Popular Documentary Movies - Page 477
Privilege
1990
Privilege
1990
star 3.8Privilege is an intelligently conceived, boldly anarchic, and wickedly insightful exposition on the culturally ingrained and socially divisive malaise of isms that artificially define and characterize empowerment in contemporary society: ageism, sexism, economic elitism, and racism. Yvonne Rainer conveys texture through the intercutting of archival footage, video, and film - as well as compositional layering through the film-within-a-film structure, elliptical (and self-referential) fusion of past and present, and the filmmaker's idiosyncratic penchant for superimposed typed text.Beyond Raccoon City: Unearthing 'Resident Evil: Extinction'
2008
star 2.2Resident Evil: Extinction featurette.Claudia Jennings
1995
Claudia Jennings
1995
A documentary short on the explosive life, career and tragic death of former Playboy model and cult movie actress Claudia Jennings.Die Aufklärungsrolle - Als die Liebe laufen lernte
1988
star 2Compilation film with material from German sex education films of the 60s and 70s. A flood of such films started in cinemas at that time and the makers wanted to educate about sexuality and its possible dangers.Remake, Remix, Rip-Off: About Copy Culture & Turkish Pop Cinema
2019
star 7.1Turkey in the 1960s and 1970s was one of the biggest producers of film in the world. In order to keep up with the demand, screenwriters and directors were copying scripts and remaking movies from all over the world. This documentary visits the fastest working directors, the most practical cameramen and the most hardheaded actors to have a closer look into the country's tumultuous history of movie making.Eniaios
1997
Eniaios
1997
star 7An 80-hour film being printed and shown in cycles every four years at a remote location in Greece.Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M
1999
star 8.6Michael Kamen conducts the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in support of metal rockers Metallica in this 1999 concert performance.Masters of Horror
2002
Masters of Horror
2002
star 7.7Documentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring interviews with the directors, behind the scenes footage and clips from popular horror films, and hosted by Bruce Campbell, star of The Evil Dead (1981).Art, Truth and Politics
2005
Nobel Lecture delivered on video by the 2005 Nobel Laureate in Literature Harold Pinter (1930–2008), who was at the time hospitalised and unable to travel to Stockholm to deliver it in person.The History of White People in America: Volume II
1986
star 7.7In this daring follow-up to The History of White People in America, comedian Martin Mull takes us on an in-depth look at such topics as White Religion, White Stress, White Politics, and White Crime.Sounds Like It's Christmas with Ken Bruce
2024
The broadcaster puts together his perfect Christmas playlist, and talks to some of the stars behind the festive classics, who choose their own favourite tinsel-covered tracks.Seeking Mavis Beacon
2024
Seeking Mavis Beacon
2024
star 2Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing taught millions globally, but the software's Haitian-born cover model vanished decades ago. Two DIY detectives search for the model while posing questions about identity and artificial intelligence.House M.D.: The Doctor Directs
2012
Hugh Laurie invites you onto the set of House M.D. for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a landmark episode. Fans of the show are brought right into the very centre of the production, showcasing the complex challenges faced by the cast and crew, as well as the creativity that inspires the award-winning team on a daily basis.The Making of 'Flyte' - A Studio Documentary
2024
Will Taylor and Nick Hill of Flyte welcome you into the world renowned Konk Studios for a deeper look into the recording process of their third collaborative, self-titled album.The Greatest Mixtape Ever
2022
star 8.5In the late 1990s, DJ Set Free, had the idea to set some streetball highlights to a soundtrack of emerging rap music. The results culminated in the And1 Mixtape, a series of VHS tapes that forever transformed the game of basketball.Sex Is Comedy: The Revolution of Intimacy Coordinators
2023
star 7A fascinating insight into the role of the intimacy co-ordinator, told through behind-the-scenes access to new queer French TV show Split.Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
2007
star 6.2The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song will honor either a songwriter, interpreter, or singer/songwriter whose career reflects lifetime achievement in promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of artistic expression and cultural understanding. Paul Simon, one of America's most respected songwriters and musicians, was the recipient of the first annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Named in honor of the legendary George and Ira Gershwin, the award recognizes the profound and positive effect of popular music on the world's culture.Football's 47 Best Worst Songs
2018
Uncover what happens when the worlds of football and music collide. Bob Mortimer runs down the best and very worst the beautiful game has had to offer down the years with contributions from the likes of Keith Allen, David Baddiel, Gary Lineker, Chris Waddle and Adrian ChilesCeleste
2009
Celeste
2009
star 5"Against an adverse sky, Celeste raises her flight. If he went up, nobody knows, nobody saw."
