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- StarsNancy SinatraTina SinatraNancy Barbato SinatraSINATRA: All or Nothing at All is an up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him, the documentary weaves the music and images from Sinatra's life together with rarely seen footage of Sinatra's famous 1971 "Retirement Concert" in Los Angeles. The film's narrative is shaped by Sinatra's song choices for that concert, which Gibney interprets as the singer's personal guide through his own life.
- DirectorDaniel LindsayT.J. MartinStarsHenry AlfaroDanny BakewellJohn D. BarnettTwenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence and looting in Los Angeles, filmmakers examine that tumultuous period through rarely seen archival footage.
- DirectorEva OrnerStarsLarissa AndersonFrancesca AsumahSarah BaughnTracing from his rise in the 1970s to his disgrace in accusations of rape and sexual harassment in more recent years.
- StarsDanny WallaceDonald Ian BlackJennifer JulianUnwrap the real stories behind these iconic blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks.
- StarsYoram SheftelEli GabayMichael ShakedA Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous German death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.
- StarsDonald Ian BlackKirk BozigianMark BellomoThe minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise (and sometimes fall) of their billion-dollar creations.
- DirectorChris SmithStarsBilly McFarlandJason BellGabrielle BluestoneAn exclusive behind the scenes look at the infamous unraveling of the Fyre music festival.
- DirectorGiedre ZickyteIt was the year 1984 when a group of architects decided to organize a one night music band as a New Year's party joke in Kaunas, Lithuania. The joke proved to be so good that rumors about the new exciting rock band spread from lips to lips and soon their intellectual circus grew into the Rock Marches - massive events involving thousands of people - that transformed into the big meetings for Lithuanian Independence later named the Singing Revolution. This is the story about the people who raised their independence with the smiles and songs regardless of the danger of the situation.
- DirectorArunas MatelisA short documentary about a hospital ward for children with leukemia in Lithuania.
- DirectorMarius A. MarkeviciusStarsSarunas MarciulionisArvydas SabonisRimas KurtinaitisThe incredible story of the 1992 Lithuanian basketball team, whose athletes struggled under Soviet rule, became symbols of Lithuania's independence movement, and - with help from the Grateful Dead - triumphed at the Barcelona Olympics.
- DirectorRimvydas CekaviciusStarsArvydas SabonisKim BohunyValdemaras Chomicius"Arvydas Sabonis.11" is a documentary movie about the legendary Lithuanian basketball player. This movie is made for Lithuanian basketball legend Arvydas Sabonis with an aim to mention his 50th anniversary celebration. Arvydas Sabonis is the most famous athlete in Lithuania, who has been proclaiming and still proclaims our country with his sport achievements all over the world. We finally understood the importance of our legend only after we had a chance to meet and talk with NBA legends, the world famous coaches, teammates of A. Sabonis, managers and his main opponents on the pitch.
- DirectorEdvins SnoreStarsJon StricklandVladimir BukovskyVladimir LeninThe Soviet Story offers an alternative history of an Allied power, which helped the Nazis to fight Jews and which slaughtered its own people on an industrial scale.
- DirectorOne9StarsNasCornel WestPharrell WilliamsThe story behind Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic, ' and the early life of one of the most talented rappers of all time. Featuring Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Q-Tip, and Busta Rhymes.
- DirectorBrian KnappenbergerStarsAnon2WorldAnonyopsJulian AssangeA documentary on the workings and beliefs of the self-described "hacktivist" collective, Anonymous.
- DirectorPeter SpirerStars50 CentAliBig BRespect...In hip-hop it's the name of the game. Some rappers will do anything to get it, even starting a Beef with another rapper or crew...and that can lead to raw, brutal conflict in the streets. In fact Beef has become so common that it is quickly becoming the fifth element of Hip-hop, right beside MCs, DJs, graffiti and breakdancing. "Beef 3" is about the high-profile Beefs in the hip-hop culture. Beefs are started when one rapper disses another for whatever reason, usually to get the upper hand with the fans or to show their machismo. This program features Beefs between 50 Cent and Game, Lil Flip and TI, Nelly and Chingy, Twista and Bone Thugz, Lil Scrappy and the Orlando Police and many more.
- DirectorPeter SpirerStarsKeith David50 CentB-RealBEEF 2 exposes the business of hip hop battles.
- DirectorPeter SpirerStarsVing Rhames50 CentKevin AndersonA documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
- DirectorRichard LoweMartin TorgoffStarsMichelle AlexanderB-RealMary BarrA look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban America in the 1980s and it's influence on popular culture, especially in hip-hop music.
- DirectorPete McCormackStarsGeorge ChuvaloHenry CooperGeorge ForemanTen of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
- DirectorJames TobackStarsMike TysonMills LaneTrevor BerbickA mixture of original interviews, archival footage, and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson.
