New Documentary Movies on Peacock - Page 3

John Wayne: Cowboys & Demons

2023

John Wayne: Cowboys & Demons

2023
John Wayne was a legendary actor and an embodiment of America itself. While he played men who always do the right thing on camera his real life is far more complicated.
Biography: Jake 'The Snake' Roberts

2023

Biography: Jake 'The Snake' Roberts

2023
Showcasing the life and legacy of WWE icon Jake Roberts. Through a variety of interviews, photos, and archival footage, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the unforgettable legendary superstar both in and out of the ring.
O.J. Simpson: Blood, Lies & Murder

2023

O.J. Simpson: Blood, Lies & Murder

2023
7
Tom Lange, the LAPD lead detective on the O.J. Simpson double murder case, discusses evidence that was left out of trial by the prosecution; a look at Tom Lange's personal 450-page journal and photos and videos from firsthand participants.
Chyna: Wrestling with Demons

2023

Chyna: Wrestling with Demons

2023
Joanie Lauer, also known as "Chyna," enjoyed a groundbreaking career until 2001, but she became more famous for her mental struggles, substance abuse and her untimely death than for the four short years she performed on wrestling's biggest stage.
Todavía Estamos Aquí

2023

Todavía Estamos Aquí

2023
We Are Still Here is a student-made documentary from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez campus (UPRM) about the lives and experiences of the Peñolanos from Barrio Rucio and adjacent communities who have resisted generations of adversities due to their geographical location and at the hands of the Puerto Rican government. Centered on resistance and collective care among communities, this inaugural documentary produced by the Oral History Lab at UPRM and funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities showcases how community work by projects like Aula en la Montaña and organizations like Impacto Juventud GC Inc. demonstrate that strength lies in union and that true healing occurs through mutual accompaniment between community and volunteers.
Downwind

2023

Downwind

2023
7
A documentary about nuclear fallout in the United States, specifically members of the Shoshone Nation whose sacred land continues to be cordoned off as a nuclear test site.
Amber: The Girl Behind the Alert

2023

Amber: The Girl Behind the Alert

2023
6.6
For the first and last time, Amber Hagerman’s mother details her daughter’s shocking murder and shares chilling documentary footage that captures the 9-year-old’s final days; Amber’s legacy is an alert system that has saved over a thousand children.
Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair

2022

Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair

2022
7.2
16-time World Champion and 2-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is one of the most prolific and controversial superstars in professional wrestling history. Flair is a true American icon: from his famous “Woooo” that is still heard in stadiums and arenas throughout the US, to his influence on hip hop music. At 73 years-old Flair remains a constant in American pop culture, but who is the real man behind the outrageous persona? Finally, Flair reveals all, opening up about his storied career, inside and outside of the ring, over the last 50 years.
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power

2022

Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power

2022
2
Through first person accounts and searing archival footage, this documentary tells the story of the local movement and young Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) organizers who fought not just for voting rights, but for Black Power in Lowndes County, Alabama.
Beyond the Reef

2022

Beyond the Reef

2022
Shuang Hu takes audiences on a journey to explore the versatile and spectacular landscape of Far North Queensland, world-renowned for the Great Barrier Reef and its precious ecosystems.
The Recall: Reframed

2022

The Recall: Reframed

2022
Who actually bears the burden when we demand harsher punishment for a privileged white defendant?
Dear Noah: Pages From a Family Diary

2022

Dear Noah: Pages From a Family Diary

2022
6
A family in Texas grapples with their decision to move out of the state to keep their transgender teenage son safe.
A Friend of the Family: True Evil

2022

A Friend of the Family: True Evil

2022
6.7
Jan Broberg and her family tell the unbelievable story of how she survived two kidnappings and years of childhood sexual abuse by a family friend.
Handle with Care: Jimmy Akingbola

2022

Handle with Care: Jimmy Akingbola

2022
Jimmy Akingbola reveals the truth of growing up in the care system in England, where the number of children in care has risen by a massive 28 per cent in the past decade to almost half a million.
Duran Duran: A Hollywood High

2022

Duran Duran: A Hollywood High

2022
7.4
A feature length docu-concert film, Duran Duran celebrate their four decade long career, the release of their latest studio album FUTURE PAST, and the launch of a global world tour. An extraordinary night of music, shot on a Los Angeles rooftop, with the iconic Capitol Tower behind them and the Hollywood sign in the distance. A Hollywood High reminds us of the prolific's group of its diverse songwriting, and capturing their boundless live energy. The film also brings to life the band’s deep and lasting relationship with Los Angeles and through archival footage, interviews and behind-the-scenes it traces the band’s rise to become one of the most influential and successful groups of all time.
2020 Chaos and Hope

2022

2020 Chaos and Hope

2022
It showcases a group of individuals, including frontline workers, educators, activists, historians, scientists and politicians, as they reflect on the turbulent year 2020 and contemplate America's future.
Quintessentially British

2022

Quintessentially British

2022
3.8
This unique and cheeky documentary explores Britain and what makes our country great from our traditions to our self-deprecating sense of humour.
Hunt vs Lauda: The Next Generation

2022

Hunt vs Lauda: The Next Generation

2022
6.3
A generation ago, the world was captivated as motorsport’s biggest rivalry was born between two legends, Niki Lauda and James Hunt. Now, the story is continued by their sons, Freddie and Mathias, who prepare for a thrilling showdown on the iconic Donington circuit.
The Pez Outlaw

2022

The Pez Outlaw

2022
6.8
Steve Glew, a small-town Michigan farmer, boards a plane for Eastern Europe soon after the fall of the Berlin Wall. His mission is to locate a secret factory that holds the key to the most desired and valuable pez dispensers. If he succeeds, he will pull his family out of poverty and finally find a purpose in his mundane life.
Sell/Buy/Date

2022

Sell/Buy/Date

2022
8
A hybrid doc/narrative following Tony winning performer and comedian Sarah Jones. As a mixed-race Black woman in America, Sarah, alongside the multicultural characters she's known for, explores her own personal relationship to one of the most relevant issues in our current cultural climate: the sex industry, and the surprisingly diverse range of people whose lives it touches. Through interviews and monologues, this film poses the question: how can we as a society have a healthy relationship to sex, power, race and our economy, without exploitation or stigma? The goal is not to prescribe solutions, but to highlight the human faces and voices at the center of this subject.