Documentary Movies
Toscanini in His Own Words (2009)
This film is a docufiction on the great Toscanini directed by well-known filmmaker Larry Weinstein; who pushes the boundaries of conventional documentary storytelling by borrowing tools from fiction films; including…
Dolphins in the Deep Blue Ocean (2009)
They are inspirational, playful, powerful, interesting and very intelligent animals, which have a magical bond with the people: Dolphins. You’ll see these magnificent animals in their natural habitats – reefs…
Michael Jackson Memorial (2009)
A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
PoliWood (2009)
An in-depth look at the Democratic and Republican national conventions held during the 2008 U.S. Presidential election year.
Quantum Communication (2009)
We can create abundance in our lives by awakening the genius within each of us. This insightful film answers some crucial questions about transforming our lives: How is quantum communication…
Cannibal Island (2009)
A disturbing chapter in Russian history is explored in this documentary. In 1933, Joseph Stalin sent 6000 “unwanted” citizens of Moscow and Leningrad to a desolate Siberian island – with…
James May at the Edge of Space (2009)
James May always wanted to be an astronaut. Now, 40 years after the first Apollo landings, he gets a chance to fly to the edge of space in a U2…
The End of the Line (2009)
Examines the devastating effect that overfishing has had on the world’s fish populations and argues that drastic action must be taken to reverse these trends. Examines the imminent extinction of…
Soul Power (2009)
Soul Power is a 2008 documentary film about the Zaire 74 music festival in Kinshasa which accompanied the Rumble in the Jungle heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and…
The Antarctica Challenge (2009)
An up-to-date look at the climate change research currently being done by the scientists stationed in Antarctica.
Last Train Home (2009)
A family embarks on an annual tormenting journey along with 130 million other peasant workers to reunite with their distant family, and to revive their love and dignity as China…
Home (2009)
In 200,000 years of existence, man has upset the balance on which the Earth had lived for 4 billion years. Global warming, resource depletion, species extinction: man has endangered his…
Facing Ali (2009)
Ten of Muhammad Ali’s former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
Fresh (2009)
FRESH is more than a movie, it’s a gateway to action. Our aim is to help grow FRESH food, ideas, and become active participants in an exciting, vibrant, and fast-growing…
Objectified (2009)
A feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them.
Petition (2009)
The dysfunctional Chinese justice system allows citizens with grievances against their local governments to petition the court to clear or correct their record. Yet in order to do so, the…
The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith BONE and the Changing Face of Comics (2009)
Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics’ tells the story of one of the most successful journeys in independent comics.
Copyright Criminals (2009)
Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. This documentary traces the rise of…
How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009)
More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee’s global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video…
Kobe Doin’ Work (2009)
A documentary following Kobe Bryant during one day of the 2008 NBA playoffs.
Studs Terkel: Listening to America (2009)
For over 60 years, Studs Terkel elevated the voices and experiences of everyday Americans through his skillful interviews on radio, in books and on TV. This documentary takes a fond…
Steve-O: Demise and Rise (2009)
A documentary of Steve-O’s downward spiral to when he ultimately hits rock bottom and is saved by the intervention of friends and his own will to do whatever it takes…
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009)
A documentary about the making of David Fincher’s 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher’s film is documented here, from…
Art of War (2009)
Documentary on the main principles of Sun Tsu “Art of War” illustrated with examples from the second world war, the Vietnam war and the American civil war.
Something Unknown Is Doing We Don’t Know What (2009)
Is it possible to look into the future? Does mind over matter really exist? What is true about psychic healing? Is remote viewing real? Where is the boundary between real…
Transcendent Man (2009)
The compelling feature-length documentary film, by director Barry Ptolemy, chronicles the life and controversial ideas of luminary Ray Kurzweil. For more than three decades, inventor, futures, and New York Times…
Cropsey (2009)
Realizing the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story (2009)
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.
Outrage (2009)
An indictment of closeted politicians who lobby for anti-gay legislation in the US.
Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009)
Heavy metal band Iron Maiden’s 2008 Somewhere Back in Time World Tour. This concert recording accompanies the documentary film “Iron Maiden: Flight 666”. The 16 songs performed were filmed live…
Anjar: Flowers Goats and Heroes (2009)
Growing up in Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War, the filmmaker’s life in a small Armenian village becomes forever linked to a group of 1915 genocide survivors.
Louis Theroux: A Place for Paedophiles (2009)
Louis has gained access to Coalinga Mental Hospital in California, which houses more than 500 of the most disturbed criminals in America, convicted paedophiles. Most have already served lengthy prison…
Beer Wars (2009)
In America, size matters. The bigger you are, the more power you have, especially in the business world. Anat Baron takes you on a no holds barred exploration of the…
Moscow (2009)
Continuing the exploration of the thin line between truth and performance, Eduardo Coutinho turns his attention to the drama generated during rehearsals for the Galpão Theater Company’s performance of Chekov’s…
Star Trek: The Captain’s Summit (2009)
The Captains’ Summit documents the first time in Star Trek history that four stars who at some point have played Captains in Star Trek (William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Leonard Nimoy,…
Red Dwarf: The Making of Back to Earth (2009)
A documentary about the making of the Red Dwarf mini-series ‘Back to Earth’.
Who Killed Nancy? (2009)
On October 12th, 1978, New York Police discovered the lifeless body of a young woman, slumped under the bathroom sink in a hotel room. She was Nancy Spungen, an ex-prostitute,…
My Greatest Escape (2009)
Michel Vaujour, former thief and mobster, always chose making a break for freedom over a life behind bars, adventure over a life of submission. He has spent 27 years in…
The World’s Biggest and Baddest Bugs (2009)
The World’s Biggest and Baddest Bugs, follows host Ruud Kleinpaste, as he embarks on an entomological odyssey around the globe in search of the ultimate biggest and “baddest” creepy crawlies….
Shadow Billionaire (2009)
DHL Founder and billionaire Larry Hillblom seemed to have vanished into thin air when he failed to return from a routine flight in his vintage Seabee over the Pacific. After…