Popular Documentary Movies - Page 209
Bad Binoculars
2017
John Ford: The Man Who Invented America
2019
star 5.9Over a 50-year career and more than a hundred movies, filmmaker John Ford (1894-1973) forged the legend of the Far West. By giving a face to the underprivileged, from humble cowboys to persecuted minorities, he revealed like no one else the great social divisions that existed and still exist in the United States. More than four decades after his death, what remains of his legacy and humanistic values in the memory of those who love his work?The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'
2004
star 8The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars is a Video Documentary included in the 2004 DVD of the Star Wars Original Trilogy. It explained the impact of "Star Wars" on various directors and actors.Inesita
1963
Inesita
1963
star 8The film made at New York University in 1962, " Flamenco: The Art of Inesita" was lost. Martin Scorsese was the cameraman and it was directed by Robert J. Siegel. Both students at the time were in film school. This silent clip is a work print and served to show movements in the dance used in the completed work. The soundtrack technology was obsolete, and could not be restored. No music was used.Kung Fu Killers
1974
Kung Fu Killers
1974
star 8Australian stuntman Grant Page travels to Hong Kong to find Bruce Lee's successor and looks at the cultural phenomenon that Asian martial arts has become in the West. He talks to actors such as Angela Mao, Stuart Whitman and George Lazenby - who were all making movies in Hong Kong at the time - and fights Carter Wong twice.ვიოლინოს რაფსოდია
1964
ვიოლინოს რაფსოდია
1964
Věra 68
2012
Věra 68
2012
star 8Vera Cáslavská, the most successful Czechoslovak sportswoman and the fourth most successful Olympic sportswoman globally, won seven gold and four silver medals. After her 1968 Mexico City Olympics victory, she became the second most popular woman after Jacqueline Kennedy. In 1968, she signed the 2000 Words Manifesto, which she never retracted. Despite her fame, she faced a troubled life due to political issues, marriage, and family tragedy. Her story reflects Czech society during both communist and democratic regimes, where she was active in the civil sphere. She views her sports career as fleeting fame compared to her challenging life. Now 68, 42 years after her sports career, she remains admired in the Czech Republic and Japan. Her life is a unique chapter in Czech history.AQAQUÑI
2023
AQAQUÑI
2023
A Collier's Life
1904
Seven Jereles
2023
Seven Jereles
2023
star 3.5The actors, actresses, characters and horses that star in this film configure unexplored territory, perhaps that undetermined space in which the city of Jerez builds a new image for flamenco.Après eux, qui va raconter l'histoire ?
2026
French documentary that explores how the third generation deals with the memory of the Holocaust. It follows grandchildren of survivors—Camille, Frankie, Théo, and Mathis—as they inherit family secrets and the responsibility of bearing witness to this traumaFriend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
1989
Over one hundred of Hollywood's glittering stars came together to record a musical tribute to the survivors of earthquake ravaged Armenia. Directed by world renowned Peter Bogdanovich, and beautifully photographed by Academy Award winning cinematographer Laszlo Kovacs, this very special one hour show narrated by Robert Stack is not to be missed! Bogdanovich brings together footage and interviews from the recording session, footage of Armenia before and after the earthquake, information on Armenian history and culture, and a piece on the Armenian Genocide.Outsiders
2024
Outsiders
2024
Flamingos: Life After the Meteorite
2026
The search for the right partner, place, and moment to start a family is one of nature's most crucial journeys. This breathtaking story of love, survival, and perseverance follows Caribbean flamingos through one of the most fragile stages of their lives. With Julieta Venegas’ voice and Bryce Dessner’s music setting the tone, this film offers a unique and immersive cinematic experience, capturing the beauty and struggles of these extraordinary birds.Brainwave
2011
Brainwave
2011
star 9Launched in 2008, Brainwave pairs celebrities from many walks of life; actors, musicians, comedians, choreographers, filmmakers, artists, and authors, with leading neuroscientists and other experts to explore how the human mind works.Army of One: Punisher Origins
2004
Documentary that examines the evolution of "The Punisher" comic book through interviews with its creators and contributors. Produced for “The Punisher” DVD.Upward Bound
1987
Upward Bound
1987
The keys to success in rock climbing are the same as in any difficult endeavor - patience, flexibility, stamina, attention to detail and mental discipline. In Upward Bound you'll see top climbers performing in spectacular settings, while explaining how they attained the pinnacle of their sport - high achievers who are inspiring examples of excellence. Adapted by Roger Seiler from the film: On the Rock by Katheryn Johnston and Iain Stobie.
