Popular Documentary Movies - Page 220
Romeo & Julius
2009
Romeo & Julius
2009
star 7A young group of actors are preparing an updated version of Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET. Two boys perform the central roles - both of them struggling with their own questions of love alongside their roles on stage. And as rehearsals begin, reality soon starts to interfere with the play.Naschy of the Full Moon
2011
star 10An affectionate look back at the life and career of Paul Naschy from those who worked with him, admired him and spent time with him. Produced for the Arrow DVD release of The Man with the Severed Head (AKA Crimson).A President, Europe and War
2022
star 9.5They call each other Emmanuel and Vladimir - but despite the informal tone, a fateful negotiation is taking place. During France's presidency of the EU, President Macron takes on the task of negotiating with President Putin in an attempt to prevent an invasion of Ukraine. For the first time, we get to follow the diplomatic game behind the scenes and hear parts of their phone conversations.Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies
2013
A Documentary about Nashville's Maverick songwriter/producer, 'Cowboy' Jack Clement.Operation Breadbasket
1969
Actor Robert Culp narrates this special examining the use of boycotts by African-Americans as a way of obtaining jobs.Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess
2021
star 6.9Who was Joe D'Amato aka. Aristide Massaccesi? A genius of horror in the USA, a master of eroticism in France, the king of porn in Italy. A man with a thousand pseudonyms capable of making over 200 films while simultaneously holding the roles of producer, director, author, director of photography and even camera operator. An artisan of cinema as he liked to call himself, capable of working on all film genres. From spaghetti western to post-atomic, decamerotic to glossy eroticism, and blockbuster porn to bloody horror. Guided by the aesthetics of extremes and supported by an undeniable technical ability, Joe D’Amato pushed himself, and the viewer, beyond all limits following with dedication three rigid principles that have become his stylistic code: Amaze, Shock, Scandalize.Playing Unfair
2002
Playing Unfair
2002
star 4Sports media scholars look at the persistence of heterosexism and homophobia in perpetuating gender stereotypes. They argue for new media images which fairly and accurately depict the strength and competence of female athletes.The Dark Side of The Sun
2017
star 7.2There are times, especially during a severe thunderstorm, when the power goes out temporarily. A minor inconvenience for most people, since they know that their power will be quickly restored. Even during major events like ice storms, where the power can be disrupted for days or even weeks, the lights will eventually come back on. If the power went out and didn’t return for a year or more, it’s a good bet that panic would set in once people realized something more ominous was happening, other than a temporary power outage. It sounds like a good scenario for a doomsday movie, but this event could actually occur.The Chair
1963
The Chair
1963
star 6Follows a crusading lawyer as he embarks on a campaign to save an African-American man, Paul Crump, from the electric chair. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2007.My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
2010
star 3.5Ava DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short documentary that features Missy Elliott, Salt-N-Pepa, Eve, Jean Grae, Roxanne Shante, Trina, The Lady of Rage, and many more.Survivors
2018
Survivors
2018
star 8Survivors presents an intimate portrait of Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak, exposing the complexity of the epidemic and the sociopolitical turmoil that lies in its wake.Hubble II
2020
Bridges-Go-Round 1
1958
Bridges-Go-Round 1
1958
star 6.9New York City's various bridges transform into an urban jungle (jazz version) or an alien landscape (electro-acoustic version).Madonna and the Breakfast Club
2019
star 6.5The documentary story of Madonna's struggling days in New York with her first band "Breakfast Club," leading up to her first solo record deal.La strana coppia. Incontro con Age e Scarpelli
2001
Documentary about Italian screenwriting legends Agenore 'Age' Incrocci and Furio Scarpelli.Caddyshack: The Inside Story
2009
star 8.5A behind-the-scenes look at the making of 'Caddyshack', one of the most memorable box-office comedies of all times.Moon Rider
2012
Moon Rider
2012
star 5.8Moon Rider is a coming-of-age story about the bike rider Rasmus Quaade. The film follows young Rasmus' struggle to become a professional rider, a rough and winding road through hell and back. Shot on fragile Super8 and raw helmet-cam, it is a journey seen from the inside of a young man's head - it is a personal story entrusted to the spectator by Rasmus himself from his intimate diary.Elvis on Tour
1972
Elvis on Tour
1972
star 7.2This documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and backstage moments. With Elvis at his most flamboyant, the film features well-known hits and cover songs showcasing his country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues influences.No One Asked You
2023
No One Asked You
2023
Comedian and disrupter extraordinaire Lizz Winstead (co-creator of The Daily Show) and her team of activists crisscross the U.S. to support abortion clinic staff and bust stigma. Pop culture icons and next-gen comics fuel this six-year road film activating small-town folks to rebuild vandalized clinics, exposing wrongdoer politicians, domestic terrorists, and media neglect as the race to the bottom ensues.
