Documentary Movies

From the banks of the Bahamas to the seas of Argentina, we go underwater to meet dolphins. Two scientists who study dolphin communication and behaviour lead us on encounters in…

Records the sights and sounds of the many extraordinary street musicians from the Northeast of Brazil whose music and lyrics tell the stories of their lives with improvised humor, drama…

Julien Temple’s second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival…

Exercise your First Amendment Right to see this video! These are the shocking images the censors don’t want you to see – and this tiem, we’ve saved the worst for…

Steven Spielberg and Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation present interviews with survivors of the Nazi death camps in Hungary. Their tragic testimonies are illustrated through newsreels from the…

THE INTERNATIONALE draws on people’s stories of an emotionally charged radical song (the long-time anthem of socialism and communism) to celebrate the relationship between music and social change, and to…

With ample archival footage, detailed personal accounts by both American and Japanese forces and commentary from historians, The History Channel’s documentary goes behind the headlines of this infamous first strike…

Provides a thorough glimpse of the life of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mother. Interesting historic archive footage of Elizabeth and King George with President Franklin D. and First…

A young girl has already seen everything there is to see and her world has lost all meaning. Her anger shatters her world and she finds herself in the universe…

Documentary looking at the life and work of soul and pop diva Dusty Springfield.

This documentary follows the French electronic duo Air during their 1998 Moon Safari tour, highlighting the monotony of travel and waiting to perform. The routine is punctuated by Godard-inspired segments…

Over 30,000 bikers turned up in 1998 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Stone and recreate the funeral scene.

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during…

American Movie is the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual…

“The Life and Death of Owen Hart” chronicles the short but eventful life of pro-wrestling superstar Bret “Hitman” Hart’s brother Owen Hart, May 7, 1965 – May 23, 1999.

Retrace the groundbreaking footsteps of Charles Darwin with a young scientist as she explores the biological diversity and unique geologic history of the Galapagos archipelago. Using the magic of IMAX®…

A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.

Prepare yourself for the jaw-dropping highlights from an amazing 50 years of winter sport action and adventure! Join an international array of Olympic skiers and snowboarders as they challenge the…

The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation ‘Wrath of God.’ The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage….

A rare and welcome insight into Phil Collins’ prodigious musical talent and the fascinating story of his first solo record. Collins first enjoyed international success as the drummer of Genesis…

Marijuana is the most controversial drug of the 20th Century. Smoked by generations to little discernible ill effect, it continues to be reviled by many governments on Earth. In this…

Friends, enemies, acquaintances, and family of porn star John Holmes recall their experiences with him, from his childhood to his eventual death from AIDS in 1988.

Inspired by the book of the same name, film-maker James Marsh relays a tale of tragedy, murder and mayhem that erupted behind the respectable facade of Black River Falls, Wisconsin…

Fists of Freedom examines one of the 20th century’s most memorable moments — the dramatic “Black Power” demonstration of American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory stand…

The comedy star takes the stage for his third HBO solo stand-up performance in an hour-long show full of sidesplitting material, including his insights on family, fatherhood and growing up!

North Africa 1943. The SAS tally of enemy planes has surpassed 400. Hitler is enraged. “These men are dangerous and should be hunted down at all costs…” A precedent had…

Nine o’clock on Monday morning, August 18, 1969: while the work force was starting the day, Jimi Hendrix was taking the stage at Woodstock. While hundreds of thousands had already…

In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native…

Jason Kuller, the comedian from New York’s Catskill Mountains, performs his material on an intimate stage in this riotous special.

A film that describes the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to…

The gold medal for the men’s 10,000-meter race in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is won by Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie.

Jackie Chan: My Stunts shows some of the tricks of the trade that Jackie and his stunt team utilize to perform their stunts. This is not an endless gag reel…

Documentarian Richard Morris examines both the onstage and offstage lives of veteran cabaret entertainers John Wallowitch and Bertram Ross. Since 1984, Wallowitch and Ross have been a performing duo, entertaining…

The history of black newspapers in America.

Welcome to the world of no-holds-barred freestyle fighting…the fastest growing “sport” in the United States, Brazil, and Japan. CHOKE follows undisputed World Freestyle Fighting Champion Rickson Gracie as he prepares…

Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac’s meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic…

The very best of Billy Connolly’s stand up comedy, from 30 years of performances around the world!

A portrait of the great radical Cuban film maker Santiago Alvarez.

Affectionate tribute to Bruce Vilanch, who writes material for celebrities who make public appearances, from Oscar hosts and award recipients to Presidents. We meet his mom and see photos of…

This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events…