Popular Documentary Movies - Page 299
Columbine Shooting: Minute by Minute
2026
A detailed, minute-by-minute account of the Columbine High School shooting, exploring how the attack unfolded, the actions of the shooters, the responses of students, teachers, and law enforcement, and the critical moments that defined the tragedy. This documentary examines the timeline, decisions, and chaos that made it one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.On Solace
2015
On Solace
2015
Filmmaker ::kogonada explores director Ingmar Bergman’s “Cries and Whispers," a film in three movements.Venus VS.
2013
Venus VS.
2013
star 4We know about the swing. We know about the swagger. But what most Americans don't know about Venus Williams is how she changed the course of her sport. In a stunning case that captured the European public beginning in 2005, Williams challenged the long-held practice of paying women tennis players less than their male counterparts at Wimbledon. With a deep sense of obligation to the legacy of Billie Jean King, Williams lobbied British Parliament, UNESCO and Fleet Street for financial parity. And it was her poignant op-ed piece in The London Times that convinced many people that the Wimbledon tournament organizers were "on the wrong side of history." Roland Garros and Wimbledon finally relented in 2007. That year at Wimbledon, Venus became the first women's champion to earn as much as the men's singles winner (Roger Federer). VENUS VS. chronicles Williams' fight for pay equality.American Symphony
2023
American Symphony
2023
star 6.6Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.Olympic Events
1932
Olympic Events
1932
star 10This short film presents several athletes preparing for the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.In Her Footsteps: The Story of Kateri Tekakwitha
2014
Beatified by Blessed John Paul II in 1980, Kateri Tekakwitha was proclaimed the first Native woman saint by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012. This moving documentary takes us on a journey from Upstate New York State to Montreal and Kahnawake; from Washington State to New Mexico, as we follow St. Kateri's incredible journey of deep faith, heroic sacrifice and love of Christ. Featuring many people who have been touched by her -including the little boy who received the miraculous healing that led to her canonization, this splendid film shows that no one is too simple or too young to follow Christ.Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began
2005
star 4The show tells the story of a group of songwriters who hung out together at the bar 30 years ago and who penned some of America's most popular music.The Mystery of Padre Pio
2018
star 8.2The documentary offers testimonies and documents never disclosed about the plot against its protagonist, who had the stigmata of Jesus Christ in his hands, feet and side for 50 consecutive years.The Derby Dream Goes On
2026
A special movie has been released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of jockey Yutaka Take's debut, celebrating his record-setting six victories in the Japanese Derby, the most in the race's history. The film portrays the Japanese Derby wins achieved by Yutaka Take through a combination of live-action footage and animation, set to a dynamic, fast-paced musical score. Whether you were there at the track or trembling with excitement in front of your television at the time, or whether you have only recently been drawn into the appeal of horse racing, this is a moving memorial film that transcends generations, dedicated to all horse racing fans. The cheers from those unforgettable days, the thunderous "Yutaka Call" echoing like a rumble from the earth, and the brilliance of the legendary horses that raced across the turf all come back to life here. And then...Getting the Moon
2003
Written in the Stars
2023
Written in the Stars
2023
Narrated by Welsh actor and football-fan, Michael Sheen, 'Written in the Stars' is the official film of the first FIFA World Cup to be held in the Arab World. The tournament was historic, unique and dramatic, culminating in one of the most unforgettable Finals in the history of sport. Argentina won their third trophy and Lionel Messi was crowned as the greatest player in history.The Case of the Grinning Cat
2006
star 6.9Chris Marker’s The Case of the Grinning Cat (Chats perchés) follows the appearance of the yellow M. Chat graffiti across Paris in the early 2000s, using it as a lens to reflect on art, protest, and politics in the post-9/11 era. Blending street imagery with footage of global and local unrest, the film serves as a playful yet pointed companion to Marker’s earlier A Grin Without a Cat.A Cursed Man
2024
A Cursed Man
2024
star 6.9Filmmaker Liam Le Guillou seeks out an occult curse to an answer to the question "is magic real?", forcing him to question the nature of reality and belief in this dangerous, never-before-seen, dark social experiment.Ozawa
1985
Ozawa
1985
star 8.5This intimate portrait of the legendary conductor Seiji Ozawa focuses on the Japanese master and teacher's career, his advocacy of modern composers and the behind-the-scenes world of the symphony orchestra.Eternal Snow
2026
Eternal Snow
2026
While Lhakpa completes his lengthy studies to become a Buddhist monk, his brother, SangBahadur, works as a porter for the international travellers who turn Everest into a tourist hub. Family issues force the youngest to come out of retirement to earn a living. In so doing, he is forced to confront the modern world in all its paradoxical complexity.Rumstick Road
2014
Rumstick Road
2014
A video reconstruction of the 1977 Wooster Group production Rumstick Road, an experimental theater performance created by Spalding Gray and Elizabeth LeCompte after the suicide of Gray's mother. Archival recordings are combined with photographs, slides, and other materials to recreate the original production.A Constant Forge
2000
A Constant Forge
2000
star 6.8One of the great mavericks of cinema, John Cassavetes has earned a reputation as the godfather of American independent movies. The actor-turned-filmmaker invented a realist style of unadorned narrative films heavily influenced by documentaries. This in-depth analysis of Cassavetes' life and work features interviews with key collaborators and ensemble regulars, and explores the making of classics like "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie," "Opening Night" and "A Woman Under the Influence."
