BIOGRAPHY Movies and Tvshows - Page 71

Grey Gardens (2009)

IMDb: 7.4
2009

The lives of Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith, aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

The Dancer (2016)

IMDb: 6.5
2016

Loie Fuller was the toast of the Folies Bergeres at the turn of the 20th century and an inspiration for Toulouse Lautrec and the Lumiere Brothers The film revolves around her complicated relationship with protege and rival Isadora D

Just Mercy (2019)

IMDb: 7.6
2019

World renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner

Celtics Smiler: The Neilly Mochan Story

IMDb: 6.8
2015

The magical story of Celtic Football Club reads like an elaborate fairytale, which has enraptured their worldwide fanbase for over 127 years Throughout the clubs illustrious history, no

Glorious (2016)

IMDb: 6.4
2016

The compelling story of a young mans journey from rage and gang violence to the unusual gift that God would use to turn his life around

Jane (2017)

IMDb: 7.8
2017

The life and work of the renowned primatology scientist, Jane Goodall, especially on her research about chimpanzees

Mel Brooks Live at the Geffen (2015)

IMDb: 7.2
2015

Comedy legend Mel Brooks discusses his childhood, military experience, and stand up, TV and film career, and sings the theme songs from his iconic comedies

Meeting Gorbachev (2018)

IMDb: 7.2
2018

Using footage from three separate interviews, Werner Herzog converses with Mikhail Gorbachev, former General Secretary of the U S S R, about three of his key achievements negotiations with the U S to reduce nuclear weapons cessation of Soviet control

Tyson (1995)

IMDb: 6.3
1995

The story of Mike Tyson From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of Heavyweight Champion of the World, and ultimately to his conviction

Queen Elizabeth II The Diamond Celebrat

IMDb: 6.6
2012

This feature length HD documentary of Queen Elizabeth IIs reign is packed with rare archive footage and expert commentary from Robert Lacy, Nicholas Owen, Tim Heald, Ingrid Seward, Gyles Brandreth

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

Andre the Giant (2018)

IMDb: 7.8
2018

A look at the life and career of professional wrestler Andre Roussimoff, who gained notoriety in the 1980s as Andre the Giant

Gleason (2002)

IMDb: 6.6
2002

The story begins at the height of Gleasons career He has it all women, wealth, and extraordinary power But he is haunted by memories of his childhood Gleason spends his formative years

84 Charing Cross Road (1987)

IMDb: 7.5
1987

True story of a transatlantic business correspondence about used books that developed into a close friendship

Bricks in Motion (2015)

IMDb: 7.7
2016

A documentary that explores the diverse world of people who make stop motion animated films with LEGO bricks

Los Traficantes (2012)

IMDb: 7.3
2012

While serving a 33 year sentence inside La Mesa Federal Prison, the most corrupt in all of Mexico, former drug cartel chief Esteban Mendoza finds redemption while helping others overcome drug addiction

Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (201

IMDb: 8.3
2010

An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017)

IMDb: 6.2
2017

Electrifying concert performances and intimate, personal footage showcase the life and talent of singer and actress Grace Jones

Nick Nolte: No Exit (2008)

IMDb: 6.6
2008

A frank and unconventional view of the life and work of actor Nick Nolte

David Lynch: The Art Life (2016)

IMDb: 7.2
2016

Artist and filmmaker David Lynch discusses his early life and the events that shaped his outlook on art and the creative process

A Hidden Life (2019)

IMDb: 7.4
2019

The Austrian Franz Jagerstatter, a conscientious objector, refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II

Virus Tropical (2017)

IMDb: 6.9
2017

Paola is born in a traditional Colombian family, or at least that is what they try to be Her father is a priest, her mother is a psychic and her sisters are not what their parents expected She is a young Latin American woman stru

Green Guild (2011)

IMDb: N/A
2011

A Documentary of the everyday life of a medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles, CA

So This Is Love (1953)

IMDb: 6.2
1953

Biopic of opera star Grace Moore, who was killed in a plane crash in 1947

Bigger (2018)

IMDb: 6.4
2018

The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of fitness as we now know it, Joe and Ben Weider Facing anti Semitism and extreme poverty, the brothers beat all odds to build an empire and inspire future generations

Cross Creek (1983)

IMDb: 7.0
1983

In 1930s Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Floridas backwaters to write in peace She feels bothered by affectionate men, editor and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literatur

Swimming Upstream (2003)

IMDb: 7.1
2003

The inspirational life story of Australian swimmer Tony Fingleton

Omerta (2017)

IMDb: 7.2
2017

A recounting of the story of infamous British born terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, who kidnapped and murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002

Billy: The Early Years (2008)

IMDb: 6.8
2008

Everyone knows who he is Now find out how he got there The early life of American Evangelist Billy Graham

Crazy (2008)

IMDb: 6.5
2008

The story of a legendary guitar player who emerged from Nashville in the 1950s

Soldiers Girl (2003)

IMDb: 7.8
2003

The true story of the price a young soldier paid for falling in love with a transsexual night club performer

The Great Houdini (1976)

IMDb: 6.4
1976

A biography of the renowned escape artist Harry Houdini, examining his fascination with the occult and his promise to his wife on her deathbed that he would speak from the beyond

Burning Blue (2013)

IMDb: 6.2
2013

Two Navy fighter pilots find themselves in the midst of a forbidden relationship throwing their lives and careers into disarray

The Temptations (1998)

IMDb: 8.4
1998

Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown musical act, The Temptations

Lenny (1974)

IMDb: 7.6
1974

The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no holds barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the Establishment as too obscene for the public

Marco the Magnificent (1965)

IMDb: 5.5
1965

Young Marco Polo travels to China to help Kublai Khan fight against rebels, headed by his own son, with a new invention gunpowder