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1. China in Three Words (2013)
Not Rated | 15 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy
This short documentary takes its cue from an interview with Chinese author, Yu Hua, about his latest book, "China in Ten Words, " focusing in on anecdotes and stories for three of his words, "Leader, " "Revolution, " and "Disparity."
Director: Vanessa Hope | Stars: Yu Hua, Evan Osnos, Cui Xiuwen
Votes: 6
2. The Big Picture (2017 Podcast Series)
190 min | Talk-Show
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more.
Stars: Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, Chris Ryan, Adam Nayman
Votes: 36
3. 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
4. Boys State (2020)
PG-13 | 109 min | Documentary
A thousand 17-year-old boys from Texas join together to build a representative government from the ground up.
Directors: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss | Stars: Ben Feinstein, Steven Garza, Robert MacDougall, René Otero
Votes: 5,740
5. The Bandit (2016)
84 min | Documentary
Burt Reynolds and other crew members from the 1977 classic "Smokey and the Bandit" share their experiences with the late director and stuntman Hal Needham.
Director: Jesse Moss | Stars: William H. Burton, Mike Henry, Robert L. Levy, David Needham
Votes: 191
6. The Overnighters (2014)
PG-13 | 102 min | Documentary, Drama
Broken, desperate men chase their dreams and run from their demons in the North Dakota oil fields. A local Pastor risks everything to help them.
Director: Jesse Moss | Stars: Jay Reinke, Andrea Reinke, Alan Mezo, Shelly Schultz
Votes: 2,553 | Gross: $0.11M
7. Takeover (2021)
37 min | Documentary, Short
In 1970, a group of young Puerto Rican activists took over a decrepit hospital in New York City, launching a battle for their lives, their community, and health care for all.
Director: Emma Francis-Snyder | Stars: Alexandra Acosta, Alain Becerra Calderon, Juan Gonzalez, Felipe Luciano
Votes: 79
8. Speedo (2003)
80 min | Documentary, Sport
Director: Jesse Moss | Stars: Ed 'Speedo' Jager, Linda Jager, Anthony Jager, Michael Jager
Votes: 111
9. The Investigators (2000– )
Documentary, Crime, Drama
This riveting documentary series unravels the complex nature of justice -- both how it is denied and how it is achieved. Created by a team of award-winning producers, each show presents a ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Galusha, Les Marshak, Jerry Palace, Reggie Britt
Votes: 79
10. All Eyes and Ears (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History, News
Interweaving the stories of U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, his adopted Chinese daughter Gracie Mei, and blind legal advocate Chen Guangcheng, the documentary is a timely exploration... See full summary »
Director: Vanessa Hope | Stars: Gracie Mei Huntsman, Jon Huntsman, Guangcheng Chen, Jerome A. Cohen
Votes: 30
11. Girls State (2024)
TV-14 | 95 min | Documentary
Follows 500 adolescent girls from all across Missouri as they come together for a week-long immersion in a sophisticated democratic laboratory, where they organize a Supreme Court to consider the most contentious issues of the day.
Directors: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss | Stars: Emily Worthmore, Cecilia Bartin, Brooke Taylor, Faith Glasgow
Votes: 552
12. Ghosts of Attica (2001)
90 min | Documentary
Documentary about Attica prison riot and lawsuits to get compensation for the victims of these events.
Director: Brad Lichtenstein | Star: Susan Sarandon
Votes: 57
13. The Mission (2023)
PG-13 | 103 min | Documentary
26-year-old American missionary John Chau was killed as he attempted to make contact with an Indigenous group off the coast of India, one of the last communities on the planet still living in isolation.
Directors: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss | Stars: Pam Arlund, Dan Davis, Levi Davis, Daniel Everett
Votes: 917
14. Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood (2004 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary
Republicans in Hollywood is a 2004 American television documentary film about politically conservative members of Hollywood, exploring whether they face discrimination within the industry.
Director: Jesse Moss | Stars: Jesse Moss, Julie Haener, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Barbra Streisand
Votes: 250
15. Mayor Pete (2021)
R | 96 min | Documentary
An inside look at Pete Buttigieg campaign to run for President of the United States.
Director: Jesse Moss | Stars: David Axelrod, Joe Biden, Mika Brzezinski, Erin Burnett
Votes: 1,611
16. Today (1952– )
TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show
A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.
Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair
Votes: 2,462
18. Boca Del Lobo (2019)
17 min | Documentary, Short
Mario Guevara, a reporter for Mundo Hispanico, investigates the impact of ICE arrests on his Atlanta community.
Director: Jesse Moss | Star: Mario Guevara
20.
Today (1952– )
Episode:
Episode dated 24 August 2020
(2020)
TV-G | News, Talk-Show
The latest news and up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic; South Korean boy band BTS; differences in caring for Coronavirus patients; correspondent Harry Smith on how St. Louis ... See full summary »
Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Craig Melvin
21.
Hot Docs (2006– )
Episode:
Boys State Q&A
(2020)
News
Stars: Ben Feinstein, Steven Garza, Robert MacDougall, Amanda McBaine
22.
The Investigators (2000– )
Episode:
Lone Fugitive
(2008)
Documentary, Crime, Drama
Throughout 2003 and 2004, BLM Rangers and the Nye County Sheriff Department undertake a 1500-mile manhunt for the "Ballarat Bandit", an elusive serial robber roaming the Death Valley National Park.
Directors: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss | Stars: Gene Galusha, Andrew Hernon, Derrel Maury, Vaughn Green
23.
The Big Picture (2017– )
The Movie of the Year Is Here: 'Boys State'
(2020 Podcast Episode)
77 min | Talk-Show
Amanda and Sean dive deep into the year's most provocative and entertaining film, the documentary 'Boys State,' an intimate portrait of the summer program that has produced some of the most... See full summary »
Stars: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss