Popular Documentary Movies - Page 221
Into Light
2021
Into Light
2021
A mother embarks on a journey of acceptance and joy while supporting her child's gender transition in this heartfelt portrayal of single parenting and navigating the complexities surrounding gender and consent.Clydescope
1974
Clydescope
1974
star 7A panorama of the Clyde, from Biggar to Brodick, with Billy Connolly as your guide. Directed by Murray Grigor for the Films of Scotland Committee.Dor Secreta
1980
Dor Secreta
1980
The Original Mermaid
2002
The Original Mermaid
2002
Story of Annette Kellerman, the international swimming vaudeville and silent screen star whose life story inspired the MGM classic Million Dollar Mermaid starring Esther Williams, which featured lavish Busby Berkeley scenes.Kraftwerk: Pop Art
2013
Kraftwerk: Pop Art
2013
star 7.7This is the amazing story of how a group of reclusive Rhineland experimentalists became one of the most influential pop groups of all time - a celebration of the band featuring exclusive live tracks filmed at their Tate Modern shows in London (Feb 2013), interwoven with expert analysis, archive footage of the group, newsreel of the era and newly-shot cinematic evocations of their obsessions. With contributions from Derrick May, Holger Czukay, Francois Kevorkian, Neville Brody, Paul Morley, Peter Boettcher, Caroline Wood and more.Meteors
1947
Meteors
1947
star 4.7Stones from the sky - tangible pieces of other worlds. After millions of years of wandering in the darkness and the cold expanses of space, meteorites find shelter in the windows of museums. By studying meteorites, scientists know their origins, how they get to the Earth, and from which substances they are comprised. This film also explores the attitude towards this phenomenon in different nations through different times in history.Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington
2017
star 9.7The tribute concert in memory of Chester Bennington at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.Earth: One Amazing Day
2017
star 7.8An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles.Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror
2021
star 7.6An exploration of the cinematic history of the folk horror, from its beginnings in the UK in the late sixties; through its proliferation on British television in the seventies and its many manifestations, culturally specific, in other countries; to its resurgence in the last decade.Alone Up There
2012
Alone Up There
2012
star 7The stand-up comedian is a special breed, both an artist and an artisan. They work by painstakingly developing a persona, scripting and editing an act, and revising it on the spot to suit the energy of a given audience. If the audience does not grasp the countless hours crafting the routine, and the empathic micro-calculations, then the act was a success... well, as long as it was funny.Frank Sinatra: One More for the Road
2019
star 10Explore the extraordinary story of the man who possessed one of the greatest voices of the century. Known as The Voice, The Leader, and Ol’ Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra conquered all aspects of entertainment, singing and acting. Through archival performances and interviews, journey through Frank’s remarkable life, from his troubled birth in 1915 to the day The Voice was sadly silenced.American Veteran
2017
American Veteran
2017
A documentary following Army Sergeant Nick Mendes as he adapts to life after surviving a massive improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.The Candidate
1980
The Candidate
1980
star 5Made with an eye to the autumn of 1980 when the German parliamentary elections took place, The Candidate examines Germany’s history past and present and Franz Josef Strauß, the man who, as the CDU/CSU candidate, aspires to be elected to the most important political office in the land.I'm Carolyn Parker
2011
Look at Me: XXXTENTACION
2022
star 6.7Explore how Florida teenager Jahseh Onfroy became SoundCloud rapper XXXTENTACION, one of the most streamed artists on the planet. Through frank commentary from family, friends and romantic partners, and unseen archival footage, this documentary offers a sensitive portrayal of an artist whose acts of violence, raw musical talent and open struggles with mental health left an indelible mark on his generation before his death at the age of 20.Beanie Mania
2021
Beanie Mania
2021
star 6.6An eye-opening deep-dive into the world of Beanie Babies, charting the origins of a frenzy that helped make Ty Warner’s plush toys the biggest fad of the 1990s.Steven Universe: The Movie: Behind the Curtain
2019
star 6A behind the scenes documentary of Steven Universe: The Movie. It features interviews to both cast and crew, and also insight about the pre-production and production of Steven Universe and its film counterpart.The Circus
2018
The Circus
2018
star 6Drawing upon a vast and richly visual archive and featuring a host of performers, historians and aficionados, this four-hour mini-series follows the rise and fall of the gigantic, traveling tented railroad circus and brings to life an era when Circus Day would shut down a town and its stars were among the most famous people in the country.
