Entertaining Docs?
by sakarasusi | created - 14 Apr 2013 | updated - 19 Apr 2013 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Propaganda (2012)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, News
An anti-western propaganda film about the influences of American visual and consumption culture on the rest of the world, as told from a North Korean perspective.
Director: Slavko Martinov | Stars: Tony Blair, Lloyd Blankfein, George Bush, George W. Bush
Votes: 1,038
2. Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview (2012)
Unrated | 70 min | Documentary
A conversation with Steve Jobs as he was running NeXT, the company he had founded after leaving Apple.
Director: Paul Sen | Stars: Robert X. Cringely, Steve Jobs
Votes: 1,914 | Gross: $0.10M
3. Indie Game: The Movie (2012)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Drama
A documentary that follows the journeys of indie game developers as they create games and release those works, and themselves, to the world.
Directors: Lisanne Pajot, James Swirsky | Stars: Jonathan Blow, Brandon Boyer, Renaud Bédard, Anthony Carboni
Votes: 21,441
4. The Gatekeepers (2012)
PG-13 | 101 min | Documentary, History, War
A documentary featuring interviews with all surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets.
Director: Dror Moreh | Stars: Ami Ayalon, Avraham Shalom, Avi Dichter, Yaakov Peri
Votes: 5,886 | Gross: $2.42M
5. The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)
Not Rated | 62 min | Documentary, History
A comprehensive history of the medium and art of motion pictures.
Stars: Mark Cousins, Juan Diego Botto, Aleksandr Sokurov, Norman Lloyd
Votes: 4,828
6. Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)
PG-13 | 88 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at the fans who gather by the thousands each year in San Diego, California to attend Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention.
Director: Morgan Spurlock | Stars: Kevin Smith, Stan Lee, Eli Roth, Seth Rogen
Votes: 2,860 | Gross: $0.03M
7. First Position (2011)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary
A documentary that follows six young dancers from around the world as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world.
Director: Bess Kargman | Stars: Aran Bell, Rebecca Houseknecht, Joan Sebastian Zamora, Miko Fogarty
Votes: 3,454 | Gross: $1.10M
8. Face Off (2011–2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Special effects make up artists compete in challenges.
Stars: McKenzie Westmore, Glenn Hetrick, Ve Neill, Michael Westmore
Votes: 7,248
9. Reagan (2011)
105 min | Documentary, Biography
Reagan examines the enigmatic career of one of the revered architects of the modern world - icon, screen star, and two-term president Ronald Reagan.
Director: Eugene Jarecki | Stars: Bud Abbott, Walter Abel, Spiro Agnew, Martin Anderson
Votes: 864
10. These Amazing Shadows (2011)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.
Directors: Paul Mariano, Kurt Norton | Stars: Jeff Adachi, James H. Billington, Robin Blaetz, Brooks Boliek
Votes: 1,758
11. Vito (2011)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of Vito Russo, founding father of the gay liberation movement, author of "The Celluloid Closet," and vociferous AIDS activist in the 1980s.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Phyllis Antonellis, George Bancroft, Richard Barrios, Edmund Bergler
Votes: 772
12. Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters (2011)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary
A documentary that captures the greatest world record Tetris players as they prepare for the Classic Tetris World Championship. From the days of Thor Aackerlund and his historic victory at ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Cornelius | Stars: Thor Aackerlund, Dain Anderson, Sebastian Blanco, Matt Buco
Votes: 1,597
13. Samsara (I) (2011)
PG-13 | 102 min | Documentary, Music
Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
Director: Ron Fricke | Stars: Balinese Tari Legong Dancers, Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi, Puti Sri Candra Dewi, Putu Dinda Pratika
Votes: 38,021 | Gross: $2.67M
14. American Grindhouse (2010)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
A documentary about the history of exploitation movies, from the silent-film era to the 1970s.
