Documentaries: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Very Young Girls
A documentary about teenage girl prostitutes in New York City and the GEMS (Girls Education and Mentoring Services) that helps them to find a new direction in life.
A documentary about teenage girl prostitutes in New York City and the GEMS (Girls Education and Mentoring Services) that helps them to find a new direction in life.
Best Documentaries of 2009
A list of the best documentary films of 2009
A list of the best documentary films of 2009
Best Documentaries of 2008
A list of the best documentary films of 2008
A list of the best documentary films of 2008
Top 10 Music Documentaries
These Top 10 music documentaries are ideal for watching time and again.
These Top 10 music documentaries are ideal for watching time and again.
Animal Documentaries
Animals are among the most popular subjects for documentary films. See how documentary filmmakers deal with animals from the Arctic to Antarctica in their films.
Animals are among the most popular subjects for documentary films. See how documentary filmmakers deal with animals from the Arctic to Antarctica in their films.
Favorite Documentaries
Important documentary films deal with the pressing issues of the day, ranging from child abuse by Catholic clergy to the need for gun control at Columbine, from inspiring children to achieve their goals at a spelling bee to studying their indoctrination at a fundamentalist Christian summer camp, from the effects of global warming to those from attempting to live among grizzly bears. Documentaries are a rich source of information and inspiration, and these belong in a special treasury.
Important documentary films deal with the pressing issues of the day, ranging from child abuse by Catholic clergy to the need for gun control at Columbine, from inspiring children to achieve their goals at a spelling bee to studying their indoctrination at a fundamentalist Christian summer camp, from the effects of global warming to those from attempting to live among grizzly bears. Documentaries are a rich source of information and inspiration, and these belong in a special treasury.
Michael Jackson's This Is It
Michael Jackson rehearses for the This Is It tour. The performances were to be the King of Pop's come back, but the tour had to be cancelled due to Jackson's untimely death two weeks before the premier in London.
Michael Jackson rehearses for the This Is It tour. The performances were to be the King of Pop's come back, but the tour had to be cancelled due to Jackson's untimely death two weeks before the premier in London.
Best Animal Docs
A list of excellent documentary films about animals and human interaction with them.
A list of excellent documentary films about animals and human interaction with them.
Halloween Documentaries
Great Halloween Documentaries - A List of Top Documentaries for Halloween
Great Halloween Documentaries - A List of Top Documentaries for Halloween
Environmental Documentaries
These documentary films show you how global warming, pollution and mismanagement of Earth's resources are setting the stage for environmental disasters that will, if unabated, ultimately make out planet unlivable. The films may alarm you--but that's a good thing, if it leads you to resolve to preserve and restore the environment for the well being of future generations.
These documentary films show you how global warming, pollution and mismanagement of Earth's resources are setting the stage for environmental disasters that will, if unabated, ultimately make out planet unlivable. The films may alarm you--but that's a good thing, if it leads you to resolve to preserve and restore the environment for the well being of future generations.
Great Docs for Kids
These documentaries are entertaining, educational and enlightening films will set excellent standards for the life-long movie watching habit that begins in childhood.
These documentaries are entertaining, educational and enlightening films will set excellent standards for the life-long movie watching habit that begins in childhood.
Top Ten Documentaries of 2007
Top Ten Documentaries of 2007
Top Ten Documentaries of 2007
Documentaries About Iraq
The Iraq War has become a primary subject for documentary films in which filmmakers show its effects on the people who live and fight in that beleaguered country. Documentary films about Iraq deliver information and impressions often neglected by mainstream news media covering the war.
The Iraq War has become a primary subject for documentary films in which filmmakers show its effects on the people who live and fight in that beleaguered country. Documentary films about Iraq deliver information and impressions often neglected by mainstream news media covering the war.
Cool Hair
Filmmaker Jeff Stilson follows comedian Chris Rock on his hilarious, yet disturbing and sometimes alarming investigation of the social implications and economic impact of African-American women's preoccupation with having good -- that is to say 'straight' -- hair.
Filmmaker Jeff Stilson follows comedian Chris Rock on his hilarious, yet disturbing and sometimes alarming investigation of the social implications and economic impact of African-American women's preoccupation with having good -- that is to say 'straight' -- hair.
Documentary Style
Throughout the history of film, documentary styles have been influenced by available technologies, current world view and social mores. Here's a brief overview of how documentary styles have changed from the first films to the present day.
Throughout the history of film, documentary styles have been influenced by available technologies, current world view and social mores. Here's a brief overview of how documentary styles have changed from the first films to the present day.
Documentaries That Inspire
These inspiring documentaries show how personal commitment to a project or giving your all to a cause can make a difference.
These inspiring documentaries show how personal commitment to a project or giving your all to a cause can make a difference.
Economics Documentaries
A list of documentaries that provide invaluable insights about how America, Americans and the rest of the world have reached the point of economic crisis, and are reacting to the situation. These films may suggest ways you can improve your own financial stability by changing your spending patterns and habits.
A list of documentaries that provide invaluable insights about how America, Americans and the rest of the world have reached the point of economic crisis, and are reacting to the situation. These films may suggest ways you can improve your own financial stability by changing your spending patterns and habits.
Art and Culture
An overview of how documentary films approach the subjects of culture and the arts.
An overview of how documentary films approach the subjects of culture and the arts.
Women's Documentaries
A List of documentaries by and about women.
A List of documentaries by and about women.
Ballerina
French filmmaker Bertrand Normand's lovely, revealing portrait of five leading Russian ballerinas and their careers at St. Petersburg's Kirov Ballet.
French filmmaker Bertrand Normand's lovely, revealing portrait of five leading Russian ballerinas and their careers at St. Petersburg's Kirov Ballet.
teenagedocs
As if raging hormones weren't enough! These documentaries give us access to the world of today's youth worldwide, to teenagers and tweens facing daunting pressures and hardships, and others who're finding solutions to their problems. Kids are our hope for the future, but what hopes do they have? Collectively, these documentaries present a very interesting, compelling picture of teens growing up in today's world.
As if raging hormones weren't enough! These documentaries give us access to the world of today's youth worldwide, to teenagers and tweens facing daunting pressures and hardships, and others who're finding solutions to their problems. Kids are our hope for the future, but what hopes do they have? Collectively, these documentaries present a very interesting, compelling picture of teens growing up in today's world.
historydocs
These documentary films about American history and political leaders will help you to understand how the nation has arrived at where it is today.
These documentary films about American history and political leaders will help you to understand how the nation has arrived at where it is today.
Oscar Winners
Oscar Winning Documentaries by year from 2006 to 1980
Oscar Winning Documentaries by year from 2006 to 1980
Food, Inc.
Food Inc investigates the industrial production and distribution of food in the United States by large multinational corporations such as Monsanto and Tyson, to the detriment of small independent farmers and to the overall quality of nutrition.
Food Inc investigates the industrial production and distribution of food in the United States by large multinational corporations such as Monsanto and Tyson, to the detriment of small independent farmers and to the overall quality of nutrition.
fkiwforloveofwater
Flow: For Love of Water (2008) describes the global crisis we face as Earth's fresh water supply constantly diminishes due to pollution, privatization and corporate greed, and wastefulness. Experts predict that if we continue to abuse our water resources, Earth will become uninhabitable and humankind will become extinct. The investigation points fingers are water corporations such as Nestle, Vivendi, Thames Water, Suez, Coca Cola and Pepsi. Grass roots groups work to reverse the trend.
