New Documentary Movies on Peacock - Page 23

Art of the Prank

2015

Art of the Prank

2015
6.8
The great media prankster, Joey Skaggs, wants to fool the world media AGAIN, and, with the most complex hoax of his career in the pipeline, he now must use every trick in his prankster's arsenal to make it work. Art of the Prank is an emotional journey following the evolution of artist Joey Skaggs-a fierce proponent of independent thinking and the man who has turned the media hoax into an art form. With unprecedented access to the man and his archives, the 95-minute documentary interweaves a current unfolding hoax with a look behind-the-scenes at some classic performance pieces (all reported as fact by a wide range of prestigious journalists) plus commentary from co-conspirators and others.
Black and Cuba

2015

Black and Cuba

2015
5
'Black and Cuba' follows street-smart students, who are outcasts at an elite Ivy League university, as they band together and adventure to Cuba to see if revolution is truly possible. While filming their poignant encounters with AfroCuban youth, breathtaking sites and moving hip-hop performances, the travelers confront realities behind myths of color-blindness and social mobility. This edgy and artful documentary of their journey uncovers renewed hope for equality and human rights. 'Black and Cuba' is the feature film directorial debut of international human rights advocate and scholar Robin J. Hayes, PhD.
UFO Chronicles: Area 51 Exposed

2015

UFO Chronicles: Area 51 Exposed

2015
10
A retired military weatherman who worked at Area 51 from 1965 to 1967 recounts his encounters with extra-terrestrial beings while making wild claims about the influence aliens have on governments and other aspects of society.
Sharknado: Feeding Frenzy

2015

Sharknado: Feeding Frenzy

2015
4.8
What began as another Syfy creature feature has now become an important piece of pop culture - poised to take over the entire world.
Famous Nathan

2015

Famous Nathan

2015
5.8
A Coney Island-inspired, densely-layered visually dynamic documentary portrait of the life and times of the original Nathan's Famous, created in 1916 by filmmaker Lloyd Handwerker's grandparents, Nathan and Ida Handwerker. 30 years in the making, Famous Nathan interweaves decades-spanning archival footage, family photos and home movies, an eclectic soundtrack and never-before-heard audio from Nathan: his only interview, ever as well as compelling, intimate and hilarious interviews with the dedicated band of workers, not at all shy at offering opinions, memories and the occasional tall tale.
Fresh Dressed

2015

Fresh Dressed

2015
6.4
The history of Hip-Hop / Urban fashion and its rise from southern cotton plantations to the gangs of 1970s in the South Bronx, to corporate America, and everywhere in-between. Supported by rich archival materials and in-depth interviews with individuals crucial to the evolution of a way of life--and the outsiders who studied and admired them – Fresh Dressed goes to the core of where style was born on the black and brown side of town.
Dusty Rhodes: Celebrating the Dream

2015

Dusty Rhodes: Celebrating the Dream

2015
7
A celebration of the life and career of the late, great WWE Hall of Famer, The American Dream Dusty Rhodes.
Sons of Ben

2015

Sons of Ben

2015
6.6
After many rumors of an MLS team arriving in Philadelphia never materializing, a small group of soccer fans took matters into their own hands and started a supporters group called the Sons of Ben to help bring a team to their hometown. They were a group without a team to root for and had a modest goal of reaching 100 members by the end of the year. Little did they know they would reach over 1,500 members in less time than that and start a movement that would not only change the soccer landscape in Philadelphia forever, but also help revive a community that had been struggling for decades.
Seed Money: The Chuck Holmes Story

2015

Seed Money: The Chuck Holmes Story

2015
6.8
Seed Money is the story of Chuck Holmes, a San Francisco pornographer turned philanthropist. Holmes helped shaped and create gay identity in the years after Stonewall, and later became a major contributor to gay advocacy groups like the Human Rights Campaign and the LGBT Victory Fund, only to find later in life that while his money was welcome in philanthropic circles, he sometimes wasn't.
The True Cost

2015

The True Cost

2015
7.6
Film from Andrew Morgan. The True Cost is a documentary film exploring the impact of fashion on people and the planet.
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story

2015

It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story

2015
9.3
You hear his voice calling the action every week on WWE's flagship show, Monday Night Raw, but there is more to being king other than having the best seat in the house! In this regal new documentary, Jerry "The King" Lawler shares the amazing story of his rise to royalty. Follow the WWE Hall of Famer from his early days to his championship-laden career in the ring, his incomparable reign at the broadcast table and a king-sized list of accolades along the way. Friends and peers also join The King for this revealing look inside the life of this enduring and revered figure in sports entertainment.
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015
7.4
A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
Mick Foley: Have a Nice Night

2015

Mick Foley: Have a Nice Night

2015
10
Mick Foley's most memorable and entertaining moments, including "This Is Your Life" segment with The Rock, Mr. McMahon meets Mr. Socko, the Three Faces of Foley and much more.
Drag Becomes Him

2015

Drag Becomes Him

2015
7
An intimate glimpse inside the life of internationally acclaimed drag performer Jinkx Monsoon.
Game Face

2015

Game Face

2015
5.5
Game Face shows the quest to self-realization of LGBT athletes and the acceptance in society. The film follows athletes during their coming out process, and sheds light on the obstacles LGBT sports players deal with throughout their career.
Deep Web

2015

Deep Web

2015
6.8
Deep Web gives the inside story of one of the most important and riveting digital crime sagas of the century -- the arrest of Ross William Ulbricht, the 30-year-old entrepreneur convicted of being 'Dread Pirate Roberts,' creator and operator of online black market Silk Road. As the only film with exclusive access to the Ulbricht family, Deep Web explores how the brightest minds and thought leaders behind the Deep Web and Bitcoin are now caught in the crosshairs of the battle for control of a future inextricably linked to technology, with our digital rights hanging in the balance.
Keith Robinson: Back of the Bus Funny

2015

Keith Robinson: Back of the Bus Funny

2015
7.2
Robinson finds the funny in everything from politics, music and pop culture to growing up in South Philly.
The Seventh Fire

2015

The Seventh Fire

2015
6
When gang leader Rob Brown is sentenced to prison for a fifth time, he must confront his role in bringing violent drug culture into his beloved American Indian community in northern Minnesota. As Rob reckons with his past, his seventeen-year-old protégé, Kevin, dreams of the future: becoming the most powerful and feared Native gangster on the reservation.
You Belong to Me: Sex, Race and Murder in the South

2015

You Belong to Me: Sex, Race and Murder in the South

2015
6
In 1952 Ruby McCollum, a black woman, killed her white doctor in Live Oak, Fla after years of sexual abuse. The remarkable secrets and terrible truths revealed during her trial and incarceration haunted jurors and prosecutors for decades.
Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of

2015

Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of

2015
7.5
A behind-the-scenes look at the popular boy band, Backstreet Boys.