Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Davis Coombe

1. The Social Dilemma (2020)

PG-13 | 94 min | Documentary, Drama

Explores the dangerous human impact of social networking; tech experts sound the alarm on their own creations.

Director: Jeff Orlowski-Yang | Stars: Tristan Harris, Jeff Seibert, Bailey Richardson, Joe Toscano

Votes: 89,542

2. Finding Vivian Maier (2013)

Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Biography, Mystery

A documentary on the late Vivian Maier, a nanny whose previously unknown cache of 100,000 photographs earned her a posthumous reputation as one of the most accomplished street photographers.

Directors: John Maloof, Charlie Siskel | Stars: Vivian Maier, John Maloof, Daniel Arnaud, Simon Amédé

Votes: 15,092 | Gross: $1.51M

3. Chasing Ice (2012)

PG-13 | 75 min | Documentary, Biography

Follow National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys time-lapse cameras designed for one purpose: to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers.

Director: Jeff Orlowski-Yang | Stars: James Balog, Svavar Jónatansson, Louie Psihoyos, Kitty Boone

Votes: 8,869 | Gross: $1.33M

4. Casting JonBenet (2017)

TV-14 | 80 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama

In the months following the unsolved murder of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey, responses were elicited from her Colorado hometown community, creating a work of art from the collective memories and mythologies the crime inspired.

Director: Kitty Green | Stars: Hannah Cagwin, Aeona Cruz, Liv Bagley, Shylee Sagle

Votes: 5,754

5. Chasing Coral (2017)

93 min | Documentary

Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.

Director: Jeff Orlowski-Yang | Stars: Andrew Ackerman, Pim Bongaerts, Neal Cantin, Phil Dustan

Votes: 5,654

6. A Lego Brickumentary (2014)

G | 93 min | Documentary

A look at the global culture and appeal of the LEGO building-block toys.

Directors: Kief Davidson, Daniel Junge | Stars: Jason Bateman, Jamie Berard, Bryan Bonahoom, Corey Burton

Votes: 2,226 | Gross: $0.10M

7. Encounters (2023)

TV-14 | 194 min | Documentary, History

Mass UFO sightings from the last 50 years fuel a global mystery in this docuseries featuring eyewitness accounts, expert interviews and new evidence.

Stars: Gráinne Kelly, Steven Lim, Diana Walsh Pasulka, Angelia Joiner

Votes: 1,854

8. Saving Face (2012)

Not Rated | 40 min | Documentary, Short, Drama

Plastic surgeon Dr. Mohammad Jawad returns to his native Pakistan to help those left horribly scarred by acid attacks.

Directors: Daniel Junge, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | Stars: Sarkar Abbas, Mohammad Jawad

Votes: 1,515

9. Being Evel (2015)

TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, Action, Biography

The real story behind the myth of American icon Robert 'Evel' Knievel and his legacy.

Director: Daniel Junge | Stars: Ken Berg, Seth Enslow, Ray Gunn, George Hamilton

Votes: 1,219

10. Keep on Keepin' On (2014)

R | 84 min | Documentary

A documentary that follows jazz legend Clark Terry over four years to document the mentorship between Terry and 23-year-old blind piano prodigy Justin Kauflin as the young man prepares to compete in an elite, international competition.

Director: Alan Hicks | Stars: Clark Terry, Justin Kauflin, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock

Votes: 1,057 | Gross: $0.16M

11. Independent Lens (1999– )

TV-14 | Documentary

Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented ... See full summary »

Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker

Votes: 635

12. Secret History of Comics (2017)

42 min | Documentary, History

Documentary series takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.

Stars: Robert Kirkman, Michelle Rodriguez, Famke Janssen, J.K. Simmons

Votes: 561

13. Rolling Papers (2015)

TV-MA | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, News

At ground zero of the green rush, The Denver Post became the first major media outlet to appoint a marijuana editor. Policy news, strain reviews, parenting advice and edible recipes are the new norm in the unprecedented world of pot journalism.

