Documentary Movies

Dirty Dancing Concert Tour Dirty Dancing Concert Tour 7.3 1h 27min
Dirty Dancing Concert Tour
IMDb: 7.3
1h 27min

Shake!: Otis at Monterey Shake!: Otis at Monterey 7.9 19min
Shake!: Otis at Monterey
IMDb: 7.9
19min

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker captures Otis Redding at the peak of his career, performing at the iconic Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967. Comedian Tom Smothers introduces Redding…

Athens, Ga. – Inside/Out Athens, Ga. – Inside/Out 7.6 1h 22min
Athens, Ga. – Inside/Out
IMDb: 7.6
1h 22min

By the mid-1980s, Athens, Georgia had become the epicenter of the American music scene, propelled by the success of bands like the B-52’s and R.E.M. This documentary explores the vibrant…

Athens, Ga. – Inside/Out Athens, Ga. – Inside/Out 7.6 1h 22min
Athens, Ga. – Inside/Out
IMDb: 7.6
1h 22min

By the mid-1980s, Athens, Georgia had become the epicenter of the American music scene, propelled by the success of bands like the B-52’s and R.E.M. This documentary explores the vibrant…

The Making of ‘Captain Eo’ The Making of ‘Captain Eo’ 6.5 48min
The Making of ‘Captain Eo’
IMDb: 6.5
48min

A documentary chronicling the production process of Michael Jackson’s “Captain EO” film, created specifically for Disney theme parks.

Genre: Documentary
Queen Rock Montreal Queen Rock Montreal 8.7 2h 18min
Queen Rock Montreal
IMDb: 8.7
2h 18min

This concert film captures the legendary rock band Queen during their electrifying performance at the Montreal Forum in 1981. Directed by Saul Swimmer, the movie showcases the band’s dynamic stage…

Pale Rider Pale Rider 7.3 1h 55min
Pale Rider
IMDb: 7.3
1h 55min

In this 1985 Western, Clint Eastwood stars as a mysterious preacher who arrives in a small California mining town to aid a group of struggling prospectors against a powerful and…

Pale Rider Pale Rider 7.3 1h 55min
Pale Rider
IMDb: 7.3
1h 55min

In this 1985 Western, Clint Eastwood stars as a mysterious preacher who arrives in a small California mining town to aid a group of struggling prospectors against a powerful and…

Document of the Dead Document of the Dead 6.7 1h 42min
Document of the Dead
IMDb: 6.7
1h 42min

This documentary delves into the works of George A. Romero, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of “Dawn of the Dead.”

Chronos Chronos 7.7 43min
Chronos
IMDb: 7.7
43min

Directed by Ron Fricke, this 1985 film is a visually stunning, non-narrative documentary that explores the passage of time through a series of breathtaking time-lapse sequences. The film captures the…

Genre: Documentary
Stop Making Sense Stop Making Sense 8.7 1h 28min
Stop Making Sense
IMDb: 8.7
1h 28min

Directed by Jonathan Demme, this 1984 concert film captures the electrifying live performance of the American rock band Talking Heads. Featuring frontman David Byrne and his iconic “big suit,” the…

Stop Making Sense Stop Making Sense 8.7 1h 28min
Stop Making Sense
IMDb: 8.7
1h 28min

Directed by Jonathan Demme, this 1984 concert film captures the electrifying live performance of the American rock band Talking Heads. Featuring frontman David Byrne and his iconic “big suit,” the…

The Making of ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ The Making of ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ 51min
The Making of ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’
IMDb: N/A
51min

This documentary explores the different phases involved in creating the 1984 film, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Genre: Documentary
Richard Pryor: Here and Now Richard Pryor: Here and Now 7.2 1h 23min
Richard Pryor: Here and Now
IMDb: 7.2
1h 23min

In this 1983 stand-up comedy film, Richard Pryor delivers a raw and unfiltered performance, showcasing his unique blend of humor and social commentary. Filmed live in New Orleans, Pryor tackles…

Burroughs: The Movie Burroughs: The Movie 7.0 1h 30min
Burroughs: The Movie
IMDb: 7
1h 30min

This documentary offers an intimate look into the life of William S. Burroughs, the iconic Beat Generation writer known for his groundbreaking and controversial works. Directed by Howard Brookner, the…

Eps539 Nature Nature 8.9
Nature
IMDb: 8.9
53min

This visually captivating documentary series takes audiences on a journey to diverse and remote regions, from the scorching African savannas to the breathtaking icy landscapes of Antarctica. The central theme…

Genre: Documentary
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip 7.6 1h 22min
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
IMDb: 7.6
1h 22min

Richard Pryor delivers a masterful stand-up performance, showcasing his comedic genius and raw storytelling ability. Directed by Joe Layton, this film captures Pryor at his peak, blending humor with poignant…

The Decline of Western Civilization The Decline of Western Civilization 7.5 1h 40min
The Decline of Western Civilization
IMDb: 7.5
1h 40min

Directed by Penelope Spheeris, this documentary delves into the Los Angeles punk rock scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Featuring raw and unfiltered performances by bands like Black…

Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe 7.2 22min
Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe
IMDb: 7.2
22min

In this unique documentary directed by Les Blank, the film captures the eccentric filmmaker Werner Herzog as he fulfills a bet by literally eating his shoe. The bet was made…

Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe 7.2 22min
Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe
IMDb: 7.2
22min

In this unique documentary directed by Les Blank, the film captures the eccentric filmmaker Werner Herzog as he fulfills a bet by literally eating his shoe. The bet was made…

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise 7.1 1min
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
IMDb: 7.1
1min

This documentary offers an intimate look into the life and philosophy of avant-garde jazz musician Sun Ra and his Arkestra. Directed by Robert Mugge, the film captures the eclectic performances…

Blackbird Descending – Tense Alignment Blackbird Descending – Tense Alignment 4.8 2h
Blackbird Descending – Tense Alignment
IMDb: 4.8
2h

Malcolm Le Grice masterfully crafts a poignant and reflective tribute to the inevitable flow of time.

Genre: Documentary