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1. The Sixties (2014)
42 min | Documentary, History
Interviews and archival footage focusing on the politics, music, technical advancements, drugs and the "free love" movement of the 1960s.
Stars: John Heilemann, Tim Naftali, Robert Dallek, Dan Rather
Votes: 1,638
2. Fed Up (2014)
PG | 92 min | Documentary
An examination of America's obesity epidemic and the food industry's role in aggravating it.
Director: Stephanie Soechtig | Stars: Michele Simon, Katie Couric, Bill Clinton, Michael Pollan
Votes: 12,353 | Gross: $1.54M
3. 2016: Obama's America (2012)
PG | 87 min | Documentary
A documentary that examines the question, "If Barack Obama wins a second term, where will we be in 2016?"
Directors: Dinesh D'Souza, John Sullivan | Stars: Jay Bastian, Joe Biden, Cait Brasel, Gene Burris Jr.
Votes: 11,016 | Gross: $33.45M
4. I Am (III) (2010)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary
Director Tom Shadyac speaks with intellectual and spiritual leaders about what's wrong with our world and how we can improve both it and the way we live in it.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Tom Shadyac, Desmond Tutu, Noam Chomsky, Ray Anderson
Votes: 3,898 | Gross: $1.57M
5. World War II in Colour (2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary, History, War
Recounts the events of world War II in color.
Stars: Robert Powell, Swaylee Loughnane
Votes: 7,484
6. World War I in Colour (2003)
372 min | Documentary, History, War
Documentary using computer colorized footage from World War I to give the audience the feel of how it really looked back during the war.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Harry Patch, Hubert Williams, Arthur Barraclough
Votes: 916
7. The War (2007)
TV-14 | 124 min | Documentary, History, War
A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.
Stars: Keith David, Katharine Phillips, Tom Hanks, Paul Fussell
Votes: 5,663
8. World War Two: Behind Closed Doors (2008– )
300 min | Documentary, History, War
A story showing the 3 allied leader's, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin's actions and relationships behind the scenes during World War 2. It isn't as friendly as it seems. Shows how close ... See full summary »
Stars: Aleksey Petrenko, Bob Gunton, Paul Humpoletz, Samuel West
Votes: 542
9. 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: 148,712 | Gross: $21.58M
10. Sicko (2007)
PG-13 | 123 min | Documentary, Drama
A documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to other nations, and HMO horror stories including shotgun deaths.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Tucker Albrizzi, Tony Benn, George W. Bush
Votes: 76,823 | Gross: $24.54M
11. 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: 132,373 | Gross: $119.19M
12. Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
R | 127 min | Documentary, Crime, History
An examination of the social costs of corporate interests pursuing profits at the expense of the public good.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, William Black, Jimmy Carter, Elijah Cummings
Votes: 43,860 | Gross: $14.36M
13. Bridegroom (2013)
R | 80 min | Documentary
Shane Bitney Crone's plans to marry Tom Bridegroom in California after the same-sex marriage law is passed takes a tragic turn when his partner of six years accidentally dies and Tom's family refuses Shane from attending the funeral.
Director: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason | Stars: Cindy Bitney, David Crone, Jessica Mitchell, Lizzy Mohl
Votes: 4,630
14. Running of the Bulls (2012)
80 min | Documentary, Adventure, History
The Festival of San Fermin, Pamplona, Spain is a deeply rooted week-long celebration of traditional and folklore events. It's most famous event is the Running of the Bulls. Each morning for... See full summary »
Director: Olivier van der Zee | Stars: Jordi Boixaderas, Noel Chandler, Joe Distler, Miguel Angel Eguiluz
Votes: 97
15. The Human Family Tree (2009 TV Movie)
PG | 93 min | Documentary
On a single day on a single street, with the DNA of just a couple of hundred random people, National Geographic Channel sets out to trace the ancestral footsteps of all humanity.
Director: Chad Cohen | Stars: Kevin Bacon, Michelle DeJesus, George Delis, Mehmet Demirci
Votes: 182
16. Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine (2015)
R | 128 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at the personal and private life of the late Apple CEO, Steve Jobs.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Steve Jobs, Alex Gibney, Steve Wozniak, Michael S. Malone
Votes: 6,498 | Gross: $0.49M
17. In Their Own Words (2015– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Biography
Documenting the lives of three of the most pivotal voices of the 20th century - Muhammad Ali, Jim Henson, and Queen Elizabeth II.
