DOCUMENTA Movies

Angry Inuk (2016) An Inuk filmmaker takes a close look at the central role of seal hunting in the lives of the Inuit, the importance of the revenue they earn from sales of seal skins, and the negative impact...

In the Shadow of the Moon (2007) In the 1960s, US President John F Kennedy proposed landing a man on the moon before the decade was finished. This film has interviews with most of the surviving astronauts of the Apollo program who were making ready to make that great voyage with an army of experts d

Being Serena is a documentary series chronicling tennis icon Serena Williams at a pivotal moment in her personal and professional life. Produced by HBO Sports and IMG’s Original Content group, Being Serena provides viewers unprecedented access to Williams during her pregnancy, new motherhood

Spettacolo (2017) Once upon a time there was a tiny hill town in Tuscany that found a remarkable way to confront their issues - they turned their lives into a play. "Spettacolo" is a portrait of this 50-year-old tradition, where their piazza becomes their stage and every villager from 6 to

Samsara (2011) Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.

Major! (2015) MAJOR! is a documentary film exploring the life and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years. Miss Major is a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion and

Kevin Smith is anything but quiet in this new comedy special that was recorded an hour before his heart attack in February. Before he nearly died backstage, onstage he discusses his marriage, his kid and his work (or lack thereof).

Dark Days (2000) Near Penn Station, next to the Amtrak tracks, squatters have been living for years. Marc Singer goes underground to live with them, and films this "family." A dozen or so men and one woman talk about their lives: horrors of childhood, jail time, losing children, being coke-heads. Th

Walk with Me (2017) 'Walk With Me' follows a community of Zen Buddhist monks and nuns who have dedicated their lives to mastering the art of mindfulness with their world-famous teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. Filmed over three years in France and the USA, this intimate and meditative film travels deep insi

The Work (2017) Set inside a single room in Folsom Prison, three men from the outside participate in a four-day group-therapy retreat with a group of incarcerated men for a real look at the challenges of rehabilitation.

Reviews: 0 users The ever-evolving Sion Sono, who burst onto the Japanese film scene with I Am Sion Sono!! in 1984, has made a name for himself in world cinema as a numerous award-winner, festival favorite and provocateur. Directed by Arata Oshima, son of rebel filmmaker Nagisa Oshima, who had prais

McConkey (2013) The legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and the path he paved to conquer his dreams. Shane McConkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and ski-BASE jumping, and through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent humor, he inspired countless lives.

Daphné ou la belle plante (2015) As any pretty plant, Daphne buds, opens, fills with fragrance and loses leaves. But is never allowed pick. Combining animation and continuous shooting, Daphne or the lovely specimen is a documentary painting the portrait of an unchaste and sensitive woman who spea

Bill Nye: Science Guy (2017) A famous television personality struggles to restore science to its rightful place in a world hostile to evidence and reason.

The Gene Doctors (2017) Targeting the root causes of genetic disease, doctors are transforming patients' lives.

Follows the start of a dramatic weight loss program of two of the fattest people in britain

Farewell, Ferris Wheel (2012) Farewell, Ferris Wheel examines the link between America's carnival industry and a small Mexican town that legally provides one third of the carnival's labor. However, increased regulations are compromising this longstanding connection, putting both the industry and its

Birth of a Movement (2017) The story of William Monroe Trotter, the nearly forgotten editor of a Boston black newspaper who tried to ban the controversial film The Birth of a Nation (1915).

Big Time (2017) BIG TIME follows Bjarke Ingels during the course of 7 years (2009-2016), while he struggles to finish his biggest project so far. We are let into Bjarke's creative processes as well as the endless compromises that his work entails.

Civilisations (2018) Civilisations (2018) DescriptionInspired by art historian Kenneth Clark's documentary series of the 1960s, `Civilisations' sees three experts travel the world to explore human creativity and the development of art through the ages. From the ancient city of Petra in Jordan to the

The War Tapes (2006) Straight from the front lines in Iraq, THE WAR TAPES is the first war movie filmed by soldiers themselves. These soldiers bypassed Pentagon supervised media to share their experience like never before. Funnier, spicier, and more gut wrenching than news reports, this is Operation

The Queen of Versailles (2012) In 2008, the Siegel family was top of the heap with the wealthy and politically influential David Siegel running the successful Westgate Resorts time-share business. To enjoy their good life, he and his engineer turned beauty queen trophy wife, Jackie, were building th

The Butch Factor (2009) Documentarian Christopher Hines illustrates the varying degrees of masculinity in contemporary gay male culture by posing specific questions, and studying the variety of lifestyles of the gay community. The film offers an alternative and new look at masculinity and homosexual

Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer (2013) Three young women face seven years in a Russian prison for a satirical performance in a Moscow cathedral. But who is really on trial in a case that has gripped the nation and the world beyond, three young artists or the society they live in?

Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007) Interviews with central members of early Norwegian black metal bands about Mayhem, the early black metal scene and the crimes they committed.

Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012) In 1997, Louis made a documentary on the booming Californian porn industry. In 2012, he returns to find an industry that has been decimated by illegal Internet tube sites.

The Punk Syndrome (2012) A Finnish punk-rock band formed by four mentally disabled guys.

Hell and Back Again (2011) What does it mean to lead men in war? What does it mean to come home? Hell and Back Again is a cinematically revolutionary film that asks and answers these questions with a power and intimacy no previous film about the conflict in Afghanistan has been able to achieve. It i

Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story (2012) The story of Yonatan Netanyahu, commander of an elite Israeli army commando unit who was killed during Operation Entebbe, a hostage-rescue mission carried out at Entebbe Airport in Uganda on July 4, 1976, after members of the Popular Front for the Liberatio

Dinotasia (2012) One of our favourite natural history subjects, the good old dinosaur, gets a makeover and then some in this fantastically ambitious and groundbreaking documentary. Based on cutting-edge palaeontology and the latest fossil records, DINOTASIA presents a series of vignettes about dinos

World War A: Aliens Invade Earth (2016) Leading scientists and researchers weigh in on the scenarios that might unfold if aliens find us and decide to visit Earth. Should we even be searching for extraterrestrial life? What are the risks of reaching out, and what are the risks if the Earth is "

Tim & Faith: Soul2Soul (2017) Includes live performances from Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's 2017 Soul2Soul world tour, as well as an intimate look inside their relationship. Never before seen interviews are presented ...

The Rolling Stones: Charlie Is My Darling Ireland 1965 (2012) A documentary on the Rolling Stones that was shot in 1965 on a two-stop tour of Ireland, just as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" was becoming a worldwide sensation.

The Residue of a Relationship (2017) The Residue of a Relationship is a short film that looks at the leftovers of love and tries to piece together what it all means. It follows a real-world love story from its inception through to a conclusion in a thoroughly modern tale of romance in the 21st centu

When an accident kills her fiancé, 25 year old Tamara Johnston quits a dream job to try to make sense of her new unwanted life. Grief intensifies both a desire to die and her deepening faith, resulting in a fierce deadline: show me something better than death, or I am out of here. Johnston launch

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia (2012) Successful leaders in Business, law, and Politics reflect on their Dyslexic experiences as we follow the story of Dylan, a high school senior who is must overcome the challenges of Dyslexia to achieve his dream of getting into a competitive college. By fol

San Francisco 2.0 (2015) The invasion of the technology elite causes economic division and upheaval in the city of San Francisco.

Has internet anonymity unleashed a dark demon lurking in all of us A film that reveals the hard truths surrounding anonymity, dark instincts and freedom on the internet Smartphones have

Return to High Chaparral (2017) Sweden's Wild West solution to a Syrian refugee crisis only lasts so long.

Pearl Jam: Lets Play Two (2017) Concert film centering on the rock band Pearl Jam's August 2016 shows at Chicago's Wrigley Field.

Packing for Mars (2015) Inspired by a 1970's science fiction novel entitled ALTERNATIVE 3, one man, armed with nothing but a camera and an open mind, sets forth on a journey to reveal the truth behind what may well be one of the most startling secrets: An elite group is said to be secretly building

A documentary exploring what it happens when you pledge to a frat house

Le train dHitler: bête dacier (2016) At the end of the 1930s, Hitler ordered the construction of a special train that could transport him around safely and appease his growing paranoia. A veritable fortress on rails, this ...

When 23-year-old mother of four Stacy Peterson vanishes, suspicion lands on her police officer husband, Drew. Soon, investigators discover Drew is no stranger to tragedy years earlier, his previous wife died under mysterious circumstances.

Yindi the Last Koala (1996) Meet Yindi. A baby koala who almost loses his mother in a car accident and in her absence must be raised in captivity. Follow his zany adventures as the curious young koala cub just acts like 'himself' but is surrounded by humans! When the mother and son are reunited mont

Williams (2017) Charting the story of Formula One's most celebrated family, Williams is a thrilling account of how one man built a racing empire and a vivid, heart-rending portrait of the aftermath of a tragedy. Starting life with nothing other than a single-minded obsession for speed, Sir Frank Wil

Whoopi: Back to Broadway The 20th Anniversary (2005) Twenty years before this video was produced, comedian Whoopi Goldberg took Broadway by storm in a one-woman show that established her as one of the wittiest, finest performers of her generation. The groundbreaking comic returns to the Great White

Tina Turner: One Last Time Live in Concert (2000) Compilation of Tina Turner's two final concerts at Wembley Stadium, recorded during her 'Twenty Four Seven' tour, and featuring classic hits, cover versions and new songs.