Director: Mitch Dickman | Stars: Ricardo Baca, Ryan Clendenin, Whoopi Goldberg, Ry Prichard

Votes: 499

14. The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021)

TV-MA | 113 min | Documentary

Chronicles the incredible life and times of legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory.

Director: Andre Gaines | Stars: Kevin Hart, Rob Schneider, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle

Votes: 488

15. Hondros (2017)

90 min | Documentary, Biography, War

HONDROS follows the life and career of famous war photographer Chris Hondros by exploring the poignant and often surprising stories behind this award-winning photojournalist's best-known ... See full summary »

Director: Greg Campbell | Stars: Marmar Alhilali, Pancho Bernasconi, Greg Campbell, Chris Hondros

Votes: 484

16. Liyana (2017)

77 min | Documentary, Animation

Five children in Swaziland dive into their imaginations to create an original African tale about a girl on a dangerous quest.

Directors: Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp | Star: Gcina Mhlophe

Votes: 393 | Gross: $0.04M

17. P.O.V. (1988– )

60 min | Documentary

POV, a cinema term for "point of view," is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. Since 1988, POV has presented more than 300 of the best, boldest, and ... See full summary »

Stars: Stacey Abrams, Rashida Tlaib, Lucy McBath, Veronica Escobar

Votes: 245

18. Martha: A Picture Story (2019)

TV-14 | 82 min | Documentary, Biography

In 1970s New York, photographer Martha Cooper captured some of the first images of graffiti at a time when the city had declared war on it. Decades later, Cooper has become influential to the global movement of street artists.

Director: Selina Miles | Stars: Colin Cassidy, Martha Cooper

Votes: 230

19. Encounters (2023)
Episode: Messengers (2023)

TV-14 | Documentary, History

In 2008, sightings of strange lights in the sky over Central Texas attract media attention and ridicule. New radar data supports eyewitnesses' claims.

Director: Yon Motskin | Stars: Gráinne Kelly, Steve Allen, Sara Vanden Berge, Birgitta Bernhard

Votes: 218

20. They Killed Sister Dorothy (2008)

Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary

Documentary on the killing of 73-year-old Catholic nun and activist Sister Dorothy Stang in February 2005, in the state of Pará (Brazilian rain forest), where she, for 30 years, fought ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Junge | Stars: Wagner Moura, Felício Pontes, Martin Sheen, Becky Spires

Votes: 194

21. Storyville (1997– )

45 min | Documentary, Biography

Series showcasing the best in international documentaries.

Stars: Garth Crooks, John M. Francis, Doug Block, Asha Devi

Votes: 187

22. Encounters (2023)
Episode: Believers (2023)

TV-14 | Documentary, History

In 1994, over 60 children at a Zimbabwe school claimed to have seen aliens. Years later, witnesses maintain their accounts, while others are skeptical.

Director: Yon Motskin | Stars: Judy Bates, Ralph Blumenthal, John Mack, Eric MacLeish

Votes: 174

23. Meow Wolf: Origin Story (2018)

88 min | Documentary

A group of artists in Santa Fe, NM become a DIY collective called Meow Wolf. Their immersive, large-scale exhibitions crack open a profitable niche in the arts industry, even as their ... See full summary »

Directors: Morgan Capps, Jilann Spitzmiller | Stars: George R.R. Martin, Vince Kadlubek, Emily Montoya, Sean Di Ianni

Votes: 163 | Gross: $0.10M

24. Encounters (2023)
Episode: The Broad Haven Triangle (2023)

TV-14 | Documentary, History

A close encounter at a children's school in a tiny Welsh village spurs a series of sightings. An astrophysicist theorizes about aliens and water.

