Popular Documentary Movies - Page 105
Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
2018
star 7.2Pope Francis responds to questions from around the world, discussing topics including ecology, immigration, consumerism and social justice.The Beaches of Agnès
2008
The Beaches of Agnès
2008
star 7.6Filmmaking icon Agnès Varda, the award-winning director regarded by many as the grandmother of the French new wave, turns the camera on herself with this unique autobiographical documentary. Composed of film excerpts and elaborate dramatic re-creations, Varda's self-portrait recounts the highs and lows of her professional career, the many friendships that affected her life and her longtime marriage to cinematic giant Jacques Demy.The Big One
1997
The Big One
1997
star 6.7The Big One is an investigative documentary from director Michael Moore who goes around the country asking why big American corporations produce their product abroad where labor is cheaper while so many Americans are unemployed, losing their jobs, and would happily be hired by such companies as Nike.JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala
2017
Documentary about the star-studded pre-inaugural gala that took place on January 19, 1961 to celebrate John F. Kennedy's election.I'm Your Venus
2024
I'm Your Venus
2024
star 6.8The two very different families of "Paris Is Burning" star Venus Xtravaganza unite to honor her and reopen her unsolved murder case.Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde
2011
star 6A profile of Jean-Paul Belmondo by his peers. Besides appearing in over eighty films, the actor also delighted audiences with his dangerous stunts, his laughter, his jokes, and his refreshing ease and impertinence. Cultivating the art of the counterpunch, he spanned half a century of French cinema.Knockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story
2024
star 6.8The authorized documentary of Kellie Maloney, the famous transgender British boxing manager. This unique film will explore Kellie's story of truth and denial, as she confronted uncertainty and ultimately accepted herself for who she was.Dolores
2017
Dolores
2017
star 6Dolores Huerta bucks 1950s gender conventions by starting the country's first farm worker's union with fellow organizer Cesar Chavez. What starts out as a struggle for racial and labor justice, soon becomes a fight for gender equality within the same union she is eventually forced to leave. As she wrestles with raising 11 children, three marriages, and is nearly beaten to death by a San Francisco tactical police squad, Dolores emerges with a vision that connects her new found feminism with racial and class justice.Hungary 2011
2012
Hungary 2011
2012
Anthology film made as an act of protest against Hungarian government of Viktor Orban.Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli
2024
star 8Highlights Rajamouli’s influence on Indian and international cinema, with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.THE WIZRD
2019
THE WIZRD
2019
star 9Future’s life on and off the stage comes into sharp focus in this revealing documentary. Director Marcus A. Clarke follows the East Atlanta rapper on the 2016 Purple Reign tour, capturing live performances including “Gucci Flip Flops” and “Mask Off” as well as rare downtime—shooting hoops with Young Thug, doting over his kids, and listening to “Digital Dash” playback in the studio with Drake. Guests like Organized Noize’s Rico Wade, DJ Khaled, Metro Boomin, Yo Gotti, and André 3000 speak on Future’s obsessive work ethic and unique rhyme style. But it’s Future talking candidly about formative life moments—selling drugs, getting shot, his grandfather’s passing—that demonstrate his passion and desire to stay on top.Dear Jimmy
1978
Dear Jimmy
1978
How to play a melody? A magic moment, unrepeatable. Life is just a bowl of cherries. Film as art as life as film.Periodical
2024
Periodical
2024
star 7.5Tells the unexpected story of the human body by exploring the marvel and mystery of the menstrual cycle, from the first period to the last.Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present
2012
star 7.3Performance artist Marina Abramovic prepares for a major retrospective of her work at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.Spaceship Earth
2020
Spaceship Earth
2020
star 6.1In 1991 a group of countercultural visionaries built an enormous replica of earth’s ecosystem called Biosphere 2. When eight “biospherians” lived sealed inside, they faced ecological calamities and cult accusations. Their epic adventure is a cautionary tale but also a testament to the power of small groups reimagining the world.Black and White Stripes: The Juventus Story
2016
star 7.3Set against the backdrop of 'the beautiful game', Black and White Stripes tells the epic story of Italy's legendary Agnelli family and their team, Juventus F.C., as they set out to capture an elusive gold star in order to avoid annihilation. As the inspirational journey unfolds, the film weaves in game-changing moments from their heart-wrenching legacy - revealing the profound passion between family and team. On and off the field it's love, war and breathtaking cinema.The Adirondacks
2008
The Adirondacks
2008
Through the varied perspectives of many passionate characters, the high-definition film The Adirondacks explores the remarkable history, seasonal landscape, and current state of the Adirondacks.Chaos: The Manson Murders
2025
star 6.2In August 1969, Charles Manson's followers killed seven people on his orders. Why? Explore a conspiracy of mind control, CIA experiments, and murder.Breaking Habits
2019
Breaking Habits
2019
star 7.2A former corporate executive fleeing a bad marriage becomes a cannabis farmer, forms a company called Sisters of the Valley and takes on the persona of a nun, Sister Kate.Video Visit
2021
Video Visit
2021
Each week, people visit the Brooklyn Public Library to video call incarcerated loved ones. A story of two mothers and their sons, and the librarians who keep the families connected.
