DOCUMENTARY Movies

72 Dangerous Animals: Latin America (2017) Latin America. A vast region containing a vast array of ecosystems, from the steaming rainforests of the Amazon, to the peaks of the Andes and the deserts of the Baja peninsula. Within these environments live some of the world's most fascinating and dangero

Upside Down: The Creation Records Story (2010) Over a quarter of a century since it began and a decade after it folded, this is the definitive film about Creation Records, one of the world's most successful and colorful independent labels. This is the story of the rock n roll dream and its accompany

The Last Black Sea Pirates (2013) The Last Black Sea Pirates swim in testosterone and rugged tenderness in a land of wilderness and legends, far from civilization. For 20 years, Captain Jack The Whale and his crew have been...

The Mystery of the Pink Dolphin (2015) Hiding in a narrow branch of a river, deep within the Amazon rain forest, is a strange animal that one wouldn't expect to find here, thousands of kilometers away from the ocean: the Pink River Dolphin, one of the most mysterious and extraordinary species of the

Coopers Treasure (2017) Gordon Cooper was an astronaut with Nasa in the 1960's. Whilst on missions he photographed over a hundread 'anomolies' he saw around the carribean coast. Cooper figured they had to be sunken ships including Cristopher Columbus' lost fleet and that these photos would become a

Dream Tower (1994) Dream Tower chronicles Toronto's most notorious social experiment of the sixties. Inspired by cultural critic Paul Goodman, philosophies of alternative education, and the decade's political upheaval, a group of young idealists established Rochdale as a free university and student

I am a Killer (2018) Profiling prisoners convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death. Recounting the events that led up to their crime, the killers reveal their motivations and how they now view their actions, after time spent on death row.

Dark Tourist (2018) From a nuclear lake to a haunted forest, New Zealand filmmaker and journalist David Farrier ('Tickled') visits unusual -- and often macabre -- tourism spots around the world. Most tourists like to visit popular sites and attractions, like beaches, stadiums and museums, while o

The Staircase (2004) Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife Kathleen, whose body

O.J.: Made in America (2016) It is the defining cultural tale of modern America - a saga of race, celebrity, media, violence, and the criminal justice system. And two decades after its unforgettable climax, it continues to fascinate, polarize, and even, yes, develop new chapters. Now, the producers

The Woman Who Wasnt There (2012) A psychological suspense thriller about The World Trade Center Survivors' Network and their former President, Tania Head. After meeting Director Angelo J. Guglielmo, Jr., Head commissioned a documentary based on her work with the Survivors' Network. Filming began and

Lightning in a Bottle (2004) Beginning with a stirring African folk song (Zélié performed by Angélique Kidjo) the roots are established and rapidly swell into a trunk thickened by the hardships of the Great Depression (Gamblin' Man performed by David 'Honeyboy' Edwards) and the oppression o

Jimi Hendrix (1973) This documentary was made three years after Jimi Hendrix's untimely death. At the time it was an example of how a visual biography should be done, but some of the information in it needs revising in the light of new information uncovered over the years. The film contains concert

The Rape of Recy Taylor (2017) Mrs. Recy Taylor was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Unbroken, she spoke up and fought for justice with help from Rosa Parks and legions of women.

Sled Dogs (2016) Filmmaker Fern Levitt examines the breeding and care of dogs raised specifically for sled dog racing.

For three weeks in September, beer fueled debates in the bars of one Michigan town arent about sports and politics but art Hundreds of thousands of people come to Grand Rapids to engage with blue chip artists in ways that rarely happen at Art Basel or other established art events, unless youre a maj

Making a Murderer (2015 ) Filmed over a 10-year period, Steven Avery, a DNA exoneree who, while in the midst of exposing corruption in local law enforcement, finds himself the prime suspect in a grisly new crime. Viewers are taken inside a high-stakes criminal case where reputation is everything and

In Search of... Documentary series hosted by Zachary Quinto based on the 1970s series that examined unexplained phenomena from all over the world.

The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights (2009) In 2007 the legendary American duo White Stripes toured Canada. Besides playing the usual venues they challenged themselves and played in buses, cafés and for Indian tribal elders. Music video director Emmett Malloy followed the band and

In Pursuit of Silence (2015) In Pursuit of Silence is a meditative film about our relationship with silence and the impact of noise on our lives. In our race towards modernity, amidst all the technological innovation and the rapid growth of our cities, silence is now quickly passing into legend. Fro

Dream Big: Engineering Our World (2017) Narrated by Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges, DREAM BIG: Engineering Our World is a first film of its kind for IMAX® and giant screen theaters that will transform how we think about engineering. From the Great Wall of China and the world's tallest buil

Deep Blue (2003) The natural history of the oceans

Scream for Me Sarajevo (2017) In 1994 Sarajevo was a city under siege. Mortars and rocket propelled grenades rained onto the city, killing indiscriminately, ever day. Amongst the madness, two United Nations personnel: a British military officer and another Brit working for the UN Fire Department, de

Nude (2017) NUDE explores perceptions of nudity in art by chronicling the creative process of photographer David Bellemere as he's commissioned by NU Muses founder Steve Shaw to shoot a fine art calendar of nude photographs.

The Commodore Story (2018) The Commodore Story of the PET Vic20 C64 and Amiga from engineers, games developers and how Commodore influenced the first 8-bit generation users.