Director: Elijah Drenner | Stars: Robert Forster, Eric Schaefer, Eddie Muller, John Landis
Votes: 2,615 | Gross: $0.01M
15. Teenage Paparazzo (2010)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary
A documentary that examines the relationship between celebrity and society.
Director: Adrian Grenier | Stars: Med Abrous, Alec Baldwin, Nicholas Barber, Blair Berk
Votes: 2,115
16. The Buddha (2010 TV Movie)
TV-G | 120 min | Documentary
After 400 BC, a new philosophy was born in South east Asia, generated from the ideas of Buddha, a mysterious Prince from Nepal who gained enlightenment while he sat under a large, shapely fig tree.
Director: David Grubin | Stars: Richard Gere, Blair Brown, The Dalai Lama, Mark Epstein
Votes: 1,248
17. A Film Unfinished (2010)
Unrated | 88 min | Documentary, Drama, History
A film about an unfinished film which portrays the people behind and before the camera in the Warsaw Ghetto, exposing the extent of the cinematic manipulation forever changing the way we look at historic images.
Director: Yael Hersonski | Stars: Alexander Beyer, Rüdiger Vogler, Hanna Avrutzki, Luba Gewisser
Votes: 1,898 | Gross: $0.31M
18. America: The Story of the US (2010)
Documentary, History
Why did the United States become a global superpower? America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that explores the country's remarkable journey.
Stars: Daniel Webb, Liev Schreiber, Tom Brokaw, James Meigs
Votes: 1,964
19. Surviving the Cut (2010– )
Reality-TV
With extraordinary, unprecedented access, Surviving the Cut takes viewers into the intense world of military elite forces training. From divers and snipers to para-rescue men and bomb ... See full summary »
Stars: William Sadler, Eric Bizkit Adsit
Votes: 569
20. Chicago 10 (2007)
R | 110 min | Documentary, Animation, History
Archival footage, animation, and music are used to look back at the eight anti-war protesters who were put on trial following the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Nick Nolte, Roy Scheider, Hank Azaria
Votes: 1,426 | Gross: $0.18M
21. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)
R | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they led to its fall.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: John Beard, Tim Belden, Barbara Boxer, George W. Bush
Votes: 20,108
22. How to Survive a Plague (2012)
Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary, History, News
The story of two coalitions -- ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) -- whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition.
Director: David France | Stars: Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long, Bob Rafsky
Votes: 4,355 | Gross: $0.13M
23. If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (2011)
Unrated | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A rare behind-the-curtain look at the Earth Liberation Front, the radical environmental group that the FBI calls America's 'number one domestic terrorist threat.'
Directors: Marshall Curry, Sam Cullman | Stars: Daniel McGowan, Lisa McGowan, Tim Lewis, Kirk Engdall
Votes: 3,314 | Gross: $0.06M
24. TPB AFK: The Pirate Bay Away from Keyboard (2013)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
An intellectual freedoms documentary based around the interpersonal triumphs, and defeats of the three main characters against the largest industry in the known universe. The media industry.
Director: Simon Klose | Stars: Gottfrid Svartholm, Peter Sunde, Fredrik Neij, Peter Althin
Votes: 13,929
25. 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: 8,915
26. Waiting for Superman (2010)
PG | 111 min | Documentary
An examination of the current state of education in America today.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Charles Adams, Jonathan Alter, Robert Balfanz, Harriet Ball
Votes: 11,635 | Gross: $6.41M
27. William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary
William S. Burroughs: featuring never before seen footage as well as exclusive interviews with his closest friends and colleagues. Born the heir of the Burroughs' adding machine estate, he ... See full summary »
Director: Yony Leyser | Stars: Fred Aldrich, Laurie Anderson, Amiri Baraka, Jello Biafra
Votes: 1,240 | Gross: $0.05M
28. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History
The history of the longstanding American comic book company that launched such legendary superhero characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
Director: Mac Carter | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Levitz, Gerard Jones, Mark Waid
Votes: 1,327
29. Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary
A documentary analyzing the furore which so-called "video nasties" caused in Britain during the 1980s.