Flow: For Love of Water (2008) describes the global crisis we face as Earth's fresh water supply constantly diminishes due to pollution, privatization and corporate greed, and wastefulness. Experts predict that if we continue to abuse our water resources, Earth will become uninhabitable and humankind will become extinct. The investigation points fingers are water corporations such as Nestle, Vivendi, Thames Water, Suez, Coca Cola and Pepsi. Grass roots groups work to reverse the trend.
Emmys 2009
A list of films nominated for the Emmy for Best Documentary in 2009.
A list of films nominated for the Emmy for Best Documentary in 2009.
expository
A nonfiction film that emphasizes verbal commentary and argumentative logic.
A nonfiction film that emphasizes verbal commentary and argumentative logic.
ForbiddenLies
Forbidden Lies is nonfiction thriller about Norma Khouri, a Jordanian women who wrote a best-selling nonfiction book about the 'honor killing' of a women in Amman. The story she told turned about to be a fabrication. Was Khouri motivated by wanting to make the world aware of the horrors of 'honor killings,' or is she an exceptionally cunning con artist who will exploit anyone and any situation--including the making of the film?
Forbidden Lies is nonfiction thriller about Norma Khouri, a Jordanian women who wrote a best-selling nonfiction book about the 'honor killing' of a women in Amman. The story she told turned about to be a fabrication. Was Khouri motivated by wanting to make the world aware of the horrors of 'honor killings,' or is she an exceptionally cunning con artist who will exploit anyone and any situation--including the making of the film?
In The Footsteps of Marco Polo
In The Footsteps of Marco Polo documents the great travel adventure of Frances O'Donnell and Denis Belliveau, who left their homes in Queens, NY to trace the 25,000 mile route followed by Marco Polo, the great 13th Century Venetian explorer.
In The Footsteps of Marco Polo documents the great travel adventure of Frances O'Donnell and Denis Belliveau, who left their homes in Queens, NY to trace the 25,000 mile route followed by Marco Polo, the great 13th Century Venetian explorer.
Michael Moore Profile
Michael Moore, champion of liberal political and social causes, is arguably the best known and most influential documentary filmmaker in the world.
Michael Moore, champion of liberal political and social causes, is arguably the best known and most influential documentary filmmaker in the world.
Sundance Film Festival 2008
The list of documentaries selected for competition at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
The list of documentaries selected for competition at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
Documentaries 101
A primer of basics about documentary film.
A primer of basics about documentary film.
IDFA
IDFA, the acronym for the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, is one of the the world's largest and arguably most prestigious film festivals featuring documentaries exclusively. It takes place in November of each year, in Amsterdam.
IDFA, the acronym for the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, is one of the the world's largest and arguably most prestigious film festivals featuring documentaries exclusively. It takes place in November of each year, in Amsterdam.
The Garden
The Garden is about the South Central Farmers, a group of dirt-poor Los Angelenos who took a track of urban ruin and turned it into an Eden--only to see the flora they so lovingly planted and tended be bulldozed by a selfish land owner. This film is about their dignity, determination and their fight to preserve their garden--and what they've done to recover from its loss.
The Garden is about the South Central Farmers, a group of dirt-poor Los Angelenos who took a track of urban ruin and turned it into an Eden--only to see the flora they so lovingly planted and tended be bulldozed by a selfish land owner. This film is about their dignity, determination and their fight to preserve their garden--and what they've done to recover from its loss.
Documentaries About Religion
A list of dopcumentaries about religion, religious topics, ethics and social mores.
A list of dopcumentaries about religion, religious topics, ethics and social mores.
My Neighbor My Killer
Anne Aghion's My Neighbor My Killer documents the mandated process of reconciliation in Rwanda, following the genocide of Tutsis by Hutus in 1994.
Anne Aghion's My Neighbor My Killer documents the mandated process of reconciliation in Rwanda, following the genocide of Tutsis by Hutus in 1994.
Ken Burns
Ken Burns is best known for creating epic multi-episode documentary series in which he fully explores American history and culture.
Ken Burns is best known for creating epic multi-episode documentary series in which he fully explores American history and culture.
A Walk To Beautiful Review
'A Walk to Beautiful' follows five young Ethiopian women who suffer from obstetric fistula, as they struggle to get treatment that will cure them and allow them to reenter the communities that have ostracized them because of their condition--which causes them to continually leak urine.
'A Walk to Beautiful' follows five young Ethiopian women who suffer from obstetric fistula, as they struggle to get treatment that will cure them and allow them to reenter the communities that have ostracized them because of their condition--which causes them to continually leak urine.
A Man Named Pearl Review
A Man Named Pearl is a documentary about self-taught topiary gardener Pearl Fryar who transformed his three and a half acre yard in Bishopville, South Carolina, into a wonderland worthy of Alice, and became a local hero by attracting tourism to his impoverished community and county.
A Man Named Pearl is a documentary about self-taught topiary gardener Pearl Fryar who transformed his three and a half acre yard in Bishopville, South Carolina, into a wonderland worthy of Alice, and became a local hero by attracting tourism to his impoverished community and county.
poetic
The formal structural organization of a film that emphasizes visual associations and impressionistic descriptive passages, tonal and rhythmic qualities and de-emphasizes strictly linear or logical sequencing.
The formal structural organization of a film that emphasizes visual associations and impressionistic descriptive passages, tonal and rhythmic qualities and de-emphasizes strictly linear or logical sequencing.
Crude
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger exposes the Texaco/Chevron toxic waste contamination of thousands of square miles of the Ecuadorian Amazon and rain forest, and chronicles the efforts of local tribes and international conservation and human rights organizations to get remediation.
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger exposes the Texaco/Chevron toxic waste contamination of thousands of square miles of the Ecuadorian Amazon and rain forest, and chronicles the efforts of local tribes and international conservation and human rights organizations to get remediation.
AlexGibneyonTaxi
Filmmaker Alex Gibney's Taxi To The Dark Side is a shocking expose about the American military's torture of prisoners--many of whom have been shown to be innocent of any crime--in Afghanistan, Iraq and Cuba. In this interview, he discusses making this film, and his ideas about the aesthetics and responsibilities of making documentary films.
Filmmaker Alex Gibney's Taxi To The Dark Side is a shocking expose about the American military's torture of prisoners--many of whom have been shown to be innocent of any crime--in Afghanistan, Iraq and Cuba. In this interview, he discusses making this film, and his ideas about the aesthetics and responsibilities of making documentary films.
The Cove
Filmmaker Louis Psihoyos follows animal rights activist Richard O'Barry in this shocker of a documentary that effectively exposes the annual secret slaughter of thousands of dolphins by a greedy community of Japanese fishermen, supported by a complicit Japanese government and international whaling commission.
Filmmaker Louis Psihoyos follows animal rights activist Richard O'Barry in this shocker of a documentary that effectively exposes the annual secret slaughter of thousands of dolphins by a greedy community of Japanese fishermen, supported by a complicit Japanese government and international whaling commission.
the cross
The Cross - The Arthur Blessitt Story is about the 40-year journey of Arthur, Blessitt, who walked around the world with a twelve-foot cross on his back.
