DOCUMENTARY Movies

Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers (2018) In 1989, physicist Bob Lazar broke the story of Area 51 and the US government's work on alien spacecrafts. He blew the whistle, shocked the world, then went silent - until now.

Nanook of the North (1922) Documents one year in the life of Nanook, an Eskimo (Inuit), and his family. Describes the trading, hunting, fishing and migrations of a group barely touched by industrial technology. Nanook of the North was widely shown and praised as the first full-length, anthropologica

A fascinating investigation into the work of photographer and cinema pioneer Eadweard Muybridge, Thom Andersen’s (Los Angeles Plays Itself) much-lauded documentary incorporates a biographical overview of its subject with a re-animation of his historic sequential photographs as well as concise and

Porndemic puts faces and personalities to the extraordinary profitable business of pornography today. Porn has quietly reinvented itself on the world-wide-web, becoming more mainstream and culturally embedded everyday. After starting with a visit to the old guard, the besieged Larry Flynt in his pe

About Face: Supermodels Then and Now (2012) 'About Face' explores beauty and aging through the stories of the original supermodels: women, now between fifty and eighty years old, whose images defined our sense of beauty over the last half-century. Shot in Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' intimate portrai

The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005) Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.

Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018) Elvis Presley grew up to become the biggest star in music, thanks to a staggering range of influences that created a revolutionary sound in his lifelong search for self-expression. This two-part documentary reveals his creative journey from childhood in Tupolo, Mis

The Dawn Wall (2017) In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.

Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams (2018) A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS offers an in-depth and intimate portrait of the band's spectacular rise from the backrooms of Camden pubs to selling out stadiums across the planet. At the heart of ...

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2017) A portrait of unsung Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, whose bestselling memoir chronicled his decades spent as sexual procurer to the stars.

Chasing Evel: The Robbie Knievel Story (2017) Robbie Knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his father's legacy by jumping once again.

Wild Britain When we think of countries well known for their wildlife, the U.K. isn't one that typically comes to mind, but this island nation contains a variety of ecosystems which contain a myriad of animals and plants. This eight-part series documents Britain's natural landscapes and the animals

The Care Theyve Earned (2018) It is a gripping look into six proud veterans' experiences with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) as they seek to manage the mental and physical trauma they sustained in uniform. The documentary details their experiences w

May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers (2017) An intimate documentary following acclaimed North Carolina band the Avett Brothers, as they create their 2016 hit album "True Sadness."

Trevor McDonald and the Killer Nurse (2018) 25 years after he first reported on it, Sir Trevor re-visits the case of Beverley Allitt, one of Britain's most prolific serial killers.

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word (2018) Pope Francis travels the world speaking to those in need and delivering a message of hope.

Molly: The Real Thing (2016) Over 50 high profile friends including; Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Hugh Jackman, Gene Simmons, Suzi Quatro, Tina Arena, Michael Gudinski, Kate Ceberano, Russell Morris, Colin Hay, Mark Seymour and Jimmy Barnes to name just a few, share their personal stories of the highs

Latin History for Morons: John Leguizamos Road to Broadway (2018) Latin History for Morons: John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway captures John's quest to cram 3,000 years of history into 90 minutes of stage time and bring a whole new set of historical ...

After serving twenty-five years in the prison for the murder of his partner Eddy, the grifter Foley is released with the intention to live an honest life. He seeks his probation officer and finds a job in a construction site. But soon Eddy's son Ethan looks for him and offers a swindle to him, but F

Orson Welless final movie, The Other Side of the Wind, started filming in 1970 but by the time of his death in 1985 had not been released It was finally released by Netflix in 2018 This documentary details the making of the movie and the problems Welles had in completing and releasing it

A Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making (2018) - A documentary detailing the effort dedicated filmmakers went through to bring Orson Welles final feature film, The Other Side of the Wind into the public conscience

Forgive Dont Forget (2014) A documentary about returning a surrendered sword from World War II.

Dark Money (2018) DARK MONEY, a political thriller, examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. ...

Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010)Episode 1 (2010) Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010– ) In two mind-blowing hours, Hawking reveals the wonders of the cosmos to a new generation. Delve into the mind of the world's most famous living scientist and reveal the splendor and majest

Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010)Episode 2 (2010) Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010– ) In two mind-blowing hours, Hawking reveals the wonders of the cosmos to a new generation. Delve into the mind of the world's most famous living scientist and reveal the splendor and majest

Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010)Episode 3 (2010) Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010– ) In two mind-blowing hours, Hawking reveals the wonders of the cosmos to a new generation. Delve into the mind of the world's most famous living scientist and reveal the splendor and majest

Studio 54 (2018) Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism--a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize and entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New Yo

The Syndrome (2014) Audrey Edmunds, mother of three, spent 11 years in prison for killing a baby she never harmed. And she is not alone. What happens when widely held beliefs based on junk science lead to the convictions of innocent people? The Syndrome is an explosive documentary following the crus

Eating Animals (2017) An examination of our dietary choices and the food we put in our bodies. Based on Jonathan Safran Foer's memoir.