Stars: Brian Unger, Sean Francis, Don Mischer, Jim Brown
Votes: 56
18. The Salt of the Earth (2014)
PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and work of photographer Sebastião Salgado, who has spent forty years documenting societies in hidden corners of the world.
Directors: Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Wim Wenders | Stars: Sebastião Salgado, Wim Wenders, Lélia Wanick Salgado, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado
Votes: 23,440 | Gross: $1.34M
19. Secret Files of the Inquisition (2006– )
50 min | Documentary
Describes the western world's most potent religion, Catholicism, and its determination to maintain power at any cost in medieval France, 15th century Spain, Renaissance Italy and even into the 19th century. Historians, experts and Church authorities advise on the handling of this controversial subject matter.
Stars: Colm Feore, Ron Lea, Nicholas Rice, Patrick Garrow
Votes: 88
20. Hungry for Change (2012)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary
Exposes shocking secrets the diet, weight loss and food industries don't want you to know about deceptive strategies designed to keep you coming back for more. Find out what's keeping you from having the body and health you deserve.
Directors: James Colquhoun, Laurentine Ten Bosch, Carlo Ledesma | Stars: Mike Adams, Nick Bolton, James Caitlin, Kris Carr
Votes: 3,240
21.
Greatest Mysteries (2013– )
Episode:
Vatican
(2014)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Don Wildman, David Davalos, Candida R. Moss, Gary Jansen
22. Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead (2010)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary
Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead is an American documentary that chronicles Australian Joe Cross's 60-day journey across the United States, where he embarks on a juice-only fast in a quest to reclaim his health.
Directors: Joe Cross, Kurt Engfehr | Stars: Joe Cross, Amy Badberg, Merv Cross, Virginia Cross
Votes: 8,917
23. Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 (2014)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
Joe Cross examines how to make healthy habits last. Joe meets with experts who present realistic solutions to make long-term sustainable improvements to eating behaviors and overall health.
Director: Kurt Engfehr | Stars: Joe Cross, Bjarke de Koning, Carrie Diulus, Sheila Kar
Votes: 1,681
24. Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary on the Friedmans, a seemingly typical, upper-middle-class Jewish family whose world is instantly transformed when the father and his youngest son are arrested and charged with shocking and horrible crimes.
Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Arnold Friedman, Jesse Friedman, David Friedman, Elaine Friedman
Votes: 27,097 | Gross: $3.12M
25. Spain... on the Road Again (2010– )
Documentary
Stars: Mario Batali, Mark Bittman, Claudia Bassols, Gwyneth Paltrow
Votes: 230
26. Kon-Tiki (1950)
Approved | 77 min | Documentary
A documentary about the Kon-Tiki expedition of the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl.
Director: Thor Heyerdahl | Stars: Thor Heyerdahl, Herman Watzinger, Erik Hesselberg, Knut Haugland
Votes: 2,808
27. Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond (1990 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary, Biography
The tragic life and career of two-time Oscar winner Viviemn Leigh, who battled tuberculosis and manic-depression but always remained a star.
Director: Gene Feldman | Stars: Jessica Lange, Vivien Leigh, Gertrude Hartley, Garson Kanin
Votes: 216
28. Islam: The Untold Story (2012 TV Movie)
74 min | Documentary
Tom Holland is searching for the birth place of Islam. Needless to say it's not where we usually believe it is.
Director: Kevin Sim | Stars: Tom Holland, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Patricia Crone, Guy Stroumsa
Votes: 235
29. Cancer: The Forbidden Cures (2010)
93 min | Documentary
Director: Massimo Mazzucco | Stars: René Caisse, Carolyn Dean, Charlotte Gerson, Max Gerson
Votes: 88
30. Do I Sound Gay? (2014)
Unrated | 77 min | Documentary
A documentary about the stereotype of the gay voice.
Director: David Thorpe | Stars: David Thorpe, George Takei, Tim Gunn, David Sedaris
Votes: 2,051 | Gross: $0.06M
31. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Adventure
Anthony Bourdain visits countries, delving into their political issues as well as indigenous food and culture.
Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Vitale, David Scott Holloway, Eric Ripert
Votes: 6,922
32. Genius of Britain: The Scientists Who Changed the World (2010)
Documentary
Charismatic men of action and reclusive eccentrics. Eureka moments and serendipitous strokes of luck. Discoveries born of crisis and insatiable curiosity. The history of scientific progress... See full summary »
Stars: Jim Al-Khalili, Richard Dawkins, James Dyson, Stephen Hawking
Votes: 159
33. The Celluloid Closet (1995)
R | 102 min | Documentary, History
A documentary surveying the various Hollywood screen depictions of homosexuals and the attitudes behind them throughout the history of North American film.
Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susie Bright, Arthur Laurents
Votes: 7,509 | Gross: $1.51M
34. The Blue Planet (2001)
TV-G | 49 min | Documentary
Mammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.
Stars: David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan, Peter Scoones
Votes: 42,675
35. Rise of the Continents (2013)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
The epic story of how the world's continents were created, featuring Professor Iain Stewart.
Stars: Iain Stewart, Kevin Swain, Dean Ah Chee, Josh Griffiths
Votes: 494
36. Planet Earth (2006)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston
Votes: 220,033
37. Earthflight (2011–2012)
59 min | Documentary
A nature documentary about a bird's-eye view of the natural world, joining the journeys of snow geese, cranes, albatrosses, eagles and other birds across six continents. Beginning in North ... See full summary »
Star: David Tennant
Votes: 618
38. The Secret (2006 Video)
PG | 90 min | Documentary
Interviews with self-proclaimed authors, philosophers and scientists, with an in-depth discussion of visualizing your goals. The audience is shown how they can learn and use 'The Secret' in their everyday lives.
Director: Drew Heriot | Stars: Bob Proctor, Joe Vitale, John Assaraf, Loral Langemeier
Votes: 14,052
39. This World: The Tea Trail with Simon Reeve (2014– )
Documentary
Simon Reeve heads to East Africa to uncover the stories behind the nation's favorite drink. Simon follows the tea trail, through landscapes of Kenya and Uganda meeting some of the millions of people who pick, pack and transport our tea.
Votes: 50
40. The Story of the Jews (2013– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History
A historical documentary tracing the Jewish experience from ancient to modern times, presented by Simon Schama and based on his book of the same name.
Stars: Simon Schama, Norman Lebrecht
Votes: 301
41. The Spanish Civil War (1983– )
315 min | Documentary, History, War
Documentary series which uses film and eyewitness accounts from both sides of the conflict that divided Spain in the years leading up to World War Two, also placing it in its international context.
Stars: Frank Finlay, Enrique Lister, Ramón Serrano Súñer, Narcís Julián
Votes: 195
42. How to Be a Prince (2003 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
As William will probably be in his fifties by the time he becomes king, part two looks at how best he might occupy his time while he waits for his future job to become vacant. The most ... See full summary »
Director: David Hutt | Stars: Paul Critoph, William Mickleburgh, Nathan Morris, Nathan Morris
Votes: 10
43. King George and Queen Mary: The Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy (2012– )
History
Documentary examining the couple who rescued the monarchy. King George V was an unlikely moderniser but his innovations were key.
Star: Samuel West
Votes: 62
44.
Queen Victoria's Children (2013)
Episode:
Princes Will Be Princes
(2013)
59 min | Documentary, History
The final chapter centres on Victoria's relationship with her sons. It explores her difficult rapport with their eldest son Bertie, who she blamed and resented for Albert's death.
Director: Richard Sanders | Stars: Nicholas Rowe, Helen Rappaport, A.N. Wilson, Robert Douglas-Fairhurst
Votes: 14
45.
Queen Victoria's Children (2013)
Episode:
The Best Laid Plans...
(2013)
59 min | Documentary, History
Victoria mourns the death of Prince Albert and begins a lifetime of war with her eldest son.
Director: Lucy McDowell | Stars: Nicholas Rowe, Miranda Carter, Kathryn Hughes, Helen Rappaport
Votes: 16
46.
Queen Victoria's Children (2013)
Episode:
A Domestic Tyrant
(2013)
59 min | Documentary, History
It concentrates on Victoria's relationship with her daughters, after Albert's death, Victoria clings to and bullies them and arranged their marriages. In response the princesses fight back,... See full summary »
Director: Rebecca Burrell | Stars: Nicholas Rowe, Matthew Sweet, Lucinda Hawksley, Jehanne Wake
Votes: 13
47. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (2012 TV Movie)
TV-G | 90 min | Documentary
It's the bloody coronation of the Queen!!!
