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by RonnieFairley | created - 16 Oct 2022 | updated - 9 months ago | PublicDocumentaries I found interesting.
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1. The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM (2022)
TV-MA | 79 min | Documentary
On the 2-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, Candace revisits Minneapolis and the violent, racially-divided aftermath that fueled BLM's global rise--and filled its coffers.
Director: Candace Owens | Stars: Candace Owens, Bob Kroll, Liz Collin, Alvin Manago
Votes: 4,517
2. Fyre (2019)
TV-MA | 97 min | Documentary, Crime, Music
An exclusive behind the scenes look at the infamous unraveling of the Fyre music festival.
Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Billy McFarland, Jason Bell, Gabrielle Bluestone, Shiyuan Deng
Votes: 52,057
3. 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: 152,265
4. Blackfish (2013)
PG-13 | 83 min | Documentary
A documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales.
Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite | Stars: Tilikum, Dave Duffus, Samantha Berg, Dean Gomersall
Votes: 72,457 | Gross: $2.07M
5. Buck Breaking (2021)
Not Rated | 155 min | Documentary
As a new threat to Black masculinity rises, Tariq "K-Flex" Nasheed joins forces in this documentary to uncover the hidden agenda behind it.
Director: Tariq Nasheed | Stars: Joe Brown, Corey Holcomb, Rizza Islam, Lord Jamar
Votes: 1,018
6. Hidden Colors (2011)
Documentary
Hidden Colors is a documentary about the real and untold history of people of color around the globe. This film discusses some of the reasons the contributions of African and aboriginal ... See full summary »
Director: Tariq Nasheed | Stars: Sabir Bey, Booker T. Coleman, Umar Johnson, Tariq Nasheed
Votes: 909
7. The Social Dilemma (2020)
PG-13 | 94 min | Documentary, Drama
Explores the dangerous human impact of social networking; tech experts sound the alarm on their own creations.
Director: Jeff Orlowski-Yang | Stars: Tristan Harris, Jeff Seibert, Bailey Richardson, Joe Toscano
Votes: 89,477
8. O.J.: Made in America (2016)
TV-MA | 467 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.
Director: Ezra Edelman | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mike Albanese, Muhammad Ali, Marcus Allen
Votes: 21,895
9. Dark Days (2000)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary
A cinematic portrait of the homeless population who live permanently in the underground tunnels of New York City.
Director: Marc Singer | Star: Marc Singer
Votes: 7,182 | Gross: $0.43M
10. Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
PG-13 | 118 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.
Director: Questlove | Stars: Dorinda Drake, Barbara Bland-Acosta, Darryl Lewis, Ethel Beatty
Votes: 13,883
11.
Music Box (2021– )
Episode:
Juice WRLD: Into The Abyss
(2021)
TV-MA | 115 min | Documentary, Music
An intimate look into the life, and extensive career of the late hip hop star, Jarad Anthony Higgins known professionally as Juice Wrld.
Director: Tommy Oliver | Stars: Juice WRLD, Cole Bennett, Lil' Bibby, Benny Blanco
Votes: 2,285
12. Look at Me: XXXTentacion (2022)
TV-MA | 108 min | Documentary, Music
An inside look at a gifted young rapper's tumultuous coming-of-age with never-before-seen footage, as XXXTentacion's inner circle speaks out for the first time.
Director: Sabaah Folayan | Stars: XXXTentacion, Cleopatra Bernard, Solomon Sobande, Geneva W. Ayala
Votes: 1,915
13. Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Music
Follows the life of Kanye West, in an intimate portrait as he builds his way from singer to businessman and becomes a global brand.
Stars: Ye, Naeem Ghefari, Kid Cudi, Justin Bieber
Votes: 11,096
14. The Trials of Muhammad Ali (2013)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The legal battles of the great American boxer against being conscripted into the US military during the Vietnam War.
Director: Bill Siegel | Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Muhammad Ali, David Susskind, George W. Bush
Votes: 1,181 | Gross: $0.06M
15. This Is It (2009)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Music
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Michael Jackson, Alex Al, Alexandra Apjarova, Nick Bass
Votes: 41,907 | Gross: $72.09M
16. Super Size Me (2004)
PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary
While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.
