Documentary Movies
The shocking true story of an allegedly fake story that some now say might just be a true story. With first-hand interviews from those at the helm, including investigating police,…
Caroline Sturdy Colls, a world leader in the forensic investigation of Nazi crime scenes, is chasing clues to an unsolved case: a concentration camp that existed on the British island…
Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic…
Joris Ivens’s wartime documentary of China’s resistance to the Japanese invasion, cross-cutting civilian exodus and bombing with the Nationalist state’s mobilization—schools, industry, dispersed war production, foreign relief—and guerrilla fighting. Framing…
750 miles. Icy water. No motors. No support. Described as the Iditarod on a boat with a chance of drowning or being eaten by a Grizzly bear, this epic endurance…
The year was 1999, and a couple of schools four hours apart were embarking on a season-long journey to become the best high school baseball team in Michigan. The Sturgis…
How to have a happier life and a better world all thanks to maths, in this witty, mind-expanding guide to the science of success with Hannah Fry. Following in the…
This documentary follows three couples to see how things turned out several years after their weddings. The film presents challenging ideas about relationships, as it answers the question: Why is…
An Alabama corrections officer falls in love with a man awaiting trial for murder and risks it all to help him escape.
Savage! Sadistic! Thrill hungry! When it came to independent filmmaking in the sunshine state, William Grefé was the wildest of the wild! During the 1960s and ’70s, the Miami-based producer/director…
A revelatory, biographical outline of the life and times of Ireland’s greatest painter, Jack B. Yeats
Swept up in the counterculture revolution of the late-1960s, a wealthy businessman starts a commune in pursuit of a utopian society. But his dreams are thwarted when he and his…
‘Bottled Up: The Battle Over Dublin Dr Pepper’ is a new documentary 120 years in the making. Our story details the small town of Dublin, Texas, which was the first…
The siege began on 8 September 1941, when the Wehrmacht severed the last road to the city. Although Soviet forces managed to open a narrow land corridor to the city…
An in-depth look at the legendary point guards of New York City who honed their craft and developed their legendary showmanship in the 1980s and ’90s. The documentary spotlights the…
In a cluttered news landscape dominated by men, emerges India’s only newspaper run by Dalit women. Armed with smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break traditions on the frontlines…
In 2008, celebrated author Sir Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly three years on, Pratchett considers ways to end his life before the disease consumes him. His search…
Abigail Disney looks at America’s dysfunctional and unequal economy and asks why the American Dream has worked for the wealthy, yet is a nightmare for people born with less. As…
Christmas abounds with traditions, from neighborhood carolers to lovingly decorated trees, but from where did all these rituals emerge? This enlightening program looks at the origins of the Western world’s…
The closing ceremony of the games of the XXXth Olympiad.
Rick Rosenthal goes on a quest that plumbs the secrets of the legendary bluefin tuna. This fish can weigh up to 1,500 pounds and can move up to 50 miles…
A German couple and their dog travel across North America in a school bus searching for a state of pure bliss.
From the onset of the AIDS epidemic, author Larry Kramer emerged as a fiery activist, an Old Testament-style prophet full of righteous fury who denounced both the willful inaction of…
A harrowing account of Europe’s migrant crisis. A family of Syrian refugees separated by the borders of Europe, fight to be reunited as they migrant from Syria to Germany.
A documentary covering the Olympic Games at Chamonix in 1924.
Vinnie Montez spent his teenage years pursuing the dream of becoming a Cop. In 1998, he achieved his goal, becoming a Deputy Sheriff with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. But…
Alexandra Pelosi’s patriotic travelogue crisscrosses the U.S. to attend naturalization ceremonies in all 50 states and listens to recent immigrants from around the world explain their decision to become American…
One of the deadliest gangs in Central America, the Maras, come face to face with citizen militia in this doc. The Maras’ brutal drug trafficking, aided by corrupt police turning…
Evolution as an artist is often times what separates legends from the more mundane. After being heavily influenced by his experience in Jamaica – and his subsequent name change from…
Through stop-motion animation, drawings and interviews, directors Amer Shomali and Paul Cowan recreate an astonishing true story from the First Palestinian Intifada: the Israeli army’s pursuit of eighteen cows, whose…
AMERICA’S LONGEST WAR is a documentary about the extraordinary costs of the US government’s 40-year war on drugs. Drug prohibition has failed. Drug usage rates have not declined, and illegal…
Cinerama takes you on a South Seas Adventure to tropical islands set like sparkling jewels in dreamy cerulean waters. Thrill to the lure of sunbrowned, luscious maidens and a paradise…
A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain’s most celebrated and controversial filmmakers, as he prepares to release his final major film I, Daniel…
Part one of a two-part portrait of the great Jazz composer and pianist. In 1968, we had the opportunity to spend time with Thelonious Monk and his musicians, following him…
From award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter comes “The Lady Bird Diaries,” a groundbreaking all-archival documentary film about Lady Bird Johnson, one of the most influential and least understood First Ladies. The…
In the 1950s, Havana shines as a vibrant metropolis—alive with music, casinos, and cabarets. However, beneath the allure lies a city controlled by the American mafia, where luxury contrasts sharply…
This documentary explores the harsh and mysterious environment of Antarctica, focusing on the King George Island research stations. It highlights the scientific discoveries, extreme weather conditions, and the unique challenges…
Love them or loathe them, ‘The Dubs’ always add something special to the annual battle for Sam.
