New Documentary Movies on Amazon Video - Page 82

Biocentrics

2023

Biocentrics

2023
Through the eyes and voice of biologist Janine Benyus, the non-fiction feature “Biocentrics” takes the viewer through different corners of the planet to reveal the birth and the principles that guide biomimicry, a methodology of innovation inspired by nature. As a hub connecting ancestral knowledge, diverse cultures, natural technologies and initiatives that choose the continuity of life as their premise, the charismatic activist proposes a common agenda, a new posture and a tool, which is the vanguard of contemporary science, to face the global challenges that lie ahead and putting life back at the center of decision-making.
From Where They Stood

2023

From Where They Stood

2023
7.5
A handful of prisoners in WWII camps risked their lives to take clandestine photographs and document the hell the Nazis were hiding from the world. In the vestiges of the camps, director Christophe Cognet retraces the footsteps of these courageous men and women in a quest to unearth the circumstances and the stories behind their photographs, composing as such an archeology of images as acts of defiance.
The Legend of the 81-Point Game

2023

The Legend of the 81-Point Game

2023
6.2
Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Earning his nickname, the "Black Mamba" was a predator on the court, shredding his opponents' defenses, and scoring up to 81 points in a single game. He will forever be remembered as one of the greatest on and off the court.
Age of Easy Money

2023

Age of Easy Money

2023
7.2
Around the country and across the world, the threat of a recession is looming and economic uncertainty is rising as markets, businesses and individuals adjust to a new reality: the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates and pulling back on its epic monetary experiment that started with the Great Financial Crisis. From the award-winning team behind "The Facebook Dilemma" and "Amazon Empire," the two-hour documentary "Age of Easy Money" investigates how the Fed’s experiment has changed the American economy and what it means that the era may be over.
Plastic Earth

2023

Plastic Earth

2023
6
Worldwide plastic production from fossil-based sources continues to rise and contribute to climate change, pollution and environmental issues. Scientists, engineers, researchers and innovators tackle solutions to deal with the over-production of single-use plastics.
Louder Than You Think

2023

Louder Than You Think

2023
6
Gary Young, drummer for indie-rock icons Pavement, injected a wild-card unpredictability into the band's breakthrough, lo-fi sound. But those same gonzo impulses derailed his rock star dream.
Come Out in Jesus Name

2023

Come Out in Jesus Name

2023
Following a startling chain of events, the most controversial pastor in America, Greg Locke, took a 180-degree turn from his mainstream religious traditions and led his church to the brink of revival. He and a diverse group of unconventional preachers then began to spark the most important awakening in the history of the Christian Church — through the most unlikely means – by casting out demons. This fiery film documents the beginnings of their journey.
Morse and the Last Endeavour

2023

Morse and the Last Endeavour

2023
4
Documentary marking the end of the epic tale of Inspector Morse, the iconic Oxford detective celebrated throughout the world; from his original TV series to the finale of Endeavour.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

2023

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

2023
The Drum Waltzes explores the life and music of legendary drummer, activist Max Roach, his creative peaks, personal struggles and re-inventions from the Jim Crow to Civil Rights eras, from heady days of post-war jazz to hip hop and beyond.
You Have No Idea

2023

You Have No Idea

2023
One family's journey with autism through the lens of community in a small town in southern Arkansas.
The Herricanes

2023

The Herricanes

2023
The Houston Herricanes were a women's full-tackle football team from the 1970's whose fight to play the game continues to resonate with female athletes today.
Citizen Sleuth

2023

Citizen Sleuth

2023
Follows Emily Nestor and her hit true-crime podcast, Mile Marker 181, as she investigates a mysterious death. Her search for truth—and fame—reveals the rise and fall of an Appalachian podcaster in the new media age.
State of the Unity

2023

State of the Unity

2023
In 2016, the band "The Bergamot" took a timely journey to perform in all 50 States inviting people to sign their message of unity on their car. What ensued is a heartwarming tale of empathy and understanding during a polarizing time.
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

2023

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

2023
6
In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time.
Voyage to Himalaya - The Kangchenjunga Expedition 2022

2023

Voyage to Himalaya - The Kangchenjunga Expedition 2022

2023
6
Revisiting the spectacular Himalayas on the route for ascension of Kangchenjunga Massif of 8.586m, the third highest peak of the world along with two Romanian climbers, part of an International expedition.
Confessions of a Good Samaritan

2023

Confessions of a Good Samaritan

2023
Director Penny Lane’s decision to become a “good Samaritan” by giving one of her kidneys to a stranger turns into a funny and moving personal quest to understand the nature of altruism. “Confessions of a Good Samaritan” is a provocative inquiry into the science, history, and ethics of organ transplantation, asking an ancient question in a whole new way: Who is your neighbor, and what do you owe them?
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

2023

Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC

2023
5.8
Documentary about the legendary nightclub Max's Kansas City and the New York Rock Scene of the 70s.
I Got A Monster

2023

I Got A Monster

2023
5.2
In March of 2017, Baltimore was rocked by one of the nation’s largest Police corruption scandals when seven members of the elite Gun Trace Task Force unit were federally indicted on racketeering charges. Defense attorney Ivan Bates wasn’t shocked by the news because for years he had been listening to the victims of these crimes and had been trying to bring down the corrupt sergeant. I GOT A MONSTER is the true story of a cat-and-mouse game in an upside-down world where the cops are also the robbers.
Alien: American Dream Denied

2023

Alien: American Dream Denied

2023
Advances in science and technology in America depend heavily on high-skilled legal immigrants from across the globe. But our current immigration system takes an inhumane, unfair, and unwise approach toward these immigrants and their families. Alien: American Dream Denied spotlights the emotional journey of these high-skilled, documented immigrants as they seek permanence in a country that benefits from their talent, but denies them a home.
A House Made of Splinters

2023

A House Made of Splinters

2023
6.9
A temporary house for abandoned children near the front line in eastern Ukraine is run by a small group of social workers determined to provide comfort and safety. It may be humble and somewhat run-down, but this house is filled with love and offers up to nine months of refuge to kids whose fate will be determined by the system. During this short time, the caretakers try to nurture within them a sense of stability and normalcy.