Director: Jake West | Stars: Julian Petley, Marc Morris, Andy Nyman, Xavier Mendik
Votes: 1,324
30. The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu (2010)
Not Rated | 180 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The film explores the image of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu using unknown official footage from the Romanian National Television and National Film Archives.
Director: Andrei Ujica | Stars: Nicolae Ceausescu, Elena Ceausescu, Stefan Andrei, Gheorghe Apostol
Votes: 1,639 | Gross: $0.03M
31. The Red Chapel (2009)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Comedy
Two Danish comedians join the director on a trip to North Korea, where they have been allowed access under the pretext of wanting to perform a vaudeville act.
Director: Mads Brügger | Stars: Mads Brügger, Simon Jul Jørgensen, Tommy Kenter, Jacob Nossell
Votes: 2,158 | Gross: $0.01M
32. Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy
The master comedian performs in Washington DC and gives his wry observations about life, politics and his health.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 3,507
33. We Live in Public (2009)
Unrated | 91 min | Documentary
A documentary focusing on the life of dot-com entrepreneur Josh Harris, and his exploits over the last decade.
Director: Ondi Timoner | Stars: Josh Harris, Tom Harris, Carlos Alvarez, David Amron
Votes: 1,983 | Gross: $0.04M
34. Reel Injun (2009)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Western
The history of the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.
Directors: Neil Diamond, Catherine Bainbridge, Jeremiah Hayes | Stars: Adam Beach, Chris Eyre, Russell Means, John Trudell
Votes: 1,645
35. Tales from the Script (2009)
Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary
War stories and life lessons from the industry's top writers.
Director: Peter Hanson | Stars: Allison Anders, Jane Anderson, Doug Atchison, John August
Votes: 1,543 | Gross: $0.01M
36. Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
Unrated | 96 min | Documentary, Horror
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
Director: Andrew Monument | Stars: Lance Henriksen, Larry Cohen, Joe Dante, John Carpenter
Votes: 2,887
37. Enemies of the People (2009)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Crime, History
One of the most harrowing and compelling personal documentaries of our time, ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE exposes for the first time the truth about the Killing Fields and the Khmer Rouge who were behind Cambodia's genocide.
Directors: Rob Lemkin, Thet Sambath | Stars: Thet Sambath, Nuon Chea, Pol Pot, Khieu Samphân
Votes: 555 | Gross: $0.07M
38. My Perestroika (2010)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, Biography, Family
Tells the story of five people from the last generation of Soviet children who were brought up behind the Iron Curtain. Just coming of age when the USSR collapsed, they witnessed the world ... See full summary »
Director: Robin Hessman
Votes: 690 | Gross: $0.24M
39. All Tomorrow's Parties (2009)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Music
A kaleidoscopic journey into the parallel musical universe of cult music festival All Tomorrow's Parties.
Director: Jonathan Caouette | Stars: Battles, Belle & Sebastian, Grinderman, Dirty Three
Votes: 662
40. Brick City (2009– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary
Against great odds, Newark's citizens and its Mayor, Cory A. Booker, fight to raise the city out of nearly a half century of violence, poverty, and corruption. In the five one-hour episodes... See full summary »
Stars: Garry McCarthy, Cory Booker, Kyla McCarthy, Ras Baraka
Votes: 175
41. La danse (2009)
159 min | Documentary
The film follows the production of seven ballets by the Paris Opera Ballet.
Director: Frederick Wiseman | Stars: Emilie Cozette, Aurélie Dupont, Dorothée Gilbert, Marie-Agnès Gillot
Votes: 682 | Gross: $0.53M
42. Starsuckers (2009)
103 min | Documentary
Documentary that explores mankind's desire to be famous and its effect on society.