Director: Jamie Muir | Stars: Keeley Hawes, Queen Elizabeth II, Alastair Bruce, Winston Churchill
Votes: 32
48. The First World War (2003)
500 min | Documentary, History, War
A comprehensive survey of the history of World War I.
Stars: Jonathan Lewis, Voja Tankosic, Andrée Bernard, Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Votes: 1,453
49. The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler (2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The way in which Hitler led the Nazi party has not received the attention that it deserves - how and why so many people followed Hitler, ultimately to the destruction of their own country.
Stars: Adolf Hitler, Herbert Forthuber, Joachim Zons, Peter Kollmann
Votes: 529
50. The Dark Ages: An Age of Light (2012– )
Documentary, History
Christianity slowly emerged from being a persecuted minority to the state religion of the Roman Empire. This episode is a history of the ways believers grappled with a way to depict Jesus. ... See full summary »
Stars: Waldemar Januszczak, Shaun Greenhalgh
Votes: 277
51. The Celts (1987)
55 min | Documentary
This TV documentary series was produced by the BBC back in 1986 and is about the people known as The Celts who lived in many areas of Europe around 2000 years ago.
Stars: Frank Delaney, Proinsias Mac Cana, Gwyn A. Williams, Liam De Paor
Votes: 93
52. The Ascent of Man (1973)
50 min | Documentary, History
An account of man's development through his scientific and technological achievements.
Stars: Jacob Bronowski, Joss Ackland, Roy Dotrice, Stefan Bor-Grajewicz
Votes: 898
53. Art of Spain (2008)
Documentary
Andrew Graham-Dixon travels to 3 areas of Spain to examine and interpret the various art of this country. He also has other series about art, one of German art and the other in Sweden.
Star: Andrew Graham-Dixon
Votes: 116
54. The Adventure of English (2002– )
65 min | Documentary
The history of the English language.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Michael Cronin, David Gwillim, Mark Saban
Votes: 238
55. Science and Islam (2009– )
Documentary
Jim Al-Khalili travels through Syria, Iran, Tunisia and Spain to tell the story of the great leap in scientific knowledge that took place in the Islamic world between the 8th and 14th centuries.
Star: Jim Al-Khalili
Votes: 273
56. Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve (2014– )
Documentary
This excellent mini series of 3 episodes visits a sacred River in each episode, Simon is really adept at presenting in a relaxed manner as he explains many of the traditions, difficulties and cultures along each River.
Star: Simon Reeve
Votes: 139
57. Royal Cousins at War (2014)
60 min | Documentary, History
Documentary about the closely related rulers of three different European empires: Georg V of Britain, Wilhelm II of Germany and Nicholas II of Russia, all of them grandchildren of Queen ... See full summary »
Stars: Tamsin Greig, Queen Alexandra, Queen Victoria, Franz Schubert
Votes: 143
58. Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve (2013– )
Documentary
Simon Reeve retraces the adventures of our ancestors, and learns about the forgotten aspects of pilgrimage - including the vice, thrills and dangers that awaited travellers.
Star: Simon Reeve
Votes: 73
59. Michael Wood's Story of England (2010– )
60 min | Documentary
In each episode, English historian Michael Woods's team sheds an original light on a major period in British history. However, instead of a merely descriptive approach, they attempt to ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Wood, Carenza Lewis, Chris Dryer, Bob Holman
Votes: 117
60. Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City (2011)
59 min | Documentary, History
Star: Simon Sebag Montefiore
Votes: 102
61. In Search of Myths and Heroes (2005– )
220 min | Documentary
Michael Wood explores four of the world's most famous myths: Shangri-La, the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba and King Arthur.
Stars: Michael Wood, Adjoa Andoh, Sasha Behar, Syreeta Kumar
Votes: 153
62.
Natural World (1983– )
Episode:
Empire of the Desert Ants
(2011)
Documentary
Natural World visits the Arizona desert, where a new honey ant queen wages an intense battle for survival as she attempts to build and defend her empire. Eliminating rivals with ruthless ... See full summary »
Director: John Brown | Star: Andy Serkis
Votes: 81
63. Civilization: Is the West History? (2011– )
Documentary
Documentary: Niall Ferguson investigates how western civilization came to dominate the world.
Stars: Niall Ferguson, Peter Janda, John Lindell, Annekatrin Hendel
Votes: 206
64. Civilisation (1969–1970)
TV-G | 698 min | Documentary, History, Music
Sir Kenneth Clarke walks through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilization in Western man.
