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1. American Experience (1987– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt
Votes: 2,201
2. Frontline (1983– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, News
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world and American television's top long-form news and current affairs series since 1983
Stars: Will Lyman, Sarah Childress, Priyanka Boghani, Arun Rath
Votes: 2,295
3. King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones (2022)
99 min | Documentary
A European filmmaker searches for the truth about her grandfather, the most famous Policy Kings of all times, who rose to the heights of financial and political prominence in Chicago in the 30s, despite discrimination.
Director: Harriet Marin | Stars: Timuel Black, Danaé Capdevielle, Harriet Jones, Quincy Jones
Votes: 8
4. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,170
5.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
The World of Nat King Cole
(2006)
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Edited version of an 89 minute UK documentary on the life of the singer with recollections from family, friends, and famous fans.
Director: Ian A. Hunt | Stars: André 3000, Eden Ahbez, Pearl Bailey, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 97
6.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
The Choice 2008
(2008)
TV-MA | 116 min | Documentary, News
The biographies of Barack Obama and John McCain, nominated by their parties as presidential candidates in 2008.
Director: Michael Kirk | Stars: Joe Allbaugh, David Axelrod, Matt Bai, Peter Baker
Votes: 44
7.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Les Paul: Chasing Sound
(2007)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Authorized biography of Les Paul, " The Wizard of Waukesha". The name Les Paul is synonymous with the electric guitar. As a player, inventor, and recording artist(Paul had two #1 hits ... See full summary »
Director: John Paulson | Stars: Susan Baker, The Beatles, Jeff Beck, Tony Bennett
Votes: 222
8.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
Dreams of Obama
(2009)
Not Rated | 56 min | Documentary, News
Frontline examines the remarkable story of the rise of Barack Obama from state senator to the United States presidency.
Director: Michael Kirk | Stars: Will Lyman, Peter Haydu, David Axelrod, Matt Bai
Votes: 41
9. When the World Breaks (2010)
TV-PG | 84 min | Documentary
When the World Breaks" is a film about creativity and survival during the Great Depression of the 1930s, with striking parallels to today. Depression-era life and art come alive with rare film clips and personal stories from survivors.
Director: Hans Fjellestad | Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Andrew Alozie, Kaine Alozie, Richard Anderson
Votes: 55
10. The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World (2005 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary, Sport
"The Team that Changed the World," investigates the Globetrotters' impact socially and culturally, as well as their lasting effect on the NBA. Featuring interviews with basketball players, ... See full summary »
Directors: Michael Sear, Joseph Sharman | Stars: Geese Ausbie, Timuel Black, Bill Bradley, Larry Brown
Votes: 118
11.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
Daley: The Last Boss
(1996)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary about Chicago's mayor, Richard J. Daley.
Director: Barak Goodman | Stars: Richard J. Daley, Richard Barnett, George Bell, Timuel Black
Votes: 13
12. The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords (1999)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, History
The history of black newspapers in America.
Director: Stanley Nelson | Stars: George Barbour, Timuel Black, Frank Bolden, Wallace Burney
Votes: 94
13. A. Philip Randolph: For Jobs and Freedom (1996 TV Movie)
86 min | Documentary
Chronicles labor organizer A. Philip Randolph's legendary efforts to build a more equitable society.
Director: Dante James | Stars: Arnold Aronson, Timuel Black, John Bracey, C.L. Dellums
Votes: 8
14. Chicago Stories (2000–2023)
Documentary
Stars: Bill Gleason, John Callaway, Lee Bey, Timuel Black
15. Decades Presents: 1968 (2018)
Documentary
Stars: Jesse Jackson, Lesley Visser, Melba Moore, Peggy Fleming
16.
Chicago Stories (2000–2023)
Episode:
A Break in the Clouds: Chicago's 1933 World's Fair
(2000)
Documentary
In the early 1930s the United States was living through the Great Depression. Yet, in the middle of all the misery, Chicago had the audacity to throw a party on the Lakefront--a World's ... See full summary »
Stars: Lee Bey, Timuel Black, John Callaway, Perry Duis
17.
Decades Presents: 1968 (2018)
Episode:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
(2018)
Documentary
1968 marked the end of a long road for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; one that had taken the civil rights icon through remarkable highs and devastating lows. While King had achieved one ... See full summary »
Stars: Timuel Black, Kathleen Cleaver, Jesse Jackson, Bobby Rush