Best 2000s documentary (mostly about music and movies)
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1. Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.
Director: Malik Bendjelloul | Stars: Rodriguez, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore
Votes: 72,883 | Gross: $3.97M
2. The Untold History of the United States (2012–2013)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, History, War
Oliver Stone 's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
Stars: Oliver Stone, Alan Shearman, Jim Ward, André Sogliuzzo
Votes: 9,699
3. Elvis: Memories (1985 Video)
48 min | Documentary
Rare unseen footage of Elvis showing how he relaxed off stage intertwined with anecdotes from family and friends.
Directors: Dennis Gross, Phil Savenick | Stars: George Klein, Elvis Presley, Ginger Alden, Chet Atkins
Votes: 33
4. Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman (2012)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
The Doors didn't simply "break on through" in the late 1960s. Led by rock poet and frontman Jim Morrison, they exploded onto the music scene. Over four years, they provided the soundtrack ... See full summary »
Director: Martin R. Smith | Stars: Jim Ladd, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Michael McClure
Votes: 351
5. Agnetha: Abba & After (2013 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary includes interviews with the members of ABBA, about the group's history and where they are now. As the title implies, this is especially focused on Agnatha Faltskog.
Director: Samantha Peters | Stars: Agnetha Fältskog, Bernt Enghardt, Little Gerhard, Björn Ulvaeus
Votes: 106
6. Senna (2010)
PG-13 | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Ayrton Senna, Reginaldo Leme, John Bisignano, Neyde Senna
Votes: 75,742 | Gross: $1.61M
7.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
(2013)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
the Definitive documentary about the extraordinary life of the greatest guitarist of all time, features new performance footage, home movies and an archive of unearthed primary documents.
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding, Al Hendrix
Votes: 580
8. The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live (2013)
Unrated | 121 min | Documentary, Music
A concert of the greatest hits of the band's career features an appearance by Mick Taylor.
Director: Paul Dugdale | Stars: The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, Darryl Jones, Bobby Keys
Votes: 416
9. Caesar Must Die (2012)
Unrated | 77 min | Drama
Inmates at a high-security prison in Rome prepare for a public performance of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar."
Directors: Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani | Stars: Cosimo Rega, Salvatore Striano, Giovanni Arcuri, Antonio Frasca
Votes: 6,809
10. I Am Bruce Lee (2012 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Biography
Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago.
Director: Pete McCormack | Stars: Bruce Lee, Paul Bowman, Daniele Bolelli, Richard Bustillo
Votes: 3,939
11. I Am Steve McQueen (2014)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
I Am Steve McQueen" is told through the eyes of the people that knew him best including much of his family that followed his path into acting including son Chad, ("Karate Kid"), his ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Renfroe | Stars: Steve McQueen, Robert Downey Jr., Kristin Kreuk, Zoë Bell
Votes: 752
12. Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia (1987 Video)
Not Rated | 75 min | Music
"In July-August 1987, after 100 shows around the world on The Bridge Tour, Billy Joel accepted the Kremlin's invitation to the U.S.S.R. for six fully-staged rock shows in Moscow and ... See full summary »
Director: Wayne Isham | Stars: Billy Joel, Christopher Simms, Oleg Smirnoff
Votes: 126
13. Everything or Nothing (2012)
TV-14 | 98 min | Documentary
A history of the James Bond films.
Director: Stevan Riley | Stars: Ken Adam, Maud Adams, John Barry, Shirley Bassey
Votes: 2,463
14. Rock 'N' Roll Exposed: The Photography of Bob Gruen (2011)
Documentary
Director: Don Letts | Stars: Bob Gruen, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono, Iggy Pop
Votes: 93
15. George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)
Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: George Harrison, Harry Harrison, Peter Harrison, Paul McCartney
Votes: 12,624
16. Casting By (2012)
TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, Biography
The surprising, never-before-told tale of the indispensable yet unsung Casting Director - Iconoclasts whose keen eye, exquisite taste and gut instincts redefined Hollywood.
Director: Tom Donahue | Stars: Deborah Aquila, Risa Bramon Garcia, Ellen Chenoweth, Marion Dougherty
Votes: 1,637 | Gross: $0.01M
17.
Perspectives (2011– )
Episode:
Hugh Laurie: Down by the River
(2011)
Documentary
Hugh laurie travels from texas to new orleans interpretending songs to found about the roots and history of blues, and all this wile wearing hats.
Director: John-Paul Davidson | Stars: Joe Henry, Tom Jones, Hugh Laurie, Irma Thomas
Votes: 76
18. The Spice Girls Story: Viva Forever! (2012)
64 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Suzannah Wander | Stars: Siobhan Athwal, Mel B, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton
Votes: 49
19. From the Sky Down (2011)
90 min | Documentary, Music
In the terrain of rock bands, implosion or explosion is seemingly inevitable. U2 has defied the gravitational pull towards destruction; this band has endured and thrived. This documentary asks the question why.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 1,001
20. Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (2011)
R | 95 min | Documentary
A documentary on DIY producer/director Roger Corman and his alternative approach to making movies in Hollywood.
Director: Alex Stapleton | Stars: Roger Corman, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Paul W.S. Anderson
Votes: 2,674 | Gross: $0.01M
21. Kylie - Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour 2011 (2011 TV Special)
120 min | Music, Musical
Kylie Minogue performs songs from her album Aphrodite and classic hits in her Les Folie Tour, recorded in London on the 11th and 12th of April 2011.
Directors: William Baker, Marcus Viner | Stars: Kylie Minogue, Khasan Brailsford, Shannon Holtzapffel
Votes: 205
22. The Way Steve Jobs Changed the World (2011 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary
An examination of the career and influence of the American business leader and technology innovator.
Directors: Bertrand Deveaud, Lauren Klein, Antoine Robin | Stars: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak
Votes: 185
23. Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here (2012)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and others tell the story of the creative process of the album "Wish You Were Here", released in September 1975.
Director: John Edginton | Stars: Syd Barrett, Joe Boyd, Venetta Fields, Jill Furmanovsky
Votes: 1,865
24. Crossfire Hurricane (2012)
Not Rated | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Legendary British rock band The Rolling Stones mark their 50th year together.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Ronnie Wood
Votes: 2,739
25. U2: 360 Degrees at the Rose Bowl (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 131 min | Documentary, Music
Live performance of U2 at the Rose Bowl in California. Part of the "U2 360° Tour", which is titled for the use of a 360° stage and audience configuration.
Director: Tom Krueger | Stars: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.
Votes: 722
26. 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
27. When You're Strange (2009)
R | 86 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the late '60s and early '70s rock band The Doors, including rare exclusive footage.
Director: Tom DiCillo | Stars: Johnny Depp, John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
Votes: 10,271 | Gross: $0.24M
28. 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
29. Stones in Exile (2010)
Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the creation and impact of the 1972 Rolling Stones album "Exile on Main St."
Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Don Was, Will.i.am, Jack White, Sheryl Crow
Votes: 1,031
30. Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)
PG | 86 min | Documentary, Drama, History
The story of the Disney Renaissance, an incredibly prolific, successful and prestigious decade lasting from 1984 to 1994 that saw the fallen Walt Disney Animation Studios' unexpected progressive triumphant return to excellence.
Director: Don Hahn | Stars: Roy Edward Disney, John Lasseter, Michael Eisner, Don Hahn
Votes: 3,270 | Gross: $0.08M
31.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Produced by George Martin
(2011)
90 min | Documentary
A profile of legendary music producer Sir George Martin with the help of his son Giles and wife Judy with contributions from Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Michael Palin, Howard Goodall, Cilla Black, Bernard Cribbins and Rolf Harris.
Director: Francis Hanly | Stars: George Martin, Judy Martin, Giles Martin, Margaret Asher
Votes: 251
32.
Imagine (2003– )
Episode:
The Great Pretender
(2012)
Not Rated | 107 min | Biography, History
Documentary looking at the relationships and solo career of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Brian May, Roger Taylor, Paul Gambaccini, Freddie Mercury
Votes: 1,194
33. David Bowie: Five Years (2013)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary
A documentary covering five of the most important years of the influential rock star David Bowie's career.
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: David Bowie, Rick Wakeman, John Harris, Ken Scott
Votes: 1,787
34. Salinger (2013)
PG-13 | 120 min | Documentary
An unprecedented look inside the private world of J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye.
Director: Shane Salerno | Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Edward Norton, Judd Apatow, John Cusack
Votes: 2,687 | Gross: $0.58M
35. Veruschka - Die Inszenierung (m)eines Körpers (2005)
78 min | Documentary
Known by the pseudonym of «Veruschka», Vera von Lehndorff became the first internationally acclaimed super model from Germany.
Directors: Bernd Böhm, Paul Morrissey | Star: Veruschka von Lehndorff
Votes: 74
36. Love, Marilyn (2012)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography
Modern day celebrities interpret excerpts from memoirs written by people who knew Marilyn Monroe as well as her recently discovered personal journals and letters.
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Elizabeth Banks, Adrien Brody, Ellen Burstyn
Votes: 1,990
37.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
(2006)
49 min | Documentary, Music
A detailed look at the production of the biggest album in the history of progressive rock and one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Roger Waters, Storm Thorgerson, Nigel Williamson, David Fricke
Votes: 1,903
38. Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire (2014 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
An intimate portrait of the life, times and struggles of one of the most iconic actors in the history of cinema.
Director: Philippe Kohly | Stars: Benn Northover, Elia Kazan, Robert Duvall, Sondra Lee
Votes: 443
39. Genesis: Together and Apart (2014 TV Movie)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks reunite to do a documentary spanning most of the career of Genesis and their solo careers.
Director: John Edginton | Stars: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett
Votes: 427
40. A Tale of Two Thieves (2014)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary
In 1963 in the countryside in England, fifteen men pulled off 'The Great Train Robbery' netting today's equivalent of $85million. This incredible film features Gordon Goody, one of the ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Long | Stars: Ariel Bruce, Gordon Goody, Harry Macqueen
Votes: 106
41. The Birth of the Tramp (2013 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Biography
A look back at Charlie Chaplin's early life and career, from his rough childhood and music hall success in England to his early Hollywood days and the development of his enormously popular "Little Tramp" character.
Directors: Serge Bromberg, Eric Lange | Stars: Peter Hudson, Kate Guyonvarch, Kevin Brownlow, David Robinson
Votes: 355
42. Sound City (2013)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California.
Director: Dave Grohl | Stars: Trent Reznor, Tom Petty, Mick Fleetwood, Vinny Appice
Votes: 13,440 | Gross: $0.42M
43. Seduced and Abandoned (2013)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary
An exploration of several interconnected subjects: The Cannes Film Festival, cinema art, money, glamor and death.
Director: James Toback | Stars: James Toback, Alec Baldwin, Jessica Chastain, Bérénice Bejo
Votes: 1,959
44. The Who: The Making of Tommy (2013 TV Movie)
Unrated | 60 min | Documentary
The Who's seminal double album "Tommy", released in 1969, is a milestone in rock history. It revitalised the band's career and established Pete Townshend as a composer and Roger Daltrey as ... See full summary »
Director: Martin R. Smith | Stars: Pete Townshend, Richard Barnes, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle
Votes: 228
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