Stars: Kenneth Clark, Ian Richardson, Ronald Lacey, Patrick Stewart
Votes: 1,065
65. Caribbean with Simon Reeve (2015– )
60 min | Documentary
Simon Reeve travels around the edge of the Caribbean Sea in a stunning new 3-part series.
Star: Simon Reeve
Votes: 192
66. Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006)
Not Rated | 59 min | Documentary, Drama, History
A docu-drama covering the rise and the fall of the Roman world, including the establishment of strong individual rule by Julius Caesar and the rebuilding of Rome under Nero.
Stars: Lyall B. Watson, Michael Sheen, James D'Arcy, Pip Torrens
Votes: 1,970
67. An Islamic History of Europe (2009– )
History
Rageh Omaar visits Spain, Sicily and France to discover the history of Islam in Europe.
Star: Rageh Omaar
Votes: 47
68. History of Christianity (2000 Video)
Not Rated | 180 min | Documentary
6-part course on the history of Christianity, from the early days to modern times.
Star: Timothy George
Votes: 62
69. 37 Days (2014)
60 min | History
A TV mini-series that unveils the behind-closed-doors story of the final weeks before the outbreak of World War I.
Stars: Ian McDiarmid, Nicholas Farrell, Tim Pigott-Smith, Sinéad Cusack
Votes: 1,562
70. Forbidden History (2013– )
Documentary, History
Jamie Theakston attempts to uncover the truth about historical mysteries, ancient relics, hidden treasures, conspiracy theories and lost civilizations. Have these stories been omitted from the history books?
Stars: Jamie Theakston, Andrew Gough, Lynn Picknett, Dominic Selwood
Votes: 334
71. The West (1996)
537 min | Documentary, History, War
Stephen Ives' "The West" is a PBS 4-Video Series co-produced by Ken Burns: - "Death Runs Riot" 85 min. - "Fight No More Forever" 85 min. - "Ghost Dance" 58 min. - "The People" 82 min.
Stars: Peter Coyote, N. Scott Momaday, Murphy Guyer, John Trudell
Votes: 2,142
72. The Dust Bowl (2012)
TV-PG | 229 min | Documentary, History
A documentary about the 1930s drought of North American prairie farm land, and its consequences during the great depression.
Stars: Dorothy Williamson, Donald Worster, Timothy Egan, Calvin Crabill
Votes: 2,101
73. The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)
690 min | Documentary, History
The history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.
Stars: Peter Coyote, William Cronon, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson
Votes: 1,947
74. The Civil War (1990)
TV-14 | 76 min | Documentary, History, War
A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.
Stars: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards
Votes: 18,450
75. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
TV-14 | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary that weaves together the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics.
Stars: Peter Coyote, George F. Will, Geoffrey C. Ward, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 2,650
76. Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery (1997 TV Movie)
TV-G | 240 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
The story of the most important American exploration expedition in American history and the participants in it.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Hal Holbrook, Adam Arkin, John Logan Allen, Stephen Ambrose
Votes: 1,417
77. Frank Lloyd Wright (1998)
TV-PG | 146 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A biography of the life and work of the American architect.
Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Edward Herrmann, Philip Bosco, Julie Harris, Sab Shimono
Votes: 916
78. Mark Twain (2001 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 212 min | Documentary, Biography
A biographical film about the acclaimed American humourist and author.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Keith David, Kevin Conway, Philip Bosco, Blythe Danner
Votes: 1,113
79. Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004)
TV-PG | 214 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American Heavyweight boxing champion.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Jack Johnson, Keith David, Samuel L. Jackson, Adam Arkin
Votes: 1,691
80. Prohibition (2011)
60 min | Documentary, History
The story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.
Stars: Peter Coyote, Pete Hamill, Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Michael Lerner
Votes: 3,422
81. Jazz (2001)
1,075 min | Documentary, History, Music
A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.
Stars: Keith David, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Giddins, Delroy Lindo
Votes: 2,497
82. Thomas Jefferson (1997– )
180 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A biographical film about The United States' influential and profoundly enigmatic Founding Father.
Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, Sam Waterston, Michael Potts, Ossie Davis
Votes: 814
83. Huey Long (1985)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Biography
Ken Burns' portrait of Louisiana governor/U.S. senator Huey Long.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Huey Long, Russell Long, David McCullough, Jennings Randolph
Votes: 570
84. The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984)
57 min | Documentary
Ken Burns examines the American utopian 19th century religious sect known as the Shakers.
