Documentaries
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1. An Open Secret (I) (2014)
Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Crime
An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.
Director: Amy Berg | Stars: Evan Henzi, Michael Egan III, Mark Ryan, Joey Coleman
Votes: 2,458
2. Anvil (2008)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Since 1978, Anvil has become one of heavy metal's most influential yet commercially unsuccessful acts. In 2006, after a fledging European tour Anvil sets out to record their thirteenth album and continue to follow their dreams.
Director: Sacha Gervasi | Stars: Robb Reiner, Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Tiziana Arrigoni, Scott Ian
Votes: 16,840 | Gross: $0.67M
3. The Act of Killing (2012)
Not Rated | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.
Directors: Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous, Christine Cynn | Stars: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik
Votes: 40,803 | Gross: $0.49M
4. Dirty Wars (2013)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars.
Director: Rick Rowley | Stars: Jeremy Scahill, Nasser Al Aulaqi, Saleha Al Aulaqi, Muqbal Al Kazemi
Votes: 9,396 | Gross: $0.38M
5. The Look of Silence (2014)
PG-13 | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A family that survived the genocide in Indonesia confronts the men who killed one of their brothers.
Director: Joshua Oppenheimer | Stars: Adi Rukun, M.Y. Basrun, Volker Hanisch, Amir Hasan
Votes: 13,879 | Gross: $0.11M
6. Oxyana (2013)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, News
The 'Hillbilly Heroin' epidemic that's slowly rotting the soul of rural America.
Director: Sean Dunne
Votes: 659
7. Obit. (2016)
93 min | Documentary
Writers and editors from the New York Times discuss their unique approach to writing the obituaries of public figures.
Director: Vanessa Gould | Stars: Bruce Weber, William McDonald, Margalit Fox, William Grimes
Votes: 786 | Gross: $0.30M
8. One Minute to Nine (2007)
83 min | Documentary
A woman kills her husband, but only after years of suffering from his abuse.
Director: Tommy Davis | Star: Wendy Maldonado
Votes: 307
9. Three Identical Strangers (2018)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
In 1980 New York, three young men who were all adopted meet each other and find out they're triplets who were separated at birth. But their quest to find out why turns into a bizarre and sinister mystery.
Director: Tim Wardle | Stars: Robert Shafran, Michael Domnitz, Howard Schneider, Ellen Cervone
Votes: 39,675 | Gross: $12.32M
10. God Knows Where I Am (2016)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Through diary entries, this documentary follows the life and death of homeless woman Linda Bishop and her struggles with starvation, sanity and God.
Directors: Jedd Wider, Todd Wider | Stars: Kevin Carbone, Matthew Nelson, Wayne DiGeronimo, Brian Smith
Votes: 924
11. Calling All Earthlings (2018)
74 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
UFO contact, the government, and a time machine all meet up at the Integratron, a Joshua Tree desert mystery dome inspired by Tesla, free energy, conspiracy, and alien help.
Director: Jonathan Berman | Stars: George Van Tassel, Nancy Karl, Daniel Boone, Bob Berman
Votes: 77
12. Wasted Talent (2018)
66 min | Documentary
Wasted Talent, a documentary by Director, Steve Stanulis & Producer Noel Ashman. Examining temptations & struggles of young celebrities on their rise to fame.
Director: Steve Stanulis | Stars: Lillo Brancato, Drea de Matteo, Steve Stanulis, Damon Dash
Votes: 2,492
13. Tales of the American (2018)
107 min | Documentary
For some, it was a fresh start. For others, a last resort. It was the home of Al's Bar, the ultimate punk-rock dive. Built in 1905 to provide "first-class accommodations for negroes," the ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Seemayer | Stars: Sandra Cruze, Mat Gleason, Emmeric Konrad, Jake La Botz
Votes: 31
14. The Devil and Father Amorth (2017)
Not Rated | 68 min | Documentary
Father Gabriele Amorth performs his ninth exorcism on an Italian woman.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: William Friedkin, Jeffrey Burton Russell, Christina, Gabriele Amorth
Votes: 2,659 | Gross: $0.02M
15. Root Cause (2019)
TV-14 | 73 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
Documentary featuring opinions from doctors and dentists from around the world on the health effects of the root canal procedure.
