Documentaries I have seen.
by sonoftom | created - 03 Oct 2017 | updated - 28 Jan 2019 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. The Children of Leningradsky (2005)
35 min | Short, Documentary
AIDS, drug abuse, police brutality, and other social ills in post-Soviet Russia.
Directors: Andrzej Celinski, Hanna Polak
Votes: 951
2. American Anarchist (2016)
TV-MA | 80 min | Documentary
The story of one of the most infamous books ever written, "The Anarchist Cookbook," and the role it's played in the life of its author, now 65, who wrote it at 19 in the midst of the counterculture upheaval of the late '60s and early '70s.
Director: Charlie Siskel | Stars: William Powell, Charlie Siskel, Ochan Kusuma-Powell, Jeff Nightbyrd
Votes: 1,807
3. I Am Not Your Negro (2016)
PG-13 | 93 min | Documentary, History
Writer James Baldwin tells the story of race in modern America with his unfinished novel, Remember This House.
Director: Raoul Peck | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, James Baldwin, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X
Votes: 23,510 | Gross: $7.12M
4. Skinhead Attitude (2003)
PG | 90 min | Documentary
A fascinating road movie tracing history and origin of a subculture of youth that is known as one of the most radical and contradictory of our time.
Director: Daniel Schweizer | Stars: Laurel Aitken, Buster Bloodvessel, Jimmy Pursey, Ian Stuart
Votes: 630
5. Louis Theroux: By Reason of Insanity (2015– )
60 min | Documentary
Louis investigates Ohio's state psychiatric hospitals, meeting patients who have committed crimes but have been found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Stars: Michael G. Borack, Indre Rukseniene, Jonathan, Brian
Votes: 1,257
6. Louis Theroux: Drinking to Oblivion (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Louis Theroux traces the fortunes of different people living in South London suffering from alcoholism.
Director: Tom Barrow | Stars: Pieter Swanepoel, Mariana, Ian Webzell, Aurelie Fonjo
Votes: 1,269
7. Louis and the Nazis (2003 TV Movie)
70 min | Documentary
Louis Theroux travels to California to meet the man dubbed "the most dangerous racist in America"; Tom Metzger, his family and his publicity manager. Louis also meets 'Prussian Blue' an American white-nationalist preteen musical sibling duo.
Director: Stuart Cabb | Stars: Louis Theroux, April Gaede, Bill Gaede, Lamb Gaede
Votes: 2,108
8. Nazi Pop Twins (2007 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary, Music
Filmmaker James Quinn investigates the controversial American pop band Prussian Blue, who are fronted by teenage twin girls. They have made headlines around the world with their white ... See full summary »
Director: James Quinn | Stars: April Gaede, Lamb Gaede, Lynx Gaede, James Quinn
Votes: 260
9. Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends (1998–2000)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Louis Theroux documents some of the US's most bizarre happenings, events and rituals, by getting involved himself.
Stars: Louis Theroux, David Paul, J.J. Michaels, Randy James
Votes: 3,332
10. Rubble Kings (2010)
Not Rated | 71 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Through archival footage Nicholson tells the story of the real Warriors that walked the streets of New York City in the 1970s and the harsh reality of gang life in a city that seemed to be falling apart.
Director: Shan Nicholson | Star: Lloyd Murphy
Votes: 1,155
11. My Scientology Movie (2015)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary
Louis Theroux documents his investigation into what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous Church of Scientology.
Director: John Dower | Stars: Louis Theroux, Tom Cruise, Marty Rathbun, Paz de la Huerta
Votes: 13,524 | Gross: $0.02M
12. The Killing of America (1981)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Crime
A documentary of the decline of America. It features footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much, much more.
Director: Sheldon Renan | Stars: Chuck Riley, Ed Dorris, Thomas Noguchi, Sirhan Sirhan
Votes: 2,370
13. Soaked in Bleach (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Crime
Tom Grant, a private investigator once hired by Courtney Love, reveals his take on the death of Kurt Cobain.