Directors: Ken Burns, Amy Stechler | Stars: Mildred Barker, Olga Bellin, Tucker Burr, Jesse Carr
Votes: 494
85. Brooklyn Bridge (1981)
TV-G | 58 min | Documentary, History
This documentary chronicles the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The difficult construction process is described in interesting detail; later parts of the film interview ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Votes: 1,012
86. The Statue of Liberty (1985)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, History
Documentary showing the history of the world-famous Statue of Liberty in New York harbor, the impact it still has on people and the state of liberty as a personal and political concept in America in 1985.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Paul Roebling
Votes: 712
87. The Congress (1989 TV Movie)
TV-G | 90 min | Documentary
The U. S. Congress is one of the country's most important and misunderstood institutions. Ken Burns tells the story behind this branch of government.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Charles McDowell, Barbara Fields, John C. Stennis
Votes: 348
88. Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio (1991)
TV-G | 113 min | Documentary, History
For 50 years, radio dominated the airwaves as the first mass medium. Ken Burns examines the lives of three men who shared the responsibility for its invention and early success.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Jason Robards, Red Barber, Erik Barnouw, Ken Bilby
Votes: 593
89. The Men Who Built America (2012)
TV-14 | 37 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Astor, Ford and Morgan. Their names are part of history and synonymous with the American dream. These men transformed every industry they touched: oil, rail, steel, shipping, automobiles, and finance.
Stars: Campbell Scott, H.W. Brands, Mark Cuban, Donny Deutsch
Votes: 4,575
90. The Dark Ages (2007 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Drama, History
The History Channel examines the Dark Ages from the fall of the Roman Empire to the First Crusade.
Director: Christopher Cassel | Stars: Philip Daileader, Kelly DeVries, Bonnie Effros, Adnan Husain
Votes: 460
91. Crusades: Crescent & the Cross (2005 TV Movie)
183 min | Documentary, History, War
A detailed documentary telling the complete story of the great Christian Crusades into the Holy Land.
Directors: Stuart Elliott, Mark Lewis | Stars: Keith David, Anas El Akil, Nayef Rashed
Votes: 268
92. Big History (2013– )
22 min | Documentary
Explores many facets of epic moments in history from the past 13.7 billion years, from a Big History perspective.
Stars: Bryan Cranston, Jonathan Markley, Trevor S. Valle, Emmanuel Afuwape
Votes: 282
93. Time Machine: Banned from the Bible (2003 TV Movie)
Documentary, History
Stars: John S. Bakas, Bertrand Buby, Anthea Butler, Kirsti Copeland
Votes: 115
94. Da Vinci Code Decoded (2004 Video)
Not Rated | 152 min | Documentary
This documentary exploration of Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code, answers questions: What exactly was Leonardo da Vinci trying to tell us in his coded paintings? Was Jesus married to ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Metzger | Stars: Dan Brown, Danny Burstein, Henry Lincoln, Martin Lunn
Votes: 232
95. When Rome Ruled (2010– )
Stars: Bray Poor, Peter Banks, Heather Bonney, Steven J.R. Ellis
Votes: 49
96. Pope Francis: Road to the Vatican (2013 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary
Director: Richard Ladkani
97.
Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled (2009–2010)
Episode:
Morocco
(2009)
Documentary
Director: Tony Jackson | Star: John Vlahides
98. Guns, Germs, and Steel (2005)
165 min | Documentary, History
A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Coyote, Jared Diamond
Votes: 1,291
99. D-Day: The Ultimate Conflict (2004 TV Movie)
94 min | Documentary, History, War
From the ordinary to the incredible, the requirements of the Allied forces, when making their long awaited invasion to drive the Nazis back from their Atlantic Wall, were the stuff of ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Lewis | Stars: Berge Adavanian, Sidney Alford, Geoff Barkway, Don Burgett
Votes: 24
100. Collapse: Based on the Book by Jared Diamond (2010 TV Movie)
94 min | Documentary
National Geographic follows a hypothetical team of scientists in the year 2210 as they set out to learn what led to the collapse of our present day society in this theoretical look into the future.
Director: Noel Dockstader | Stars: Ricardo Agurcia, Jared Diamond, Jamie Effros, Daniel Gilbert
Votes: 151
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