BIOGRAPHY Movies and Tvshows - Page 43

The Secret Life Jeffrey Dahmer (1993)

IMDb: 5.5
1993

Based on the life of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who murdered 17 men and ate many of them before he was caught in 1991

Sweetwater (1999)

IMDb: 6.3
1999

In 1969, the rock band Sweetwater led by lead singer Nansi Nevins opened Woodstock and subsequently received considerable media attention, appearing on a number of television shows However, just as they appeared to be receiving a

The Good Traitor (2020)

IMDb: 6.3
2020

At the beginning of World War II, when the Nazis invade Denmark in 1940, the Danish ambassador to America declares himself to be the only true representative of the free Danish people

American Symphony (2023)

IMDb: 8.3
2023

Explores a year in the life of musician Jon Batiste

Iceman (2023)

IMDb: N/A
2023

Follow George Gervin, aka The Iceman, who was just named to the NBAs 75th anniversary team Will showcase Gervins influence on the game that can still be seen at all levels throughout the world

Handels Last Chance (1996)

IMDb: 6.7
1996

A Dublin street kid is selected as a choirboy for Handels first performance of The Messiah His friendship helps deliver the composer from a temporary lack of self esteem and restores his great glory

Newton A Tale of Two Isaacs (1997)

IMDb: 7.0
1997

As Newton devotes himself to the difficult and solitary path of challenging the existing view of the universe, Humphrey wavers between pursuing science or following his heart

Big Voice (2015)

IMDb: 8.0
2015

BIG VOICE captures a tumultuous year in the life of a visionary high school choir teacher and his students as they overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become one big voice in this inspiring musical documentary

Chamkila (2023)

IMDb: 7.9
2023

Follows the life of pop star duo Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur, whose songs that were social commentaries or devotionals became massive hits in the 80s

Murat Gogebakan Kalbim Yarali (2023)

IMDb: N/A
2023

A biopic about Turkish vocal artist Murat Gogebakan, drama, childhood, his life

Beyond Barricades (2020)

IMDb: 6.9
2020

A documentary on political punk band Anti Flag The film explores the trials and tribulations of playing politically charged music and devoting your life to activism

The Birth of Sake (2015)

IMDb: 7.2
2015

The Birth of Sake is a documentary that reveals the history of passionate sake makers, and what it takes to create a traditional sake at the Yoshida Brewery, a family distillery with more then 140 years of history, in northern Japan

Doing Good (2016)

IMDb: 6.9
2016

Margreth Olin has filmed 22 persons i their meeting with the well known voluntary healer Joralf Gjerstad For 65 years more than 50 000 has gone to him to be healed from illnesses and ill doings He has never asked for a penny for

Chasing the Moon A Place Beyond the Sky

IMDb: N/A
2019

Tracking the early years of the space race beginning in 1957 as the U S struggles to catch up with the Soviet Union

Bobby Fischer Live (2009)

IMDb: 4.6
2009

A bio about the life of Bobby Fischer

American Me 1992

IMDb: 7.2
1992

A Mexican American Mafia kingpin is released from prison, falls in love for the first time, and grows introspective about his gangster lifestyle

Argo (2012)

IMDb: 7.7
2012

Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U S hostage crisis in Iran in 1979

Serpico (1973)

IMDb: 7.7
1973

An honest New York cop named Frank Serpico blows the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him

Hawking (TV Movie 2004)

IMDb: 7.5
2004

A drama documenting the life and work of the theoretical physicist Professor Stephen Hawking who, despite being diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of 21, has galvanized the

Winchester (2018)

IMDb: 5.5
2018

Ensconced in her sprawling San Jose, California mansion, eccentric firearm heiress Sarah Winchester Dame Helen Mirren believes she is haunted by the souls of people killed by the Winchester repeating rifle

Made in Dagenham (2010)

IMDb: 7.2
2010

A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination

Danny Says (2015)

IMDb: 6.7
2015

Danny Says is a documentary on the life and times of Danny Fields Since 1966, Danny Fields has played a pivotal role in music and culture of the late 20th century working for the Doors, Cream, Lou Reed, Nico, Judy Collins and man

Digging Up the Marrow (2014)

IMDb: 5.8
2014

A documentary exploring genre based monster art takes an odd turn when the filmmakers are contacted by a man who claims he can prove that monsters are indeed real

Killing Jesus 2015

IMDb: 4.6
2015

A miniseries chronicling the life of Jesus of Nazareth

The Flowers of St Francis (1950)

IMDb: 7.3
1950

A series of vignettes depicting the lives of the original Franciscan monks, including their leader and the bumbling Ginepro

Maiko: Dancing Child (2015)

IMDb: 6.6
2015

Life as a prima ballerina over 30 is tough enough for Maiko when she decides to start a family

The Informant (2009)

IMDb: 6.4
2009

The U S government decides to go after an agro business giant with a price fixing accusation, based on the evidence submitted by their star witness, vice president turned informant Mark Whitacre

Amy (2015)

IMDb: 7.8
2015

Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singersongwriter Amy Winehouse

The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)

IMDb: 6.9
2015

In 1971, twenty four male students are selected to take on randomly assigned roles of prisoners and guards in a mock prison situated in the basement of the Stanford psychology building

Pawn Sacrifice (2014)

IMDb: 7.0
2014

Set during the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers and his own struggles as he challenges the Soviet Empire

Truth (2015)

IMDb: 6.8
2015

Newsroom drama detailing the 2004 CBS 60 Minutes report investigating then President George W Bushs military service, and the subsequent firestorm of criticism that cost anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers

The von Trapp Family: A Life of Music (2

IMDb: 6.3
2015

Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter of a well known musical family, overcomes many obstacles to pursue her musical career and move to the United States

Full Out (2015)

IMDb: 6.4
2015

A young gymnasts Olympic aspirations are crushed after a debilitating accident

The Infiltrator (2016)

IMDb: 7.0
2016

A U S Customs official uncovers a money laundering scheme involving Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012)

IMDb: 8.1
2012

Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson 1925 2005, with commentary from an ex wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, friends, employees, and biographers The biography defines why Carson was an enduring star hi

Usain Bolt Documentary (2016)

IMDb: 7.1
2016

The legacy of the fastest man in history, Usain Bolt