Popular Documentary Movies - Page 500
Thundering Rails
1950
Thundering Rails
1950
The story of America as a land of trains, showing how the tracks, stations, and trainmen, as well as the freight and passenger trains are all a part of an important industry.Alexander Hamilton
2007
Alexander Hamilton
2007
star 5.6One of the most controversial men of his age, Alexander Hamilton was a gifted statesman brought down by the fatal flaws of stubbornness, extreme candor and arrogance. His life and career were marked by a stunning rise to power, scandal and tragedy. But his contributions survive. As Secretary of the Treasury during the tumultuous early years of the republic, Hamilton led the transformation of the young country into industrial powerhouse.Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009
star 6.6An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.Grenfell: Uncovered
2025
Grenfell: Uncovered
2025
star 7.7Survivors, witnesses, and experts tell the story of the tragic fire that engulfed a residential tower block in London — and the investigation that ensued.Under The Tongue
2024
Puttin’ on the Show: The Making of Starstruck
2004
A documentary about the making of Gillian Armstrong's 1982 film STARSTRUCK.Time Is Art: Synchronicity and the Collective Dream
2015
"Time is Art" is ultimately the story of an artist's search for inspiration in a money-driven society that shuns creativity, and of the human search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.Real
2025
Real
2025
star 8Documentary footage shot in the summer of 2023 by Oleh Sentsov, when his APC was hit by the enemy. Sentsov found himself in a nearby trench and, using radio communication, organized the evacuation of his unit, which was under fire, with ammunition running out. This operation was nicknamed "Real".What's Wrong with Frank Chin?
2005
This insightful documentary explores the life of Frank Chin, the godfather of modern Asian Americanism. Taking a look at his own story and the many controversies raging over him during the past thirty years, the film reveals the much larger implications of the literary, ideological and cultural changes taking place in Asian America.Here We Are Kings: The Making of 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'
2022
A making of documentary from the Arrow Blu-ray release of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.The Unspeakable
2021
The Unspeakable
2021
star 5.2Their loved ones were murdered on 9/11. Twenty years later, they are still fighting for the truth.Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain
1985
Drama documentary which takes the form of an up-dated version of Pygmalion. With a special music score by jazz group Working Week, with real "society" characters and locations from 1984.The Making of ‘Mad Men’
2007
A look behind the scenes into the creation and filming of critically acclaimed, Emmy winning series Mad Men, featuring interviews with cast and crew, as well as on-set footage detailing how the show is filmed.The One and Only June Foray
2013
This film is about the life and times of legendary voice actress June Foray. From her beginnings as a child wanting to be an actress, to becoming one of the greatest voice talents in the golden age of animation.Down the Barrel
2007
Down the Barrel
2007
star 8The essence of surfing is an elusive ideal. Part sport, part state-of-mind; an avenue for self-expression, a metaphor for freedom; a ritual, a competitive event, a dangerous journey, a dance. Nature supplies the power, and with the proper balance of respect and resistance, we enjoy the ride. From the North Shore of Oahu, to the end of the road in Tahiti. From Australia to California, from Florida to France, the world's greatest surfers share their insights, and show us how - and why -- it's done. Their skill, and the thrill of the experience, are captured as never before in this documentary. What is the secret to surfing's global appeal? The answer is revealed by Florida's Kelly Slater, California's Rob Machado, Hawaii's Kalani Robb and Australia's Joel Parkinson, through their own voices, in DOWN THE BARREL. The sport of Surfing is displayed for what it is. WITHOUT SCRIPT. WITHOUT ANIMATION. WITHOUT HYPE.Exposed
2013
Exposed
2013
star 4Beth B takes us into the 21st century underground and reveals a secret world where cutting-edge performers are taking hold of a taboo art form, Burlesque, and driving it to extremes that most people have never seen. It's satire. It's parody. It's a populist blend of art and entertainment that gives new meaning to the word "transgression." Above all, it's a lot of fun, and it will blow your mind.Thomas Quick
2002
Thomas Quick
2002
Previously believed to have been a serial killer, having confessed to more than 30 murders while incarcerated in a mental institution for personality disorders. Convicted of eight of these murders. TV3 aired a documentary that exposed serious flaws with the Quick investigation.Old People
1988
Old People
1988
'Old People' deals with a subject which was to preoccupy filmmaker Ulrich Seidl over many years and across a number of films: it portrays old people both at home and in nursing homes. This TV-report was produced as part of the 3-Sat series "Inter City" and deploys a typical TV commentary, a device Seidl has almost never used but which at the time was mandatory with this TV company.Exodus
1997
Exodus
1997
star 3The film documents two men carrying palm trees through the streets of East London. McQueen tracked the men through a bustling Brick Lane market.Skopje '63
1964
Skopje '63
1964
star 3"Skoplje '63" is a 1964 Yugoslavian documentary film directed by Veljko Bulajić about the 1963 Skopje earthquake (Skoplje, per film title, is the Serbo-Croatian spelling of Skopje). The filming started three days after the earthquake and lasted for four months. After that, Bulajić spent 12 months editing the footage at Jadran Film studios.