Director: Chris Atkins | Stars: Ellis Cashmore, Max Clifford, Richard Curtis, Josef d'Bache-Kane
Votes: 532
43. Oz & James Drink to Britain (2009– )
Talk-Show
Writer Oz Clarke and journalist James May travel through Britain and Ireland to discover and sample all sorts of alcoholic beverages. Lively conversations ensue.
Votes: 324
44. For Liberty: How the Ron Paul Revolution Watered the Withered Tree of Liberty (2009)
Not Rated | 116 min | Documentary
A grassroots documentary film about Congressman Ron Paul's 2007-08 Presidential campaign.
Directors: Corey Kealiher, Chris Rye | Stars: Dan Bachelder, Eric Burke, Fergus Cullen, Bob Dwyer
Votes: 390
45. Pioneers of Television (2008–2019)
TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, History
A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Phyllis Diller, Betty White, Florence Henderson
Votes: 254
46. Gonzo (2008)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A portrait of the late gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Joe Cairo, David Carlo
Votes: 8,500 | Gross: $1.25M
47. 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: 16,839 | Gross: $0.67M
48. Carrier (2008– )
Documentary
CARRIER is a character-driven immersion in the high-stakes world of a nuclear aircraft carrier, shot on the USS Nimitz during a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf. The program follows... See full summary »
Stars: Chris Altice, Kevin McLaughlin, Randy Brock, David Fravor
Votes: 633
49. Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos.
Director: Frank H. Woodward | Stars: Robin Atkin Downes, Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub, Guillermo del Toro
Votes: 2,067
50. Living in Emergency (2008)
Unrated | 120 min | Documentary
In the war-zones of Liberia and Congo, four volunteers with Doctors Without Borders struggle to provide emergency medical care under extreme conditions.
Director: Mark N. Hopkins | Stars: Davinder Gill, Chiara Lepora, Chris Brasher, Tom Krueger
Votes: 1,069 | Gross: $0.03M
51. Letting Go of God (2008)
130 min | Documentary
Letting Go of God is a humorous monologue by Julia Sweeney chronicling her search for God. She begins in the Catholic church, the religion her family raised her in, and takes a Bible study ... See full summary »
Director: Julia Sweeney
Votes: 688
52. 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
53. It Might Get Loud (2008)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White, Dallas Schoo
Votes: 13,548 | Gross: $1.61M
54. A History of Scotland (2008–2009)
60 min | Documentary, History
A documentary charting the birth and growth of the Scottish nation.
Stars: Neil Oliver, Scott Glynn, James Fleming, Grace Beagan
Votes: 371
55. Avant*garde (2008– )
120 min | Documentary
A documentary about popular art house film directors.
Stars: FINT, Claudia Feuerstein, Judith Mackowski
Votes: 159
56. Joy Division (2007)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Music
A chronological account of the influential late 1970s English rock band.
Director: Grant Gee | Stars: Richard Boon, Anton Corbijn, Kevin Cummins, Bob Dickinson
Votes: 3,863
57. White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (2007)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, History
Using extensive interviews with survivors and archival footage, an examination reveals the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Director: Steven Okazaki | Stars: Harold Agnew, Shuntaro Hida, Kiyoko Imori, Morris Jeppson
Votes: 2,323
58. Indie Sex: Censored (2007 TV Movie)
66 min | Documentary
The history of film censorship in the United States. The documentary covers the pre-code era, to the 1934 introduction of the Hays Code. This slowly broke down and the MPAA was introduced in 1968.
Director: Lesli Klainberg | Stars: Rosanna Arquette, Ruhxen Artie, Jamie Babbit, Fenton Bailey
Votes: 489
59. The Pixar Shorts: A Short History (2007 Video)
23 min | Documentary, Short
The story of Pixar's early short films illuminates not only the evolution of the company but also the early days of computer animation, when a small group of artists and scientists shared a... See full summary »
Directors: Tony Kaplan, Erica Milsom | Stars: Jim Blinn, Eben Ostby, Craig Good, Loren Carpenter
Votes: 840
60. Helvetica (2007)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
A documentary about typography, graphic design, and global visual culture.
