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1. RBG (2018)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Biography
The exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon.
Directors: Julie Cohen, Betsy West | Stars: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ann Kittner, Harryette Helsel, Nina Totenberg
Votes: 15,059 | Gross: $14.02M
2. Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges (2019)
88 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The adventurous saga of the Swiss bridge builder Othmar H. Ammann, who moved to America as a young engineer - and created modern icons in New York with his visionary suspension bridges.
Director: Martin Witz
Votes: 57
3. Hip-Hop Evolution (2016– )
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Music
MC and journalist Shad Kabango meets with Hip-Hop's biggest stars to retrace how Hip-Hop became the world's most popular music, but realizes that Hip-Hop's true legacy is something much more profound.
Stars: Shad, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Cheo Hodari Coker
Votes: 6,451
4. The Final Year (2017)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary
A chronicle of the Barack Obama administration's foreign policy team and the events of Obama's final year in office.
Director: Greg Barker | Stars: Ben Rhodes, Samantha Power, John Kerry, Susan Rice
Votes: 3,410 | Gross: $0.19M
5. The Black Godfather (2019)
TV-MA | 118 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Clarence Avant, Hank Aaron, Gwen Adolph, Dina R. Andrews
Votes: 1,537
6. The Defiant Ones (2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
"The Defiant Ones" examines the partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre - one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - and their leading roles in a chain of transformative events in contemporary culture.
Stars: Stevie Nicks, Bono, Dr. Dre, Tom Petty
Votes: 15,676
7. Sample This (2012)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Director: Dan Forrer | Stars: Gene Simmons, Questlove, Roosevelt Grier, Grandmaster Caz
Votes: 512
8. Zion (I) (2018)
TV-PG | 12 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A portrait of Zion Clark, a young wrestler who was born without legs and grew up in foster care.
Director: Floyd Russ | Stars: Zion Clark, Gilbert Donahue, Kimberly Clark, Darese Sparkman
Votes: 1,412
9. Miss Americana (2020)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
A look at iconic pop artist Taylor Swift during a transformational time in her life as she embraces her role as a singer/songwriter and harnesses the full power of her voice.
Director: Lana Wilson | Stars: Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Scott Swift, Joel Little
Votes: 24,810
10. Rapture (2018– )
Documentary, Music
Featuring an impressive collection of artists who have found worldwide success, this documentary series showcases hip-hop's impact on global culture.
Stars: Joseph Simmons III, Logic, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Votes: 596
11. Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017)
TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary goes behind the scenes with pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a bold new album and prepares for her Super Bowl halftime show.
Director: Chris Moukarbel | Stars: Sandra Amador, Michael Bearden, Tony Bennett, BloodPop
Votes: 13,693
12. One of Us (IV) (2017)
95 min | Documentary
Penetrating the insular world of New York's Hasidic community, focusing on three individuals driven to break away despite threats of retaliation.
Directors: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady | Stars: Etty, Chani Getter, Ari Hershkowitz, Luzer Twersky
Votes: 7,126
13. Challenger: The Final Flight (2020)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History
Four-part docuseries on the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster, unpacking an indelible moment for a generation of Americans.
Stars: June Scobee Rodgers, William Harwood, John Zarrella, Frederick D. Gregory
Votes: 7,932
14. La Línea: Shadow of Narco (2020)
TV-MA | Documentary, Crime
Go inside La Línea, the Spanish beach town turned into Europe's drug trafficking hub, and meet the law enforcement officials determined to change that.
Star: Juan Franco
Votes: 461
15. Song Exploder (2020)
TV-MA | Documentary, Music
Weaves together in-depth interviews, archival footage, and raw recordings as each artist breaks down their song, layer by layer, sharing intimate insight into the personal inspiration behind the music and lyrics.
Stars: Hrishikesh Hirway, Dua Lipa, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alicia Keys
Votes: 881
16. Wie Ein Fremder: Eine Deutsche Popmusik-Geschichte (2020)
Documentary, Music
Stars: Roland Meyer de Voltaire, Christian Neander, Sebastian Madsen, Christopher von Deylen
Votes: 33
17. Pretend It's a City (2021)
TV-14 | 29 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.
