Movie List for "documentary"

A Place of Rage (1991)

This celebration of African American women and their achievements features interviews with Angela Davis, June Jordan and Alice Walker. Within the context of the civil rights, Black power … Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary, History
Director: Pratibha Parmar
Writer: N/A
Actors: Angela Davis, Fannie Lou Hamer, June Jordan, Rosa Parks

Deadly Currents (1991)

The Romans dispersed the Jews from Judaea in 70 AD; Islam became the religion of Palestine 1300 years ago. The film focuses on Gaza and the West Bank where soldiers and youths are caught up… Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Simcha Jacobovici
Writer: N/A
Actors: Hanan Ashrawi, Nurit Galron, Michael Greenspan, Ragheb Kasas

On the Trail of Ed Wood (1990)

A documentary on the life and career of filmmaker Edward D. Wood Jr., with clips from his films and interviews with the cast and crews of some of his films. Year 1990.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: Michael Copner
Writer: N/A
Actors: Conrad Brooks, Edward D. Wood Jr.

AIDS in Africa (1990)

The AIDS crisis in Africa is the subject of this 2001 NewsHour series. Correspondents report on the situation in three countries: Malawi, Botswana and Senegal. Also included is a discussion… Year 1990.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Roger Pyke
Writer: Elliott Halpern
Actors: Kate Lynch

The Exiles (1989)

A chronicle of the rescue of oppressed intellectuals and artists from Europe before the outbreak of World War II. It studies the cultural and intellectual impact of this emigre population on American life. Year 1989.

Generes: Documentary, War
Director: Richard Kaplan
Writer: N/A
Actors: Fritz Lang, Rod Serling, Rod Steiger, Billy Wilder

High Fidelity (1989)

Relationships, rehearsals, performances, hobbies, family life of the members of the Guarneri string quartet Year 1989.

Generes: Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Allan Miller
Writer: N/A
Actors: John Dalley, David Soyer, Arnold Steinhardt, Michael Tree

Stage by Stage: Les Misérables (1988)

An interview with the production team behind the hit Broadway musical as they discuss the conception and development of Les Miserables as a pop-culture phenomenon. Several scenes from the … Year 1988.

Generes: Documentary, Musical
Director: Paul Henry
Writer: Martin Cox
Actors: Alain Boublil, John Caird, Marissa Dunlop, Linzi Hateley

The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985)

A biography of the American rock band The Beach Boys, with interviews, concert footage and clips from movies and television shows they appeared in. Year 1985.

Generes: Documentary, Biography, History, Music
Director: Malcolm Leo
Writer: Malcolm Leo
Actors: Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love

The Occult Experience (1985)

An examination of occultism as practiced in different parts of the world. Year 1985.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Frank Heimans
Writer: Nevill Drury (narration script), Paul Ricketts (narration script)
Actors: Margot Adler, Michael Aquino, Lilith Sinclair, Anton LaVey

Black Flag Live (1984)

A record of the 1984 concert tour of the United Kingdom by the rock band Black Flag. Year 1984.

Generes: Documentary, Music
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
Actors: Black Flag, Henry Rollins, Greg Ginn, Kira Roessler

In a Brilliant Light: Van Gogh in Arles (1984)

This program examines the work of Dutch-born artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) during the most productive period of his brief artistic life–the fifteen months between February 1888 and … Year 1984.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Gene Searchinger
Writer: N/A
Actors: Ronald Pickvance

Burroughs: The Movie (1983)

Burroughs: The Movie explores the life and times of controversial Naked Lunch author William S. Burroughs, with an intimacy never before seen and never repeated. The film charts the … Year 1983.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: Howard Brookner
Writer: N/A
Actors: Francis Bacon, Mortimer Burroughs, William S. Burroughs, Lucien Carr