Director: Gary Hustwit | Stars: Manfred Schulz, Massimo Vignelli, Rick Poynor, Wim Crouwel
Votes: 8,169 | Gross: $0.20M
61. The Pixar Story (2007)
G | 87 min | Documentary
The Pixar Story takes audiences behind the scenes of the groundbreaking company that pioneered a new generation of animation and forever changed the face of filmmaking.
Director: Leslie Iwerks | Stars: Stacy Keach, John Lasseter, Brad Bird, John Musker
Votes: 7,050
62. Jimmy Carter Man from Plains (2007)
PG | 125 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A chronicle of the former president's tour recent for his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, Lillian Carter, Elizabeth Hayes
Votes: 956 | Gross: $0.11M
64. Crossing the Line (2006)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary
A British documentary about US Army defector James Dresnok currently living in North Korea after having defected during the 60s.
Director: Daniel Gordon | Stars: Damion Cruzz, Bruce Cumings, James Joseph Dresnok, Charles Robert Jenkins
Votes: 866 | Gross: $0.01M
65. Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Horror
A retrospective documentary about the Halloween films.
Director: Stefan Hutchinson | Stars: P.J. Soles, Irwin Yablans, Moustapha Akkad, John Carpenter
Votes: 1,963
66. Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film (2006)
73 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on the life and death of Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Tom Thurman | Stars: Ed Bradley, Bob Braudis, Douglas Brinkley, William F. Buckley
Votes: 1,157
67. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
Unrated | 88 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary on the history of the slasher film.
Director: Jeff McQueen | Stars: Ed Green, Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Joseph Stefano
Votes: 3,617
68. Manufactured Landscapes (2006)
Unrated | 86 min | Documentary
Photographer Edward Burtynsky travels the world observing changes in landscapes due to industrial work and manufacturing.
Director: Jennifer Baichwal | Star: Edward Burtynsky
Votes: 3,063 | Gross: $0.24M
69. Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)
86 min | Documentary, History
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.
Director: Stanley Nelson | Stars: Rebecca Moore, Janet Shular, Tim Carter, Stanley Clayton
Votes: 5,641
70. Small Town Gay Bar (2006)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary
The story of community in the Deep South that is forced to deal with the struggles of ignorance, hypocrisy and oppression.
Director: Malcolm Ingram | Stars: Jim Bishop, Terry Capps, Jackie Cox, Bill Curtis
Votes: 1,174
71. Kurt Cobain About a Son (2006)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Music
In this visual essay style documentary, intimate audio of journalist Michael Azerrad's interviews with Kurt Cobain is played over more recently photographed footage of Cobain's Washington state homes and haunts.
Director: AJ Schnack | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Evan Fortin, Nathan Streifel, Michael Azerrad
Votes: 3,848 | Gross: $0.08M
72. An Unreasonable Man (2006)
Not Rated | 122 min | Documentary, Biography
A look at the career of consumer advocate Ralph Nader.
Directors: Henriette Mantel, Steve Skrovan | Stars: Ralph Nader, Pat Buchanan, Howard Zinn, Eric Alterman
Votes: 1,767 | Gross: $0.18M
73. Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal (2006)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music
Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal is the story of how bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus and others pioneered a new form of heavy metal in the early 1980's.
Director: Rick Ernst | Stars: Lee Altus, Russ Anderson, Death Angel, Tom Angelripper
Votes: 1,836
74. Done the Impossible: The Fans' Tale of 'Firefly' and 'Serenity' (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
Firefly and Serenity have grown beyond the genius of Joss Whedon. The words Firefly and Browncoat have come to symbolize a sense of community, family, and believing that the impossible can ... See full summary »
Directors: Tony Hadlock, Jason Heppler, Jeremy Neish, Jared Nelson, Brian Wiser | Stars: Morena Baccarin, Kevin Bachelder, Adam Baldwin, Michael Boretz
Votes: 750
75. When the Road Bends... Tales of a Gypsy Caravan (2006)
Unrated | 110 min | Documentary, Music
A brief look into Romani culture and Rom (Gypsies) from around the globe as five famous Romani groups tour the USA. The film visits their families at home in Spain, India, Macedonia and Romania.
