DOCUMENTAR Movies

Fatherless (2017) Baron Vaughn (Grace & Frankie, Mystery Science 3000) sets out to meet his father for the first time. On this journey he explores what it means to be a black man who grew up without a father and the importance of the village that raised him while cracking a few jokes along the way.

An American Ascent (2014) An American Ascent documents the first African American expedition to tackle Denali, North America's highest peak and explores the complex relationship many African-Americans have with the outdoors. As the United States transitions to a 'minority majority' nation, a stagger

Sea of Shadows (2019) The vaquita, the world's smallest whale, is near extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and Chinese mafia, who harvest the swim bladder of the totoaba fish, the "cocaine ...

Green Is the New Gold (2017) Carmel Ceravolo and Tyler Eveleth travel around Colorado during 4-20 week to show the world the impacts of legal cannabis. Featuring Peter Dante, Dr. Greg Smith, Mc Pump, and many more. ...

Cancerpants (2011) A warm, witty, and insightful human story of triumph that arms women worldwide touched by breast cancer. Through the candid and emotionally aware voice of breast cancer survivor, Rochelle Poulson, cancerpants overcomes the struggles with enduring courage and clarity.

Burlesque: Heart of the Glitter Tribe (2017) BURLESQUE: HEART OF THE GLITTER TRIBE is a documentary feature about the passion and personalities at the heart of today's new wave of burlesque. On stage and in candid conversation, twelve of today's hottest performers reveal the naked truth about an exo

Beautiful Faces (2012) A penetrating look at one of the world's most remarkable hospitals, the disfigured young patients to whom it offers new lives, and the team of surgeons, physicians, and medical professionals who are convinced that it's the best place in the world to practice their unique, life

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic (2018) This program traces the causes behind the unprecedented growth in the use of prescription opioids and the devastating impact these drugs are having in virtually every part of America. It ...

Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable (2017) The fake story of the art found beneath the depths of the ocean from a 2,000 year old ship wreck. Damien Hirst and the crew recount the moments various discoveries are made, the myths and legends surrounding the find.

Secret Life of Dogs (2013) Special uncovers how the true success of the canine species is our mutually beneficial relationship.

The Search for General Tso (2014) Who was General Tso, and why are we eating his chicken? This feature documentary explores the origins and ubiquity of Chinese-American food through the story of an iconic sweet and spicy chicken dish.

Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped by Boko Haram (2018) The story of the freed female hostages of Boko Haram, detailing their lives in captivity and since their release.

Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (2013) Angela Sun's journey of discovery to one of the most remote places on Earth, Midway Atoll, to uncover the truth behind the mystery of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Along the way she encounters scientists, industry, legislators and activists

Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve (2013) Nearly 100 years after its creation, the power of the U.S. Federal Reserve has never been greater. Markets and governments around the world hold their breath in anticipation of the Fed Chairman's every word. Yet the average person knows very littl

Demetri Martin: Standup Comedian (2012) Standup Comedian is a 2012 Comedy Central special featuring comedian Demetri Martin. It was directed by Ryan Polito and filmed at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, New York.

Bunch of Kunst (2017) British punk duo Sleaford Mods have been called "the voice of Britain" by their fans, "Britain's angriest band" by the Guardian and "The world's greatest rock 'n' roll band" by Iggy Pop. "Bunch of Kunst" follows them on their two-year journey from Nottingham bedroom recording s

100 Years (2016) "100 Years" is the David vs. Goliath story of Elouise Cobell, a petite, Native American Warrior who filed the largest class action lawsuit ever filed against the United States Government and WON a $3.4 billion settlement for 300,000 Native Americans whose mineral-rich lands were mis

The Magic Pill (2017) People around the globe are combating illness through a paradigm shift in eating. And this simple change -- embracing fat as our main fuel -- is showing profound promise in improving the health of people, animals and the planet.

Carrie Fisher: Wishful Drinking (2010) Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher tells her raw and intoxicating true story in this documentary based on her hit stage production. Touching on stardom, mental illness, addiction and more, the actress recounts her peaks and valleys with candor and humor.

Chris Gethard: Career Suicide (2017) Chris Gethard's raw and harrowing one man show about discovering and learning to live with his depression

Back on Board: Greg Louganis (2014) Feature-length documentary about the greatest diver of all time. Four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis has faced more than his share of challenges. In 2011, he is far from the public eye and struggling to pay his mortgage. Now, the openly gay, HIV+ world-class

Unprotected 2018, A documentary about the objectification of women as the result of the availability of contraception, from a Catholic point of view.

