DOCUMENTARY Movies and Tvshows - Page 217

Having spent much of his early life in prison, actor Danny Trejo discusses his career and how he has overcome a life of crime and addiction

Jump Shot uncovers the inspiring true story of Kenny Sailors, the proclaimed developer of the modern day jump shot in basketball He defined the game, but only now is he ready to share his thoughts on why the game never defined him

Utilizing hours of unseen archival footage, The Beales is a new take on the women of Grey Gardens

Twenty six ultra endurance athletes embark on a 1000 mile human powered race across Alaska on the Iditarod Trail, where being prepared for anything is the only way to guarantee your safety Or your survival

The deep sea remains a dangerous amp unexplored frontier, a place that swallows evidence and where the unknown is normal Jeremy Wade searches for answers behind the worlds most iconic amp baffling underwater mysteries known to science

When journalist Assia Boundaoui investigates rumors of surveillance in her Arab American neighborhood in Chicago, she uncovers one of the largest FBI terrorism probes conducted before 911 and reveals its enduring impact on the commu

Science has confirmed marijuana has the potential to treat physical and mental conditions, from cancer to PTSD But the war on drugs has stifled millions in need of help time to dispel the lies and address the facts

Through an ensemble cast, FOOSBALLERS not only uncovers a forgotten piece of sports history, it follows 6 of the best table soccer players in the world as they prepare for The Tornado World Championships

Allied forces invade Normandy on June 6, 1944

A documentary on a stereotypically shady used car salesman, one who convinces customers to buy vehicles that others have deemed unfit for sale

The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon the Father of Information Theory, who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity

A look back at famous cases from the past

An unprecedented look into the workings of one of the only health clinics that serves Americas untouchable class undocumented immigrants

From performing across world stages to winning and losing Drag Race or dealing with major tragedies, The Queens lifts the lace front, giving insight into one of the most fascinating and popular art forms

A richly funny behind the scenes look at the art of creating comedy When celebrities need a hilarious punch line, they get Bruce Vilanch, the comic writer behind Hollywoods biggest events

A documentary that explores the question In the age of manscaping, metrosexuals, and grooming products galore what does it mean to be a man

Robert Downey, Jr gives reports and interviews with other stars in this documentary about the Democratic National Convention in 1992

A charismatic leader founds a commune in Los Angeles in the early 70s based on natural food, spiritual practices and psychedelic rock This short lived era is recreated with archival material and the memories of participants

Drone whistleblower interviewed about borderless information gathering by the government

This documentary movie covers two concerts at the Fox Theatre in St Louis, Missouri, to celebrate Chuck Berrys 60th birthday, and also discusses his life and career

Hardball The Girls of Summer follows the top female baseball players in the USA, all members of the globally ranked US Womens National Baseball Team They play BASEBALL not softball and fight for equality, recognition, and ac

Filmmaker Christophe Espenans tribute to The Great Escape, The Coolest Guy Movie Ever is a fascinating documentary that returns to the iconic locations where that classic film was shot, complete with rare footage and interviews

A look at the use and proliferation of illegal wildlife products throughout the world

Martin Armstrong, once a Wall Street based financial advisor, was arrested on charges of orchestrating a 3 billion dollar Ponzi scheme, which he still disputes to this day After 11 years in prison, hes ready to set the record strai

Documentary on family issues of elders, aging, and death

The enigma of the personality cult is revealed in the grand spectacle of Joseph Stalins funeral

HBO HD Follow surfing legend Kelly Slater in the weeks leading up to the Billabong Pipe Masters in Hawaii while he reflects on his storied career

Chuck Leavell The Tree Man is the cinematic documentary that explores the worlds fascination with the greatest piano and keyboardist over the last 40 years Hear the stories and go behind behind the stage to hear from the Rolling S

Africas history is stained with suffering but after generations of slavery, oppression, and diaspora, many ancestral Africans are now returning to reclaim their heritage

Having grown up in the mountains Chiayi, installation artist WANG Wen chih weaves his memories of mountains and forests into his work Using natural materials such as bamboo, rattan and wood, WANG creates his art with hands and colle

Chantal Akerman films her mother, an old woman of Polish origin who is short lifetime, in her apartment in Brussels For two hours, we will see them eating, chatting and sharing memories, sometimes accompanied by Sylvaine, Chantals

If machines can be smarter than people, is humanity really anything special

Humanity has backed itself into an ecological endgame as we approach the year 2050 Featuring Moby and prominent scientists, ENDGAME 2050 lays out the reality that, unless we act urgently now, we are hastening our own destruction

The life and career of fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen from his start as a tailor, to launching and overseeing his eponymous line and his untimely death

While writing a book on the circus, author John Shawcross reflects upon the great acts he has seen over the years and the mystique of circus people He recalls the solo trapeze act of La Mara Tarzan, Sahib, and their elephant Marco

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