DOCUMENTARY Movies and Tvshows - Page 86

Queens of Comedy 2001

IMDb: 6.4
2001

Four African American women, profane and brassy, bring stand up comedy to the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, Tennessee Miss Laura Hayes opens the show and serves as emcee She tells family

F for Fake (1973)

IMDb: 7.8
1973

A documentary about fraud and fakery

Born in Gaza (2014)

IMDb: 7.5
2014

This documentary film focuses on the violence of the Israel Palestine conflict and its effects on the children of Gaza The documentary follows the story of about ten children who tell what their daily life is like after the horr

The Alps (2007)

IMDb: 6.9
2007

John Harlin III attempts to climb the North Face of the Eiger, the site of his fathers death forty years earlier

Finding Vivian Maier (2013)

IMDb: 7.7
2013

Who is Vivian Maier Now considered one of the 20th centurys greatest street photographers, Vivian Maier was a mysterious nanny who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that went unseen during her lifetime Since buying her work by chance at auction,

Pathological: The Lies of Joran van der

IMDb: 6.7
2024

Through rare interviews with victims' family members, eyewitnesses and experts on the criminal mind, this documentary reveals new insights into how Joran van der Sloot's lifelong pattern of violence and pathological lying leads to the deaths of two y

De Palma (2015)

IMDb: 7.4
2015

A documentary about writer and director Brian De Palma

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison

IMDb: 8.0
2015

A documentary looking at the inner workings of the Church of Scientology

Made in America (2013)

IMDb: 4.9
2013

Hip hop artist Jay Z organizes the Budweiser Made In America music festival

HBO Documentaries BESSIE 2015

IMDb: 7.0
2013

The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and 30s

Tyson (2008)

IMDb: 7.5
2008

A mixture of original interviews, archival footage, and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson

Father of Lights (2012)

IMDb: 8.1
2012

Through filming incredible spiritual encounters around the world, Darren Wilson cuts through religious misconceptions in an effort to find the true nature and character of God

Sunshine Superman (2014)

IMDb: 6.9
2014

A heart racing documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular and dangerous feats of foot launched human flight

Oasis: Supersonic (2016)

IMDb: 7.8
2016

Oasiss breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90s leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth

A Taste of Sky (2019)

IMDb: N/A
2019

A Taste of Sky delicately details the journey of two students from Gustu, the groundbreaking cooking school and fine dining restaurant founded by Nomas Claus Meyer in La Paz, Bolivia

The Gleason Project (2016)

IMDb: 8.3
2016

After he is diagnosed with ALS, former professional football player Steve Gleason begins making a video diary for his unborn son, as he, his wife, and their friends and family work to raise money for ALS patients as his disease progr

Before the Flood (2016)

IMDb: 8.2
2016

A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems and native communities across the planet

Good Ol Freda (2013)

IMDb: 7.3
2013

A documentary in which Freda Kelly looks back at her career as lifelong secretary for The Beatles

Touching the Void (2003)

IMDb: 8.0
2003

The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985

Pearl Harbor: Into the Arizona (2016)

IMDb: 6.5
2016

The USS Arizona has been resting on Pearl Harbors ocean floor for the past 75 years For the first time since it was destroyed in 1941, scientists have the technology to take an in depth

Flow State (2012)

IMDb: 6.8
2012

Ever wonder how professional skiers and riders make it all look so easy Join skiers like Daron Rahlves, Phil Meier, David Wise, Kaylin Richardson, and Travis Ganong as they carve runs and delve deep into the mystery known only as th

McConkey (2013)

IMDb: 8.3
2013

An examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports

Jackass Shark Week (2021)

IMDb: N/A
2021

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The Cult Next Door (2017)

IMDb: 8.7
2017

Youngman Films new documentary feature, The Cult Next Door is scheduled for release in early 2017 The film investigates Bill Gothard, the founder of The Institute in Basic Life Principles located in Oak Brook Illinois His cult

Paul F. Tompkins: Laboring Under Delusio

IMDb: 8.0
2012

In this extended and uncensored stand up special, Paul F Tompkins takes us on a hilarious tour of his varied career Relive his glory days as an employee at a Beta only video store, a hot

Legends of Flight (2010)

IMDb: 6.0
2010

In the hundred year plus history of aviation, truly radical new aircraft designs come along only once in a generation, and since the early 70s, theres been very little new in the skies that is until now

Gabby Giffords Wont Back Down (2022)

IMDb: 7.4
2022

Looking at the former congresswomans courage and perseverance in the aftermath of the 2011 assassination attempt that left her partially paralyzed and with a language impairment, aphasia

Cold Justice (TV Series 2013)

IMDb: 8.0
2013–

Reality series following former prosecutor Kelly Siegler and crime scene investigator Yolanda McClary as they crack cold cases across the U S

Studio 54 (2018)

IMDb: 7.0
2018

The story of the notorious 1970s New York City nightclub

Unlocking the Cage (2016)

IMDb: 7.0
2016

Between 2013 and 2015, a group of nonprofit attorneys seek nonhuman clients for whom they can advocate in two U S territories, in order to establish legal personhood for elephants, cetaceans and nonhuman apes in the U S

Art Bastard (2016)

IMDb: 6.6
2016

What is art and how does it relate to society Is its value determined by its popularity or originality Is the goal profit or expressing ones personal vision These are some of the questions raised as we follow fiercely independent

Stoked and Broke (2010)

IMDb: 7.1
2010

A film about taking a surf trip in your home town

$ellebrity (2012)

IMDb: 5.5
2012

Celebrity photographer Kevin Mazur gives an all access pass to life behind the velvet rope and in front of the camera

Under African Skies (2012)

IMDb: 7.8
2012

UNDER AFRICAN SKIES is a really great film in which Joe Berlinger travels back to South Africa with Paul his first trip back in 25 years, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the historic Graceland album Paul reunites with the band to give a re

Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD (2014)

IMDb: 7.2
2014

Documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000ADs history, from its inception after the demise of Action to the present day

American Anarchist (2016)

IMDb: 5.8
2016

The story of one of the most infamous books ever written, The Anarchist Cookbook, and the role its played in the life of its author, now 65, who wrote it at 19 in the midst of the counterculture upheaval of the late 60s and early