Documentary Movies
Leonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 (2009)
Forty summers ago on a windswept island just off England’s southern coastline, a young Canadian folksinger-songwriter-poet-novelist named Leonard Cohen delivered the performance of a lifetime.
Dirt! The Movie (2009)
A look at man’s relationship with Dirt. Dirt has given us food, shelter, fuel, medicine, ceramics, flowers, cosmetics and color –everything needed for our survival. For most of the last…
Nightmares in Red White and Blue (2009)
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
Out in the Silence (2009)
There may not be any secrets in a small town, but there is an expectation of silence. In A Town Called Oil City, the return of a native son to…
The Cove (2009)
The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in…
Tapped (2009)
Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right, or a commodity that should be bought and sold like any other article of commerce? Stephanie Soechtig’s debut feature is…
We’re Livin’ on Dog Food (2009)
Rowland S. Howard, the Primitive Calculators, Ollie Olsen, Phillip Brophy and many others proffer their recollections and air their animosities in a tribute to the underground music scene of ’77-’81…
Post Traumatic: An American Nightmare (2009)
This thirty minute documentary features interviews with Giovinazzo’s key contemporaries discussing the continued impact and influence of Combat Shock twenty-five years later.
The Lancaster at War (2009)
The incredible story of the Avro Lancaster, one of the finest bombers of the Second World War, which played a crucial role in the long and savage campaign to defeat…
A Place Out of Time: The Bordentown School (2009)
For a seventy-year period, when America cared little about the education of African-Americans, and discrimination was law and custom, The Bordentown School was an educational utopia. An incubator for black…
Toscanini in His Own Words (2009)
This film is a docufiction on the great Toscanini directed by well-known filmmaker Larry Weinstein; who pushes the boundaries of conventional documentary storytelling by borrowing tools from fiction films; including…
Dolphins in the Deep Blue Ocean (2009)
They are inspirational, playful, powerful, interesting and very intelligent animals, which have a magical bond with the people: Dolphins. You’ll see these magnificent animals in their natural habitats – reefs…
Michael Jackson Memorial (2009)
A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
PoliWood (2009)
An in-depth look at the Democratic and Republican national conventions held during the 2008 U.S. Presidential election year.
Quantum Communication (2009)
We can create abundance in our lives by awakening the genius within each of us. This insightful film answers some crucial questions about transforming our lives: How is quantum communication…
Cannibal Island (2009)
A disturbing chapter in Russian history is explored in this documentary. In 1933, Joseph Stalin sent 6000 “unwanted” citizens of Moscow and Leningrad to a desolate Siberian island – with…
James May at the Edge of Space (2009)
James May always wanted to be an astronaut. Now, 40 years after the first Apollo landings, he gets a chance to fly to the edge of space in a U2…
The End of the Line (2009)
Examines the devastating effect that overfishing has had on the world’s fish populations and argues that drastic action must be taken to reverse these trends. Examines the imminent extinction of…
Soul Power (2009)
Soul Power is a 2008 documentary film about the Zaire 74 music festival in Kinshasa which accompanied the Rumble in the Jungle heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and…
The Antarctica Challenge (2009)
An up-to-date look at the climate change research currently being done by the scientists stationed in Antarctica.
Last Train Home (2009)
A family embarks on an annual tormenting journey along with 130 million other peasant workers to reunite with their distant family, and to revive their love and dignity as China…
Home (2009)
In 200,000 years of existence, man has upset the balance on which the Earth had lived for 4 billion years. Global warming, resource depletion, species extinction: man has endangered his…
Facing Ali (2009)
Ten of Muhammad Ali’s former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
Fresh (2009)
FRESH is more than a movie, it’s a gateway to action. Our aim is to help grow FRESH food, ideas, and become active participants in an exciting, vibrant, and fast-growing…
Objectified (2009)
A feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them.
The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith BONE and the Changing Face of Comics (2009)
Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics’ tells the story of one of the most successful journeys in independent comics.
Petition (2009)
The dysfunctional Chinese justice system allows citizens with grievances against their local governments to petition the court to clear or correct their record. Yet in order to do so, the…
Copyright Criminals (2009)
Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. This documentary traces the rise of…
How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009)
More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee’s global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video…
Kobe Doin’ Work (2009)
A documentary following Kobe Bryant during one day of the 2008 NBA playoffs.
Studs Terkel: Listening to America (2009)
For over 60 years, Studs Terkel elevated the voices and experiences of everyday Americans through his skillful interviews on radio, in books and on TV. This documentary takes a fond…
Steve-O: Demise and Rise (2009)
A documentary of Steve-O’s downward spiral to when he ultimately hits rock bottom and is saved by the intervention of friends and his own will to do whatever it takes…
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009)
A documentary about the making of David Fincher’s 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher’s film is documented here, from…
Art of War (2009)
Documentary on the main principles of Sun Tsu “Art of War” illustrated with examples from the second world war, the Vietnam war and the American civil war.
Transcendent Man (2009)
The compelling feature-length documentary film, by director Barry Ptolemy, chronicles the life and controversial ideas of luminary Ray Kurzweil. For more than three decades, inventor, futures, and New York Times…
Cropsey (2009)
Realizing the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.
Something Unknown Is Doing We Don’t Know What (2009)
Is it possible to look into the future? Does mind over matter really exist? What is true about psychic healing? Is remote viewing real? Where is the boundary between real…
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story (2009)
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.
Outrage (2009)
An indictment of closeted politicians who lobby for anti-gay legislation in the US.
Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009)
Heavy metal band Iron Maiden’s 2008 Somewhere Back in Time World Tour. This concert recording accompanies the documentary film “Iron Maiden: Flight 666”. The 16 songs performed were filmed live…