Tom Segura: Disgraceful (2018) Comedian Tom Segura rants about funny things about pop culture and the way of living in 2018.

The Payaso Comedy Slam (2007) The Payaso Comedy Slam' (Payaso, "Clown") brings together today's hottest rising Latino comics. The hilarious line up takes the stage of San Bernardino's California Theatre for the raucous standup special taped in front of a live audience.

The Emperors New Clothes (2015) A look at the growing disparity between different economic classes.

The Devil and Father Amorth (2017) Father Gabriele Amorth performs his ninth exorcism on an Italian woman.

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I Called Him Morgan (2016) On a snowy night in February 1972, celebrated jazz musician Lee Morgan was shot dead by his common-law wife Helen during a gig at a club in New York City. The murder sent shockwaves through the jazz community, and the memory of the event still haunts those who knew the Mor

After the Spill (2015) Ten years ago Hurricane Katrina devastated the coast of Louisiana. Five years later the Deepwater Horizon exploded and spilled more than 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, the worst ecologic disaster in North American history. Amazingly those aren't the worst

The China Hustle (2017) An unsettling and eye-opening Wall Street horror story about Chinese companies, the American stock market, and the opportunistic greed behind the biggest heist you've never heard of.

Living Dolls (2013) A lighthearted look at the weird and wonderful world of doll collectors. The film features individuals whose lives are ultimately shaped by their obsession. It taps into why the subjects would risk everything just to spend their best time all dolled up. Some are loveable, others

Knuckleball! (2012) A documentary that showcases baseball's most unpredictable pitch.

Justin Bieber: Always Believing (2012) Go beyond the music to learn what it took for Justin Bieber, a boy from small town with a passion for music, to dominate the pop charts around the world.

The Truth Is in the Stars (2017) William Shatner sits down with scientists, innovators and celebrities to discuss how the optimism of

Tipping Point: the End of Oil (2011) In an oil-scarce world, we know there are sacrifices to be made in the pursuit of energy. What no one expected was that a tiny Native community living down the river from Canada's tar sands would reach out to the world for help, and be heard.

Valley Uprising (2014) In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service. And up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the limits of cli

True Conviction (2017) There's a new detective agency in Dallas, Texas, started by three exonerated men, with decades in prison served between them. True Conviction is a character-driven documentary that follows these change-makers as they rebuild their lives and families, learn to investigate cases

The Spiders Web: Britains Second Empire (2017) How Britain transformed from an imperial power to a financial power.

The King of Arcades (2014) Follow the rise and fall of the King of Arcades as one man pursues his dream against all odds.

The Free Speech Apocalypse (2015) Pastor Douglas Wilson was invited to Indiana University to deliver a series of lectures on traditional marriage and family. Wilson was warned about possible protests and potential violence over his "dissenting" opinion but stood behind the lectern anyway. The Free S

The Flaw (2011) People all over the world are still struggling with the aftermath of the greatest financial crisis since the Wall Street Crash of 1929. We all know what the effects have been but what exactly were the causes? The Flaw ranges widely across the history of American capitalism in the twe

The Enemies Within (2016) Trevor Loudon's terrifying documentary "Enemies Within" exposes the ties between elected officials in the highest reaches of the United States government and their radical, anti-American allies.

The A.I. Race (2017) The Discussion of Artificially Intelligence replacing Humans. And the Technological Increases of Artificial Intelligence (Moore's Law) Capabilities, Artificial Intelligence that learns.

Surviving Indie (2016) "Surviving Indie" tells the stories of creatives in the independent game development space, all with varying outcomes of success and failure. Through these stories, you will hear about the obstacles they faced, the people they met, and the path that lead them to where they are

Silent Conquest (2013) The end of freedom of speech in the West.

Portrait of a 60% Perfect Man: Billy Wilder (1982) French film critic Michel Ciment interviews Billy Wilder about his life and film-making.

Plunder: The Crime of Our Time (2009) Documentarian Danny Schechter explores the financial crisis and argues that it was built on a foundation of criminal activity. To get to the bottom of it all Schechter interviews bankers, economists, and journalists.

Paa Joe & The Lion (2016) Paa Joe dreams of his bygone days - bringing money home in briefcases and work being shipped to galleries the world over. Now, he sleeps as the cars hurtle passed. There are no customers, no tourists - there are no coffins to make. His son, Jacob, dreams too, he dreams of r