The Cross - The Arthur Blessitt Story is about the 40-year journey of Arthur, Blessitt, who walked around the world with a twelve-foot cross on his back.
Unmistaken Child
'Unmistaken Child' is a fascinating documentary that provides rare insight into the intricate processes and rituals whereby Buddhists locate the child whom they consider to be the reincarnation of their recently deceased Geshe Lama Konghog.
'Unmistaken Child' is a fascinating documentary that provides rare insight into the intricate processes and rituals whereby Buddhists locate the child whom they consider to be the reincarnation of their recently deceased Geshe Lama Konghog.
Performative
The emphasis of the filmmaker’s subjective attitude or personal engagement with a subject to evoke audience reaction.
The emphasis of the filmmaker’s subjective attitude or personal engagement with a subject to evoke audience reaction.
My Kid Could Paint That
My Kid Could Paint That records the phenomenon of Marla Olmstead, a four year old girl whose abstract paintings have been compared to those of Jackson Pollack and Pablo Picasso, and have sold (cumulatively) for $300,000. But, did she paint them?
My Kid Could Paint That records the phenomenon of Marla Olmstead, a four year old girl whose abstract paintings have been compared to those of Jackson Pollack and Pablo Picasso, and have sold (cumulatively) for $300,000. But, did she paint them?
Bloodline
In his investigation of the legend that Jesus survived crucifixion, married Mary Magdalene and fathered children who married French royalty, British director Bruce Burgess claims to present new evidence--including the mummified body of Mary Magdalene.
In his investigation of the legend that Jesus survived crucifixion, married Mary Magdalene and fathered children who married French royalty, British director Bruce Burgess claims to present new evidence--including the mummified body of Mary Magdalene.
Cannes 2009
In general, Cannes Film Festival favors narrative features over documentaries. That said, the festival's 2009 edition features these outstanding and highly regarded documentaries on its programme.
In general, Cannes Film Festival favors narrative features over documentaries. That said, the festival's 2009 edition features these outstanding and highly regarded documentaries on its programme.
At The Edge Of The World
Director Dan Stone chronicles the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's 3rd Antarctic Campaign, in which two small and meagerly equipped ships set out to prevent the Japanese whaling fleet from illegally killing cetaceans in the Ross Sea, and internationally designated whale sanctuary. It's a David and Goliath thriller filled with adventure set against the sweeping magnificence of Antarctica.
Director Dan Stone chronicles the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's 3rd Antarctic Campaign, in which two small and meagerly equipped ships set out to prevent the Japanese whaling fleet from illegally killing cetaceans in the Ross Sea, and internationally designated whale sanctuary. It's a David and Goliath thriller filled with adventure set against the sweeping magnificence of Antarctica.
docsonTV
If your local movie theaters aren't programming enough documentary films, let them know you want more. And, until they respond positively, turn on your TV. Networks and cable channels program doumentaries regularly. Some are made for TV, and others are broadcast before being released on DVD. Keep tabs on program schedules for PBS, HBO, IFC and other channels that present documentaries on a regular basis. You'll find a great variety of wonderful films not playing at a theater near you.
If your local movie theaters aren't programming enough documentary films, let them know you want more. And, until they respond positively, turn on your TV. Networks and cable channels program doumentaries regularly. Some are made for TV, and others are broadcast before being released on DVD. Keep tabs on program schedules for PBS, HBO, IFC and other channels that present documentaries on a regular basis. You'll find a great variety of wonderful films not playing at a theater near you.
IOUSA
In I.O.U.S.A., filmmaker Patrick Creadon describes the depth of America’s national debt and analyses its origins, tracing it back to 1835, during the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the last and only time that country had a balanced budget and zero debt. The nation is currently in the hole for 8.7 trillion dollars, and that sum is growing quickly.
In I.O.U.S.A., filmmaker Patrick Creadon describes the depth of America’s national debt and analyses its origins, tracing it back to 1835, during the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the last and only time that country had a balanced budget and zero debt. The nation is currently in the hole for 8.7 trillion dollars, and that sum is growing quickly.
Nanking
In an exclusive interview, producer Ted Leonsis tells us why and how he made Nanking, a documentary about the massacre of Chinese civilians by Japanese soldiers during World War II, in the occupied city of Nanking.
In an exclusive interview, producer Ted Leonsis tells us why and how he made Nanking, a documentary about the massacre of Chinese civilians by Japanese soldiers during World War II, in the occupied city of Nanking.
docoffshoots
Not all films based on true stories are truthful. Some documentary filmmakers use narrative techniques--such as dramatic editing--to sway their audiences, while narrative directors may use documentary elements--archival footage, for example--to convince audience of the credibility of their story. Read here about crossover styles.
Not all films based on true stories are truthful. Some documentary filmmakers use narrative techniques--such as dramatic editing--to sway their audiences, while narrative directors may use documentary elements--archival footage, for example--to convince audience of the credibility of their story. Read here about crossover styles.
Blanet B-Boy Review
Planet B-Boy brings the international cultural phenomenon known as breakdancing into focus. Director Benson Lee introduces us to dedicated and determined B-Boy dance crews from Las Vegas, Osaka, Seoul and France who set sparks flying at the high voltage competition of the "Battle of the Year," held in Braunschweig, Germany. Their stories, personalities and attitude and astonishing skills are completely compelling. All these kids are winners, and so's this film. A must see. ASAP.
Planet B-Boy brings the international cultural phenomenon known as breakdancing into focus. Director Benson Lee introduces us to dedicated and determined B-Boy dance crews from Las Vegas, Osaka, Seoul and France who set sparks flying at the high voltage competition of the "Battle of the Year," held in Braunschweig, Germany. Their stories, personalities and attitude and astonishing skills are completely compelling. All these kids are winners, and so's this film. A must see. ASAP.
An Inconvenient Truth
'An Inconvenient Truth' is Davis Guggenheim's Oscar-winning documentary focusing on the issue of global warming, as explained by former Vice President Al Gore in his one-man slide show.
'An Inconvenient Truth' is Davis Guggenheim's Oscar-winning documentary focusing on the issue of global warming, as explained by former Vice President Al Gore in his one-man slide show.
King Corn Review
King Corn, Aaron Woolf's documentary, investigates the prevalence of corn in the American diet and its effect.
King Corn, Aaron Woolf's documentary, investigates the prevalence of corn in the American diet and its effect.
Dance Documentaries
Great dance documentaries not only record brilliant choreography and performances, they stand as works of art in their own right. The camera not captures moving images, but moves along with them, taking part in its own elaborate cinematic choreography. And, dance documentary directors use archival and current verite footage and interviews to chronicle the lives of dancers and dance companies. This is a list of exemplary dance documentaries.
Great dance documentaries not only record brilliant choreography and performances, they stand as works of art in their own right. The camera not captures moving images, but moves along with them, taking part in its own elaborate cinematic choreography. And, dance documentary directors use archival and current verite footage and interviews to chronicle the lives of dancers and dance companies. This is a list of exemplary dance documentaries.