Director: Benjamin Statler | Stars: Daniel Roebuck, Sarah Scott, August Emerson, Tyler Bryan
Votes: 11,599
14. Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996)
Not Rated | 150 min | Documentary, Crime
A horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence.
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: Tony Brooks, Diana Davis, Terry Wood, Dick Clay
Votes: 18,150
15. Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000 TV Movie)
Unrated | 130 min | Documentary, Crime
The case of the West Memphis Three, its questionable circumstances and the parties involved are followed up years later.
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: Damien Wayne Echols, Melissa Byers, Norris Deajon, Tim Sullivan
Votes: 9,655
16. Noam Chomsky: Rebel Without a Pause (2003)
Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary, War
Linguist, intellectual and activist, Noam Chomsky discusses and reflects on the state of world events including the War in Iraq, September 11th, the War on Terror, Media Manipulation and ... See full summary »
Director: Will Pascoe | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Carol Chomsky
Votes: 615
17. Bowling for Columbine (2002)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Charlton Heston, Marilyn Manson, Salvador Allende
Votes: 148,761 | Gross: $21.58M
18. Where to Invade Next (2015)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Comedy
To learn what the USA can learn from other nations, Michael Moore playfully "invades" them to see what they have to offer.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Johnny Fancelli, Christina Fancelli, Lorena Lardini
Votes: 25,706 | Gross: $3.82M
19. Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Drama, War
Michael Moore's view on what happened to the United States after September 11 and how the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, George W. Bush, Ben Affleck, Stevie Wonder
Votes: 132,400 | Gross: $119.19M
20. The Secret Rulers of the World (2001– )
5 min | Documentary
Journalist Jon Ronson enters the world of conspiracy theorists.
Stars: Jon Ronson, Alex Jones, Jack McLamb, David Icke
Votes: 163
21. Underworld, Inc. (2015–2016)
Documentary
A docu-series that provides an inside look into various illegal activities and black markets around the world, where drugs, firearms and even people are reduced to mere commodities.
Stars: Huey Morgan, Ron, Cross, Caleb Fry
Votes: 244
22. American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein (2009)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, History
About the life and work of controversial American Jewish academic Norman Finkelstein.
Directors: David Ridgen, Nicolas Rossier | Stars: Musa Abu-Hashhash, Nidal Barham, Noam Chomsky, Alan Dershowitz
Votes: 805
23. The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique (2011)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Immortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution of consciousness through hip-hop. His path from a troubled ... See full summary »
Director: Cary Stuart | Stars: Pam Africa, Chuck D, DJ Green Lantern, Woody Harrelson
Votes: 190
24. Drugs, Inc. (2010– )
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Crime
Documentary style show that explores in depth how drugs in modern day society are sold, processed, and how police are cracking down on it.
Stars: Mike Secher, Alex Cameron Dimez, Derrick Hesselein, Huey Morgan
Votes: 1,455
25. Punk '76 (2013)
85 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary tracing punk from the SEX shop of Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood. Featuring contributions from Tony James, Gene October, Jon Savage, Glen Matlock, Jah Wobble, Steve Severin and archive performances.
Directors: Mark Sloper, Alan Byron | Stars: Caroline Coon, Charlie Harper, Tony James, Glen Matlock
Votes: 45
26. The Bridge (I) (2006)
R | 94 min | Documentary, Drama
Filmmakers use hidden cameras to capture the various suicide attempts at the Golden Gate Bridge - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.
Director: Eric Steel | Stars: Eric Geleynse, Chris Brown, Susan Ginwalla, Caroline Pressley
Votes: 12,219 | Gross: $0.18M
27. The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998)
R | 86 min | Documentary, Music
The Decline of Western Civilization III is a 1998 documentary film that follows the gutter punk lifestyle of homeless teenagers.
Director: Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Flea, Keith Morris, Eyeball, Myke Chambers
Votes: 1,585
28. The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music
A look into the Los Angeles punk rock scene, that was largely ignored by the rock music press of the time.