Director: Yon Motskin | Stars: Billy Coombs, Pauline Coombs, Tony Cowan, Dave Davies

Votes: 149

25. Frame by Frame (2015)

85 min | Documentary, War

When the Taliban ruled Afghanistan, taking a photo was a crime. After the regime fell from power in 2001, a fledgling free press emerged and a photography revolution was born. Now, as ... See full synopsis »

Directors: Alexandria Bombach, Mo Scarpelli | Stars: Massoud Hossaini, Wakil Kohsar, Najibullah Musafer, Farzana Wahidy

Votes: 127

26. Fight Church (2014)

Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Sport

Fight Church follows several cage fighting pastors as they beat the holy hell out of each other... because Jesus never tapped out.

Directors: Daniel Junge, Bryan Storkel | Stars: Paul Burress, John Renken, Nahshon Nicks, Preston Hocker

Votes: 125

27. The Grab (2022)

102 min | Documentary

An investigative journalist uncovers the money, influence, and alarming rationale behind covert efforts to control the most vital resource on the planet.

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite | Stars: Nathan Halverson, Mallory Newman, Emma Schwartz, Brigadier Siachitem

Votes: 115

28. Wesley Willis's Joyrides (2008)

Not Rated | 77 min | Documentary

A look at the life and work of controversial rock musician and cult hero, Wesley Willis.

Director: Chris Bagley | Stars: Jello Biafra, Tabitha Soren, Howard Stern, Wesley Willis

Votes: 114

29. Iron Ladies of Liberia (I) (2007)

77 min | Documentary

A look at the achievements and struggles of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first woman elected as President of the African nation of Liberia.

Directors: Daniel Junge, Siatta Scott Johnson | Stars: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Beatrice Munah Sieh, Antoinette Sayeh

Votes: 94

30. Secret History of Comics (2017)
Episode: The Color of Comics (2017)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, History

The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.

Director: Daniel Junge | Stars: Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, Derek Dingle, Reginald Hudlin

Votes: 81

31. Journey to a Hate Free Millennium (1999)

Documentary, Crime

An exploration of hate crimes in America, featuring insightful looks at the Columbine shootings, the dragging death of James Byrd, Jr., and the Matthew Shepard murder.

Directors: Martin Bedogne, Brent Scarpo | Stars: Roma Downey, John Dye, Elton John, Kathy Najimy

Votes: 72

32. The Human Element (2018)

Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary

During his four-decade career as a photographer and explorer, James Balog has focused his lens on the complex relationship between humans and nature. Human activity has now surpassed all ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Testa | Star: David Schulte

Votes: 71

33. The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner (2009)

37 min | Documentary, Short

Documentary following assisted suicide ballot initiative in Washington State.

Director: Daniel Junge | Stars: Booth Gardner, Katherine Bragdon, Dia Armenta, Anne Martens

Votes: 67

34. The Weight of Water (2018)

Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography

Erik is totally blind and is solo kayaking the length of the Grand Canyon. In Lava Falls, a large dangerous rapid, he discovers that despite what people might say, barriers can be real and they hurt .. a lot.

Director: Michael Brown | Stars: Lonnie Bedwell, Steven Mace, Timmy O'Neill, Rob Raker

Votes: 50

35. Hanna Ranch (2014)

Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

Hanna Ranch is the story of three generations on a family ranch in rural Colorado, that centers on visionary eco-rancher, Kirk Hanna, whose fight carried on by his amazingly determined wife and two daughters.

Director: Mitch Dickman

Votes: 48

36. The Rescue List (2020)

81 min | Documentary

Two boys escape from slavery, spend a year in a rehabilitation shelter, and eventually reunite with their families. Meanwhile, the man who rescued them launches another mission to liberate more children. For him, the work is personal.