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum holds more than 70,000 objects, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, and the Apollo 11 capsule. Meet the people…
The hospitality industry is the artistic heartbeat of New York. Thousands of artists, musicians, and actors flock to Queens to work in the service industry to supplement their dreams. In…
Tackling one of the most haunted houses in the United States, a team of paranormal investigators study a supposedly supernatural home.
This spectacular film features a year in the life of the Lake District National Park’s most popular peak, Helvellyn. Three years in the making, award-winning film-maker Terry Abraham’s photography captures…
A documentary on how composer Kevin MacLeod unwittingly became one of the most heard composers in the world by releasing thousands of songs for free.
An exploration of the rise of Héroes del Silencio, the seminal 1980s Spanish rock band anchored by Enrique Bunbury.
A music documentary exploring the turbulent, controversial and often unbelievable 30 year history of British post-punk industrial band Killing Joke.
A story of soul searching, science, nature and creativity, InnSæi takes us on a global journey to uncover the art of connecting within today’s world of distraction and stress.
A lawyer probes a Nazi scientist who fled to Canada with Holocaust victims’ gold. As his daughter joins the investigation, she discovers inconsistencies in his story and questions his true…
Halfway between a sports documentary and an conceptual art installation, “Zidane” consists in a full-length soccer game (Real Madrid vs. Villareal, April 23, 2005) entirely filmed from the perspective of…
One of the most inventive minds in auto design is explored in this documentary about Frank Stephenson, a legend in the high-performance car world.
Three girls living in Los Angeles, CA in the 1980s found cult fame when they “accidentally” transitioned from models to B-movie actresses, coinciding with the major direct-to-video horror film boom…
By 1314, through effort and intrigue, Scottish King Robert Bruce had captured every major English-held castle except Stirling. Now English King Edward II would try to stop him – and…
The film “Hurricane on the Bayou” is about the wetlands of Louisiana before and after Hurricane Katrina.
High Tension, Inside, Martyrs, Frontier(s) and Them. In the years of 2003 to 2008, those sensational and innovative horror movies were made and left huge impact around the world. This…
Voodoo was the religion of many black slaves and is directly linked to Egyptian mythology, as explained by linguist Marc Monsia. Discover in Benin the beauty and strength of those…
A look into the life of Laurent Garnier, one of the godfathers of house music, from his emergence on the music scene in the 80’s to now. The story of…
Recognized for his distinctive wolf costume and boisterous social media antics, Xaviar Babudar aka ChiefsAholic rose to fame as one of Kansas City’s most fervent fans. However, a secret life…
Most of us think of death as something clear-cut, and that medical science has it neatly figured out. This feature documentary explodes such assumptions through its exploration of a phenomenon…
Over a decade after leaving the religious cult that dominated her childhood, filmmaker Cara Jones grapples with her time in the Unification Church.
Aristocratic Italian roots, a close family connection to James Bond novelist Ian Fleming, wartime experiences in the British and Finnish military, post-war Nazi-hunting adventures and a side career as a…
This is the story of Gerrie and Hanna Tokkie, the first reality stars in the Netherlands. They suddenly gained fame in 2003 by allowing TV cameras into their daily lives….
“Let nature be nature” is the philosophy of the Bavarian Forest National Park. Despite massive resistance, this vision has become a groundbreaking showcase project. Because humans do not interfere with…
A meditative exploration of silence and the impact of noise on our lives. The film takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe—from a traditional tea ceremony in…
“America Telling Time: 150 Years of Bulova” dives into the watchmaker’s storied past, from its ad campaigns to the first women’s wristwatch. A Bulova clock over New York City.
A Dutch documentary about legendary French filmmaker Robert Bresson.