Movie List for "documentary"

In the 1960s, Roosevelt High School was the most outstanding school in Portland, Oregon, brimming with bright young students from the growing vibrant neighborhood. Fifty years later this …

This documentary follows the rise of a promising young singer songwriter as she meets with record executives, plays showcases and hones her craft. Over a three year period Sarah logs video …

REGARDING SUSAN SONTAG is an intimate and nuanced investigation into the life of one of the most influential and provocative thinkers of the 20th century. Passionate and gracefully …

Who was General Tso, and why are we eating his chicken? This feature documentary explores the origins and ubiquity of Chinese-American food through the story of an iconic sweet and spicy chicken dish.

An American sets out with his motorbike to find both adventure and his sense of manhood, leading him on an extraordinary journey he could not have imagined, including fighting in the Libyan Revolution.

Four young Egyptian women with different social background smartly fight for their ideals and rights. For almost two years we follow their everyday lives and their struggle in post-revolutionary Egypt.

Why do working-class people work so hard to sustain ways of life tied to dying commercial industries? Maritime Capsules addresses this question through the eyes of a small group of people …

Biographical documentary shining a spotlight on the leadership role Comanche LaDonna Harris has had in Native and American and international civil rights since the 1960s.

See what makes Skid Row tick, a tell all, never before seen, raw documentary about the harsh reality of the street life in Los Scandalous – Skid Row. The homeless capital of The United …

7,000 babies are stillborn every single day, yet talking about it remains a taboo. We follow 7 families over 3 years as they rebuild their lives after the loss of their babies.

Some of the best young pianists on the planet try to make a name for themselves at a grueling piano competition.

Chasing Fortune follows the exploits of former INXS lead singer J.D. Fortune, examining the roller coaster ride that was his past rock star life, and the trials and tribulations of his …

A new documentary about the painful and poignant final days of the tragic couple Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen

150 years ago, Samuel Clemens spent 88 days in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties in the winter of 1864/65. While taking refuge from the rain in Angels Camp, he was told the story of a jumping frog. That frog made him famous as Mark Twain.

Cannes-awarded Frida Kempffs first feature documentary is a poetic and intimate story about the guardian angels behind addicts who want to start a new life.

Full length documentary covering the growing interest of American Christians caring for children in foster care. Broad in scope – filmed in Georgia, Kentucky, Colorado, and California. Many…