Directors: Alyssa Fedele, Zachary Fink | Stars: Manny Addo, Mary Addo, Solomon Kewku Addo, Stephen Kwame Addo

Votes: 47

37. Bay of All Saints (2012)

74 min | Documentary

In Bahia, Brazil, generations of impoverished families live in palafitas, a vast network of shacks built on stilts above a rising tide of garbage over the ocean bay. When the government ... See full summary »

Director: Annie Eastman

Votes: 27

38. Silent Rose (2020)

Not Rated | 60 min | Drama

Filmed mostly in black and white, this is an intimate look at the many students, teachers, and staff whose stories interweave in the difficult landscape of modern high school, with the ... See full summary »

Director: Mitch Dickman | Stars: Marquel Alexander, Diego Bateman, Shatira Herrera, GerRee Hinshaw

Votes: 24

39. The 2021 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2021 TV Special)

Not Rated | 150 min

The outstanding artistic and technical achievement are honored in a variety of television program genres, guest performances in weekly series as well as exceptional work in the animation, reality, and documentary categories.

Director: Richard A. Preuss | Stars: Tony Goldwyn, Lisa Edelstein, Maya Rudolph, Ming-Na Wen

Votes: 17

40. Newtok (2021)

93 min | Documentary

After decades of government inaction put them in the direct path of a slow- moving climate disaster, the Indigenous village of Newtok, Alaska, may still be able to keep their community ... See full summary »

Directors: Andrew Burton, Michael Kirby Smith | Stars: Albertina Charles, Tom John

Votes: 12

41. Storyville (1997– )
Episode: Being Evel Knievel (2016)

Documentary, Biography

A profile of the first globally famous stunt performer, exploring the charisma and showmanship at the heart of Evel Knievel's improbable success.

Director: Daniel Junge

Votes: 12

42. P.O.V. (1988– )
Episode: No Bigger Than a Minute (2006)

Documentary

Add a Plot

Stars: Peter Dinklage, Meredith Eaton, Erin Presley-Froemke, Laura Presley-Reynolds

Votes: 11

43. imperfect (2021)

77 min | Documentary

A professional company of actors with disabilities defies expectations by taking center stage in Chicago the musical.

Directors: Regan Linton, Brian Malone | Star: Regan Linton

Votes: 10

44. Searching for Amani (2024)

80 min | Crime | Completed

A thirteen-year-old aspiring journalist investigates his father's tragic murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya's largest wildlife conservancies.

Directors: Debra Aroko, Nicole Gormley | Star: Simon Ali

45. Alpha Boys

Documentary | Post-production

Documentary following history and current students at Alpha Boys School which has created many of Jamaica's top musicians.

Directors: Davis Coombe, Daniel Junge

46. Big Blue Bear (2005)

29 min | Documentary, Short

Documentary following the conception, design and fabrication of Lawrence Argent's landmark public art installation at the Denver Convention Center.

Directors: Davis Coombe, Daniel Junge

47. Red Dollars (2018)

15 min | Short, Action, Adventure

Deep beneath the city streets lies a treasure, one that's been hidden for centuries, one that'll bring dreams to life...Moneey Gee and his streetwise gang, are about to embark on a quest that'll change their lives forever...

Directors: Diego Bateman, David Cardoza | Stars: Hassan Noor, Benji Muya, Dontae Milliner, Rashad Mosley

48. The Election Effect (2018)

Short

The 2016 presidential election was like no other in our history. And no one felt that impact more than young people. In "The Election Effect," five award winning directors go across the ... See full summary »

49. No Strings (I) (2008)

29 min | Short

When disaster and war occur in the under-developed world, children are often the biggest victims. Veteran aid worker Johnie McGlade believes that relief might come from an unlikely tool - ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Junge | Stars: Kathryn Mullen, Johnie McGlade, Yvette Edery

50. Mission Outdoors: Glacier National Park (2012)

13 min | Documentary, Short, Adventure

Sierra Club Mission Outdoors and Veterans Expeditions, in partnership with Extreme Ice Survey, EIS, introduced eight United States military veterans to explore how climate change has ... See full summary »

Director: Anjin Herndon