- DirectorAndy CapperStarsSnoop DoggDiploDr. DreHip-Hop artist Snoop Dogg changes his name to Snoop Lion, travels to Jamaica, immerses himself in Rastafarian culture, and produces his first reggae record.
- DirectorPeter SpirerStarsB-RealKurtis BlowDa BratA study in the world of hip-hop, done mostly with interviews, in order to see why it is as popular as it is today and what the future holds.
- DirectorIce-TAndy BaybuttStarsIce-TDr. DreChuck DA documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.
- DirectorTom DiCilloStarsJohnny DeppJohn DensmoreRobby KriegerA look at the late '60s and early '70s rock band The Doors, including rare exclusive footage.
- DirectorMichael RapaportStarsQ-TipPhife DawgAli Shaheed MuhammadMichael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows this innovative and influential band to this day.
- DirectorKevin MacdonaldStarsBob MarleyZiggy MarleyRita MarleyA documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.
- StarsJoe ExoticCarole BaskinJohn ReinkeA rivalry between big cat eccentrics takes a dark turn when Joe Exotic, a controversial animal park boss, is caught in a murder-for-hire plot.
- StarsJames RhineLauren PhillipsKylie QuinnPersonal stories reveal how the intersection of sex, technology and intimate relationships is rewiring us in fundamental ways.
- StarsSwaylee LoughnaneReece Alexander-PutinasDavid GaleaFollows incarcerated killers, who tell the story of how they ended up there.
- CreatorJosh AdlerStarsMatt TaibbiFisher StevensAlex GibneyA Netflix Original Series documenting various stories about exposing the greed, corruption, and crime spreading through the global economy.
- StarsMichael JordanPhil JacksonScottie PippenLed by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.
- StarsAl SharptonCurtis SliwaPatti BlagojevichIn our modern media landscape where real courtroom dramas have increasingly been transformed into a form of entertainment, this series reflects on some of the most dramatic and memorable trials in recent history.
- StarsMichael PetersonDavid RudolfRon GueretteThe high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.
- StarsKarolina WaclawiakScaachi KoulJohn StantonA look inside the busy newsroom at BuzzFeed.
- StarsNatalie SilvermanIt is a new type of history show for a new type of audience: Big History delivered in an unadulterated hit of premium archive and jaw-dropping infographics.
- DirectorBrittany AndrewsStarsChristy CanyonJentealTera PatrickAfter Porn Ends 3 continues to explore whether a career as an adult performer is inherently damaging to the balance of a performer's life once retired.
- Experience nature's art as filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg highlights the beauty that lurks in oceans, forests, deserts and flowers.
- DirectorSean MenardStarsDavid SternDrakeSteve NashIn his latest documentary, Sean Menard gives viewers an unprecedented look at Vince Carter: the six-foot-six, eight-time NBA All-Star from Daytona Beach who made waves in the Canadian basketball scene when he joined the Raptors in 1998.
- StarsJohn AliteMichael FranzeseJim KosslerFive Mafia families ruled New York with a bloody fist in the 1970s and '80s, until a group of federal agents tried the unthinkable: taking them down.
- StarsStevie NicksBonoDr. Dre"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.
- StarsMichael ReiterAnnie FarmerShawna RiveraSurvivors reveal the manipulation, abuse and emotional scars suffered at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Their stories expose a sex trafficking ring of powerful enablers leading up to his 2019 arrest.
- DirectorJenny PopplewellStarsNickole AtkinsonJim BenemannLuke EppleIn 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters disappear in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world.
- StarsSam BoothTheo WaigelRainer HofmeyerIn April 1991, Detlev Rohwedder, the head of Treuhand, the East German Privatization and Restructuring Agency, was assassinated in Dusseldorf. This documentary details the strange evidence recovered.
- StarsThom ReedAllison RiveraMary MurphyImmersive, character-driven stories are rooted in the experiences of ordinary people who have lived the unthinkable. Families, detectives and journalists hope viewers hold the clues to solving these mysteries.
- DirectorHuw CordeySophie LanfearIlaira MallalieuStarsDavid AttenboroughRegis PasseraMark SmithLooks at the hardships and drama of capturing footage from Our Planet (2019).
- StarsDavid AttenboroughExplores and unravels the mystery of how and why animals migrate, showing some of the most dramatic and compelling stories in the natural world through spectacular and innovative cinematography.
- DirectorJon GreenhalghStarsJohn du PontDave SchultzMike GostigianDocumentary filmmaker Jon Greenhalgh examines the life of Dave Schultz, a professional wrestler who was part of 'Team Foxcatcher', funded by multi-millionaire John du Pont.
- StarsJoel MossKevin FaganDavid KaczynskiThe beginning of the Unabomber's campaign of terror from 1978 to 1985; a look into his childhood to discover what might have turned the young mathematical genius with few friends, Ted Kaczynski, into a sociopathic terrorist.
