Popular Documentary Movies - Page 171
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
2003
star 7.6This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both the cast and crew, as well as behind the scenes footage filmed during the making of the film. Every possible element towards what went into making the movie is included here and gives fans an overload of information to fill their brains with.In Her Hands
2022
In Her Hands
2022
star 5.6As Western forces withdraw, Afghanistan's youngest female mayor braves mortal danger to lead a fight for education for the next generation of Afghans.Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020
star 5.5Join iconic Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes as they share their stories of hope and inspiration in this national salute to our frontline workers and in support of Food Banks Canada’s COVID-19 relief efforts.Calvin
2020
Calvin
2020
Part of the Cause of Life series. When his son-in-law was killed in a tragic car crash, World War II veteran Calvin Haworth became a surrogate parent and an activist against drunk driving in Minnesota.Frank Lloyd Wright: Phoenix From the Ashes
2020
star 7.7A portrait of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), a genius of modern architecture, whose life passed between glory, scandal and tragedy.Decoding Turner
2023
Decoding Turner
2023
star 7JMW Turner's paintings are world famous, but what if they're not what they seem? This revealing documentary film could change the way we interpret some of Turner's most familiar works as two plucky enthusiasts, joined by art historians and academics, reveal the startling hidden codes they believe are woven into his paintings. Follow their Da Vinci Code-esque quest as they delve into the unseen images which have been staring out from their frames for centuries.The Year: 2022
2022
The Year: 2022
2022
A look back at the top stories, trends and entertainment obsessions that defined the last 12 months.Regard Noir
2021
A Tale of Two Sisters - Lorna Luft and Liza Minnelli
2004
star 9Documentary which aired on television in 2004, about the two daughters of Judy Garland and their relationship.The Space Race
2023
The Space Race
2023
star 7Uncover the little-known stories of the first Black pilots, engineers and scientists seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden among many others.Bisping
2021
Bisping
2021
star 5.8After a tumultuous decade-long career filled with injuries and missed opportunities, 38-year-old UFC middleweight Michael Bisping finally got his due, and he plans to go out swinging.Pin Gods
1996
Pin Gods
1996
Executive produced, conceived, directed by Larry Locke. An intermittently amusing look at the world of professional bowling is offered in Larry Locke's docu "Pin Gods," which interweaves the stories of three ambitious, if slightly bizarre, men.Grandfather Sky
1993
Grandfather Sky
1993
A young Native American man on his way to visit his uncle learns about his Navajo heritage by attending tribal gatherings, traditional ceremonies and listening to old folktales.The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'
2013
star 7Retrospective documentary on the making of Gorgo (1961).30 Ghosts
2013
30 Ghosts
2013
30 GHOSTS chronicles rural Ontario horse farmer and paranormal-investigator-on-the-side, Kim Hadfield, over a year of intense struggle as she pursues her dream of proving to mankind that ghosts exist.Silta
2018
Silta
2018
We follow Finnish history from the beginning of the 20th century to the 1970s through the life of Martta Salmela-Järvinen (1892-1987) who was a politician, writer and an important figure in the Finnish labor movement.Mrs Robinson
2024
Mrs Robinson
2024
star 6.2A reforming constitutional lawyer and senator in her early career, Mary Robinson detonated an electoral earthquake by winning the Irish Presidential vote in 1990. Later, as a crusading UN High Commissioner, she built a lasting legacy; fearlessly challenging perpetrators of human rights abuses all over the world. To this day, she exerts power and leadership as the Chair of The Elders; the independent group of global leaders (founded by Nelson Mandela) who work for peace, justice and human rights.Breaking the Taboo
2011
Breaking the Taboo
2011
star 7.1Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this groundbreaking new documentary uncovers the UN sanctioned war on drugs, charting its origins and its devastating impact on countries like the USA, Colombia and Russia. Featuring prominent statesmen including Presidents Clinton and Carter, the film follows The Global Commission on Drug Policy on a mission to break the political taboo and expose the biggest failure of global policy in the last 50 yearsThe Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
2024
star 7.6The documentary investigates the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America. Award-winning filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team sat down with Trump and Harris’ friends, advisors and critics, as well as authors, journalists and political insiders to present deeply reported narrative arcs of both candidates’ lives, going all the way back to their childhoods. What emerges in FRONTLINE's "The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump" is the story of two fighters: One seeking vindication and promising a return to greatness, and the other seeking to move beyond the past and promising a greater future.