Director: Jasmine Dellal | Stars: Maharaja, Esma Redzepova, Taraf de Haidouks, Antonio El Pipa
Votes: 489 | Gross: $0.44M
76. TV Junkie (2006)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary
A man tries to discover his purpose in life after searching through 3000 hours of video and over 5000 photos.
Directors: Michael Cain, Matt Radecki | Stars: Rick Kirkham, Tom Brokaw, James Brown, George Bush
Votes: 855
77. James May's Road Trip (2006– )
58 min | Documentary
Wine expert Oz Clarke travels around France with Top Gear (1978) presenter James May in an attempt to turn him into a wine connoisseur.
Stars: Oz Clarke, James May, Jean-Claude Mas, Fess Parker
Votes: 515
78. 30 Days (2005–2008)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
An unscripted, documentary-style program where an individual is inserted into a lifestyle that is completely different from his or her upbringing, beliefs, religion or profession for 30 days.
Stars: Morgan Spurlock, Alexandra Jamieson, David Stacy, Vito Summa
Votes: 1,996
79. Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State (2005)
48 min | Documentary, History, War
The history of the Final Solution phase of the Nazi Holocaust, particularly with the most infamous of the death camps.
Stars: Samuel West, Linda Hunt, Gert Heidenreich, Horst Günter Marx
Votes: 4,653
80. Into Great Silence (2005)
Not Rated | 169 min | Documentary
An examination of life inside the Grande Chartreuse, the head monastery of the reclusive Carthusian Order in France.
Director: Philip Gröning
Votes: 2,493 | Gross: $0.79M
81. 638 Ways to Kill Castro (2006 TV Movie)
78 min | Documentary, History
Dollan Cannell's documentary on the hundreds of alleged plots to assassinate Fidel Castro, and a look at the evolution of Cuban politics.
Director: Dollan Cannell | Stars: Wayne Smith, Enrique Encinosa, Enrique Ovares, Fabian Escalante
Votes: 449
82. The Goebbels Experiment (2005)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Through archival footage and dramatic readings of his personal writings, the life of Nazi Germany's Propaganda Minister, Josef Goebbels, is examined.
Director: Lutz Hachmeister | Stars: Udo Samel, Kenneth Branagh, Heinrich Brüning, Winston Churchill
Votes: 1,020 | Gross: $0.05M
83. Occupation: Dreamland (2005)
Unrated | 78 min | Documentary, War
In January, 2004, in Al-Falluja, Iraq, a documentary film crew follows an infantry squad of the 82nd Airborne, US Army. Cameras accompany the squad of seven on day and night patrols, as ... See full summary »
Directors: Ian Olds, Garrett Scott | Stars: Matthew Bacik, Chris Corcione, Eric Forbes, Patrick Napoli
Votes: 449
84. Our Brand Is Crisis (2005)
Unrated | 85 min | Documentary
A documentary on American political campaign marketing tactics and their consequences.
Director: Rachel Boynton | Stars: Mauricio Balcazar, James Carville, Tad Devine, Stanley Greenberg
Votes: 640 | Gross: $0.17M
85. Bastards of the Party (2005)
95 min | Documentary
Surrounded by death and the brutal lifestyle that feeds it, a Los Angeles gangbanger explores the history of Southern California street gangs from the 1950s through the 1990s in an attempt ... See full summary »
Director: Cle Sloan | Stars: Daryl Gates, Fred Hampton, Joe Hicks, Ericka Huggins
Votes: 551
86. Sir! No Sir! (2005)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, History, War
NO! SIR! tells an almost entirely forgotten story of the military men and women who forced the U.S. government to end the Vietnam War
Director: David Zeiger | Stars: Michael Alaimo, Edward Asner, Joe Bangert, Tom Bernard
Votes: 838 | Gross: $0.11M
87. Fuck (2005)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
Director: Steve Anderson | Stars: Drew Carey, Billy Connolly, Bill Maher, Reinhold Aman
Votes: 4,354 | Gross: $0.02M
88. We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen (2005)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A feature-length documentary chronicling early 80's punk rock band the Minutemen, from their beginnings in San Pedro, California, to their demise after the death of singer D. Boon in 1985.
