DOCUMENTA Movies

Still Trippin the TransCanada Highway (2013) Still Trippin' The Trans-Canada Highway is a cross Canada tour taking a look at our rights, freedoms and cannabis activism.

Grey Wolf: Hitlers Escape to Argentina (2012) This is a dramatization of supposed real events - the untold story of Adolf Hitler's escape to Argentina at the end of WW2. Based on interviews with eye witnesses in Argentina and years of detailed research, the film covers events from Hitler's escape by

Forgetting Dad (2008) One week after a seemingly harmless car accident, a 45-year-old man suffers total amnesia. Christening himself the "New Richard," he embarks upon a new life with a new wife far away from his family. Sixteen years later, his oldest son returns with a camera to investigate why hi

49 Pulses (2017) Utilizing survivor interviews, re-enactments, and police body cameras, this documentary examines the Orlando Night Club shooting, one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history.

The Guardians (2018) An investigative documentary that examines the systemic abuse of elderly people in Las Vegas, Nevada revealing a cautionary tale where some of our society's most vulnerable citizens are ...

Food Evolution (2016) Food Evolution looks at one of the most critical questions facing the world today-that of food security-and demonstrates the desperate need for common sense, solid information, and calm logical deliberation. Using the often angry and emotional controversy over genetically-modif

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2016) An exploration of the history, artistry, and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look...

Wheres My Roy Cohn? (2019) Roy Cohn personified the dark arts of American politics, turning empty vessels into dangerous demagogues - from Joseph McCarthy to his final project, Donald J. Trump.

The Candidate (1980) In 1980 Franz Josef Strauss competed against Helmut Schmidt for the Office of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. To prevent this the first Garde German auteur staged an episode film to expose the candidate - mainly by citing speeches, with whom he appeared in pub

CounterPunch (2017) The seasoned pro. The Olympic hopeful. The young up-and-comer. The ring is their home, and the titles are their dream. As boxing' popularity wanes, three fighters at different stages of their career make sacrifices to pursue their dreams of becoming champions.

Fasting (2017) Fasting is a documentary on the original human diet and shows how it may serve as the solution to solve our epidemic of chronic illnesses today. This documentary explores 7 different methods of fasting.

Ralphie May: Too Big to Ignore (2012) Ralphie May proves he's TOO BIG TO IGNORE in his record breaking 4th Comedy Central Special.

Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time (2014) Recorded in Spreckels Theater in San Diego, California, comedian Patton Oswalt returns for his 5th feature-length stand-up comedy special.

FTA (1972) A documentary about a political troupe headed by actors Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland which traveled to towns near military bases in the US in the early 1970s. The group put on shows called "F.T.A.", which stood for "F**k the Army", and was aimed at convincing soldiers to voice their o

Fagbug Nation (2014) What it's like to drive the once vandalized now famous, 'Fagbug' to all 50 states in the USA.

Elstree 1976 (2015) Actors and extras reminisce about their time on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and how making the film affected their lives.

Ukiyoe Heroes (2016) A journey of discovery into how a Canadian craftsman and an American designer team up to revive the ancient art of Japanese woodblock prints by juxtaposing traditional art with pop culture icons: video game heroes such as Super Mario and Pokemon.

Tribute to Ron Asheton (2013) A film of tribute celebration to Stooge guitarist Ron Asheton's life and music. Recorded live at the Michigan Theater.

Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010) An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.

Catching the Sun (2015) Through the stories of workers and entrepreneurs in the U.S. and China, Catching the Sun captures the global race to lead the clean energy future. Over the course of a solar jobs training program, Catching the Sun follows the hope and heartbreak of unemployed American workers

The Women Who Kill Lions (2016) Female big game hunters Rebecca Francis and Jacine Jadresko talk candidly about why they participate in this blood sport and the extreme levels of abuse they have received including from celebrities.

Trump: The Art of the Insult (2018) Donald Trump dominated the 2016 race, using The Art of the Insult to brand political opponents and bash the media all the way to the White House.

A frank and honest account of George Michael's professional life and career, made by the man himself with various artists adding to the narrative.

Assassination: Battle For Compton (2017) The unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur and Christopher "Biggie Smalls" Wallace still stir the public's imagination after 20 years. Yet law enforcement has been at a standstill to produce results. The producers of "American Federale" and the first two "Assassina

Alan Davies: Life Is Pain (2013) Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo the hilarious new show, Life is Pain, covers every aspect of the modern condition. While famous as an actor - the eponymous hero in the BBC hit Jonathan Creek - and a household star for his role as Stephen Fry's foil on QI, Alan wa

Navy SEALs: Their Untold Story (2014) Few know the story of how the U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) became the renowned warriors of today. Without them, much of world history would have been written differently, from the beaches of Normandy to the Pacific theater, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afgha

The Identity Theft of Mitch Mustain (2013) In 2005, Mitch Mustain was the top high school quarterback in America; the first ever consensus Gatorade, Parade, and USA Today Player of the Year. He began his college career with eight consecutive victories. Then, momentum stopped.

