Popular Documentary Movies - Page 492
To the Arctic 3D
2012
To the Arctic 3D
2012
star 6.5A journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her two seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home.Kelly Talk
2019
Kelly Talk
2019
In this one-hour special tied to the Facebook Watch series, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne Banfield-Norris and Willow Smith sit down with R. Kelly accuser Lisa Vanallen as she shares details of her decade-long ordeal with the R&B singer.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.Born to be The King
2022
Born to be The King
2022
star 7As Prince Charles, the longest serving heir apparent, ascends the throne as King, those who know him well, who have worked for and with him, discuss what he has achieved as Prince of Wales and what he will bring to the role as the new Monarch.Hermína Týrlová
1961
Hermína Týrlová
1961
Martinac
2015
Martinac
2015
Documentary about the life and work of Ivan Martinac (1938-2005), avant-garde & experimentalist filmmaker from Split, Croatia.Questa non è una esercitazione
2012
star 7A documentary about the Italian provocateur industrial band Disciplinatha.The Art of Amália
2000
The Art of Amália
2000
star 7Documentary about the life of Portuguese Fado singer Amalia Rodrigues (1920-1999) with an interview and collection of footage from performances throughout her long career.Kapyong
2011
Kapyong
2011
On April 24, 1951, following a rout of the South Korean army, the Chinese People Volunteer Army pursued their enemy to the lines of Australian and Canadian troops still digging fall-back defences, 39 kilometres to the rear. Here, sometimes at the length of a bayonet, often in total darkness, individual was pitted against individual in a struggle between a superpower and a cluster of other nations from across the world. They fought for a valley, the ancient and traditional invasion route to Seoul. If it fell the southern capital and the war, was lost. The United Nations troops had the military advantage of the high ground and artillery support: the Chinese relied entirely on vastly superior numbers. As a result, young men from both sides found a battle which was very close and very personal. The Battle of Kapyong became the turning point of China's Fifth Offensive in that Korea spring... Written by John LewisCreating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
1995
star 10Behind the scenes in the making of “The Wizard of Oz on Ice”.Coventry Cathedral: Building for a New Britain
2021
In November 1940, German bombers destroyed much of the city centre of Coventry and reduced the city's medieval cathedral to rubble. Just 22 years later, in May 1962, a new cathedral designed by Basil Spence was consecrated on the site. Built in a bold modern style, incorporating the ruins of the old cathedral and adorned with a wealth of modern artworks, Coventry Cathedral is recognised today as one of Britain's greatest postwar buildings. Using a wealth of rarely seen archive film, together with voices from yesterday and today, the film tells the story of the new cathedral and of the times in which it was created.In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
1988
star 6Tony Palmer's award-winning feature-length documentary profile of Richard Burton.The Body Machine
2008
The Body Machine
2008
The Body Machine is a landmark special on the human body that shows us just how much, how many, how large, how strong, how fast - just how amazing the body really is. Utilizing impressive large-scale real-life stunts, CGI and strong character stories, the show makes the staggering scale of the inner workings of the body tangible. We will show you how far our blood travels in just one day - an astounding 19, 000 km - from Quebec City to Buenos Aires and back. You will see all the cranial fluid you produce in your lifetime laid out in front of you - all 26,280 pint glasses worth. And in just one day you will take 23,000 breaths - enough air to fill 7,714 helium balloons. You will see all this and much more.Crusade Report
1951
Crusade Report
1951
This film was a progress report of the American propaganda campaign the Crusade for Freedom.Untold
2016
Untold
2016
When she was fifteen, Leah fell in love. What began as a sweet teenage dream quickly spiraled into an endless nightmare of abuse and terror for her and her family. In the midst of a deep depression, Leah created a dance that beautifully depicted her harrowing story. Three years later, she and her father sat down to tell each other the tale of their shared nightmare - and in the telling, revealing a hidden epidemic among American teens.Is Chan Still Missing?: The Making of Chan Is Missing
2006
A documentary about the making of Wayne Wang's 1982 film CHAN IS MISSING, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.Alesha Dixon: Who's Your Daddy?
2009
Alesha Dixon investigates the fact that many people have no idea where, and in many cases, even whom their father is.Marc and Ann
1991
Marc and Ann
1991
star 4Legendary filmmaker Les Blank's toe-tapping film treats us to a portrait of a musical Louisiana couple committed to celebrating and preserving Cajun culture.Copa 71
2024
Copa 71
2024
star 7.8The extraordinary story of the 1971 Women’s World Cup, which was held in Mexico City and witnessed by more than 100,000 fans. This landmark tournament was dismissed by FIFA and written out of sports history – until now, with dazzling archival footage and interviews with the former players.Elvis: The Men Who Knew Him Best
2019
star 10This is the story of the King like you've never heard it before. Elvis Presley's closest friends come together in this incredible tell-all documentary to reveal what life was really like as the men who knew him best.