Director: Tim Irwin | Stars: Milo Aukerman, Joe Baiza, Kevin Barrett, Scott Becker
Votes: 1,062
89. The Comedians of Comedy (2005– )
Documentary, Comedy
A mix of stand-up routines and behind-the-scenes footage with comedians Zach Galifianakis, Maria Bamford, Patton Oswalt, and others.
Stars: Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, Brian Posehn, Maria Bamford
Votes: 260
90. How to Start Your Own Country (2005– )
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
This six part BBC series follows intrepid everyman Danny Wallace as he takes up the challenge and begins the unlikely odyssey of setting up and running his own country. From the corridors ... See full summary »
Stars: Danny Wallace, Iain Lee, Wag Marshall-Page, Chris Banks
Votes: 142
91. I Love the '90s (2004)
TV-14 | 450 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
A nostalgiac look back at the 1990's in the midst of movies, music, shows, scandals, trends, and news events.
Stars: Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Liz Phair, Wendy Kaufman
Votes: 1,125
92. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
TV-PG | 98 min | Documentary, History
Documentary about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles.
Director: Wendy Apple | Stars: Kathy Bates, Zach Staenberg, Jodie Foster, Michael Tronick
Votes: 3,195
93. Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004 TV Movie)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of Z Channel, one of the first U.S. pay cable stations and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974 in LA, their eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.
Director: Xan Cassavetes | Stars: Jerry Harvey, Chuck Ross, Timothy Ryerson, Bob Strock
Votes: 1,692
94. A State of Mind (2004)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary
A British documentary that follows two young North Korean girls as they prepare for the Mass Games, the world's largest choreographed gymnastics performance.
Director: Daniel Gordon | Stars: Daniel Gordon, Hyon Sun Pak, Song Yun Kim, Jong-Il Kim
Votes: 1,058 | Gross: $0.04M
95. The Staircase (2004–2018)
TV-MA | 629 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.
Stars: Michael Peterson, David Rudolf, Ron Guerette, Martha Ratliff
Votes: 27,186
96. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004 Video)
151 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
An in-depth making of documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture.
Directors: Edith Becker, Kevin Burns | Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Walter Cronkite, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg
Votes: 5,265
97. The First 48 (2004– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Mystery, Reality-TV
The series follows detectives during the hours immediately following a homicide.
Stars: Dion Graham, Nathan Schilling, Jason White, Dave Walker
Votes: 4,251
98. Monarchy with David Starkey (2004–2007)
60 min | Documentary, History
A history of the English Crown from AD 400 to today.
Stars: David Starkey, Tony Cottrell, Gerard Hayling, David Alder
Votes: 542
99. Salvador Allende (2004)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Biography
From his childhood in Valparaiso to his death during the Pinochet military coup on September 11, 1973, the life and works of Chilean president Salvador Allende.
Director: Patricio Guzmán | Stars: Salvador Allende, Patricio Guzmán, Jacques Bidou, Alejandro Gonzáles
Votes: 768
100. Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train (2004)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary
The life and times of Howard Zinn: the historian, activist, and author of several classics including "A Peoples History of the United States". Archival footage, and commentary by friend, colleagues and Zinn himself.
Directors: Deb Ellis, Denis Mueller | Stars: Matt Damon, Daniel Berrigan, Howard Zinn, Alice Walker
Votes: 832 | Gross: $0.12M
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