Genocide Documentaries
A list of documentary films that chronicle the horrors of genocide and its aftermath around the world.
A list of documentary films that chronicle the horrors of genocide and its aftermath around the world.
Participatory
Emphasis on the interaction between filmmaker and subject.
Emphasis on the interaction between filmmaker and subject.
Deliver Us From Evil Review
Deliver Us From Evil exposes Pedophelia in the Catholic Church.
Deliver Us From Evil exposes Pedophelia in the Catholic Church.
Human Rights Watch 2009 Films
A list of documentaries shown at the 2009 Human Rights Watch International Film Festival taking place in New York City from June 11 to 25, 2009.
A list of documentaries shown at the 2009 Human Rights Watch International Film Festival taking place in New York City from June 11 to 25, 2009.
gonzoreview
Alex Gibney's documentary about the drug-influenced career of iconic countercultural journalist Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is a fascinating account of the 1960s and 70s.
Alex Gibney's documentary about the drug-influenced career of iconic countercultural journalist Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is a fascinating account of the 1960s and 70s.
American Teen Review
American Teen is a documentary that follow's several small town Indiana teenagers through their senior year in high school, showing how they cope with trying to fit in with their peers, deal with their parents and the pressures of growing up and decide who they want to be and what they want to do in the future.
American Teen is a documentary that follow's several small town Indiana teenagers through their senior year in high school, showing how they cope with trying to fit in with their peers, deal with their parents and the pressures of growing up and decide who they want to be and what they want to do in the future.
RapeOfEuropa
The Rape of Europa is a gripping nonfiction thriller about the systematic plunder of Europe’s great and invaluable art treasures by the Nazis during the period of the Third Reich and World War II.
The Rape of Europa is a gripping nonfiction thriller about the systematic plunder of Europe’s great and invaluable art treasures by the Nazis during the period of the Third Reich and World War II.
Oscars 2007 Shortlist
Oscars 2007 Best Documentaries Shortlist
Oscars 2007 Best Documentaries Shortlist
Documentary Festivals: Themed
A list of documentary film festivals that focus on specific themes, notably human rights.
A list of documentary film festivals that focus on specific themes, notably human rights.
rogerdonaldsoninterview
Director Roger Donaldson discusses reality and truth in filmmaking.
Director Roger Donaldson discusses reality and truth in filmmaking.
Native American Film Fest
Films selected for this year’s 30th anniversary Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian’s Native American Film and Video Festival reflect the richness and variety of Native American cinematic expressions, as filmmakers share their unique dreams and concerns, as well as those of their varied communities, through the art of the moving image.
Films selected for this year’s 30th anniversary Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian’s Native American Film and Video Festival reflect the richness and variety of Native American cinematic expressions, as filmmakers share their unique dreams and concerns, as well as those of their varied communities, through the art of the moving image.
Encounters At The End Of World
'Encounters At the End of The World' filmmaker Werner Herzog uses a National Science Foundation-sponsored trip to America's Antactic research station, McMurdo, to film daily life and interview scientists and support specialists working at the largest human settlement on the 'Big Ice.' Herzog's brilliant photography--including amazing underwater sequences--shows us the wonder of it all, while his first person voice over narrative poses some profound questions about humankind and nature.
'Encounters At the End of The World' filmmaker Werner Herzog uses a National Science Foundation-sponsored trip to America's Antactic research station, McMurdo, to film daily life and interview scientists and support specialists working at the largest human settlement on the 'Big Ice.' Herzog's brilliant photography--including amazing underwater sequences--shows us the wonder of it all, while his first person voice over narrative poses some profound questions about humankind and nature.
Crips and Bloods
Crips and Bloods: Made In America is director Stacy Peralta's insider investigation of two infamous African-American gangs that rule South Central Los Angeles, the area where America's two bloodiest and most costly incidents of civil unrest occurred--27 years and three miles apart.
Crips and Bloods: Made In America is director Stacy Peralta's insider investigation of two infamous African-American gangs that rule South Central Los Angeles, the area where America's two bloodiest and most costly incidents of civil unrest occurred--27 years and three miles apart.
Documentary Super Heroes
Documentary Superheroes don't wear capes, drive amazing cars, beat up on monsters, nor do they boast extraordinary powers that set them apart from mere mortals. But, the heroic subjects of these documentaries have taken action to make the world a better place, and their achievements aren't fiction. Check out these real life superheroes in their documentary films.
Documentary Superheroes don't wear capes, drive amazing cars, beat up on monsters, nor do they boast extraordinary powers that set them apart from mere mortals. But, the heroic subjects of these documentaries have taken action to make the world a better place, and their achievements aren't fiction. Check out these real life superheroes in their documentary films.
Cinereach
Cinereach is a nonprofit foundation that supports socially relevant filmmaking and the exhibition of socially relevant films. Since its founding in 2006, Cinereach has given away more than $1.6 million in grants and awards to support and recognize filmmakers, projects and organizations that use the medium of cinema, both narrative and nonfiction, to raise social and political awareness.
Cinereach is a nonprofit foundation that supports socially relevant filmmaking and the exhibition of socially relevant films. Since its founding in 2006, Cinereach has given away more than $1.6 million in grants and awards to support and recognize filmmakers, projects and organizations that use the medium of cinema, both narrative and nonfiction, to raise social and political awareness.
Jesus Camp Review
Jesus Camp is an extraordinary exposé about the well-organized Evangelical indoctrination of children in heartland America to become soldiers for Christ.
Jesus Camp is an extraordinary exposé about the well-organized Evangelical indoctrination of children in heartland America to become soldiers for Christ.
Jonestown Life and Death
Jonestown The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is a real life horror story of mass suicide ordered by cult leader Jim Jones.
Jonestown The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is a real life horror story of mass suicide ordered by cult leader Jim Jones.
US Presidents
History, it seems, repeats itself. So, hadn't we best take a good look at these documentaries about our past American presidents to see where our present-day politicking pundits may be leading us in the future.
History, it seems, repeats itself. So, hadn't we best take a good look at these documentaries about our past American presidents to see where our present-day politicking pundits may be leading us in the future.
observational
Emphasizing the documentary filmmaker's engagement in observing the subject's daily life and circumstances and documentinf them with an unobtrusive camera.
Emphasizing the documentary filmmaker's engagement in observing the subject's daily life and circumstances and documentinf them with an unobtrusive camera.
Girls Rock! Review
Girls Rock follows four girls through one remarkable week of Rock 'n' Roll camp, where they learn to play instruments, form bands and perform for hundreds of people. But the Portland, Ore.-based Rock Camp for Girls teaches more than music--it provides a positive environment in which hard work and determination pay off, and it empowers participants with life-affirming self-esteem and confidence that transforms their young lives.
Girls Rock follows four girls through one remarkable week of Rock 'n' Roll camp, where they learn to play instruments, form bands and perform for hundreds of people. But the Portland, Ore.-based Rock Camp for Girls teaches more than music--it provides a positive environment in which hard work and determination pay off, and it empowers participants with life-affirming self-esteem and confidence that transforms their young lives.
OswaldsGhost
The assassination of John F. Kennedy changed the course of history. To this date, circumstances surrounding the event remain a mystery. Robert Stone's probing documentary looks into the facts, and attempts to answer the hard question: Was Lee Harvey Oswald acting alone?
