Documentary Movies
ROLLER LIFE
Roller Life is a documentary that explores the vibrant world of roller derby through the experiences of the skaters from the Brewcity Bruisers, a...
THE BATTLE OF CHILE
The Battle of Chile is a seminal documentary that captures the tumultuous last months of Salvador Allende's presidency in Chile. Directed by Patricio...
LOVE ALWAYS, CAROLYN
Love Always, Carolyn is a documentary film that focuses on the life of Carolyn Cassady, who was intimately involved with prominent figures of the Beat...
NOTTURNO
Notturno is Gianfranco Rosi’s immersive, observational documentary following civilians in war‑torn borderlands across Syria, Iraq and surrounding...
THE NIGHTMARE
The Nightmare is a documentary by Rodney Ascher that investigates sleep paralysis and the sense of a malevolent presence that can haunt people for...
MILESTONES
Milestones is a documentary-style film that captures the essence of the hippie movement in the United States during the 1970s. Directed by Robert...
WALTZ WITH BASHIR
Waltz with Bashir is a groundbreaking animated documentary drama directed by Ari Folman. It explores the director's own experiences as an Israeli...
SHIRKERS
Shirkers (2018) is a documentary by Sandi Tan that reconstructs a teenage Singaporean filmmaking adventure from the 1990s. The film crew's ambitious...
BRUTAL BEAUTY: TALES OF THE ROSE CITY ROLLERS
Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers is a documentary that delves into the world of roller derby through the eyes of the Rose City Rollers, a...
WINTER ON FIRE: UKRAINE'S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom is a Netflix documentary that chronicles the 2013-2014 Maidan uprising in Kyiv. Through raw footage and...
HE NAMED ME MALALA
He Named Me Malala is a 2015 documentary directed by Davis Guggenheim that follows Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who survived a Taliban...
THE INVISIBLE WAR
The Invisible War is a documentary that exposes the epidemic of rape within the US military. Through interviews with survivors and military officials,...
DOMINION
Dominion is a powerful documentary that exposes the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture through the use of drones and hidden cameras. It...
THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson is a documentary that delves into the life and mysterious death of Marsha P. Johnson, a prominent figure in...
THE BRIDGE
The Bridge is a documentary film that captures a year in the life of the Golden Gate Bridge, showcasing the beauty of the iconic landmark as well as...
RESTREPO
Restrepo is a documentary that immerses viewers in the harrowing experiences of a platoon of U.S. soldiers deployed to Afghanistan's Korengal Valley,...
THE GARDENER
The Gardener is a visually captivating documentary that explores the profound relationship between people and gardens, focusing on the renowned Les...
THE SMOG OF THE SEA
The Smog of the Sea is a compelling documentary that sheds light on the issue of oceanic plastic pollution. Directed by Ian Cheney, the film follows a...
FARM TO FRIDGE
Farm to Fridge is a compelling short documentary that exposes the harsh realities of modern animal agriculture. Through graphic and unfiltered...
THATCHER: A VERY BRITISH REVOLUTION
Thatcher: A Very British Revolution is a compelling documentary series that delves into the life and political career of Margaret Thatcher, the UK's...
MIDNIGHT TRAVELER
Midnight Traveler is a 2019 documentary following Afghan filmmaker Hassan Fazili and his family as they flee to seek asylum in Europe. Filmed largely...
PIECE BY PIECE
Piece by Piece is a documentary that explores the rich history and culture of graffiti art in San Francisco. Spanning over two decades, the film...
CLOSE-UP
Close-Up is a 1990 Iranian docufiction film directed by Abbas Kiarostami. It tells the real-life story of a man named Hossain Sabzian who impersonated...
SENNA
Senna is a documentary film that depicts the life and career of Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna. It focuses on his journey in the...
WHERE TO INVADE NEXT
Where to Invade Next (2015) is Michael Moore's documentary travelogue. He travels to several nations to uncover exemplary social policies—education in...
THE ROAD TO GUANTANAMO
The Road to Guantánamo is a hybrid drama-documentary that follows three British friends from Tipton who are captured in Afghanistan and held at...
BUY THE TICKET, TAKE THE RIDE: HUNTER S. THOMPSON ON FILM
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film is a documentary exploring the life and influence of the legendary journalist and author...
THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY
An intimate, immersive chronicle of Brazil’s democratic crisis from street protests to Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment and the rise of Jair Bolsonaro....
THE KENTUCKY DERBY IS DECADENT AND DEPRAVED
The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved is a short film adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's seminal piece of gonzo journalism. The movie captures...
THE TWO ESCOBARS
The Two Escobars is a gripping documentary that explores the interconnected lives of Andrés Escobar, the beloved Colombian soccer player, and Pablo...
THE 11TH HOUR
The 11th Hour is a compelling documentary that delves into the critical issues of environmental sustainability and the catastrophic impacts of human...
THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS
Three Identical Strangers chronicles the improbable reunion of triplets Bobby Shafran, Eddy Galland and David Kellman, who were separated at birth and...
THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
An intimate, richly textured documentary that traces the Velvet Underground’s arc from 1960s New York beginnings to their enduring influence on art...
THE HOTTEST AUGUST
The Hottest August is a contemplative ensemble documentary by Brett Story that captures how people in New York City confront time, memory, aging, and...
ZERO DAYS
Zero Days is a documentary film that explores the intricacies and implications of cyber warfare, focusing on the Stuxnet virus that was reportedly...
LIVE AND LET LIVE
Live and Let Live is a documentary that explores the ethical, environmental, and health reasons that motivate people to adopt a vegan lifestyle....
CAMINO SKIES
Camino Skies is a heartwarming documentary that follows six inspirational pilgrims from New Zealand and Australia as they embark on the iconic Camino...
THE MEDICI: GODFATHERS OF THE RENAISSANCE
The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance is a docudrama that delves into the influential Medici family, who were pivotal in shaping the Renaissance...
SUPER SIZE ME
Super Size Me is a 2004 American documentary film directed by and starring Morgan Spurlock. The film follows a 30-day period during which Spurlock ate...
AMERICAN TRAGEDY
American Tragedy is a documentary that delves into the complex and multifaceted issue of school shootings in the United States. The film explores the...
THE SOURCE
The Source is a documentary that delves into the lives and impact of the Beat Generation, a group of American writers and artists in the 1950s who...
PREHISTORIC PARK
Prehistoric Park is a six-part documentary series that combines live action with CGI to bring extinct creatures like the woolly mammoth back to life....
THE CAVE
The Cave follows Dr. Amani Ballour and a team of doctors in an underground hospital inside besieged Ghouta, Syria. They improvise space, equipment,...
FOR ALL MANKIND
For All Mankind is a documentary film that presents an alternate history of space exploration. It combines footage from NASA's Apollo missions to...
BACK TO THE GARDEN
Back to the Garden is a captivating documentary that explores the intricate world of botanical gardens, showcasing their historical significance and...
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