Popular Documentary Movies - Page 186
I, I, I José Lewgoy
2011
I, I, I José Lewgoy
2011
star 7Documentary discussing the life and work of José Lewgoy, one of the most important Brazilian actors of all times.Better Than Dog
2016
Better Than Dog
2016
The story of a unique Georgian musician - Gia Iashvili, who makes music for the sake of creating and remains little-known in his own country.NFL: Favre 4 Ever
2006
NFL: Favre 4 Ever
2006
star 8Join narrator, Billy Bob Thornton, in taking a revealing look back at the life and legacy of the eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback.Isle of Flowers
1989
Isle of Flowers
1989
star 8.2A tomato is planted, harvested and sold at a supermarket, but it rots and ends up in the trash. But it doesn’t end there: Isle of Flowers follows it up until its real end, among animals, trash, women and children. And then the difference between tomatoes, pigs and human beings becomes clear.Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood
1999
star 7.8Paying homage to two of Hollywood's central icons, the film creates an unparalleled portrait of two very different personalities amidst the demise of the studio system.James Dean and Me
1995
James Dean and Me
1995
star 8.8A documentary about James Dean. People who knew him or had worked with him reminisce.Black Woodstock
1969
Black Woodstock
1969
star 8The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African American music and culture and to promote the continued politics of black pride. The concerts took place in Harlem's Mount Morris Park on Sundays at 3PM from June 29, 1969 to August 24, 1969. The manifestation came soon after the Watts Riots, and the assassinations of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King.The Inclusive Filmmaker
2019
Through stop motion animation three creatives share their experiences in living with a disability in the Australian film industry.Stolen Kingdom
2026
Stolen Kingdom
2026
A look into the underground community of rule-breakers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and how their actions led to the disappearance of an Audio-Animatronic named Buzzy.Mitski: The Land
2025
Mitski: The Land
2025
star 8Indie singer-songwriter Mitski takes the stage at Atlanta’s Fox Theater with a seven-piece band. Over the course of three nights in September 2024, they perform music from Mitski’s acclaimed seventh album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, alongside reimaginings of her earlier work.A Short Film About Endings
2025
A farewell to the amalgamation of memories that a family crossed by the passage of time leaves in Denia.Khufu Revealed
2007
Khufu Revealed
2007
star 8The Great Pyramids are the only wonder of the ancient world that still stand today, the greatest of which is the pyramid of Khufu. Many theories have been offered to explain its construction, but none as convincing or unique as this one.Tupac: Resurrection
2003
Tupac: Resurrection
2003
star 7.9Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of all time.Victorious Squadron Firing Salute
1898
star 5.5On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron sailed into New York Harbor and up the Hudson to receive a welcome from the people and to fire a salute of victory in sight of the tomb of the great soldier-hero of another war [Ulysses Grant].Still Life
2024
Still Life
2024
star 5Still Life (2024) is a self-reflexive documentary and intimate portrait of renowned self-taught painter Yeung Tong Lung (b. 1956, Fujian), best known for his large-scale figurative paintings that capture daily life in Hong Kong’s busy urban landscape. With a cinematic quality, Yeung’s paintings compress multiple perspectives and spaces into one canvas, coaching his audiences in different ways of seeing. The film follows Yeung over a three-year period, including his preparations for his 2021 solo exhibition Daily Practice at Hong Kong’s Blindspot Gallery.Protection In The Nuclear Age
1978
An exploration of the reality of potential nuclear attacks on the United States with an emphasis that survival is possible. It outlines key strategies for protection during a nuclear emergency, including recognizing warning signals, taking immediate cover, and understanding the effects of a nuclear explosion. The film stresses the importance of preparation, including knowing evacuation routes and creating a family protection plan. It also highlights the significance of mass, distance, and time as defenses against radiation, and encourages citizens to stay informed and ready in the event of a crisis.Below the Belt
2023
Below the Belt
2023
As four patients urgently search for answers to mysterious symptoms, Below the Belt exposes widespread problems in our healthcare systems that disproportionately affect women. From societal taboos and gender bias to misinformed doctors and barriers to care, the film reveals how millions are suffering in silence and how, by fighting back, we can improve healthcare for everyone.Skinhead Farewell
1996
Skinhead Farewell
1996
The bizarre truth behind the enigma of Jim Moffatt, alias Richard Allen, author of the cult classic Skinhead series of novels for the New English Library pulp fiction publishers of the 1970s.Courting Condi
2008
Courting Condi
2008
A spin on the Rapunzel fairy-tale, this unique romantic/political/biographic documentary feature will follow one love-struck soul's hilarious, emotionally engaging quest to woo one of the most mysterious figures in American politics, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Devin Ratray is an American Everyman - a 30 year old New York based website designer, musician and besotted admirer of Condi, who is doing all he can to meet her and penetrate her heart, soul and stretch limo.
