Popular Documentary Movies - Page 428
Bird of Dusk
2018
Bird of Dusk
2018
An insight into the life of late writer-director Rituparno Ghosh, the iconic cultural figure from West Bengal (India), who pushed and transgressed the boundaries of sexuality, feminism, and freedom of thought. The film is about an artist's relationship to his city Calcutta and is based on his personal memoirs, archival material, and conversations with cast, crew, and family.Alien Evolution
2001
Alien Evolution
2001
star 5.9Mark Kermode brings a tribute to the successful Alien series, featuring interviews with the cast members and directors, including Sigourney Weaver and Ridley Scott. This documentary is featured on the 9th disc of the Alien Quadrilogy DVD set, released in 2003.Logos & Literacy
2023
Logos & Literacy
2023
star 9.5Renowned scholar Dr Jordan B Peterson takes us on a captivating journey through the Museum of the Bible, where we are met with historians, theologians, and philosophers who discuss the powerful impact of the Bible on our lives and our world.The Guardian of the Monarchs
2024
star 7.4The forests of Michoacán are home to millions of monarch butterflies. Activist Homero Gómez was highly vocal about its preservation – and then he vanished.The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen
2008
star 7.8This is an all new feature length documentary, with interviews from almost everyone involved with the production of the film. Gilliam never shies away from the truth, even when it comes to himself, and so this documentary is self-effacing and refreshingly frank. The documentary details not only the battles Gilliam had with Columbia in getting the film finished and released, but also the imagination and innovation that went into the production.Midgets Vs Mascots
2011
Midgets Vs Mascots
2011
star 3.3This documentary follows 10 contestants as they compete for 1 million dollars in prize money.Unlikely Treasures
2010
Unlikely Treasures
2010
star 5About compulsive collectors or people who collect unexpected things like clothespins, platform shoes and discarded tea-tags, taking you on a trip inside their homes, their minds and their drawers of stuff. There is method to their madness and this film will show you why.Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World
2016
star 6.5Werner Herzog's exploration of the Internet and the connected world.Bye Bye Barry
2023
Bye Bye Barry
2023
star 7.9When NFL superstar Barry Sanders vanished at the height of his career, he left the NFL world in shock. He was still in his prime, chasing the all-time NFL rushing record when he boarded a flight to England and never stepped foot on the field again. Now, 24 years later, Barry retraces his steps through the streets of London to finally confront the mystery.ABBA: In Their Own Words
2020
Original interviews, rare archive footage and a lot of music, retelling the story of one of the most successful pop groups of all time.The Gorge
1972
The Gorge
1972
star 7Zivko Nikolic portrays a Montenegrin village in the post-epic period, while at the same time presenting the sad reality in the form of poor, unfortunate and mentally handicapped people, whom the epics circumvents.Robert Reid Reports on British Waterways
1962
Underlines the importance of waterways as mans of modern transport. Details the way in which the network of waterways covers britain.The Dating Game
2025
The Dating Game
2025
In a country where eligible men greatly outnumber women, three perpetual bachelors join an intensive seven-day dating camp led by one of China’s most sought-after dating coaches in what may be their last-ditch effort to find love.A Small Act
2010
A Small Act
2010
star 8.2A young Kenyan's life changes drastically when his education is sponsored by a Swedish stranger. Years later, he founds his own scholarship program to replicate the kindness he once received.The Return
2017
The Return
2017
star 6.6The Return is a 2016 documentary directed by Emmy Award winning director Erich Joiner chronicling Ford GT's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after their 1966 1-2-3 victory.This Was the XFL
2017
This Was the XFL
2017
star 7A bold challenge, a fearless experiment and ultimately, a spectacular failure. In 2001, sports entertainment titans Ebersol and McMahon launched the XFL. It was hardly the first time a league had tried to compete with the NFL, but the brash audacity of the bid, combined with the personalities and charisma of Ebersol and McMahon and the marketing behemoths of their respective companies -- NBC and WWE -- captured headlines and a sense of undeniable anticipation about what was to come.Dangerfreaks
1987
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
2008
star 7.8A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from the BBC to conquer Hollywood, but sadly the system quickly withdrew its support when they couldn't contain his talents. This portrait is spiked with many comments from people who knew Feldman privately or had dealt with him professionally. His early death sadly rendered him all but forgotten by the public. The compilation consists of interviews, some film clips and photos as well as various audio clips from him.Sex, Death & The Hollywood Mystique
1999
Larry Wessel presents darkest Hollywood and explores some of tinsel town's most grisly tragedies, including the murders of Sharon Tate and The Black Dahlia.