Director: Morgan Spurlock | Stars: Morgan Spurlock, Daryl Isaacs, Chemeeka Walker, Dania Abu-Rmaileh
Votes: 113,294 | Gross: $11.53M
17. Born to Be an Influencer (2020)
47 min | Documentary
In this documentary we follow three young influencers: Quenisha, Senna Bellod and Lizet Greve. They show what is involved in an Instagram post, participating in a major event or a ... See full summary »
Directors: Diana Hommes, Janne Schmidt | Stars: Quenisha Awasri, Senna Bellod, Branden Condy, Lizet Greve
Votes: 205
18. The Rise & Fall of ECW (2004 Video)
TV-MA | 360 min | Documentary, Sport
A documentary on the rise and fall of cult wrestling federation ECW
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Abdullah the Butcher, Donna Adamo, Bill Alfonso, Mike Alfonso
Votes: 1,612
19. WWE: CM Punk - Best in the World (2012 Video)
Not Rated | 110 min | Action, Biography, Sport
For the first time ever, experience the rise of CM Punk with CM Punk: Best in the World! From his early days in the Indy circuit to his explosive transformation into the most unabashed, ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: Phil Brooks, Mike Adamle, Brent Albright, Ken Anderson
Votes: 1,171
20. WWE: The Rise and Fall of WCW (2009 Video)
PG | 105 min | Action, Biography, Sport
The Rise & Fall of WCW examines the storied history of World Championship Wrestling, from its beginnings in the territory system through Ted Turner's acquisition and the savage battles with... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Dunn | Stars: David Abbott, Abdullah the Butcher, Terry Allen, Arn Anderson
Votes: 991
21. Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998 TV Movie)
98 min | Documentary, History
The history of the influence of Eastern European Jewish Emigre culture has had on Hollywood and the films created in its golden age.
Directors: Simcha Jacobovici, Stuart Samuels | Stars: Neal Gabler, R.H. Thomson, J. Hoberman, Arthur Tracy
Votes: 378
22. Hot Girls Wanted (2015)
TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary
A 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.
Directors: Jill Bauer, Ronna Gradus | Stars: Tressa Silguero, Riley Reynolds, Rachel Bernard, John Anthony
Votes: 18,489
23. An Open Secret (I) (2014)
Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Crime
An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.
Director: Amy Berg | Stars: Evan Henzi, Michael Egan III, Mark Ryan, Joey Coleman
Votes: 2,460
24. La petite morte (2003)
41 min | Documentary, Short
A look inside the French pornography industry, with interviews with key insiders. Particular attention is payed to former porn actress Raffaela Anderson.
Director: Emmanuelle Schick | Stars: Raffaëla Anderson, Fred Coppula, Brigitte Lahaie, Francis Mischkind
Votes: 23
25. Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America (2018)
208 min | Documentary
Based on Ronald Dalton's book series of the same name, the film aims to prove the Black Hebrew Israelites (BHI) belief that certain people of color, including Black Americans, are the true descendants of the biblical Israelites.
Director: Ronald Dalton Jr. | Stars: Akwetey Amaah, Joshua Collins, Stephen Graham, Moreh Huldah
Votes: 791
26. The Most Canceled Man in America (2022)
47 min | Documentary, Crime
A young political activist is openly targeted by the US Government for his involvement in nationwide protests and the events of January 6th, 2021. With his money seized and no ability to board a plane, he leads a movement to new heights.
Director: Paul Escandon | Stars: Matt Evans, Nick Fuentes, Vincent James, Tyler Russell
Votes: 345
27. Athlete A (2020)
PG-13 | 103 min | Documentary, Crime, Sport
Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols.
Directors: Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk | Stars: Maggie Nichols, Gina Nichols, John Nichols, Steve Berta
Votes: 12,421
28. Fight the Power How Hip Hop Changed the World (2023– )
TV-14 | 240 min | Documentary, History, Music
The beats that broke new ground. How hip hop emerged from underground New York into a global force for change and empowerment - as told by icons Chuck D, Ice-T, Run DMC and more.
Stars: Chuck D, Ice-T, Eminem, Fat Joe
Votes: 394
29. Chimp Empire (2023)
TV-PG | 47 min | Documentary
A vast community of chimpanzees thrives in a forest in Uganda, navigating complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes.
Star: Mahershala Ali
Votes: 3,362
30. Rise of the Warrior Apes (2017)
86 min | Documentary
For more than 20 years anthropologists have been researching the social behavior of a chimpanzee clan in Uganda's Kibale National Park. They gained new insights about the violence, brutal ... See full summary »
Director: James Reed | Stars: David Watts, John Mitani, Kevin Langergraber, Kevin Potts
Votes: 272
31. Guns, Germs, and Steel (2005)
165 min | Documentary, History
A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Coyote, Jared Diamond
Votes: 1,292
32. Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly (2019)
TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary, Music
'Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly' traces the Houston rapper's rise to super-stardom, focusing on the months surrounding ASTROWORLD.
Directors: White Trash Tyler, Isaac Yowman | Stars: Kylie Jenner, Travis Scott, Stormi Webster
Votes: 5,411
33. The Making of 'Thriller' (1983 Video)
PG | 70 min | Documentary, Music
From Michael Jackson we take a look behind the "Thrills" of Thriller
Director: Jerry Kramer | Stars: Michael Jackson, John Landis, Rick Baker, Kelly Kimball
Votes: 1,102
34. The Dividers (2023)
Documentary
Following the inauguration of Donald Trump in 2017, Shia LaBeouf and his artist friends launched a live stream art project called 'HE WILL NOT DIVIDE US' that ran for four years, the ... See full summary »
Director: Josiah McGarvie | Stars: Nick Fuentes, Sam Hyde, Shia LaBeouf, Sean Millea
Votes: 22
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