BIOGRAPHY Movies and Tvshows - Page 91

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)

IMDb: 7.9
2016

The untold story of Mahendra Singh Dhonis journey from ticket collector to trophy collector the world cup winning captain of the Indian Cricket Team

Gour Hari Dastaan: The Freedom File (201

IMDb: 7.4
2015

The film tells the dramatic tale of two generations locked in a see saw battle one extolling values, the other groping in the dark

Claude Shannon Project (2016)

IMDb: 7.3
2018

The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon the Father of Information Theory, who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity

The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry (2010)

IMDb: 7.2
2010

A documentary depicting the life and films of Spains King of Horror Paul Naschy, aka Jacinto Molina, actor, writer, producer, and director

Without Limits (1998)

IMDb: 7.2
1998

The life of renowned runner Steve Prefontaine and his relationship with legendary coach Bill Bowerman

Tesla (2020)

IMDb: 5.0
2020

A freewheeling take on visionary inventor Nikola Tesla, his interactions with Thomas Edison and J P Morgans daughter Anne, and his breakthroughs in transmitting electrical power and light

The Silent Natural (2017)

IMDb: 6.6
2019

William Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800s Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to become one of the greatest players of his time

The Other Side of the Mountain: Part II

IMDb: 6.1
1978

Several years after the deaths of Dick Buek and her father, Jill Kinmont and her mother leave Los Angeles to spend their summer in their hometown of Bishop, California They rent a summer house from a handsome truck driver named John

The Forecaster (2014)

IMDb: 6.7
2014

Martin Armstrong, once a Wall Street based financial advisor, was arrested on charges of orchestrating a 3 billion dollar Ponzi scheme, which he still disputes to this day After 11 years in prison, hes ready to set the record strai

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

Of Time and the City (2008)

IMDb: 7.2
2008

A filmmaker looks at the history and transformation of his birthplace, Liverpool, England

Ivan the Terrible, Part I (1944)

IMDb: 7.8
1944

During the early part of his reign, Ivan the Terrible faces betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he seeks to unite the Russian people

Generation Baby Buster (2012)

IMDb: 7.2
2012

Documentary feature following one womans quest to uncover why her biological clock hasnt started ticking, before she runs out of time Armed with insight from those that write and think about the current state of affairs for mother

To Walk with Lions (1999)

IMDb: 6.8
1999

George Adamson fights to save Kenyas wildlife Together with his young assistant Tony Fitzjohn, he battles to keep the animals on his game reserve, and Kora, from dangerous poachers

Iran The Blade Barkley 5th King (2018)

IMDb: 3.0
2018

The 5th King is a compelling first hand account of the rise and fall of one of boxings legendary fighters from the golden era of boxing He escaped the major pitfalls of his economic depressed area of South Bronx to become 3 time ch

Murieta (1965)

IMDb: 5.6
1965

The story of Joaquin Murrieta, a real life Mexican bandit who terrorized California with his gang of raiders and cutthroats during the first half of the 19th century Some saw him as a murderous outlaw, others as the Mexican Robin Ho

Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story (2019)

IMDb: 8.4
2019

Since the 1950s, the legendary skiing filmmaker drove the worldwide ski industry His last interview was months before he passed at age 93 He details his personal and professional challenges of the perfect ski run throughout his car

Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Strat

IMDb: 5.7
1981

The life and death of the Playboy centerfold modelactress Dorothy Stratten

Wendy Williams: The Movie (2021)

IMDb: 5.5
2021

Follows the highs and lows Wendy has experienced throughout the years, from her scrappy upstart days in urban radio to the success of her own syndicated talk show

Warm Springs (2005)

IMDb: 7.5
2005

The stirring true story of Franklin D Roosevelts battle with polio in 1921

The Singing Nun (1966)

IMDb: 6.1
1966

Fanciful biography of the Belgian nun who briefly made the hit parade

Prophets Prey (2015)

IMDb: 7.3
2015

When Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and the

Accidental Anarchist (2017)

IMDb: 7.0
2017

Carne Ross was a government highflyer A career diplomat who believed Western Democracy could save us all But working inside the system he came to see its failures, deceits and ulterior motives He felt at first hand the corruption

The Last 4 Days (1974)

IMDb: 6.6
1974

In 1945, the dictator of fascist Italy and Hitlers close ally Benito Mussolini faces defeat In a desperate attempt to avoid capture, he tries to flee the country with his lover Claretta Petacci, but Italian partisans are on their t

Man in Camo (2018)

IMDb: 8.4
2018

Man in Camo takes a close look at the life of visual artist, writer and filmmaker Ethan Minsker and his drive to create and crusade the making of art Through the lens of old photographs and films, Minsker leads viewers on a journey

The Legend of Swee Pea (2015)

IMDb: 7.3
2015

That Lloyd Swee Pea Daniels became an NBA player was no surprise at age 16 he was named the next Magic Johnson and possibly the best player that had ever lived That his NBA debut happened at age 25, with bullets still lodged i

Aprile (1998)

IMDb: 6.9
1998

Nanni Moretti takes a comic look at the ebbs and flows of his life as he becomes a father for the first time He struggles with distractions while trying to make a documentary of the Italian national elections

Cold Light of Day (1989)

IMDb: 5.3
1989

Fictionalized account based on the actions of serial killer Dennis Nilsen

Belushi (2020)

IMDb: 7.2
2020

Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushis death, director R J Cutlers documentary examines the too short life of once in a generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audienc

Joan the Maid 1: The Battles (1994)

IMDb: 7.2
1994

For the first installment of his ambitious yet restrained two part study, director and co screenwriter Jacques Rivette surveys the revelatory period where Joan met with royalty, joined the army, and led the French into battle against the English As J

Landfill Harmonic (2015)

IMDb: 8.1
2015

Landfill Harmonic follows the Recycled Orchestra An unlikely orchestra made out of recycled trash As this group takes its inspiring spectacle of trash into music around the world, we follow the lives of a garbage picker, a music te

Joan the Maid 2: The Prisons (1994)

IMDb: 7.4
1994

Film about the later life of Joan Of Arc including her trial and execution

Dennis and Lois (2019)

IMDb: 8.0
2019

DENNIS AND LOIS is a documentary about a couple of quirky super music fans whove devoted the last 40 years pursuing the thrill of live music and supporting the bands they love Now, more

Admiral (2008)

IMDb: 6.7
2008

Admiral Koltchak was the most formidable commanding officer the world had ever seen Choosing to fight for a country mired in war and revolution, Koltchak took on a mighty enemy and defeated them with invention, cunning and tactical genius As conflict

The Mad Phoenix (1997)

IMDb: 8.0
1997

The legendary life story of Cantonese opera playwright Mad Phoenix Kiang Yu kou

Slash: Raised on the Sunset Strip (2014)

IMDb: 6.8
2014

A Directv and Guitar Center documentary highlights the iconic rock guitarist, Slash Featuring interviews with Dave Grohl, Joe Perry, Alice Cooper, Duff Mckagan and Nikki Sixx