (2020)

IMDb: 7.5
2020

The story of how a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin, became Irelands Greatest Rock Star As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a poet, a dreamer, a wildman

Mike (2022-)

IMDb: 6.9
2022–

The series will explore the wild, tragic and controversial life and career of heavyweight champion Mike Tyson one of the most polarizing figures in sports culture

The Accidental Narco (2022-)

IMDb: 7.3
2022–

A civilian businessman who has no choice but to cooperate with the secret operation of the National Intelligence Service to arrest the Korean drug lord who has taken control of Suriname in South America

This Sceptred Isle (2022)

IMDb: 6.7
2022

Follows the events surrounding Johnson and his government in the face of the first wave of the global pandemic

The Playlist (2022)

IMDb: 8.1
2022

How Swedish tech entrepreneur Daniel Ek and business partner Martin Lorentzon revolutionized the music industry through free and legal music streaming when they launched Spotify

Taurus (2022)

IMDb: 7.1
2022

Follows the last days of a rising but problematic musician

If These Walls Could Sing (2022)

IMDb: 7.2
2022

The untold story of the Abbey Road studio, all star interviews and intimate access to the premises

Dog Gone (2023)

IMDb: 6.1
2023

Based on the true story of a father and son who repair their fractured relationship during a forced hike of the Appalachian trail to find their beloved lost dog

White House Plumbers (2023)

IMDb: 6.7
2023

A five part series that tells the true story of how Nixons own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E Howard Hunt and G Gordon Liddy, accidentally toppled the presidency they were trying to protect

Flamin Hot (2023)

IMDb: 8.1
2023

This is the inspiring true story of Richard Montanez who as a Frito Lay janitor disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican American heritage to turn Flamin Hot Cheetos from a snack into an iconic global pop culture phe

The Act of Killing (2012)

IMDb: 8.2
2012

A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death squad leaders to reenact their mass killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers

The Reformer Zwingli A Lifes Portrait (

IMDb: 6.7
2019

Zurich in 1519 The young widow Anna Reinhart lives a barren life between fear of the church and worries about the future of her three children, when the arrival of a man in the city causes turmoil The young priest Ulrich Zwingli

Lonesome Soldier (2023)

IMDb: 5.7
2023

Based on a True American Story, Lonesome Soldier follows the life of Jackson Harlow, from young dreamer to haunted war veteran in this harrowing portrayal of PTSD and the effects it has, not only on Soldiers, but also their love

Sly (2023)

IMDb: 7.0
2023

The nearly fifty year prolific carrier of Sylvester Stallone, who has entertained millions, is seen in retrospective in an intimate look of the actor, writer, director producer, paralleling with his inspirational life story

Kennedy (2023-)

IMDb: 8.0
2023–

A chronicle of John F Kennedys life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history

La symphonie fantastique (1942)

IMDb: 5.9
1942

Biographical romance about the great composer Hector Berlioz, someone whom the French, during their WWII occupation by the Nazis, could look back proudly on

Natalie Wood What Remains Behind (2020)

IMDb: 7.1
2020

Exploring Natalie Woods life and career through the unique perspective of her daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, and others who knew her best

Cleopatra Part 2 (1999)

IMDb: N/A
1999

NA

Spinning Gold (2023)

IMDb: 5.9
2023

A biopic of 1970s record producer Neil Bogart, co founder of Casablanca Records

King A Filmed Record Montgomery to Memph

IMDb: 8.2
1969

Follows Martin Luther Kings life and decades long civil rights activism