Director: Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Eugene Tatu, Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline
Votes: 4,868
29. Hated: GG Allin & the Murder Junkies (1993)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary about notorious punk rock performer GG Allin.
Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: GG Allin, Merle Allin, Brian Unk Hunter, Shireen Kadivar
Votes: 3,519
30. Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism (2014)
144 min | Documentary
Hidden Colors 3: The Rules Of Racism is the third installment of the critically acclaimed documentary series Hidden Colors 1 and 2. This installment of Hidden Colors tackles the taboo ... See full summary »
Director: Tariq Nasheed | Stars: Shahrazad Ali, Carol Anderson, David Banner, Joy Degruy
Votes: 414
31. Empire of Dust (2011)
77 min | Documentary
CREC employees arrive in Kolwezi, DRC to build a road. Logistics head Lao Yang must procure local supplies as government deliveries fail. With translator Eddy, misunderstandings ensue as Lao Yang negotiates with Congolese entrepreneurs.
Director: Bram Van Paesschen
Votes: 617
32. Roots, Reggae, Rebellion (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
British rapper and poet Akala tells the story of roots reggae, when a group of Jamaican musicians took songs of Rastafari, revolution and hope to the international stage.
Director: James Hale | Star: Akala
Votes: 16
33. Louis Theroux: The City Addicted to Crystal Meth (2009 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
British documentarian Louis Theroux examines the toll meth has taken on several addicts in Fresno, California.
Director: Geoffrey O'Connor | Star: Louis Theroux
Votes: 1,326
34. United Shades of America (2016–2022)
42 min | Documentary, History, Reality-TV
W. Kamau Bell travels America and dives into issues in America such as racism, incarceration, and more.
Stars: W. Kamau Bell, Russell Peters, Mark Nykanen, Chad McMullan
Votes: 911
35. The Problem with Apu (2017)
49 min | Documentary
Comedian Hari Kondabolu confronts his cartoon nemesis, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Indian convenience store owner from The Simpsons (1989) and the larger issue of how Western culture depicts Southeast-Asian communities.
Director: Michael Melamedoff | Stars: Hari Kondabolu, W. Kamau Bell, Kal Penn, Aziz Ansari
Votes: 2,853
36. KKK: The Fight for White Supremacy (2015)
57 min | Documentary
Filmmaker Dan Murdoch meets America's most infamous supremacist group - the Ku Klux Klan - who say they are in the midst of a revival, with a surge in membership and cross lightings across the Deep South.
Director: Dan Murdoch | Stars: Dan Murdoch, James Moore, Amanda Lee, Bubba
Votes: 230
37. Inside the KKK (2015 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Dan Vernon journeys into the heart of America's most notorious supremacist group, with access to a modern day Missouri chapter: The Traditionalist American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
Director: Daniel Vernon | Stars: Frank Ancona, Shawn Berry, Lawrence Russell Brewer, James Carter
Votes: 150
38. Farmlands (2018)
73 min | Documentary, Crime
Details the plight of South African farmers.
Director: Lauren Southern | Stars: Lauren Southern, Simon Roche, Eileen de Jager, Francois de Jager
Votes: 1,137
39. Meet the Hitlers (2014)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama
Meet the Hitlers is a feature documentary that examines the relationship between names and identity, by exploring the lives of people who are linked by the name 'Hitler.' The film raises ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Ogens | Stars: Deborah Campbell, Heath Campbell, David Gardner, Hitler Gutierrez
Votes: 441
40. Stephen Fry: Out There (2013)
60 min | Documentary
Actor Stephen Fry has for two years seeking up some of the most homophobic persons in the world who spend most of their time fighting gays, and challenges their view upon their extreme homophobia.
Stars: Stephen Fry, João Silvério Trevisan, Andrew, Steven
Votes: 639
41. ChickenHawk (1994)
55 min | Documentary, Crime
Members of the controversial group NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy Love Association) discuss why their organization supports "boys and men who have or desire engagements in sexual or emotional relationships."
Director: Adi Sideman | Stars: Barbara Adler, Mimi Turner, Bill Andriette, Bill Bickly
Votes: 388
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