Popular Documentary Movies - Page 254
This Is Hamlet
2010
This Is Hamlet
2010
A mockumentary examination of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy using "breaking news" style interviews and commentary.Return to Source: The Philosophy of The Matrix
2004
star 7.2An hour long discussion on the philosophical concepts that inspired, and are presented in the trilogy. This is one of the two feature-length documentaries on disc number 8 of the 10-Disc Ultimate Set.Rockin' the Wall
2014
Rockin' the Wall
2014
Rock and roll's part in bringing down the Berlin Wall and smashing the Iron Curtain is told from the perspective of rockers who played at the time, on both sides of the Wall, and from survivors of the communist regimes who recall the lifeline that rock music provided them.Local Heroes
2023
Local Heroes
2023
This eye-opening film tells the incredible, little-known tale of three Nottingham Forest football players, Viv Anderson, Garry Birtles and Tony Woodcock who triumphed over adversity – during a time of major political and social upheaval and cultural change in the UK – to win the European Cup in 1979 and 1980, under legendary football manager Brian Clough.La Rabbia
1963
La Rabbia
1963
star 7Documentary footage (from the 1950s) and accompanying commentary to attempt to answer the existential question, Why are our lives characterized by discontent, anguish, and fear? The film is in two completely separate parts, and the directors of these respective sections, left-wing Pier Paolo Pasolini and conservative Giovanni Guareschi, offer the viewer contrasting analyses of and prescriptions for modern society. Part I, by Pasolini, is a denunciation of the offenses of Western culture, particularly those against colonized Africa. It is at the same time a chronicle of the liberation and independence of the former African colonies, portraying these peoples as the new protagonists of the world stage, holding up Marxism as their "salvation", and suggesting that their "innocent ferocity" will be the new religion of the era. Guareschi's part, by contrast, constitutes a defense of Western civilization and a word of hope, couched in traditional Christian terms, for man's future.Salam
2022
Salam
2022
star 7.3In the French music world, the beginning of the 2000s was marked by the arrival of a young rapper, Diam's. Over the course of three albums, she has become a phenomenon in France, as well as in many countries around the world. Diam's has won some of the most prestigious awards in French music, graced the covers of countless magazines, and sold millions of records. However, in 2010, at the height of her fame, Diam's made a life choice that shocked the French: she converted to Islam. How did a tortured and suicidal artist find her way to peace? For the first time Diam's, known to her family as Mélanie, tells us the real story.Beba
2022
Beba
2022
star 7A raw, poetic self-portrait in which young, NYC-born Afro-Latina Rebeca “Beba” Huntt stares down historical, societal, and generational trauma.The Beatles Revolution
2000
A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles innovations like stadium concerts, music videos, and the idea of rock album as art form. The filmmakers were provided rare, previously unseen footage from the Apple archives, and afforded complete access to their recorded music and film library.Words for an End of the World
2020
star 6.7Spain, April 14, 1931. The Second Republic is born. From the beginning, the writer Miguel de Unamuno is considered one of the ethical pillars of the new regime. Five years later, on December 31, 1936, a few months after the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), Unamuno dies at his home in Salamanca, capital of the rebel side, led by General Francisco Franco, and main center of dissemination of its propaganda apparatus.Living With Lincoln
2015
Living With Lincoln
2015
star 7.4Filmmaker Peter Kunhardt examines how a one-of-a-kind collection of Abraham Lincoln photos and memorabilia have profoundly shaped the lives and sensibilities of five generations of his family.In the Footsteps of Elephant
2020
star 8Follow filmmakers as they capture the epic journey of African elephants across the Kalahari desert. The team faces extreme weather, inaccessible terrain, crocodile-infested waters and close encounters with lions in order to shine a light on these remarkable creatures and their ancient migrations.Absolute Majority
1964
Absolute Majority
1964
star 9The documentary depicts the everyday of illiterate rural workers in Northeast Brazil, living under extreme misery. Although incapable of writing, they are aware of their condition and qualified to proposing solutions they hope for to their problems.The Downing Street Patient
2004
Michael Cockerell presents this documentary on the health problems of Britain's Prime Ministers.Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
2019
star 5.3Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater.The White Nigger
2011
The White Nigger
2011
star 9A documentary about renowned Norwegian author Ingvar Ambjørnsen. Being one of Norways most-read modern authors, and having written over 30 books of which seven have been made into movies, he visits old places that mean something to him. From his childhood to his older life, many stations in his life are called to and he shares some of his thoughts about them with the audience.A Thousand Cuts
2020
A Thousand Cuts
2020
star 6.7Nowhere is the worldwide erosion of democracy, fueled by social media disinformation campaigns, more starkly evident than in the authoritarian regime of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Journalist Maria Ressa places the tools of the free press—and her freedom—on the line in defense of truth and democracy.Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar
1996
star 7Jackie Chan - From Stuntman to Superstar is a documentary on Jackie Chan.Secrets of the Tribe
2010
Secrets of the Tribe
2010
star 6.9What happens when western anthropologists descend on the Amazon and make one of the last unacculturated tribes in existence, the Yanomami, the most exhaustively filmed and studied tribe on the planet? Despite their "do no harm" creed and scientific aims, the small army of anthropologists that has studied the Yanomami since the 1960s has wreaked havoc among the tribe – and sparked a war within the anthropology community itself.Rowdy
2022
Rowdy
2022
star 6.8One of the greatest comebacks of all time in sports. Kyle Busch is the most polarizing driver of the contemporary NASCAR series. Unmatched talent and singular determination to win at everything, Busch confronts his physical limits when he sustains what could be a career ending wreck in 2015 only to find a path to the first of what will undoubtedly be many Cup Series Championships.Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
2023
star 5.6This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor Rock Hudson, from his public "ladies' man" persona to his private life as a gay man.
