Documentary Films
| Humans are interesting. We are a complex and diverse species. Our ability to think and reason and communicate far surpasses any other species. Thus, I will be so bold as to say that the most interesting stories are those of human nature. Ones that show real people being real people interacting with other real people. Friendships. Hardships. Relationships. Real people's stories, I believe, are best told in documentaries. Not to say that fictitious movies or even movies based on facts can't portray human beings correctly, they absolutely can and very well in fact, but it's not the same. There is something about actually watching Muhammad Ali be Muhammad Ali | |
And just like Dramas and Comedies have sub-genres (e.g., romantic comedies, film noir dramas), so does the wide world of Documentaries. From sports to music, from analytical to political, there are several documentary sub-genres to choose from. Take a look at this guide to help you find what you're looking for.
New Releases
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Directed by Larry Charles Religion is ridiculous, at least according to Bill Maher. In this documentary Mr. Maher does some investigating to back his claim. |
Directed by Matt Tyrnauer This film follows Valentino Garavani, the famous fashion designer, from his birthday (he turned the big 7-0) all the way up to his final fashion show. |
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High Directed by Brett Harvey Following the marijuana business in British Columbia, Brett Harvey set out to try and reveal why marijuana should be legalized (for the sake of the economy of course). |
Directed by Steve Kroschel The story of a young Alaskan boy's journey cross-country as he sets out to reveal diet secrets that can cure cancer. An inspiring story for anyone who's witnessed the horrible effects of the disease. |
Directed by Steve Buonaugurio Following the medical system during his wife's pregnancy, Steve Buonaugurio unveils the truth behind the greedy people in the health care. |
Analytical & Political
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Directed by Michael Moore |
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices Directed by Robert Greenwald |
Directed by Christopher Dillon Quinn & Tommy Walker |
Directed by Eric Steel |
Directed by Orson Welles |
Foreign
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Directed by Zana Briski & Ross Kauffman |
Directed by Gonzola Arijon |
Directed by Werner Herzog |
...And the Pursuit of Happiness Directed by Louis Malle |
Directed by Harun Farocki |
Biographies
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Directed by Martin Meissonnier |
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Directed by Marina Zenovich |
Directed by James Toback |
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens Directed by Barbara Leibovitz |
Directed by Peter Askin |
Sports & Music & Travel
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Directed by Stacy Peralta |
Directed by Chris and Emmett Malloy & Jack Johnson |
Kurt Cobain: Music Video Box Documentary
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Directed by Stephen Kijack |
Directed by Wilson Eibye & Pearl Jr. |
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External Links
- IMDB.com: An exhaustive database of information for film and TV.