Stars: Fran Lebowitz, Martin Scorsese, Michael Alexis Palmer, Spike Lee
Votes: 8,578
18. Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021)
R | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary features rare footage filmed by Christopher Wallace's best friend, Damion "D-Roc" Butler, and interviews with his closest friends and family, revealing a side of Biggie Smalls that the world never knew.
Director: Emmett Malloy | Stars: The Notorious B.I.G., Damion Butler, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Voletta Wallace
Votes: 5,554
19. Voices of Fire (2020)
TV-PG | Music, Reality-TV
Pharrell Williams's hometown community leaders attempt to build one of the world's most inspiring gospel choirs.
Stars: Marcus Richardson, Shakara Monique, Keith Ball, Jahzeel Mumford
Votes: 420
20. What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the "High Priestess of Soul."
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Nina Simone, Lisa Simone Kelly, Roger Nupie, Al Schackman
Votes: 14,826
21. This Is Pop (2021– )
TV-MA | 44 min | Documentary, Music
Uncover the real stories behind your favorite pop songs as this docuseries charts the impact of the festival scene, Auto-Tune, boy bands and more.
Stars: Ludwig Göransson, Hozier, T-Pain, Orville Peck
Votes: 1,420
22. The Last Dance (2020)
TV-MA | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Led by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.
Stars: Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, David Aldridge
Votes: 152,062
23. Pele: Birth of a Legend (2016)
PG | 107 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Pele's meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo to leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory at the age of 17 is chronicled in this biographical drama.
Directors: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Rodrigo Santoro, Diego Boneta, Seu Jorge
Votes: 20,992 | Gross: $0.03M
24. Erich Kästner: Das andere Ich (2016)
54 min | Documentary
With "Emil and the Detectives" Erich Kästner is revolutionizing children's book literature. In the Weimar Republic, he quickly rose as an editor, writer and screenwriter. His books were ... See full summary »
Director: Annette Baumeister | Stars: Matthias Bundschuh, Lisa Wagner, Henriette Schmidt, Tomas Spencer
Votes: 30
25. Duell ums Weiße Haus: Große Wahlkämpfe (2016 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes documentary of the US president elections over the past 60 years.
Director: Ingo Helm | Stars: Mark Bremer, Dan Balz, Laurence I. Barrett, Carl Bernstein
Votes: 35
26. The Water Man (I) (2020)
PG | 91 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A boy sets out on a quest to save his ill mother by searching for a mythic figure said to have magical healing powers.
Director: David Oyelowo | Stars: David Oyelowo, Amiah Miller, Lonnie Chavis, Rosario Dawson
Votes: 4,616
27. Britney vs Spears (2021)
TV-MA | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Journalist Jenny Eliscu and filmmaker Erin Lee Carr investigate Britney Spears' fight for freedom by way of exclusive interviews and confidential evidence.
Director: Erin Lee Carr | Stars: Britney Spears, Erin Lee Carr, Jenny Eliscu, Felicia Culotta
Votes: 8,103
28. Pink: Staying True (2013)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Music
Pink breaks the mold once again, bringing her career to a new level in 2013 with a world tour that entertains unlike ever before! Get inside access to "the girl who got the party started" ... See full summary »
Director: Sonia Anderson | Stars: Adele, Christina Aguilera, Kristy Allison, Beyoncé
Votes: 181
29. Lead Me Home (2021)
PG-13 | 39 min | Short, Documentary
More than 500,000 people are homeless in the US. A few of these real-life stories give the audience a rare, in-depth look at the scale, scope, and diversity of the problem while questioning uninformed attitudes and outmoded policies.
Directors: Pedro Kos, Jon Shenk
Votes: 4,216
30. How the Beatles Changed the World (2017 Video)
TV-PG | 110 min | Documentary, History, Music
The history of The Beatles and their influence on everything from music, art, and culture to fashion and politics.
Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: The Beatles, Jonathan Gould, Chris Ingham, Tony Bramwell
Votes: 1,539
31. David Bowie: The Man Who Stole the World (2016)
63 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Today the world mourns one of the most iconic musical heroes, David Bowie. With the news of his passing flooding newspaper headlines and millions of fans paying tribute to him on social ... See full summary »
Directors: Elena Carmen, Billy Simpson | Stars: Michael Langan, Paul Gambaccini, Kevin Cummins, Pat Pope
Votes: 7
32. Pepsi, Where's My Jet? (2022)
TV-MA | 39 min | Documentary, History
When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.
Stars: John Leonard, Todd Hoffman, Michael Patti, Jeff Mordos
Votes: 12,346
33. ReMastered: Tricky Dick and the Man in Black (2018 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography
Concerned by a rising rock-n-roll influence on a growing liberal fanbase, President Nixon invited Johnny Cash to the White House to solidify his base in the traditionally more conservative ... See full summary »
Directors: Sara Dosa, Barbara Kopple | Stars: Johnny Cash, Richard Nixon, Aram Bakshian, Pat Buchanan
Votes: 1,697
34. Easy Lessons (2018)
78 min | Documentary
Kafia is 17 years old. Two years ago, she fled to Europe, Hungary on her own, escaping from a child marriage in Somalia. She has been living in a state children's home in Budapest ever ... See full summary »
Director: Dorottya Zurbó | Stars: Kafiya, Rea Milla
Votes: 243
35. Shania Twain: Empowerment (2016)
Documentary, Music
Considered as The Queen of Country Pop, she is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 85 million records worldwide. Her album ''Come on Over'' being the bestselling ... See full summary »
Director: Ai Chapelle | Stars: Kristyn Burtt, Bo Derek, Ashley Pearson, Melissa Silvestro
Votes: 8
36. Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now (2023)
TV-MA | 96 min | Documentary, Music
This intimate, all-access documentary chronicles Lewis Capaldi's journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop star.
Director: Joe Pearlman | Stars: Amy Allen, Nick Atkinson, Tom Barnes, Anthony Capaldi
Votes: 2,939
37. Not Just a Girl (2022)
88 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
From Nashville newcomer to international icon, singer Shania Twain transcends genres across borders amid triumphs and setbacks in this documentary.
Director: Joss Crowley | Stars: Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini, Marc Bouwer, Bo Derek
Votes: 1,460
38. The Elephant Whisperers (2022)
PG | 41 min | Documentary, Short
Bomman and Bellie, a couple in South India, devote their lives to caring for an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu, forging a family like no other that tests the barrier between the human and the animal world.
Director: Kartiki Gonsalves | Stars: Bellie, Bomman
Votes: 9,788
39. Racionais MC's: From the Streets of São Paulo (2022)
TV-MA | 116 min | Documentary, Music
Armed with music and a message, influential hip-hop group Racionais MC's turned their street poetry into a powerful movement in Brazil and beyond
Director: Juliana Vicente | Stars: Ice Blue, Mano Brown, Georgina Elizabeth Okon, Edi Rock
Votes: 1,080
40. Wham! (2023)
TV-14 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham career, from '70s best buds to '80s pop icons.
Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Bananarama, Bono, David Bowie, Boy George
Votes: 8,929
41. Arnold (2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, from his days of lifting weights to his successes in Hollywood, his time serving as governor of California, and both the joys and volatility of his family life.
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Sylvester Stallone, Ken Waller
Votes: 21,701
42. Anderswo. Allein in Afrika (2018)
103 min | Documentary, Adventure
Cape Town. On his 25th birthday, Anselm starts a journey across Africa on a bicycle with two friends. After they arrive in the scorching Kalahari Desert, the trio suddenly splits. His ... See full summary »
Director: Anselm Nathanael Pahnke | Star: Anselm Nathanael Pahnke
Votes: 663
43. The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Music
On January 25th 1985, dozens of the era's most popular musicians gathered in Los Angeles to record a charity single for African famine relief. Setting egos aside, they collaborated on a song that would make history.
Director: Bao Nguyen | Stars: Lionel Richie, Harriet Sternberg, Wendy Rees, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 11,117
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