The assassination of John F. Kennedy changed the course of history. To this date, circumstances surrounding the event remain a mystery. Robert Stone's probing documentary looks into the facts, and attempts to answer the hard question: Was Lee Harvey Oswald acting alone?
HotDocs2009
Hot Docs, North America's largest documentaries film festival, takes place every year in Toronto. These are the winners of awards for the 2009 Hot Docs Festival.
Hot Docs, North America's largest documentaries film festival, takes place every year in Toronto. These are the winners of awards for the 2009 Hot Docs Festival.
Mr. Untouchable
Documentary director Marc Levin's film is about Leroy "Nicky" Barnes, the notorious gangster who ran the heroin trade in Harlem until he was indicted, then turned State's evidence and entered the witness protection program.
Documentary director Marc Levin's film is about Leroy "Nicky" Barnes, the notorious gangster who ran the heroin trade in Harlem until he was indicted, then turned State's evidence and entered the witness protection program.
Documentary Festivals: Global
A List of important international documentary film festivals in Europe, Asia and New Zealand
A List of important international documentary film festivals in Europe, Asia and New Zealand
Laurent Cantet
French filmmaker Laurent Cantet deftly bridges the narrative and documentary genres in “The Class,” recently nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
French filmmaker Laurent Cantet deftly bridges the narrative and documentary genres in “The Class,” recently nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
agape
In [I]We Are Together: The Children of Agape[/I](2006) (also known as Thina Simunye), documentary director Paul Taylor follows children aged seven to 16 who live in the Agape Orphanage in the Natal, South Africa. Most of them have lost their parents to HIV, which is decimating the population. The very talented children form a choir in hope of making and marketing a CD that will help them to improve their circumstances. The kids' compelling stories and a brilliant soundtrack make this film a must see.
In [I]We Are Together: The Children of Agape[/I](2006) (also known as Thina Simunye), documentary director Paul Taylor follows children aged seven to 16 who live in the Agape Orphanage in the Natal, South Africa. Most of them have lost their parents to HIV, which is decimating the population. The very talented children form a choir in hope of making and marketing a CD that will help them to improve their circumstances. The kids' compelling stories and a brilliant soundtrack make this film a must see.
Oscars 2000s
Academy Award winning documentary films, listed by year from 2000 to 2006.
Academy Award winning documentary films, listed by year from 2000 to 2006.
2008 Oscars Short List
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences short list for the 2008 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences short list for the 2008 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
Bigger Stronger Faster Review
Bigger, Stronger, Faster is Chris Bell's highly personal documentary following the filmmaker's own path as he struggles to find his place in his family and define his personal goals with regards to athletics and the use of steroids.
Bigger, Stronger, Faster is Chris Bell's highly personal documentary following the filmmaker's own path as he struggles to find his place in his family and define his personal goals with regards to athletics and the use of steroids.
TaxiToTheDarkSide
Filmmaker Alex Gibney's Taxi To The Dark Side is a shocking expose about the American military's torture of prisoners--many of whom have been shown to be innocent of any crime--in Afghanistan, Iraq and Cuba. In this interview, he discusses making this film, and his ideas about the aesthetics and responsibilities of making documentary films.
Filmmaker Alex Gibney's Taxi To The Dark Side is a shocking expose about the American military's torture of prisoners--many of whom have been shown to be innocent of any crime--in Afghanistan, Iraq and Cuba. In this interview, he discusses making this film, and his ideas about the aesthetics and responsibilities of making documentary films.
Documentaries About Elections
A list of documentary films about political campaigns and elections in the U.S.
A list of documentary films about political campaigns and elections in the U.S.
Earth Days Review
Earth Day is the annual event staged to raise awareness about our planet, and to further conservationists' efforts to establish policies and practices that protect and will sustain human life on Earth. Earth Days, Robert Stone's brilliant documentary, explores the environmental movements fundamental premises, and chronicles its advances during the 1960s and 70s, when the US was within reach of establishing a truly sustainable and environmentally friendly energy program. Then what happened?
Earth Day is the annual event staged to raise awareness about our planet, and to further conservationists' efforts to establish policies and practices that protect and will sustain human life on Earth. Earth Days, Robert Stone's brilliant documentary, explores the environmental movements fundamental premises, and chronicles its advances during the 1960s and 70s, when the US was within reach of establishing a truly sustainable and environmentally friendly energy program. Then what happened?
TorontoFestival09
The list and descriptions of documentary films presented at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival (September 10-19, 2009)
The list and descriptions of documentary films presented at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival (September 10-19, 2009)
Sicko Review
Sicko (2007) is a documentary film about a subject that touches every American's life: health care in the U.S. Filmmaker Michael Moore, in his inimitably entertaining style, shows that an astonishing percent of Americans don't have health insurance because they can't afford it, and that those who do are often bankrupted by illness that HMOs won't cover. The result: people die unnecessarily. It could be you, your kin or friends. This is one of the documentaries you really must see.
Sicko (2007) is a documentary film about a subject that touches every American's life: health care in the U.S. Filmmaker Michael Moore, in his inimitably entertaining style, shows that an astonishing percent of Americans don't have health insurance because they can't afford it, and that those who do are often bankrupted by illness that HMOs won't cover. The result: people die unnecessarily. It could be you, your kin or friends. This is one of the documentaries you really must see.
sundance 2009
The 2009 Sundance Film Festival premieres 32 docs in two categories of competition: 16 are by American filmmakers, 16 are from eight foreign countries. Subjects include current events, political analysis, environmental issues, cultural trends and portraits of iconic artists. The American films were selected from a record-breaking 953 submissions. There were 620 international submissions. Look for these films in theatres, on TV or DVD in about a year, or at other festivals in the interim.
The 2009 Sundance Film Festival premieres 32 docs in two categories of competition: 16 are by American filmmakers, 16 are from eight foreign countries. Subjects include current events, political analysis, environmental issues, cultural trends and portraits of iconic artists. The American films were selected from a record-breaking 953 submissions. There were 620 international submissions. Look for these films in theatres, on TV or DVD in about a year, or at other festivals in the interim.
Black History Month
This list of documentaries that reveal important aspects of black history and culture in America are a great way to celebrate Black History Month.
This list of documentaries that reveal important aspects of black history and culture in America are a great way to celebrate Black History Month.
Nati Baratz Interview
Filmmaker Nati Baratz discusses his documentary, Unmistaken Child, about Tibetan Buddhist monk Tenzin Zopa's search for the reincarnation of the Geshe Lama Konghog, a recently deceased spiritual master.
Filmmaker Nati Baratz discusses his documentary, Unmistaken Child, about Tibetan Buddhist monk Tenzin Zopa's search for the reincarnation of the Geshe Lama Konghog, a recently deceased spiritual master.
americathebeautiful
America's obsession with beauty is the subject of filmmaker Darryl Roberts investigative documentary, which includes interviews with celebrities and models, image makers, young girls who're impacted by America's unattainable beauty standards, victims of the beauty battle and advocates for women to accept themselves as they are.