Film maker Simon Sharman goes in search of answers to the biggest UFO mystery of the 20th century, as he tracks down the last living witnesses to the Roswell incident of 1947 The three year investigation leads Sharman to Washington D C where he connects the dots between the UFO subject and the White

The Minds of Men (2018) "The Minds of Men" is a 3+ year investigation into the experimentation, art, and practice of social engineering and mind control during the Cold War - a mind-bending journey into the past ...

Our New President (2017) Our New President (2017) is an archival documentary that explores the cult of Donald J. Trump through fake news and other methods of destabilized perception. Compiled from state-controlled ...

Among serial killers, Israel Keyes is an enigma. When police picked him up in Texas in March of 2012, it was for the murder of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig, whom he had brazenly kidnapped from a coffee stand in Anchorage, Alaska. Once in custody, however, he confessed to other murders and bank robber

Batkid Begins (2015) On November 15, 2013, the world came together to grant one 5-year-old leukemia patient his wish to be Batman for a day. "Batkid Begins" looks at why and how this phenomenon took place, becoming one of the biggest "good news" stories of all time.

Real Detective (2016 ) Inspired by HBO's acclaimed drama "True Detective," Investigation Discovery brings to life actual homicide cases through the words of the law enforcement officers who are still haunted by them. "Real Detective" blends documentary and scripted elements -- an

The Battle of Chile: Part III (1979) Completed two years after _Batalla de Chile: La insurrección de la burguesía, La (1975)_ and _Batalla de Chile: El golpe de estado, La (1977)_, this film deals with the creation of thousands of local groups of "popular power" by ordinary workers and p

The Battle of Chile: Part II (1976) Taking place during the Chilean Coup d'état in 1973, this film opens with the attempted military coup of June 1973, which is put down by troops loyal to the government. The left is divided over strategy, while the right methodically lays the groundwork for the mi

The Battle of Chile: Part I (1975) The chronicle of the political tension in Chile in 1973 and of the violent counter revolution against the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende.

Heartworn Highways (1976) The best music and the best whiskey come from the same part of the country.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) Enron dives from the seventh largest US company to bankruptcy in less than a year in this tale told chronologically. The emphasis is on human drama, from suicide to 20,000 people sacked: the personalities of Ken Lay (with Falwellesque rectitude), Jeff Skil

Arctic Tale (2007) Two narratives -- the life cycle of a mother walrus and her calf, and the life of a polar bear and her cubs -- are used to illustrate the harsh realities of existence in the Arctic.

Murder Book (2014 ) From the moment a homicide is reported, a file is assembled to document every facet of the investigation -- crime scene photos, notes and observations, forensic reports, witness interviews, suspect profiles -- and continues to grow with new information until an arrest is made and

`Bad Trips Abroad' is about peoples' extraordinary experiences during their travels abroad. The series documents real-life disasters that give new meaning to `vacation time' for those involved. Episodes detail critical road accidents, horrific assaults, and the story of how a group of friends became

The Kids Menu (2016) THE KIDS MENU is a feature documentary from the team that brought you "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead." As filmmaker Joe Cross spent time traveling the world with his previous two films, he met thousands of people and one issue that came up again and again was what to do about the gr

Under an Arctic Sky (2017) Six surfers set sail along the frozen shores of Iceland as the worst storm in twenty-five years is about to arrive.

Snowman (2014) From childhood, Kevin Fogolin dreamed of living and working in the mountains. After breaking the shackles of small-town expectations, his dream comes crashing down in a helicopter avalanche bombing mission gone horribly wrong. In the aftermath, Kevin and his childhood friend, freeskii

Skips Stones for Fudge (2015) For over a decade, Russ "Rock Bottom" Byars and Kurt "Mountain Man" Steiner have endured a rivalry that lifted competitive stone skipping to unthinkable heights. Tested by physical ailments, emotional hardships and the rise of young talent, these obs

As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000) Director Jonas Mekas provides an intimate glimpse of his personal life by constructing a feature length narrative from over 30 years of private home movie footage.