- CreatorJoe BerlingerStarsStephen MichaudBob KeppelKathleen McChesneyA look inside the mind of serial killer Ted Bundy, featuring interviews with him on death row.
- StarsAndrea KellyTarana BurkeTouréA six-part series about the controversial R&B star R. Kelly which features several women making allegations of abuse by him.
- A documentary show about troubled girls who are are juvenile delinquents in Madison Juvenile Center
- StarsPaul SkolnickGil CarrilloFrank SalernoThis limited docu-series tells the true story of how one of the most notorious serial killers in American history was hunted down and brought to justice.
- StarsMa Anand SheelaPhilip ToelkesJane StorkWhen Osho, the world's most controversial guru, builds an Utopian city deep in the Oregon country, conflict with the locals escalates into a national scandal.
- StarsYolande KorkieCamilla CarrRonaldo MonteiroDocumentary series that depicts hostage negotiations, the stories are told by the victims themselves.
- StarsBill KurtisDave ReichertKathy MillsCold Case Files shows how timing, persistence and high-tech police work combine to catch people who have slipped through the cracks for decades.
- StarsKevin ArmstrongDan WetzelStephen ZiogasA three-part documentary series examining what led to the murderous fall and shocking death of former NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez.
- DirectorAlex WinterStarsRoss UlbrichtJames ChaparroNicolas ChristinA feature documentary that explores the rise of a new Internet; decentralized, encrypted, dangerous and beyond the law; with particular focus on the FBI capture of the Tor hidden service Silk Road, and the judicial aftermath.
- StarsPeter SarsgaardMolly ParkerChristian CamargoIn 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell report ties his death to a top-secret experiment.
- StarsJennifer JulianDavid LorinoPierre-Richard ProsperHeinous criminals have avoided capture despite massive rewards and global investigations. This docuseries profiles five of the world's most wanted.
- DirectorWhite Trash TylerIsaac YowmanStarsKylie JennerTravis ScottStormi Webster'Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly' traces the Houston rapper's rise to super-stardom, focusing on the months surrounding ASTROWORLD.
- DirectorBarry W. BlausteinStarsTerry FunkMick FoleyJake RobertsA 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.
- StarsGreg KadingJosh DeanCollege student and tourist Elisa Lam vanishes, leaving behind all of her possessions in her hotel room. The Cecil Hotel grows in infamy.
- DirectorEmmett MalloyStarsThe Notorious B.I.G.Damion ButlerSean 'Diddy' CombsThis 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.
- DirectorNancy SchwartzmanStarsMark ColeAnthony CraigRachel DissellAn account of a notable sexual assault that took place in Steubenville, Ohio in 2012, and the role that social media played in the crime and on the community.
- DirectorShawn RechStarsRichard Wershe Jr.Scott M. BurnsteinDana HathawayIn 1980's Detroit, 17 year-old Richard Wershe, Jr. allegedly ran a sophisticated inner-city drug dealing operation. Now, journalists, police, federal agents and hit men are speaking for the first time about the legend of "White Boy Rick."
- DirectorFredrick MunkStarsBelinda LaneJustin TheobaldJaimieThe line between justice and revenge blurs when a devastated family uses social media to track down the people who killed 24-year-old Crystal Theobald.
- DirectorDan ReedStarsMichael JacksonWade RobsonJoy RobsonAt the height of his stardom, the world's biggest pop star, Michael Jackson, began long-running relationships with two young boys, aged between seven and ten, along their families. They now allege that he sexually abused them.
- DirectorEstevan OriolStarsEstevan OriolMister CartoonSnoop DoggPhotographer Estevan Oriol and artist Mister Cartoon turned their Chicano roots into gritty art, impacting street culture, hip hop and beyond.
- StarsSamira WileyAlessandra MastronardiBeren SaatThis nature series' new technology lifts night's veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world's creatures, from lions on the hunt to bats on wings.
- DirectorBrian KnappenbergerStarsA.J. DaulerioHulk HoganCharles HarderThe courtroom and publicity battles between Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media explode in a sensational trial all about the limits of the First Amendment and the new no holds barred nature of celebrity life in an internet dominated society.
- DirectorStuart SenderStarsStephen TraversBertie AhernAlan BrecknellIn 1974, while on the way home from a gig, the apolitical rock group, The Miami Showband, fell into the crosshairs of a Protestant unionist paramilitary group that planted explosives on their bus when it was stopped at a fake checkpoint.
- StarsPaul GiamattiPhil AmiconeCharlie OttThe Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a satanic cult.
- DirectorG.J. EchternkampStarsCynthia BrownFrank Garcia"Frank and Cindy" is a deeply-personal documentary about Frank Garcia, an '80s one-hit wonder musician, and his blonde bombshell wife Cindy, who makes him live in the basement.
