Petlo's best documentary movies of all time
I like to watch documentary movies. This is my list to inspire other people here. I am from Europe from a country called Slovakia and my name is Peter. If you know some other exciting documentaries, give me a tip. I would be very grateful.
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- DirectorAlastair FothergillMark LinfieldStarsJames Earl JonesPatrick StewartAnggunFeature-length version of the documentary TV series Planet Earth (2006), following the migration paths of four animal families.
- DirectorAsif KapadiaStarsAyrton SennaReginaldo LemeJohn BisignanoA documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.If you are a petrol head then you must be in love with the Formula 1 championship. As you know Ayrton Senna was the ultimate god of speed. This documentary pay a exciting tribute to his carrier and life. You can see unbelievable pictures and memories from his colleagues, friends and frenemies. A stunning piece of movie art.
- DirectorAndrew MorganStarsLivia GiuggioliStella McCartneyRichard D. WolffThe True Cost is a documentary film exploring the impact of fashion on people and the planet.Before you walk into a shopping mall and buy some cheaps clothes from major fashion brands, watch this movie. It will show you what is behind the fashion industry of today and what are you supporting with buying their products.
- DirectorCharles FergusonStarsMatt DamonGylfi ZoegaAndri Snær MagnasonTakes a closer look at what brought about the 2008 financial meltdown.Who is responsible for the financial crisis of today? This movie shows you. It is well made with many facts.
- StarsPhurba Tashi SherpaRod BaberDarius VaiciulisClimbers arrive at Everest Base Camp and quickly learn the dangers of the mountain.They are shocked to discover how badly their minds and bodies cope as they move to Advance Base Camp. A cameraman collapses with intense stomach pains. A member of an Indian expedition collapses with acute mountain sickness. It is up to expedition physician, Terry, to lead a full-scale rescue mission.In the old times climbing Everest was a task for the few extraordinary humans with unbelievable skills and endurance. Who climbs Everest today? You will be shocked that these days almost anyone with money and a guiding company can do it. Everest became a mainstream theme park for crazy guys with money and an idea to climb this mother of earth as the natives call it. Document shows before unseen footage about today climbing scene on Everest.
- DirectorRob StewartStarsRob StewartPaul WatsonErich RitterAn investigation of sharks' importance to ecosystems and humankind's mass destruction of shark species worldwide.This movie shows you, that sharks aren't dangerous for people. Sharks are todays one of the most endangered species. We have to protect them and not fear them.
- StarsPeter FirthMary Beth SchwartzJeff HenryFilmed over the course of a year in Yellowstone, this documentary tracks the area's wildlife as they grapple with life and death within one of America's last remaining wilderness regions.I've never been to Yellowstone National Park, but after seeing this movie it is one of my dream places to visit. Great series about four season in this nature wonder. Amazing camera, colors, everything so vivid and real, that you feel like being there for real.
- DirectorBanksyStarsBanksyMr. BrainwashSpace InvaderFollowing the style of some of the world's most prolific street artists, an amateur filmmaker makes a foray into the art world.Street-art. Either you love it or you hate it. I love it. So this movie was for me a fresh almost documentary about some big names on the Street-art scene. Love it!
- DirectorRobert KennerStarsMichael PollanEric SchlosserRichard LobbAn unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.Do you know what are you eating? Better not to know what is in the kitchen of the food industry. The results are obese and unhealthy people all around the world. This movie opens your eyes about the food industry of today.
- DirectorKevin MacdonaldStarsBob MarleyZiggy MarleyRita MarleyA documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.I am a huge reggae and dancehall fan. I have seen many movies regarding this topic so I can compare when I see a new one. This document about the king of reggae is well made, with some before unseen footage. The story of Bob's life is being told by his family, friends, wife and girlfriends and fellow musicians. Some told new information to the camera, which isn't available in other Bob Marley documentaries. So big up for the one and only Bob Marley!