Director: Frazer Bailey | Stars: Ben Purser, Kerith Atkinson, Oliver Bailey, Orlando Bailey
Votes: 1,414
16. The Rachel Divide (2018)
TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary
Rachel Dolezal becomes a social phenomenon when she passes herself off as an African American and becomes the head of her local N.A.A.C.P. chapter.
Director: Laura Brownson | Stars: Rachel Dolezal, Franklin Dolezal, Izaiah Dolezal, Esther Dolezal
Votes: 2,784
17. In Search of Greatness (2018)
PG-13 | 77 min | Documentary, Sport
Through the eyes of the greatest athletes of all time, IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS is a cinematic journey into the secrets of genius.
Director: Gabe Polsky | Stars: Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Rice, Pelé, Ken Robinson
Votes: 569 | Gross: $0.06M
18. Got Pain? (2019)
96 min | Documentary
Got pain? documentary hopes to make viewers see the world in another way, to give hope, and doubt against doubting on overcoming chronic pain and diseases.
Director: William Vandry
Votes: 24
19. One Killer Punch (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
This documentary explores the phenomenon of a one punch kill, by examining three different assaults: single hits with dire consequences, but often in innocuous locations and circumstances.
Director: Tim Wardle | Stars: Mark Teale, Taylor Cassar, Ross Hayhow, Thomasz Olivier
Votes: 76
20. Game Girls (2018)
90 min | Documentary
Game Girls follows Teri and her girlfriend Tiahna as they navigate their relationship through the chaotic world of Los Angeles' Skid Row, aka the "homeless capital of the U.S." A dilemma ... See full summary »
Director: Alina Skrzeszewska | Stars: Teri Rogers, Tiahna Vince
Votes: 91
21. Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks (2019)
107 min | Documentary, History
The history of Hong Kong martial arts cinema and its influence.
Director: Serge Ou | Stars: Jessica Henwick, Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, Cynthia Rothrock
Votes: 1,369
22. Vanished (2019 TV Movie)
85 min | Crime
Former police detective Dave Paulides investigates extraordinary mystery cases about missing persons in the national parks.
Stars: David Paulides, Harvey Pratt, Robert Clotworthy
Votes: 195
23. Inside the Edge: A Professional Blackjack Adventure (2019)
72 min | Documentary
The documentary film, "Inside The Edge" is an unprecedented glimpse into the world of elite blackjack players as they take on casinos for millions.
Director: Chris Buddy | Stars: John Chang, Al Francesco, James Grosjean, Tommy Hyland
Votes: 336
24. Beers of Joy (2019)
118 min | Documentary
The world of the most famous brewed beverage, as experienced by the passionate portrayals of four characters whose lives involve the craft of beer.
Directors: David Swift, Scott Owen | Stars: Ryan Daley, Joe Vogelbacher, Sean Z. Paxton, Tonya Cornett
Votes: 1,241
25. The Amazing Johnathan Documentary (2019)
91 min | Documentary
What begins as a documentary following the final tour of a dying magician - "The Amazing Johnathan" - becomes an unexpected and increasingly bizarre journey as the filmmaker struggles to separate truth from illusion.
Director: Benjamin Berman | Stars: The Amazing Johnathan, Eric André, Criss Angel, Benjamin Berman
Votes: 1,672
26. Diet Fiction (2019)
84 min | Documentary
The film exposes the most popular diets on the planet as well as several misconceptions about weight loss and nutrition. The film follows the audacious filmmaker Michal Siewierski (Food Choices) in his treacherous journey.
Director: Michal Siewierski | Stars: Healthy Emmie, Gwyn Whittaker
Votes: 147
27. Through My Father's Eyes (2019)
R | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The extraordinary story of MMA/UFC super star Ronda Rousey.
Director: Gary Stretch | Stars: Ronda Rousey, Gary Stretch, Pete Antico, Gene LeBell
Votes: 773
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