New Documentary Movies on Amazon Prime Video - Page 24

Calendar Girls

2022

Calendar Girls

2022
8.2
Whether they’re performing at an animal rescue center benefit, a church fundraiser, or a shrimp parade, the Calendar Girls give it all they’ve got. And they have a lot to give — impressive makeup; handmade costumes; elaborate dance routines; and, most notably, their unparalleled enthusiasm and sparkling personalities. They are a group of hardworking senior volunteer dancers in Florida, determined to prove that age is just a number.
Songbirds

2022

Songbirds

2022
The Songbirds guitar museum hosted the world's largest collection of vintage guitars. Covid-19's devastating blow to the music industry forced the museum to permanently close. This documentary film explores the final hours and cultural impact of this special collection.
Claydream

2022

Claydream

2022
6.4
A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. But after 30 years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, the film charts the rise and fall of the Academy Award and Emmy winning Will Vinton Studios.
Wine Hunter

2022

Wine Hunter

2022
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the picturesque vineyards of Italy, where one man's passion for wine leads him to discover not only exceptional wines but also the true meaning of life.
Finster

2022

Finster

2022
Howard Finster, the grandfather of the Southern Folk Art movement was a pioneer that showed the world that Art can thrive outside of museums and galleries in ordinary places and in everyday objects. He took what others might deem trash or obsolete and turned it into something contemplative. He opened Paradise Garden for the world to enjoy, a true testament that Art comes to life, when people are able to interact with it. Howard Finster showed the world that objects surrounding us can take on a new life, in a sometimes-magical way, and communicate messages that can lead to transformation.
How (not) to Build a School in Haiti

2022

How (not) to Build a School in Haiti

2022
Development, history, and colonialism collide when a seemingly simple aid project spirals out of control in Haiti. Headstrong American Tim Myers clashes with Haitian leader Anselme Saimplice, forcing a reckoning on privilege and power.
The Murder Network: A Serial Killer in Nazi Paris

2022

The Murder Network: A Serial Killer in Nazi Paris

2022
5
France, 1942: A serial killer stalks the streets of Occupied Paris. Using the chaos of the war to his own advantage, psychotic doctor Marcel Petiot poses as a resistance operative and preys on those most desperate to flee the Nazi regime - Jews, criminals and underground partisans. As the body count rises, both the French police and the Gestapo race against time to bring him to justice.
Natural Wonders in Queensland

2022

Natural Wonders in Queensland

2022
Visit the waterfalls, forests, beaches, rivers, reptiles, mammals, birds and butterflies that are part of Australia's stunning kaleidoscope of images.
Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue

2022

Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue

2022
Joni Mitchell has been called the queen of folk music and one of the biggest pop stars of the 60s and 70s. Even today, her lyrics and unique guitar style continue to inspire new generations of singers and songwriters.
That Was a Serious Party

2022

That Was a Serious Party

2022
6
The inside and candid story of how a small rave turned into a massive festival.
Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down

2022

Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down

2022
8.5
The extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence.
Minnesota Tiger Man

2022

Minnesota Tiger Man

2022
The story of Grant Oly and the seizure and shutdown of his backyard Minnesota Siberian tiger habitat after a series of accidents lead authorities to question the safety of the facility, launching Grant into a decade-long legal battle.
Fittest on Earth: Next Gen

2022

Fittest on Earth: Next Gen

2022
7
From Rich Froning and Annie Thorisdottir to Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey - if each new generation of champions sees further than the one before, it's because they stand on the shoulders of giants. When Fraser declared he would retire from competition after the 2020 season, he opened the door to a new wave of challengers. In 2021, new and seasoned competitors marked the 15th year of the Games with 15 events designed to test the limits of human potential and their worthiness to be called the fittest. Amid the surprises, upsets, and staggering displays of incomparable athleticism, Toomey ticked on with consistency and calm like a clock in a thunderstorm, all while shattering records and securing her place as the most unbeatable athlete in CrossFit Games history. At the 2021 Games, we witnessed the return of some of the sport's greats and the rise of the new initiates - those who will carry the mantle of the Fittest on Earth for the next generation.
Holocaust: An Untold Story

2022

Holocaust: An Untold Story

2022
1
With the help of a Baptist minister and people abroad, the son of Holocaust survivors unshackles his inherited trauma and reconstructs his future.
100 Miles to Redemption

2022

100 Miles to Redemption

2022
5
A poignant story about overcoming our demons and finding hope through darkness. Haunted by the affects of PTSD induced by fighting a war, the physical injuries that led to copious amounts of opiates, the emotional strain of his squad leader committing suicide, losing his best friend from overdosing on heroin, all combined with his drug addiction ultimately left Shawn losing all hope in life.
Eating Ourselves to Death

2022

Eating Ourselves to Death

2022
Ultimatums, romantic stress, and health risks face three adults who are morbidly obese and trying to beat food addictions that could kill them.
Rowdy

2022

Rowdy

2022
6.8
One of the greatest comebacks of all time in sports. Kyle Busch is the most polarizing driver of the contemporary NASCAR series. Unmatched talent and singular determination to win at everything, Busch confronts his physical limits when he sustains what could be a career ending wreck in 2015 only to find a path to the first of what will undoubtedly be many Cup Series Championships.
Meet the Penguins

2022

Meet the Penguins

2022
From the world's most famous penguin parade on Phillip Island to the penguins living in St Kilda, we meet key characters who will attempt to complete their mission: to stake their territory, partner up and raise their chicks.
Deus Vult

2022

Deus Vult

2022
5
The Art of Grieving

2022

The Art of Grieving

2022
After the untimely death of his 35-year old brother, an artist explores the questions that surfaced from grief by painting 365 paintings and to spur conversation in culture.