America's obsession with beauty is the subject of filmmaker Darryl Roberts investigative documentary, which includes interviews with celebrities and models, image makers, young girls who're impacted by America's unattainable beauty standards, victims of the beauty battle and advocates for women to accept themselves as they are.
End Of America
The End Of America presents the ten step blueprint that Hitler and other dictators used to subvert democratic process and put an end to personal freedoms. It compares, step by step, events leading up to establishment of the Third Reich with what has happened in the United States for the past eight years. Very convincing. Very scary. Should be required viewing for anyone old enough to vote or join the army.
The End Of America presents the ten step blueprint that Hitler and other dictators used to subvert democratic process and put an end to personal freedoms. It compares, step by step, events leading up to establishment of the Third Reich with what has happened in the United States for the past eight years. Very convincing. Very scary. Should be required viewing for anyone old enough to vote or join the army.
RFK Must Die Review
In RFK Must Die, now available on DVD, BBC reporter Shane O'Sullivan investigates the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and comes to the conclusion that Sirhan Sirhan, now serving a life sentence for the murder, did not act alone.
In RFK Must Die, now available on DVD, BBC reporter Shane O'Sullivan investigates the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and comes to the conclusion that Sirhan Sirhan, now serving a life sentence for the murder, did not act alone.
Art&Copy
In Art & Copy, director Doug Pray traces the birth of modern advertising to the marriage of art and copy, when designers and writers got together to talk concept. The film further presents advertising as a force to raise social values by enabling people - consumers - to dream big and do.
In Art & Copy, director Doug Pray traces the birth of modern advertising to the marriage of art and copy, when designers and writers got together to talk concept. The film further presents advertising as a force to raise social values by enabling people - consumers - to dream big and do.
Jimmy Carter
In Jimmy Carter Man From Plains, filmmaker Jonathan Demme follows the former U.S. President on a nationwide book tour for his highly controversial best selling book, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid, with Habitat for Humanity stops along the way.
In Jimmy Carter Man From Plains, filmmaker Jonathan Demme follows the former U.S. President on a nationwide book tour for his highly controversial best selling book, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid, with Habitat for Humanity stops along the way.
Cinema Eye Awards 2008
2008 Cinema Eye Awards winners and nominees in all categories, including best film, best direction, best cinematography, best producer, best editing, best graphics, best special effects, best music and more.
2008 Cinema Eye Awards winners and nominees in all categories, including best film, best direction, best cinematography, best producer, best editing, best graphics, best special effects, best music and more.
Gunnin' For That #1 Spot
Gunnin' For That #1 Spot is Adam Yauch's documentary film about the first-ever Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic basketball game held on September 1, 2006 on Harlem's famous Rucker Park court, with 24 top high school players from across the country competing to be number one.
Gunnin' For That #1 Spot is Adam Yauch's documentary film about the first-ever Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic basketball game held on September 1, 2006 on Harlem's famous Rucker Park court, with 24 top high school players from across the country competing to be number one.
Autism The Musical
'Autism The Musical' director Tricia Regan tells the story of Elaine Hall who, having adopted a son who developed autism, creates the Miracle Project, a workshop in which autistic kids (and their parents) join together to create, produce and perform a musical. We see some of the performance, but the film really focuses on the interaction of the kids with each other and with Elaine, whose patience and commitment are extraordinary.
'Autism The Musical' director Tricia Regan tells the story of Elaine Hall who, having adopted a son who developed autism, creates the Miracle Project, a workshop in which autistic kids (and their parents) join together to create, produce and perform a musical. We see some of the performance, but the film really focuses on the interaction of the kids with each other and with Elaine, whose patience and commitment are extraordinary.
Quantum Hoops Review
Quantum Hoops is about Caltech's basketball team, a dedicated group of young scholars who play their games with the same sort of persistence they apply to their studies, even though they hold the record for the most games lost. David Duchovny narrates this smart and seductive documentary about smart people who've really got game.
Quantum Hoops is about Caltech's basketball team, a dedicated group of young scholars who play their games with the same sort of persistence they apply to their studies, even though they hold the record for the most games lost. David Duchovny narrates this smart and seductive documentary about smart people who've really got game.
HotDocs
Hot Docs annual film festival is North America's largest documentaries film festival, with a comprehensive screening program and opportunities for filmmakers to meet with distributors, marketers and moviegoers.
Hot Docs annual film festival is North America's largest documentaries film festival, with a comprehensive screening program and opportunities for filmmakers to meet with distributors, marketers and moviegoers.
Michael Apted
Documentary Filmmaker Michael Apted has worked on The Up Series since 1964, following the lives of fourteen British citizens to chronicle their changing perspectives and expectations.
Documentary Filmmaker Michael Apted has worked on The Up Series since 1964, following the lives of fourteen British citizens to chronicle their changing perspectives and expectations.
FullBattleRattle
Full Battle Rattle takes us along as the 5-82 Battalion readies for deployment to Iraq with a three-week simulation in the Mohave Desert, where the U.S. military has built and populated several replica Iraqi towns. It's Disneyland for war games!
Full Battle Rattle takes us along as the 5-82 Battalion readies for deployment to Iraq with a three-week simulation in the Mohave Desert, where the U.S. military has built and populated several replica Iraqi towns. It's Disneyland for war games!
Oscar Doc Requirements
Academy Awards Qualifying Requirements for Documentary Films
Academy Awards Qualifying Requirements for Documentary Films
The 11th Hour Review
The 11th Hour, produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, is a global warning that global warming will soon make our planet uninhabitable for human beings.
The 11th Hour, produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, is a global warning that global warming will soon make our planet uninhabitable for human beings.
manonwire
Man On Wire is a documentary film about the 'artistic crime of the century,' when tightrope walker Philippe Petit walked between the World Trace Center towers during the summer of 1974.
Man On Wire is a documentary film about the 'artistic crime of the century,' when tightrope walker Philippe Petit walked between the World Trace Center towers during the summer of 1974.
Who Killed The Electric Car?
In 'Who Killed the Electric Car?,' documentary filmmaker Chris Paine chronicles the recent conspiracy to prevent proliferation of a series of automobiles that ran quietly and efficiently on electricity.
In 'Who Killed the Electric Car?,' documentary filmmaker Chris Paine chronicles the recent conspiracy to prevent proliferation of a series of automobiles that ran quietly and efficiently on electricity.
humanrightsfilmfest
Held in March in London, and in June in New York (at Lincoln Center for the Performing Art's Walter Reade Theater), the traveling Human Rights Watch International Film Festival screens documentaries about some of the world's most pressing social, political and economic issues, ranging from abuse of women and children, to the spread of HIV, to exploitation of workers around the world. This mission-oriented festival is one of the world's most dynamic and important documentary film showcases.
Held in March in London, and in June in New York (at Lincoln Center for the Performing Art's Walter Reade Theater), the traveling Human Rights Watch International Film Festival screens documentaries about some of the world's most pressing social, political and economic issues, ranging from abuse of women and children, to the spread of HIV, to exploitation of workers around the world. This mission-oriented festival is one of the world's most dynamic and important documentary film showcases.
Dixie Chicks Shut Up And Sing
The Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing is Barbara Kopple's documentary about The Dixie Chicks chronicles the groups' come back after Natalie Maines made an off the cuff comment about the Iraq War and conservatives demanded radio stations stop playing their songs.
The Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing is Barbara Kopple's documentary about The Dixie Chicks chronicles the groups' come back after Natalie Maines made an off the cuff comment about the Iraq War and conservatives demanded radio stations stop playing their songs.
Standard Operating Procedure
In Standard Operating Procedure, Errol Morris expands on the infamous photographs of U.S. soldiers torturing suspected terrorists imprisoned at Abu Ghraib to expose the U.S. military's 'standard operating procedure' as cruel and inhumane.
In Standard Operating Procedure, Errol Morris expands on the infamous photographs of U.S. soldiers torturing suspected terrorists imprisoned at Abu Ghraib to expose the U.S. military's 'standard operating procedure' as cruel and inhumane.
Arctic Tale Review
Arctic Tale is about how Nanu, a polar bear cub, and Seela, a seal pup, fight to survive global warming.
Arctic Tale is about how Nanu, a polar bear cub, and Seela, a seal pup, fight to survive global warming.
Cinema Eye Awards 2009
The Cinema Eye Awards honor nonfiction films in ten categories, including Best Feature, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best First Feature, Best Music and Audience Choice Award. These are the 2009 winners and nominees. The are presented March 29, 2009 at the New York Times Center in New York.
The Cinema Eye Awards honor nonfiction films in ten categories, including Best Feature, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best First Feature, Best Music and Audience Choice Award. These are the 2009 winners and nominees. The are presented March 29, 2009 at the New York Times Center in New York.
Coming Soon
Documentary Films Coming Soon
Documentary Films Coming Soon
Baghdad High
In Baghdad High, directors Ivan O'Mahoney and Laura Winter, give digital movie cameras to four Iraqi teenage boys from different religious backgrounds to document their senior year in a Baghdad highschool.
In Baghdad High, directors Ivan O'Mahoney and Laura Winter, give digital movie cameras to four Iraqi teenage boys from different religious backgrounds to document their senior year in a Baghdad highschool.
aboutdocsguide
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Winter Soldier DVD
Winter Soldier on DVD
Winter Soldier on DVD
troublewater
In Trouble The Water, filmmakers Tia Lessen and Carl Deal follow a New Orleans Ninth Ward couple, Kimberly and Scott Roberts, who've survived Katrina with some remarkable footage of the devastating hurricane and its aftermath. This is the story of the Roberts' extended family and neighbors, and how they're heroically coping with the government's failure to provide them with relief as promised.
In Trouble The Water, filmmakers Tia Lessen and Carl Deal follow a New Orleans Ninth Ward couple, Kimberly and Scott Roberts, who've survived Katrina with some remarkable footage of the devastating hurricane and its aftermath. This is the story of the Roberts' extended family and neighbors, and how they're heroically coping with the government's failure to provide them with relief as promised.
The Stoning of Soraya M.
The Stoning of Soraya is the true story of the stoning to death of a women in rural Iran because her husband falsely accused her of adultry. The shocking story, smuggled out of Iran by an Iranian journalist who was living in France, became a best selling book that brought world wide attention to the stoning of women
The Stoning of Soraya is the true story of the stoning to death of a women in rural Iran because her husband falsely accused her of adultry. The shocking story, smuggled out of Iran by an Iranian journalist who was living in France, became a best selling book that brought world wide attention to the stoning of women
For the Bible Tells Me So
A thoughtful and provocative documentary film that contends that Scripture and homosexuality are not mutually exclusive.
A thoughtful and provocative documentary film that contends that Scripture and homosexuality are not mutually exclusive.
Eleven Minutes
Eleven Minutes covers the real life fashion runway debut of Jay McCarroll, the designer who won the first season of Project Runway, the fashion biz reality TV show.
Eleven Minutes covers the real life fashion runway debut of Jay McCarroll, the designer who won the first season of Project Runway, the fashion biz reality TV show.
Capitalism A Love Story
Filmmaker Michael Moore investigates and comments on the current economic crisis.
Filmmaker Michael Moore investigates and comments on the current economic crisis.
Oscars 1980s
Academy Award winning documentary films from the years 1980 to 1989
Academy Award winning documentary films from the years 1980 to 1989
Trumbo Review
Trumbo shows how Dalton Trumbo's career as one of Hollywood's leading screenwriters crashed when he refused to answer questions posed by the House Un-American Activities Committee, was blacklisted and became one of the Hollywood 10, all of whom were famously persecuted for standing up for their First Amendment rights. With archival footage, interviews with witnesses and experts, and Trumbo's letters (read by great actors), this film profiles the civil rights hero and chronicles his life.
Trumbo shows how Dalton Trumbo's career as one of Hollywood's leading screenwriters crashed when he refused to answer questions posed by the House Un-American Activities Committee, was blacklisted and became one of the Hollywood 10, all of whom were famously persecuted for standing up for their First Amendment rights. With archival footage, interviews with witnesses and experts, and Trumbo's letters (read by great actors), this film profiles the civil rights hero and chronicles his life.
First Saturday In May Review
'The First Saturday in May' directors John and Brad Hennegan follow six trainers as they put their amazing and beautiful thoroughbred horses--including the fabulous and tragic Barbaro--through the paces leading up to the Kentucky Derby, the annual race that’s known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.“
'The First Saturday in May' directors John and Brad Hennegan follow six trainers as they put their amazing and beautiful thoroughbred horses--including the fabulous and tragic Barbaro--through the paces leading up to the Kentucky Derby, the annual race that’s known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.“
voiceauth
Someone whom we see and/or hear whose purpose it is to represent the point of view of the film.
Someone whom we see and/or hear whose purpose it is to represent the point of view of the film.
Young@Heart
Young@Heart is about a chorus of spunky senior citizens that belts punk, R & B and rock classics to sold-out audiences in concert halls in their home town of Northampton, Massachusetts, and around the world. This documentary film is their story, their well-deserved moment of glory.
Young@Heart is about a chorus of spunky senior citizens that belts punk, R & B and rock classics to sold-out audiences in concert halls in their home town of Northampton, Massachusetts, and around the world. This documentary film is their story, their well-deserved moment of glory.
SecondSkin
This documentary investigates the real life social interactions of devoted players of massively-multiplayer online games, and follows them several of them into their alternative lives in the cyberspace realm of the very popular 'The World of Warcraft' game.
This documentary investigates the real life social interactions of devoted players of massively-multiplayer online games, and follows them several of them into their alternative lives in the cyberspace realm of the very popular 'The World of Warcraft' game.
Air Guitar Nation Review
Air Guitar Nation makes you want to grab some air and join the fun
Air Guitar Nation makes you want to grab some air and join the fun
Blood In the Face
Blood in the Face is a documentary film about America's White supremacist movement, including the Ku Klux Klan, American Nazi Party, Aryan Nation and The Order.
Blood in the Face is a documentary film about America's White supremacist movement, including the Ku Klux Klan, American Nazi Party, Aryan Nation and The Order.
Filmmakers A to Z
A List of Documentary Filmmakers A to Z. For each filmmaker listed here, you'll find links to profiles and/or interviews.
A List of Documentary Filmmakers A to Z. For each filmmaker listed here, you'll find links to profiles and/or interviews.
