Documentary Movies

Audrey (2020)

Audrey (2020)

Documentary

Actress, humanitarian and recognised as a film and fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn was undoubtedly one of the greatest legends from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Hollywood's Dark Secret

Hollywood's Dark Secret

Documentary

After decades of secrecy and cover ups Hollywood’s Dark Secret was revealed to the world– on the wings of inspiring bravery. Voices that had long been silenced risked everything to share their shocking stories of abuse at the hands of some of the most powerful people in the world. Uncover the disturbing reality that is… the casting couch. The truth is out and it is being heard.

A Princess at War

A Princess at War

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In the wake of his brothers abdication, King George VI, became king on May the 12th, 1937. This meant that his young daughter, Elizabeth, who was just 11 years old at the time - would one day succeed him as queen. 2 years later… WWII broke out. This set a tone for the monarchy going forward. The indomitable spirit of the Royal Family helped the people of the United Kingdom through their darkest times. Princess Elizabeth was only 13 years of age, when the outbreak of war occurred on September 3rd, 1939. King George VI died in 1952, only just 7 years after the end of WWII. Elizabeth was taught from such a young age, what a monarch should be about. She put in the forthright dedication just as much as her father did. The influence of her surroundings, and the very nature of her family, shaped her into becoming the longest-reigning monarch in all of British History.

Calum Von Moger: Unbroken

Calum Von Moger: Unbroken

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To many in the bodybuilding world, Calum Von Moger is seen as the future of the sport. A two time Mr. Universe champion who has proven himself to have one of the greatest physiques currently on the professional stage; Calum was catapulted into social media stardom. Known for his resemblance to Arnold Schwarzenegger and dubbed Arnold 2. 0. But a sudden and tragic bicep tear brought his training and goals to a grinding halt. Losing dozens of pounds of muscle and unable to train until fully recovering – Calum was forced to reassess his bodybuilding path and find a way to fight back up to the top. Calum Von Moger: Unbroken chronicles his rise, fall, and now recovery as he moves into a promising career in television and film. Showcasing a man with an indomitable will that overcomes all the hurdles in his path and taking him to a place that both skeptics and doctors thought was impossible.

Gotham: The Fall and Rise of New York

Gotham: The Fall and Rise of New York

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The transformation and revival of New York City from 1990 to 2013 is one of the most remarkable stories in urban history. It was not the result of broader social or economic forces. Instead, it was an intellectual paradigm shift and revolution that only came about because of courageous political leadership, a new set of ideas about governing and established tradition being questioned and changed at the grassroots level. The country needs to know the story of New York’s revival. Politicians need to understand how this happened, community leaders need to recognize the grassroots efforts that turned New York around and the policies that contributed to her rehabilitation. And residents need hope that things will get better and encouragement that it is worth staying and contributing to help their city recover. We need a blueprint on how to revitalize and save our great cities.Nothing could be more important than telling the story of the transformation of New York and its revival in the words and through the stories of those who were there and did the work. Gotham: The Fall and Rise of New York does just that.

Legend Has It

Legend Has It

Documentary

Ski lore is riddled with stories, sometimes of unknown origin, describing plausible but extraordinary past events.

Dolores

Dolores

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Dolores Huerta is among the most important, yet least known, activists in American history. An equal partner in co-founding the first farm workers unions with Cesar Chavez, her enormous contributions have gone largely unrecognized. Dolores tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice, becoming one of the most defiant feminists of the twentieth century.

The Life and Death of Tupac Shakur

The Life and Death of Tupac Shakur

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Tupac Shakur endures as one of hip-hop's most iconic figures and its most potent enigma - he elevated rap, changing it from a passing trend to a complex art form. Seen as a poet whose tales of urban alienation captivated young people of all races and backgrounds, he set the stage for the current and continuing evolution of the hip-hop phenomenon.

Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind

Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind

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The untold story of Charles Manson’s obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music, his tragic friendship with The Beach Boys’ Dennis Wilson and his descent into violence and chaos once his dreams fell apart. Featuring interviews with Gregg Jakobson, Dianne Lake, Stephen Desper, Phil Kaufman, Ed Roach, Ernest Knapp, David Felton, Jeff Guinn, Jon Stebbins, Anthony DeCurtis, Dominic Priore, and Peter Richardson. Featuring interviews with "Gregg Jakobson (Dennis Wilson's friend and songwriting partner, prosecution's key witness in the trial), Dianne Lake (Manson Family member, lived at Dennis Wilson's house with Manson), Stephen Desper (Beach Boys' in-house engineer), Phil Kaufman (Fellow Manson inmate who joined the Family upon his release and produced and released the LIE album), Ed Roach (Beach Boys' photographer and close friend of Dennis Wilson), Ernest Knapp (Manson’s band guitarist), David Felton (Rolling Stone journalist who did the first interview with Manson after his arrest for the Tate murders), Jeff Guinn (Author: The Life and Times of Charles Manson), Simon Wells (Author: Charles Manson, Coming Down Fast), Jon Stebbins (Dennis Wilson's biographer), Anthony DeCurtis (Contributing editor, Rolling Stone magazine), Dominic Priore (Author, Riot on Sunset Strip), and Peter Richardson (San Francisco music historian).

Royal Weddings Through the Years

Royal Weddings Through the Years

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The pomp, the pageantry; what’s not to love? The technological age has brought with it a growing fascination with the royal family. But there’s nothing quite like a royal wedding that gets the nation united in feverish anticipation. Royal weddings have transformed from political and allegiance lead arrangements to genuine love matches, thanks to Queen Victoria and her romance with cousin Prince Albert. Through the years, wedding day styles and traditions evolved, and by establishing a connection with the people, they all influenced the way we say ‘I do’ today. Walk down the aisle with us, arm in arm, as we peak behind the curtain at some of the greatest royal weddings in modern history. Looking at some of the time honored traditions of pomp and ceremony, to the great wait of the dress reveal and elaborate design of the all important wedding cake.

The Decline of Western Civilization: Part II - The Metal Years

The Decline of Western Civilization: Part II - The Metal Years

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In this follow-up to the 1981 punk rock documentary "The Decline of Western Civilization," filmmaker Penelope Spheeris dissects the world of heavy metal. Through live performance footage and interviews that feature popular hard rock musicians, Spheeris examines the metal genre and the opulent Los Angeles music scene of the late 1980s; highlights include Ozzy Osbourne discussing the tedium of sobriety over breakfast and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler claiming to have spent a small fortune on drugs.

Hot Money

Hot Money

Documentary

Confused by the foundations of our economy, stocks, derivatives, cost of energy and taxes? You are not alone. Untangle the complicated realities of our global financial system and its profound relationship to government, politics, and climate change with the help of international experts and all the humor of a New Yorker cartoon, as we“out” the whole charade that could lead to societal collapse.

The Hills I Call Home

The Hills I Call Home

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“The Hills I Call Home” takes viewers inside the town of Beattyville Kentucky, a settlement located deep in the heart of America’s Appalachian mountains. Despite being one of America’s most economically distressed towns, Beattyville is home to an empowered, diverse, and resilient population - and “The Hills I Call Home” is a film that sets out to explore their unique culture, community, and values.

Mavis!

Mavis!

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"Mavis!" is the first documentary on gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs of the ’60s and hits like “I’ll Take You There" in the ’70s, to funked-up collaborations with Prince and her recent albums with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Mavis has stayed true to her roots, kept her family close, and inspired millions along the way. Featuring powerful live performances, rare archival footage, and conversations with friends and contemporaries including Bob Dylan, Prince, Bonnie Raitt, Levon Helm, Jeff Tweedy, Chuck D, and more, MAVIS! reveals the struggles, successes, and intimate stories of her journey. At 75, she's making the most vital music of her career, winning Grammy awards, and reaching a new generation of fans. Her message of love and equality is needed now more than ever.

