Documentary Movies
Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2017)
This documentary looks to forge the greatest, most definitive, documentary on everything He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra, the live action movie, New Adventures of He-Man, the 200x…
The Task (2017)
A film directed by Ledare during a three-day conference that he organized in Chicago that was structured according to the Tavistock method—a project that involved recruiting 30 participants, securing the…
The Carter Effect (2017)
In his latest documentary, Sean Menard gives viewers an unprecedented look at Vince Carter: the six-foot-six, eight-time NBA All-Star from Daytona Beach who made waves in the Canadian basketball scene…
Love Means Zero (2017)
An in-depth look at famed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri. No other coach has matched his success, his dominance or his fame. His greatness, though, came at a terrible price.
Piazza Vittorio (2017)
Vivid mosaic/portrait of Rome’s biggest public square, Piazza Vittorio, featuring talks with African musicians and restaurant workers, Chinese barkeeps and relocated eastern Europeans, homeless men and women, artists, actors, and…
Of Sheep and Men (2017)
Algiers, Bab el Oued, 2016. 16-year-old Habib dreams of becoming a veterinary. But as he didn’t study, he decided to train a ram named ‘El Bouq’ to become a sheep…
The Dark Files (2017)
The Dark Files is an investigative docu-drama chronicling former CIA operative Barry Eisler, award-winning journalist Steve Volk, and documentarian Christopher Garetano’s exploration into the mythologies, conspiracies and accusations that surround…
Living Proof (2017)
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, documentarian Matt Embry takes viewers on a transnational journey — from Italy to Canada, and from the lab to the home — in order to examine…
Man in Red Bandana (2017)
“Man in Red Bandana” is about Welles Remy Crowther, an extraordinary 9/11 hero. However, how his heroics became known is even more remarkable. Eight months after the disaster, his parents…
Cuba and the Cameraman (2017)
This revealing portrait of Cuba follows the lives of Fidel Castro and three Cuban families affected by his policies over the last four decades.
The Magic Pill (2017)
Doctors, scientists and chefs around the globe combat illness with dietary changes, believing fat should be embraced as a source of fuel.
Haunters: The Art of the Scare (2017)
A heart-warming and heart-stopping documentary about people who sacrifice everything to create the most popular and polarizing haunted houses for Halloween – from boo-scare mazes to a controversial new subculture…
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)
Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.
Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. (2017)
The first authorized biography of Christopher Wallace, allowing Christopher to narrate his own life story. Using archival footage and previously unknown audio to tell the story along with interviews with…
Roof Culture Asia (2017)
Team Storror showcase Parkour on a stage never before seen – the rooftops of Asian megacities. The film follows team Storror on their exploration into what drives them to push…
Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story (2017)
Four performers in the neo-burlesque scene in New York City discover a new identity and belonging in a world of bawdy comedy and striptease. However, they find that this community…
Heroin(e) (2017)
This documentary follows three women — a fire chief, a judge, and a street missionary — as they battle West Virginia’s devastating opioid epidemic.
Michelin Stars: Tales from the Kitchen (2017)
At a moment in time, when humanity is obsessed with food – photographing every dish, worshipping cooks and flaunting trophy meals on social media, this documentary goes under the surface…
Long Shot (2017)
When Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he insists he didn’t commit, he builds his case for innocence around unexpected raw footage.
Nazi Killer Magic (2017)
It is the great untold story of World War Two. The role the occult played in shaping and determining the outcome of the fight. “Nazi Killer Magic” reveals how esotericism…
Afrobeats: From Nigeria to the World (2017)
Afrobeat music is everywhere. Even industry big names are getting in on it–Drake, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Jidenna – So you may be wondering, what exactly is Afrobeat? Where does…
The Amish and the Reformation (2017)
A heartbreaking, yet redemptive journey into the history of the Amish People. The year 2017 is the five hundred year anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses to the…
That Summer (2017)
Albert and David Maysles’ classic GREY GARDENS immortalized the estate of Edith and Little Edie Beale, relatives of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, who lived in alarmingly poor conditions. But there is…
The Mighty Atom (2017)
Documentary about Joseph Greenstein, who became famous for his strongman feats like bending iron bars and breaking chains with his teeth.
Light Years (2017)
ZAMA (2017, Lucrecia Martel) didn’t come alone. It brought with her a shooting journal written by Selva Almada –El mono en el remolino– and this documentary by Manuel Abramovich, who,…
VHS Revolution (2017)
Using testimonies by pioneers and witnesses of the times, delve into the feverish visual culture the media generated – with far-fetched examples of canine television games, seduction manuals, aerobics class…
Drew Peterson: An American Murder Mystery (2017)
When 23-year-old mother of four Stacy Peterson vanishes, suspicion lands on her police officer husband, Drew.
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017)
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story is the harrowing story of a stuntman overcoming a dehumanizing childhood filled with torment and bullying in Sparks, Nevada. After surviving a…
Frank Lloyd Wright: The Man Who Built America (2017)
Frank Lloyd Wright is America’s greatest ever architect. But few people know about the Welsh roots that shaped his life and world-famous buildings. Now, leading Welsh architect Jonathan Adams sets…
Saving Capitalism (2017)
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich meets with Americans from all walks of life as he chronicles a seismic shift in the nation’s economy.
The Dead Nation (2017)
A documentary-essay which shows Costică Axinte’s stunning collection of pictures depicting a Romanian small town in the thirties and forties. The narration, composed mostly from excerpts taken from the diary…
Silk Road: Drugs Death and the Dark Web (2017)
Documentary looking at the black market website known as the Silk Road, which emerged on the darknet in 2011. This ‘Amazon of illegal drugs’ was the brainchild of a mysterious,…
Good Luck (2017)
A visceral non-fiction portrait of hope and sacrifice in a time of global economic turmoil, filmed between a large-scale underground mine in post-war Serbia and an illegal mining collective in…
California Typewriter (2017)
A story about people whose lives are connected by typewriters. A meditation on creativity and technology featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, David McCullough and others.
The Happy Film (2017)
New York designer Stefan Sagmeister lives in the city of his dreams, and creates work for the likes of the Rolling Stones and Jay-Z. Business is good, creative juices are…
Girl on Wave (2017)
Girl on Wave introduces professional windsurfer Sarah Hauser and documents her journey as a New-Caledonian athlete competing on the American stage of windsurfing.
The Patent Scam (2017)
The corruption runs deeper than you’d ever imagine. A multi-billion dollar industry you’ve never heard of. This is the world Patent Trolls thrive in: A world created for them by…
Williams (2017)
This sports documentary tells the story of the Williams Formula 1 team founded by the legendary Sir Frank Williams
Diana: The Woman Inside (2017)
Diana The Woman Inside highlights Diana as a woman and mother, rather than just a tragic icon.
Occupation: Native (2017)
The Aboriginal story has been buried deep beneath the 247-year-old accepted Australian narrative. In OCCUPATION: NATIVE, Aboriginal filmmaker Trisha Morton-Thomas, bites back at Australian history.