Popular Documentary Movies - Page 81
Lost, Lost, Lost
1976
Lost, Lost, Lost
1976
star 7Drawn from footage shot between 1949 and 1963, Jonas Mekas’s autobiographical diary film chronicles his early years in exile, capturing the struggle to build a new life in New York and his gradual discovery of a vibrant artistic community.Canary
2023
Canary
2023
Daring to seek Earth's history contained in glaciers atop the tallest mountains in the world, Dr. Lonnie Thompson found himself on the frontlines of climate change—his life's work evolving into a salvage mission to recover these priceless historical records before they disappear forever.Curaçao
2011
Curaçao
2011
Curacao reveals the collectively repressed legacy of the Dutch on their former colony and offers a disturbing look into the influence this has on the contemporary Curacao community.Elephant
2020
Elephant
2020
star 7.7Disneynature’s Elephant follows African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo as their herd make an epic journey hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert. Led by their great matriarch, Gaia, the family faces brutal heat, dwindling resources and persistent predators, as they follow in their ancestors’ footsteps on a quest to reach a lush, green paradise.Quintessentially Irish
2024
star 6.4A celebration of all things Irish, from sweeping landscapes to traditions and quirky sense of humor.The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
2007
star 7.7In this hilarious arcade showdown, a humble novice goes head-to-head against the reigning Donkey Kong champ in a confrontation that rocks the gaming world to its processors! For over 20 years, Billy Mitchell has owned the throne of the Donkey Kong world. No one could beat his top score until now. Newcomer Steve Wiebe claims to have beaten the unbeatable, but Mitchell isn't ready to relinquish his crown without a fight. Go behind the barrels as the two battle it out in a vicious war to earn the title of the true King of Kong.My Father, the Spy
2019
My Father, the Spy
2019
star 5As a young Soviet student in 1978, Ieva could not have predicted that a holiday visit to her father, Imants Lesinskis, then working in the Soviet mission at the United Nations in New York City, would irreversibly split her life in two. Entangled in a dark spy game, Ieva is forced to leave her former life behind, never to see her mother or her homeland of Latvia again. Pulling back the curtain on the shady behind-the-scenes world of the Cold War, this film tells a daughter's dramatic story of her double-agent father, exploring their relationship against the backdrop of events which have their roots over four decades ago. In order to find herself and understand the game she was part of, Ieva sets out on a journey to the past, confronting family secrets, lies and betrayal.Sleigh Ride
2024
Sleigh Ride
2024
It’s Christmas in Alaska, but a sparsely populated state means a scarce amount of priests. From Christmas eve to Christmas day, two Dominicans traverse icy roads and harsh winds to celebrate Christmas mass for 3 remote communities in the last frontier.The Wonderful Journey of Selma Lagerlöf
2020
star 4The extraordinary story of Swedish writer Selma Lagerlöf (1858-1940), creator of Nils Holgersson, a memorable and legendary literary character, and the first female storyteller to win the Nobel Prize for Literature (1909); a woman as pioneering in her life as in her remarkable work.Quintessentially British
2022
star 3.8This unique and cheeky documentary explores Britain and what makes our country great from our traditions to our self-deprecating sense of humour.Estação Aquarius
2020
Perfect Image?
1989
Perfect Image?
1989
Two actresses take us through a series of 'raps' and sketches about what it means to be beautiful and black.Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
2020
star 8.1A celebration of the Irish punk/poet Shane MacGowan, lead singer and songwriter of The Pogues, that combines unseen archive footage from the band and MacGowan’s family with original animations.Master, a Building in Copacabana
2002
star 8.1The daily lives and routine of 37 families living in a huge 12-story building in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: their drama, aspirations, intimate revelations, loneliness, dreams...Influence
2023
Influence
2023
How do we influence the world around us? A fluid analysis tool ordinarily used in the laboratory offers new interpretations of human interaction and provides surprising insights about our place in the world.Fat Dance
2023
Fat Dance
2023
Dancehall dancer Evaleena Vuorenmaa gains 40 kg and is forced to face the judging gaze of her employers, society and even herself. Fat Dance is a short documentary about a woman who decides to take the power into her own hands and build her image the way she wants it to be. Is it really true that sexiness is not about size?Dinosaur Revolution
2011
Dinosaur Revolution
2011
star 4.5Dinosaur Revolution is a four-part nature documentary miniseries that utilizes computer-generated imagery to portray dinosaurs and other animals from the Mesozoic era. It was praised for its educational content and general energy. Used and unused footage was later made into a feature film titled Dinotasia.The Golden Twenties
1950
The Golden Twenties
1950
Feature-length compilation of 1920s newsreel footage, with commentary about news, sports, lifestyles, and historical figures.Illegal Love
2011
Illegal Love
2011
star 1In 2008 French filmmaker Julie Gali traveled to the US to film the election of Barack Obama. In spite of this victory for civil rights, it soon became apparent that the rights of another minority were under threat. In California the passing of Proposition 8 marked the only time in U.S. history that a civil right was actually taken away after it had been granted. Upon seeing this, Ms. Gali decided to immerse herself in the growing grassroots struggle of the gay community, which culminated in the October 11, 2009 March for Equality in Washington DC.Earthlings
2005
Earthlings
2005
star 8.1Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, Earthlings chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit.