Them Idiots Whirled Tour (2012) You loved them on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and now Bill Engvall, Jeff Foxworthy, and Larry the Cable Guy have reunited for an all-new comedy special. Filmed live in front of more than ...

Unzipped (1995) Isaac Mizrahi, one of the most successful designers in high fashion, plans his fall 1994 collection. He combines inspirations such as the Hollywood Eskimo look, the Mary Tyler Moore show, and Ouija-derived advise like "dominatrix mixed with Hitchcock" into a well-received collection.

Seed (2017) Seed tells the story of the new American Dream, where innovators from around the world come to Silicon Valley with the hope of turning their ideas into billion dollar valuations. Follow a Palestinian Uber Driver, three Silicon Valley high school kids and five college students from Nairob

Alex & Ali (2014) The story of a gay American Peace Corp volunteer who moved to Iran in 1968 and fell in love with an Iranian man. Ten years on and just prior to the revolution igniting, the American was forced to leave Iran, and his partner. The couple was reunited after 35 years in May of 2012 in

One of Us (2017) Penetrating the insular world of New York's Hasidic community, focusing on three individuals driven to break away despite threats of retaliation.

Andre the Giant (2018) A look at the life and career of professional wrestler André Roussimoff, who gained notoriety in the 1980s as Andre the Giant.

Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights Hollywood to the Heartland (2006) In this documentary, the show's emcee, Vince Vaughn, and four stand-up comedians hand-picked by Vaughn, travel the country and perform in 30 cities. This film documents the interactions on and off stage along the way.

The Blood Is at the Doorstep (2017) Director: Erik Ljung After Dontre Hamilton, a black, unarmed man diagnosed with schizophrenia, was shot 14 times and killed by police in Milwaukee, his family embarks on a quest for answers, justice and reform as the investigation unfolds.

Room to Breathe (2013) Room to Breathe is a surprising story of transformation as troubled kids in a San Francisco public middle school are introduced to the practice of mindfulness meditation. Topping the ...

Nick Offerman: American Ham (2014) A live taping of Nick Offerman's one-man show at New York's historic Town Hall theater, featuring a collection of anecdotes, songs and woodworking/oral-sex techniques.

New Order: Decades (2018) Part concert, part documentary, this film follows the band's preparations in the re-staging of their acclaimed collaboration So It Goes.. with the artist Liam Gillick and the 12-piece ...

Nash (2013) This coming of age documentary chronicles the life of NBA All Star Steve Nash as he tries to navigate his way through the somewhat toils of professional sports while trying to leave a lasting legacy on and off the court.

Mirage Men (2013) How the US government created a myth that took over the world. ET visitors... crashed UFOs... back-engineered alien technology... the government cover-up of a secret that would change the world as we know it... These are the core elements of the modern UFO mythology, a story that h

A behind the scenes look into the avant-garde, burlesque and decadent world of the Moulin Rouge in Paris, the magical mixture of erotic dance and vaudeville acts that has entered its 125th year.

A short film made for the United States War Department in 1945 just before Victory in Europe Day. It was shown to US soldiers about to go on occupation duty in Germany.

Parrot Heads (2017) An in depth look at the world of Parrot Heads, the loyal fan base of Jimmy Buffett.

Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) In the spring of 1984, a strange new comic book sat beside cash registers in select shops, too big to fit in the racks, and too weird to ignore. Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles presented a completely ori

Rolling Stone: Stories from the Edge (2017) A look at 50 years of the iconic magazine features interviews with and footage of journalists, photographers and performers who have graced its pages since it was launched by publisher Jann Wenner in 1967. In 2 parts.

How did humanitys earliest ancestors evolve into one of the most successful species on Earth An extraordinary journey tracing the footsteps of early hominids Using the latest

Fathers Kingdom (2017) This is the story of Father Divine and the Peace Mission Movement

Nintendo Quest (2015) In this all-encompassing documentary on Nintendo, gaming enthusiast Jay Bartlett hits the open road with best friend Rob McCallum in hopes of buying the 678 official retail-licensed Nintendo games for the Nintendo Entertainment System (1985) in 30 days with no online purchases.