Popular Documentary Movies - Page 286
The Show
2021
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
star 6.1Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.Metamorphosis of 'Men in Black'
2000
star 5An in-depth look into the creation of the special effects for the film Men in Black (1997). Various interviews with the cast and filmmakers and a look at the pre-rendered SFX from ILM and Rick Baker. Also a look at storyboards and information about the change of the script during production.One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
2007
star 8.5Cast and crew, as well as some famous fans, recall the insanity that was the making of the ultimate experience of grueling terror that is The Evil Dead.The Wild One
2023
The Wild One
2023
star 6.2In the work of Jack Garfein - Holocaust survivor, theater and film director, key figure in the formation of the Actors Studio - past and and present freely intermingled to contribute to memorable stage productions and in two films, many which were ahead of their time in tackling such issues as homosexuality, race and violence. Powered by his vivid recollections and augmented with readings by Willem Dafoe, The Wild One traces Garfein’s life: his Czechoslovakian youth, his family’s fleeing the Nazis, surviving in Auschwitz and other camps, his 1946 arrival at 16 in New York and coming under the wing of Lee Strasberg, Hollywood, his marriage to actress Carroll Baker.Bad Rap
2016
Bad Rap
2016
star 6.3The lives and careers of four Asian-American rappers trying to break into a world that often treats them as outsiders. Sharing dynamic live performance footage and revealing interviews, these artists will make the most skeptical critics into believers.Federer: Twelve Final Days
2024
star 7.6Originally a home video never intended for public viewing, this film captures the final chapter in Roger Federer's legendary tennis career, featuring Roger, his family, and his three main rivals: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray.Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story
2021
star 6.5Robbo is a remarkable feature film that tells the story of one of England and Manchester United’s greatest ever midfielders. From a working class kid in the North East of England to a national treasure honoured by the Queen, this new film gives a previously unseen insight into the man they call ‘Captain Marvel’.Super High Me
2007
Super High Me
2007
star 5.8Determined to find out the true effects of marijuana on the human body, stand-up comedian and former Stoner of the Year Doug Benson documents his experience avoiding pot for 30 days and then consuming massive amounts of the drug for 30 days. More than just an amusing story of one man's quest to get superhigh, this documentary also examines the hotly contested debate over medical marijuana use.Lost for Life
2013
Lost for Life
2013
star 6.3A documentary about juveniles who are serving life in prison without parole and their victims' families.The Best of Laurel and Hardy
1968
Compilation of the mismatched but immortal pair's various films and shorts.Full Circle - Last Exit Rock'n'Roll
2019
star 8A film about the search for your own truth, by and with Andy Brings (Ex-Sodom, Double Crush Syndrome).The Ultimate Romance: The Making of 'Notorious'
2008
Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).We're Off to See the Munchkins
1993
star 5The last eight surviving Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz share their memories in this 1993 documentary hosted by Oz historian John Fricke.Pahlavan
2014
Pahlavan
2014
A scenario which until recently was considered unthinkable - excluding a sport that has forever been such an integral part of the modern day Olympics - has since the recent decision by the International Olympic Committee, become a reality, and the focus of Pahlavan, the documentary.Stolen Seas
2013
Stolen Seas
2013
star 7.4A chilling exploration of the Somali pirate phenomenon through audio recordings and found video, right into the middle of the real-life hostage negotiation of a Danish shipping vessel, the CEC Future.Madame
2019
Madame
2019
star 5.9The intimate journey of Caroline, a flamboyant grandmother, and Stéphane, her filmmaker grandson, exploring the development and transmission of gender identity.Invisible Diplomats
1965
Invisible Diplomats
1965
The film revolves around the daily operations at a business switchboard, highlighting the interactions between Connie, Kelly, and their colleagues. Connie is excited about her boyfriend Brad's success in securing a significant deal, while Kelly shares her frustrations about the inefficiencies at the switchboard. The dialogue illustrates the importance of communication and professionalism in business, emphasizing how switchboard operators, though often unseen, play a crucial role in maintaining a positive company image and facilitating important calls. The narrative concludes with Connie preparing for a date with Brad, reflecting on the significance of their work.The Speed Cubers
2020
The Speed Cubers
2020
star 7.4This documentary captures the extraordinary twists and turns in the journeys of Rubik's Cube-solving champions Max Park and Feliks Zemdegs.