Academy Award Winners - 1990s
Academy Award Winning Documentaries of the 1990s, listed by year.
Academy Award Winning Documentaries of the 1990s, listed by year.
uptheyangtze
In Up The Yangtze, director Yung Chang boards a cruise ship touring the Three Gorges Dam area. While following the stories of young crew members who've lost their homes due to the Yangtze's rising waters, he investigates social, economic and environmental issues caused by the controversial dam project.
In Up The Yangtze, director Yung Chang boards a cruise ship touring the Three Gorges Dam area. While following the stories of young crew members who've lost their homes due to the Yangtze's rising waters, he investigates social, economic and environmental issues caused by the controversial dam project.
Soul Power
In Soul Power, director Jeffrey Levy-Hinte uses archival footage to replay the performances by James Brown, Bill Withers, B.B. King, Celia Cruz, Miriam Makeba and legendary musical titans at the mega-concert presented in 1974 in Zaire, as companion to the famous "Rumble In The Jungle" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
In Soul Power, director Jeffrey Levy-Hinte uses archival footage to replay the performances by James Brown, Bill Withers, B.B. King, Celia Cruz, Miriam Makeba and legendary musical titans at the mega-concert presented in 1974 in Zaire, as companion to the famous "Rumble In The Jungle" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
Body of War Review
Body of War tells the heart wrenching story of how 22-year-old Tomas Young enlisted to serve his country and became a victim of the Iraq War.
Body of War tells the heart wrenching story of how 22-year-old Tomas Young enlisted to serve his country and became a victim of the Iraq War.
Lobotomist
In The Lobotomist, filmmakers Barak Goodman and John Maggio present the life, work and times of Dr. Walter Freeman, the physician who conceived of, promoted and practiced the life-altering surgical procedure known as lobotomy as a cure for mental illness. The operation was praised by the Nobel Prize Committee, but later condemned by the medical profession and relatives of lobotomized patients. Using archival footage and interviews, the film questions whether Dr. Freeman a genius or a monster?
In The Lobotomist, filmmakers Barak Goodman and John Maggio present the life, work and times of Dr. Walter Freeman, the physician who conceived of, promoted and practiced the life-altering surgical procedure known as lobotomy as a cure for mental illness. The operation was praised by the Nobel Prize Committee, but later condemned by the medical profession and relatives of lobotomized patients. Using archival footage and interviews, the film questions whether Dr. Freeman a genius or a monster?
MoMA Doc Month 09
MoMA's second annual Documentary Films Month presents more than 50 outstanding contemporary documentaries, including many World, US or New York premiers, as well as retrospectives of outstanding documentary filmmakers and past Best Documentary Oscars winners.
MoMA's second annual Documentary Films Month presents more than 50 outstanding contemporary documentaries, including many World, US or New York premiers, as well as retrospectives of outstanding documentary filmmakers and past Best Documentary Oscars winners.
Tribeca 2009 Awards Winners
A list of documentary film awards winners at the Tribeca Film Festival 2009.
A list of documentary film awards winners at the Tribeca Film Festival 2009.
Bowling For Columbine Review
Bowling For Columbine is the entertaining and eye-opening documentary in which director Michael Moore travels across the United States and into Canada to investigate America's gun culture by questioning legislators and officials, NRA members and gun control advocates, victims of crime and ordinary citizens. The title refers to the teenage massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.
Bowling For Columbine is the entertaining and eye-opening documentary in which director Michael Moore travels across the United States and into Canada to investigate America's gun culture by questioning legislators and officials, NRA members and gun control advocates, victims of crime and ordinary citizens. The title refers to the teenage massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.
Errol Morris
Errol Morris, documentary film director of The Fog of War
Errol Morris, documentary film director of The Fog of War
SXSW2009
SXSW's 2009 line up of documentary films in all categories, including documentary feature competition, SX Global, 24 Beats Per Minute, Lone Star States and others.
SXSW's 2009 line up of documentary films in all categories, including documentary feature competition, SX Global, 24 Beats Per Minute, Lone Star States and others.
HumanRightsFest08
The 19th annual festival runs from June 13 to 26, presenting documentaries covering injustice in Brazil's juvenile courts, child trafficking in China, rape in the Congo, the U.S. health insurance crisis, the murder of a crusading journalist, attempts to bring a killer dictator to trial and other current political and social issues, and several focus on women who're trying to coping with the hardships of war in Kashmir, Nepal and Palestine. Some of the films will air on TV, so check the list.
The 19th annual festival runs from June 13 to 26, presenting documentaries covering injustice in Brazil's juvenile courts, child trafficking in China, rape in the Congo, the U.S. health insurance crisis, the murder of a crusading journalist, attempts to bring a killer dictator to trial and other current political and social issues, and several focus on women who're trying to coping with the hardships of war in Kashmir, Nepal and Palestine. Some of the films will air on TV, so check the list.
What Woudl Jesus Buy? - Review
'What Would Jesus Buy?,' a documentary film about how crass consumerism is consuming humankind, follows the Reverend Billy and his Church of Stop Shopping as they travel from Disneyland to Times Square in their crusade to prevent the 'shopapocalypse.'
'What Would Jesus Buy?,' a documentary film about how crass consumerism is consuming humankind, follows the Reverend Billy and his Church of Stop Shopping as they travel from Disneyland to Times Square in their crusade to prevent the 'shopapocalypse.'
Family Documentaries
These documentaries are great to watch with your family when you gather the clan for special occasions. Let this list of entertaining and inspirational documentaries be your guide to films that will delight loved ones of all ages.
These documentaries are great to watch with your family when you gather the clan for special occasions. Let this list of entertaining and inspirational documentaries be your guide to films that will delight loved ones of all ages.
cinemaeyeawards
The Cinema Eye Awards, co-founded by documentary programmer Thom Powers and filmmaker AJ Schnack, were established in 2008. They're the first cinema awards to recognize filmmakers working in the documentary genre for specific behind-the-scenes craftsmanship, including outstanding achievement in direction, cinematography, editing, producing, graphics and animation. The awards are named for the revolutionary group of filmmakers led by documentarian Dziga Vertow.
The Cinema Eye Awards, co-founded by documentary programmer Thom Powers and filmmaker AJ Schnack, were established in 2008. They're the first cinema awards to recognize filmmakers working in the documentary genre for specific behind-the-scenes craftsmanship, including outstanding achievement in direction, cinematography, editing, producing, graphics and animation. The awards are named for the revolutionary group of filmmakers led by documentarian Dziga Vertow.
The Axe In The Attic
The Axe In The Attic is the work of pair of northern documentary filmmakers who head south to check on the status of post-Katrina New Orleans and what has happened to the people who had to flee the flooding.
The Axe In The Attic is the work of pair of northern documentary filmmakers who head south to check on the status of post-Katrina New Orleans and what has happened to the people who had to flee the flooding.
Afghan Star
Afghan Star follows three singing sensations as they make their bid to become the winner of Afghanistan's very popular reality TV show, one of the international spin offs of American Idol.
Afghan Star follows three singing sensations as they make their bid to become the winner of Afghanistan's very popular reality TV show, one of the international spin offs of American Idol.