Popular Documentary Movies - Page 420
The Godz
1967
The Godz
1967
Document of 1960's rock-and-roll cult band The Godz. Contains footage of a few mid-60's performances as well as candid footage of the band.Days of Glory
1945
A Day in the Life of French Cinema
2002
Documentary showing one day of work of over 90 actors and filmmakers from French cinema on the same day. On 27 March 2002, 27 teams filmed actors, directors, producers and technicians at work, from Hawaii to Paris and from New York to Lisbon.Arrasta a Bandeira Colorida
1970
The street carnival in the city of São Paulo: the scenary, the samba schools, the blocks, the passers-by, the trance. Film made from black and white photographs, with classic samba songs in the soundtrack.Beyond Pollution
2012
Beautiful Budapest
1938
Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai'
2002
star 10Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Seven Samurai" (1954).Dziga and His Brothers
2002
star 6The fascinating and tumultuous lives of Mikhail, Boris and Denis Kaufman (better known as Dziga Vertov) are the focus of this powerful documentary. Using rare archival footage from Russian state film archives and private collections, the brothers' lives and art are traced from Bialystok to Moscow, Paris, and Hollywood.Human Trafficking
2013
Human Trafficking
2013
Human trafficking is the second most lucrative crime in the world. This terrible crime is an international phenomenon. Based on the testimony of survivors, social researchers, volunteers and employees of various organizations, we are able to present the dimensions of human trafficking in Puerto Rico. A phenomenon that for many it is still difficult to recognize.Face Addict
2005
Face Addict
2005
Face Addict tells the story of a unique and unrepeatable experience, that of the artistic community in New York between the late '70s and early '80s, known as the downtown scene.Haiti: Dreams of Democracy
1988
This film captures a key moment in the country’s history, as its people celebrate the ousting of the authoritarian Duvalier regime. Music is central to the film, with performances from street drummers and politically engaged artists interwoven throughout, capturing the hearts and hopes of the Haitian people.Tribalistas 2017
2022
Moto Is Missing
2007
Moto Is Missing
2007
star 7Featurette about the demise, during the early 1940s, of the once-popular Mr. Moto B-films series that starred Peter Lorre.Bud Greenspan’s Athens 2004: Stories of Olympic Glory
2005
star 6A documentary covering the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.
2023
A deep dive into the short yet impactful life of the trailblazing Latino comic whose son also went on to a career of much acclaim.Les Révoltés
2019
Les Révoltés
2019
star 5In May 1968, workers, students and young people rise up against the morality and power of the establishment. Faculties and factories are under occupation. Barricades are erected. Paving slabs are launched. Words give way to actions. This is the confrontation. These images bear witness to the men and women who, in their indignancy, march towards their revolution. 50 years ago, as part of our ARC collective, we filmed the uprising of May and June 1968. Out of this material and scenes borrowed from our other filmmaker friends, we created this film.Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
2003
star 4.5Cast and crew offer up a nice overview piece, discussing the picture's authenticity, real life in the time of "Boyz n the Hood," the parallels between Singleton's real life and his film, the process of making the film, the casting process, the quality of the script, the film's reception, its Oscar nominations, and its legacy.Ukraine on Fire
2016
Ukraine on Fire
2016
star 6A Russian-backed conspiracy film produced by Oliver Stone, framing the Euromaidan protests and the ouster of Viktor Yanukovych as a Western-engineered coup.Kanga
1992
Kanga
1992
star 10Early 90s London gets a vibrant dose of African culture in this mini odyssey fusing dance, music and fashion.