- DirectorStanley NelsonStarsElizabeth HintonNelson GeorgeAlan CharlesIn the early 1980s, the crack epidemic tore through America’s inner cities like a tsunami, ravaging all in its wake.
- DirectorChris SmithStarsJim CarreyDanny DeVitoMilos FormanA behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon (1999).
- StarsLudwig GöranssonHozierT-PainUncover the real stories behind your favorite pop songs as this docuseries charts the impact of the festival scene, Auto-Tune, boy bands and more.
- DirectorThom ZimnyStarsSteve AllenAnn-MargretChet AtkinsElvis Presley's evolution as a musician and a man.
- DirectorPenny LaneStarsJex BlackmoreChalice BlytheNicholas CroweA look at the quick rise and influence of the controversial religious group known as The Satanic Temple.
- DirectorAdam Bhala LoughStarsDaryle Lamont JenkinsRichard SpencerMark PotokIn the first year of Donald Trump's presidency, Daryle Lamont Jenkins, an Antifa activist, combats the rise of the alt-right movement, while Richard Spencer, an alt-right leader, fights to gain ground, culminating in a tragic showdown in Charlottesville.
- DirectorSam DunnStarsBilly GibbonsDusty HillFrank BeardThe story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.
- StarsZak HolmanHoward RaishbrookScott LaneThree rival freelance stringers scour the streets at night to film crime scenes, fires, accidents - and anything else they can sell to news outlets.
- DirectorFloyd RussStarsJermaine O'NealStephen JacksonMetta World PeaceA brawl broke out near the end of a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2004. Nearly 17 years later, we re-examine that night and all the consequences that came from it.
- DirectorJoshua RoféStarsBob RossSteve RossVicky RossBob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees.
- StarsMickey RourkeHarold PerrineauRon SheltonIn a "winning is everything" society, how do we handle failure? This series profiles athletes who have turned the agony of defeat into human triumph.
- DirectorTara WoodStarsZoë BellLouis BlackBruce DernA documentary that focuses on the first 21 years of Quentin Tarantino's career and includes interviews with his frequent collaborators.
- StarsNicolas CageKory StamperElvis MitchellAn education in expletives: the history lesson you didn’t know you needed hosted by Nicolas Cage. A loud and proudly profane series that explores the origins, pop culture-usage, science and cultural impact of curse words.
- DirectorJeff TremaineStarsJohnny KnoxvilleSteve-OChris PontiusThrough outrageous, never-before-seen footage, witness the making of the Jackass crew's last go at wild stunts.
- DirectorEmma CooperStarsLauren BacallGladys BakerRay BullExplores the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle.
- DirectorJill BauerRonna GradusStarsTressa SilgueroRiley ReynoldsRachel BernardA documentary about young women who have been drawn into the sex trade - and how easy it is for a web-savvy generation to end up making porn.
- StarsAlex MillerSusan MillerArleen HairbaedianWhen Alex Miller let Jed Creek rent her room via Craigslist, she had no idea that he was a notorious serial squatter, and that he would use his knowledge of tenancy laws to slowly kick her out of her own home.
- StarsPeter DinklageBruce Bueno de MesquitaWaller NewellRuling with an iron fist requires an aspiring dictator to know the playbook for absolute power, as history's despots prove in this sardonic docuseries.
- StarsElissa WallMike WatkissRebecca MusserExamines the rise of Warren Jeffs in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and his shocking criminal case.
- StarsAnanda LewisHeather Eason LiposkyColin SpeirWoodstock 1969 promised peace and music, but its '99 revival delivered days of rage, riots and real harm. Why did it go so horribly wrong?
- StarsDana CummingsTeresa ThompsonHillar MooreAnthony Templet shot his father and never denied it. But why he did it is a complex question with profound implications. Explore Anthony's psyche prior to the events of June 3, 2019 and the journey of his mental and emotional aftermath.
- StarsCharlotte LawsCharles ParselleKayla LawsFollows the story of a woman who stood up to Hunter Moore, a self-proclaimed "professional life ruiner," after photos of her daughter being naked were posted online.
- DirectorCharlie RussellStarsJohn McAfeeDean BarrowRocco CastoroLife and death of software pioneer John McAfee who developed the software: McAfee Antivirus.
- StarsEric UlisGeoffrey GrayJonna MendezIt follows the 50-year quest to find Cooper, the man who hijacked a Northwest Airlines passenger jet in November 1971 and escaped with $200,000.
- StarsJohn LeonardTodd HoffmanMichael PattiWhen 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.
- StarsAshley ManfreJosh HillJohn AndersonConvicted stalkers tell the programme, in their own chilling words, how love turned into a deadly obsession in face first, captivating in-depth interviews.
- StarsCharlie MeanyIn 1970s NYC, the "Torso Killer" preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime's darkest places.