Inside the American Mob (2013) Documentary film about the Italian Mafia and their organized crime activities in USA, mainly New York, between the '60's to mid '90's. Well documented with plenty of interviews and original footage. Story told by ex-members of Mafia, FBI agents and prosecutors at that

Death Row Stories (2014) A documentary series about the state of the U.S. legal system and the death penalty. Stories told by the people who have lived on death row and some exonerated. Over zealous prosecutors and the lack of their culpability in a tremendously flawed system. In America CNN is b

Bare Knuckle Fight Club (2017) Uncovering the hidden world of underground bare-knuckle fighting in Britain. With access to a fight club where men from all walks of life compete against each other in brutal and bloody battles.

Alone (2015) Ten men try to survive as long as they can in the Vancouver Island wilderness, carrying only what can fit in a backpack. Alone in harsh, unforgiving terrain, these men must hunt, build shelters and fend off predators, all while documenting the experience themselves. It's the ultimate te

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013) Anthony Bourdain had no reservations about a move to CNN. Shortly after concluding an eight-season stint at the helm of his popular Travel Channel series, the equally popular Emmy-winning host came to the news network searching for "Parts Unknown." In

In this vivid series about the wonders of science, the Wu-Tang Clan's GZA aka 'The Genius' travels far and wide to meet innovators who are changing our world.

1000 Ways to Die (2008 2012) 1,000 Ways to Die, an anthology television series, which aired on Spike/Spike TV from May 14, 2008 to July 15, 2012 showcased shocking reenactments of deaths of individuals who often met the grim reaper in very unorthodox or outlandish ways. Often recreated in a fast-pac

Ghost Exchange (2013) 'Ghost Exchange' probes the volatile state of U.S. capital markets and their critical impact on America's economic future. The film explores the acceleration of the evolution of U.S. stock exchanges, and uncovers the risks resulting from this wholesale adoption. Wall Street has

Passengers and crew on an international flight are attacked by unseen forces that threaten all aboard and on the ground below them. As they fight to stay alive, they start to realize that these are actually the spirits of murdered girls determined to stop their killer on board who will do anything t

Extinct or Alive (2018) What if extinct animals weren�t really extinct? The methods used to declare a species extinct are not as fool proof as people might assume. The search is on for wildlife adventurer ... Evidence suggests that species thought to be extinct are still very much aliv

Underworld, Inc. (2015) A docu-series that provides an inside look into various illegal activities and black markets around the world, where drugs, firearms and even people are reduced to mere commodities. Each year the U.S. economy is flush with more than $500 billion generated in illegal transa

Freewheelin (1976) Stacy and his friends are the best skateboarders around. They know all the latest tricks and stunts, and each has mastered his own incredible style. This fascinating movie will bring you ...

Beyond the Mat (1999) This documentary focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers Terry Funk, Mick Foley (Mankind), Jake Roberts (Jake the Snake) and Darren Drozdov (Droz). As the film progresses, the story of their lives unfolds, as we also learn how the wrestling industry is not the plastic-we

What on Earth? (2015) Science Channel's most watched series reveals Earth as it's never been seen before. Illuminating views captured by more than 4,000 orbiting satellites, `What on Earth?' investigates mysteries from strange geological occurrences to weird man-made structures. Every day, the eyes

From executive producers Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, this documentary series explores and exposes flaws in the American justice system through emotional, in-depth examinations of the death row cases of Darlie Routier and Julius Jones, both of whom insist on their innocence to this day. Darlie Rou

Africas Wild Horizons (2015 2016) Africa's spectacular biodiversity extends across a vast, numerous network of ecosystems. Explore the continent's incredible landscape and the unique wildlife that call its many different environments home.

Vice (2013–) A fearless, raw approach to storytelling is the trademark of "VICE," a groundbreaking newsmagazine series that tackles global issues often overlooked by traditional media. From anti-government rebellions, to hotbeds of terrorist activity, to conflict and corruption, &qu

Come along with us on a trip to the jungle of Costa Rica and marvel at these,fascinating impressions in perfect 3D quality. Experience the magic of the rain,forest and its inhabitants, mostly hiding away in big trees and covered by dense,forest and difficult to see for the untrained eye. And listen

That Guy Dick Miller (2014) Dick Miller is the last of the great American character actors. Whether sharing the screen with Nicholson, DeNiro, Schwarzenegger or The Ramones, Dick has been stealing scenes since his screen debut in 1955. He has worked with some of the great directors: Scorsese, Corman

Right Footed (2015) Jessica Cox was born without arms as a result of a birth defect, but managed to overcome many physical and emotional challenges to become fully independent. She learned to type with her toes, drive a car with her feet, and amazingly -- fly an airplane with her feet. Right Footed

Jihad: A Story of the Others (2015) An unflinching but sensitive and personal examination of jihadism and radicalisation, its causes and its possible solutions.

The Story of Diana (2017) She was beloved by millions, but plagued by hidden turmoil. A tale of royalty, resilience and the heavy cost of fame.Twenty years after the Princess of Wales' life was tragically cut short at age 36, archival footage and conversations with those who knew her best reveal how

Human Planet (2011) This BBC/Discovery Channel co-production was filmed in dozens of locations around the world over a two-year period and documents how humans interact with their natural surroundings. The six-part programme travels to extreme locations to show people who survive in those locations