- DirectorAlex GibneyStarsLance ArmstrongReed AlbergottiBetsy AndreuA documentary chronicling sports legend Lance Armstrong's improbable rise and ultimate fall from grace.The cycling isn't a sport anymore, it is a battle of doped superheroes, who can pedal 40 km/h to the steepest hills on Earth. This impressive documentary shows the truth behind the enormous success of Mr. Armstrong, who lived too long in a lie that he was the clean champion. Really a must see for every cycling fun.
- DirectorAndy BichlbaumMike BonannoKurt EngfehrStarsReggie WattsMike BonannoAndy BichlbaumTroublemaking duo Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, posing as their industrious alter-egos, expose the people profiting from Hurricane Katrina, the faces behind the environmental disaster in Bhopal, and other shocking events.Unbelievable document about rebellious guys, who are trying to manipulate media to attract the attention on some of the many problems, which are in the world. You have to hate them, or love them. You choose.
- DirectorAri Alexander Ergis MagnússonStarsHilmar Örn HilmarssonBarði JóhannssonWalter DurkaczA documentary about the bustling Icelandic musical scene. This documentary covers some of Iceland's most talented and well-known musicians.Amazing documentary about Icelanding music scene and movements.
- DirectorWerner HerzogStarsTimothy TreadwellAmie HuguenardWerner HerzogA devastating and heart-rending take on grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among grizzly bears in Alaska.This movie tells a story about a crazy grizzly loving guy, who abandoned the human race and decided to spend the most of his time among grizzly bears in Alaska. Shocking and well made documentary, which tells a story about one extraordinary man among bears.
- StarsJamie DavisDave PettittAl QuiringSee how a local heavy recovery firm works through the hard winters helping highway users that have fallen victim to the brutal road conditions. Their essential service keeps the traffic on the highways thru hell moving.Amazing show about towing the cars !!!! Really it is so good, that you should consider watching it. High tech towing company of Jamie Davis will show you that towing can be thrilling and fun. A must for every Canadian too.
- DirectorMorgan SpurlockStarsMorgan SpurlockDaryl IsaacsChemeeka WalkerWhile examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.I was never a fast food guy. I knew why. Watch this crazy experiment, where the guy eats only MsDonald stuff all day.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsGeorge HarrisonHarry HarrisonPeter HarrisonFilmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.I was never a Beatles fun. It was a music of my parents generation. I found only one Beatle interesting and that was George Harrison. This movie shows a lot about this celebrity. I have to say he had interesting view of life.
- DirectorPeter KerekesStarsVassily Nikolaevich LogunovFranz WeinhartKlavdia Matveevna LobanovaInterviews with military cooks from various European armies.Great documentary from Slovakian director, about cooks working in the army. The whole point of the movie are not the recipes they use, but the differences between countries and they look on their enemies. The question, which the cooks get are uncovering the naked truth behind the wars and conflicts of nations.
- StarsBarbara BuddStéphane JulienKeith LevesqueSet sail on the world's mightiest ships as they embark on some of the most challenging, dangerous jobs a working boat will ever face. These marvels of marine technology are built for anything the heavens and oceans can dole out, and the dedicated men and women who work aboard these ships are equally battle-tested. From a state-of-the-art fishing vessel to an extreme Arctic and Antarctic cruise liner to the largest floating hospital on the planet, we give you a first-class, firsthand look at life aboard these remarkable ships.This is an amazing show, for all of you, who likes the technology marvels in the world. The show will show you amazing ships, made for different purposes, which are fulfilling their tasks in the was oceans and seas.
The show is very well made, usually with an Canadian narrator with pleasant voice, which guides you through the each episode.
The camera is really suburb and there is always something going on, to keep you interested.
I am genuinely surprised by some vessels on this show, as I haven't got an idea that mankind could build something like that and that they are people able to control and manage it.
As a technology freak I love this show and hope it will continue for a long time.
Fair winds and following seas for all :)