The Arts Documentaries
by whodat104 | created - 29 Jul 2022 | updated - 3 months ago | PublicDocumentaries relate to the topic of The Arts.
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1. Wild Cameramen at Work (2013)
30 min | Documentary
Stars: David Attenborough, Doug Allan, Doug Anderson, Gordon Buchanan
Votes: 12
2. Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian (2020– )
TV-14 | 33 min | Documentary
A behind the scenes look at the making of the Disney+ series "The Mandalorian."
Stars: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa
Votes: 3,319
3. Marvel 616 (2020– )
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Animation
An anthology documentary series that explores the historical, cultural and societal impacts of the Marvel Comics Universe and its intersection with the world.
Stars: Jesse Falcon, Paul Scheer, Sana Amanat, Dan Slott
Votes: 704
4. The Food That Built America (2019– )
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, History
Food will tell the unknown stories of innovation and rivalries behind food industry tycoons Milton Hershey, John and Will Kellogg, Henry Heinz, C.W. Post, the McDonald brothers and more.
Stars: Campbell Scott, Adam Richman, Jason Liebig, Yohuru Williams
Votes: 1,510
5. Music's Greatest Mysteries (2020– )
Documentary
Taking viewers on an immersive journey investigating the infamous myths and larger-than-life personalities which have come to define the music industry throughout the decades.
Stars: Heath Allyn, Kat Corbett, Jessica Humphreville, Matt Pinfield
Votes: 39
6. Barefoot Contessa (2002–2021)
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary, Short, Reality-TV
Chef Ina Garten shows how to prepare multi-course meals and gives tips on hosting and decorating.
Stars: Ina Garten, Jeffrey Garten, Thomas Pescod, Rob Marshall
Votes: 669
7. The History of Comedy (2017–2018)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
Utilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history.
Stars: Kliph Nesteroff, Robert B. Weide, Elayne Boosler, Patton Oswalt
Votes: 531
8. Stunt Science (2018– )
Reality-TV
A team of experts break down the world's most extraordinary stunt clips, and work out how they were (or weren't) achieved.
Votes: 51
9. Cursed Films (2020–2022)
Not Rated | 30 min | Documentary, Horror
Cursed Films is a five part documentary series which explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood's notoriously cursed horror film productions.
Stars: Mitch Horowitz, Phil Nobile Jr., Ryan Turek, April Wolfe
Votes: 1,689
10. The Joy of Painting (1983–1994)
TV-G | 25 min | Documentary, Family
In this half-hour program, artist Bob Ross paints a beautiful oil painting on canvas.
Stars: Bob Ross, Steve Ross, Dana Jester, Peep
Votes: 6,148
11. Good Eats (1999–2012)
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Chef Alton Brown whips up quick recipes and explores the science behind what makes them so tasty.
Stars: Alton Brown, Brett Soll, Vickie Eng, Deb Duchon
Votes: 3,977
12. One Perfect Shot (2022– )
24 min | Documentary
One Perfect Shot, a half-hour unscripted series executive produced and narrated by Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winner Ava DuVernay and inspired by a popular Twitter account of the same ... See full summary »
Stars: Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons, Cynthia Erivo, Terence Blanchard
Votes: 164
13. The Movies That Made Us (2019–2021)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Family, History
Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks.
Stars: Danny Wallace, Donald Ian Black, Jennifer Julian, Ryan Turek
Votes: 7,226
14. The Toys That Made Us (2017–2019)
TV-14 | 46 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise (and sometimes fall) of their billion-dollar creations.
Stars: Donald Ian Black, Kirk Bozigian, Mark Bellomo, David Vonner
Votes: 6,155
15. Books That Made Us (2021)
57 min | Documentary
An inspiring documentary series, presented by Claudia Karvan, that takes us on a journey to celebrate our love of books, meet our great storytellers and explore our Australian identity.
Stars: Claudia Karvan, Tim Winton, Christos Tsiolkas, Peter Carey
Votes: 15
16. The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)
Not Rated | 62 min | Documentary, History
A comprehensive history of the medium and art of motion pictures.
Stars: Mark Cousins, Juan Diego Botto, Aleksandr Sokurov, Norman Lloyd
Votes: 4,830
17. Sketchbook (2022– )
TV-PG | 23 min | Documentary
This documentary series takes us onto the desks and into the lives of talented artists and animators. Each episode focuses on a single artist teaching us how to draw a single iconic character from a Walt Disney Animation Studios film.
Stars: Eric Goldberg, Mark Henn, Jin Kim, Hyun Min Lee
Votes: 150
18. The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
PG-13 | 156 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
In January 1969, The Beatles set out to write and record new songs for their first live show in more than two years, culminating in an impromptu concert atop their Savile Row studio.
Votes: 28,080
19. Inside Pixar (2020– )
TV-G | 10 min | Documentary, Short, Family
This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.
Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Cristela Alonzo, Barney Jones, Rachelle Federico
Votes: 768
20. High Score (2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, History
Traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.