Surviving Hitler's Mad Doctors

Surviving Hitler's Mad Doctors

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The Nazi Regime under Adolf Hitler imposed some of the most insane form of eugenics the world has ever seen. Between 1939 and 1945, at least 70 medical research projects, involving cruel and often lethal experimentation on human subjects, were conducted behind the walls of Nazi concentration camps. These supposed research projects were carried out by established institutions within the Third Reich and fell into three main areas; research aimed at improving the survival and rescue of German troops, testing of medical procedures and pharmaceuticals, and experiments that sought to confirm Nazi racial ideology. More than seven thousand victims of these medical experiments have been documented, but the official number remains unknown. The Nazis justified the murder by claiming the victims were ‘undesirables’, people they viewed as a drain on national resources. The Nazi Regime under Adolf Hitler imposed some of the most insane form of eugenics the world has ever seen. Between 1939 and 1945, at least 70 medical research projects, involving cruel and often lethal experimentation on human subjects, were conducted behind the walls of Nazi concentration camps. These supposed research projects were carried out by established institutions within the Third Reich and fell into three main areas; research aimed at improving the survival and rescue of German troops, testing of medical procedures and pharmaceuticals, and experiments that sought to confirm Nazi racial ideology. More than seven thousand victims of these medical experiments have been documented, but the official number remains unknown. The Nazis justified the murder by claiming the victims were ‘undesirables’, people they viewed as a drain on national resources. Adolf Hitler signed a secret authorisation in order to protect participating physicians, medical staff, and administrators from prosecution.

The Birth of Saké

The Birth of Saké

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In a world where most mass produced goods are heavily automated, a small group of artisans must brave tough working conditions to preserve the ancient tradition that we have come to know as saké. THE BIRTH OF SAKÉ reveals the story of passionate saké-makers and what it takes to make world-class saké at Yoshida Brewery, a 144-year-old family-owned small brewery in northern Japan. The workers at Yoshida are an eclectic cast of characters, ranging from 20 to 70 years old. As a vital part of this crew that must live and work for a six-month period through the brutal winter, charismatic veteran brewmaster Yamamoto (65) and the brewery’s sixth-generation heir, Yasuyuki Yoshida (27), are prime keepers of this tradition. Currently, stiff competition and the coming retirement of experienced workers intensify the pressure of preserving quality of taste, tradition and brand reputation for Yoshida Brewery. As craftsmen who must dedicate their whole lives to the making of this world-class saké, their private sacrifices are often sizable and unseen.

All Man: The International Male Story

All Man: The International Male Story

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All Man: The International Male Story tells the remarkable journey of how an unlikely band of outsiders designed one of the most sought-after mail-order catalogs of the 70s and 80s. International Male's lasting impact on fashion and masculinity would forever change the way men look at themselves, at each other, and how the world would look at them.

Memory: The Origins of Alien

Memory: The Origins of Alien

Documentary

Take an in depth voyage into the sci-fi masterpiece ALIEN with the visionary filmmakers who created it. See how one of the most terrifying movies of all time burst to life 40 years ago, inspired by ancient mythology and our universal fears.

Kings of Beer

Kings of Beer

Documentary

“A never-before-seen look at the rigorous standards and intense competition that characterizes the brewing of the world’s most iconic American Lager -- Budweiser.”

Kai

Kai

Documentary

Kai Greene is one of the biggest modern day legends in bodybuilding both on and off the stage. He's an athlete, an artist, an actor, and an entrepreneur. But his journey to greatness first started in childhood - when he chose bodybuilding as a form of survival.  Growing up in Brooklyn without parents and later locked up in a juvenile correctional facility, bodybuilding became Kai’s source of hope that eventually took him to stardom.Later in life Kai became one of the most recognizable faces in the fitness industry, praised by Arnold Schwarzenegger himself. His talent was only matched by one singular opponent, his rival and Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath.Now witness Kai Greene’s story of survival and climb to success in the first ever all-access documentary chronicling his life and career into the sport of bodybuilding and beyond.