Stars: Charles Martinet, Rebecca Ann Heineman, Nolan Bushnell, John Romero
Votes: 8,904
21. Hemingway (2021– )
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Biography
Explore the painstaking process through which Hemingway created some of the most important works of fiction in American letters.
Stars: Peter Coyote, Jeff Daniels, Edna O'Brien, Michael Kitakis
Votes: 1,616
22. Painting with John (2021–2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, musician John Lurie shares his philosophical thoughts while honing his watercolor techniques.
Stars: John Lurie, Nesrin Wolf, Ann Mary Gludd James, Erik Mockus
Votes: 871
23. Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema (2018– )
60 min | Documentary
British film critic Mark Kermode presents his guide to cinema.
Star: Mark Kermode
Votes: 371
24. Secrets of the Spies (2022)
Documentary
Secrets of the Spies delves deep into a world of secrets and lies; from James Bond to Ian Fleming, Kim Philby to Sergei Skripal... the world of espionage is one of blurred lines where fact ... See full summary »
Star: Dan Botterill
Votes: 22
25. Story of Science Fiction (2018)
60 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
An exploration into the science fiction genre, with some of the greatest pioneers of the genre.
Stars: James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Gary K. Wolfe
Votes: 1,430
26. Light & Magic (2022)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, History
Showcasing the people of Industrial Light and Magic, the special effects division of Lucasfilm, this series takes us back in time as they create the effects for some of the biggest and most successful films of the last 45 years.
Stars: George Lucas, Dennis Muren, Lorne Peterson, Ron Howard
Votes: 3,218
27. The Real History of Science Fiction (2014)
236 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction. The story of one of the liveliest and most stimulating genres in... See full summary »
Stars: Dominic Sandbrook, David Tennant, Rutger Hauer, Mark Gatiss
Votes: 507
28. Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen (2022)
60 min | Documentary
A life as dramatic as her work. Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic - and with some compelling characters, uncovers carefully concealed secrets.
Stars: Lucy Worsley, Elena Pischikova, Edgar Jones, James Prichard
Votes: 187
29. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (2021–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure
Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines.
Stars: Stanley Tucci, Felicity Blunt, Tess Masazza, Massimo Bottura
Votes: 3,056
30. The Art Mysteries (2020– )
29 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Art sleuth Waldemar Januszczak uncovers the secret meanings hidden within some of the greatest paintings by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne and Seurat .
Star: Waldemar Januszczak
Votes: 48
31. Secret History of Comics (2017)
42 min | Documentary, History
Documentary series takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.
Stars: Robert Kirkman, Michelle Rodriguez, Famke Janssen, J.K. Simmons
Votes: 559
32. Our Musical History (2018)
59 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: Ana Matronic, Gillian Gilbert, Stephen Morris, Martyn Ware
33. History of the Sitcom (2021)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History
Examines how sitcoms have evolved to reflect the changing face of American families.
Stars: Jason Alexander, Tracy Morgan, Emily St. James, Lorraine Ali
Votes: 447
34. History of Horror (2018–2021)
TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, History, Horror
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Stars: Eli Roth, Alan Maxson, Greg Nicotero, Ariel de Ment
Votes: 2,589
35. America in Primetime (2011)
TV-14 | Documentary
This documentary series looks at the evolution of specific character types appearing on American primetime episodic television from post WWII to the early twenty-first century. These ... See full summary »
Stars: Diablo Cody, David Chase, Judd Apatow, Alan Yentob
Votes: 360
36. The Movies That Made Us (2019–2021)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Family, History
Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks.
Stars: Danny Wallace, Donald Ian Black, Jennifer Julian, Ryan Turek
Votes: 7,226
37. The Imagineering Story (2019)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure
The inside look into the Walt Disney Imagineering company.
Stars: Tom Morris, Kevin Rafferty, Angela Bassett, Matt Fowler
Votes: 3,367
38. Salt Fat Acid Heat (2018)
Documentary
Docuseries, based on the award-winning book, explores the essence of cooking and the vital ingredients at the heart of a great dish.
Star: Samin Nosrat
Votes: 2,807
39. The Movies (2019)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary
A look at the history of movies and their impact on our culture.
Stars: Paul Thomas Anderson, Edgar Wright, Brad Bird, Ben Mankiewicz
Votes: 1,549
40. Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (2016)
Documentary, History, Music
Soundbreaking explores the history of recorded music. Featuring more than 150 original interviews, the series charts a century's worth of innovation and experimentation, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds.
Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Todd Boyd, Questlove, Don Was
Votes: 1,419
41. How TV Ruined Your Life (2011)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
A comedic documentary series in which Charlie Brooker uses a mix of sketches and jaw-dropping archive footage to explore the gulf between real life and television.
Stars: Charlie Brooker, Liz May Brice, Kevin Eldon, Beth Cordingly
Votes: 1,322
42. The French Chef (1962–2022)
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary, Family, Reality-TV
Julia Child teaches the art of French cooking.
Star: Julia Child
Votes: 408
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