New Documentary Movies on Plex - Page 118

AC/DC: Dirty Deeds

2012

AC/DC: Dirty Deeds

2012
5.2
Formed in Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, AC/DC are considered pioneers of heavy metal. They are one of the highest grossing bands of all time. Using archive footage and interviews with Angus Young and former manager Michael Browning this fascinating programme takes you on a journey from their early days in Australia with Bon Scott to Brian Johnson joining the band and beyond.
Ein Versprechen

2012

Ein Versprechen

2012
What happens to the feelings of two people when they are poured into the official form of a marriage? Love can suffocate under the pressure of this contract or blossom into an unexpected, deep bond when confronted with eternity. Why do two people promise each other? Levin Peter and Elsa Kremser, not only two filmmakers but also a young couple, search for answers to these questions. Driven by a very personal story, the film interweaves very different couples and concepts of marriage.
Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s

2012

Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s

2012
7.7
A documentary concerning the violent Italian 'poliziotteschi' cinematic movement of the 1970s which, at first glance, seem to be rip-offs of American crime films like DIRTY HARRY or THE GODFATHER, but which really address Italian issues like the Sicilian Mafia and red terrorism. Perhaps even more interesting than the films themselves were the rushed methods of production (stars performing their own stunts, stealing shots, no live sound) and the bleed-over between real-life crime and movie crime.
The Island President

2012

The Island President

2012
6.1
Follows the globe-trotting journey of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, the lowest-lying country in the world, who, after bringing democracy to his country, takes up the fight to keep it from disappearing under the sea.
A Place at the Table

2012

A Place at the Table

2012
6.8
Using personal stories, this powerful documentary illuminates the plight of the 49 million Americans struggling with food insecurity. A single mother, a small-town policeman and a farmer are among those for whom putting food on the table is a daily battle.
Four Horsemen

2012

Four Horsemen

2012
7.2
Documentary about the modern apocalypse caused by a rapacious banking system. 23 leading thinkers – frustrated at the failure of their respective disciplines – break their silence to explain how the world really works.
Sharks (in 3D)

2012

Sharks (in 3D)

2012
6
Looks at the history, evolution and current status of these amazing ocean creatures.
Fools on the Hill

2012

Fools on the Hill

2012
5
A film about political ethics and legislative incompetence that follows one man's attempts to require politicians to actually read the Bills they are passing -- which, strangely, is not currently required anywhere in the U.S.
Looking for Larisa

2012

Looking for Larisa

2012
6.8
One day filmmaker Andres Pardo stumbles across 2,000 feet of Super 8 family footage at a flea market. Featured in all these 1970's home movies is a lovely young blond-haired girl, Larisa. Teaming up with a photographer friend, Pardon decides to investigate, uncovering the fascinating story behind the footage.
We Were Children

2012

We Were Children

2012
7.5
For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these 'residential schools' across the country. Most children were sent to faraway schools that separated them from their families and traditional land. These children endured brutality, physical hardship, mental degradation, and the complete erasure of their culture. The schools were part of a wider program of assimilation designed to integrate the native population into 'Canadian society.' These schools were established with the express purpose 'To kill the Indian in the child.' Told through their own voices, 'We Were Children' is the shocking true story of two such children: Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart.
Who Bombed Judi Bari?

2012

Who Bombed Judi Bari?

2012
Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney were falsely arrested for car-bombing themselves on May 24, 1990 while on an Earth First! musical organizing tour for Redwood Summer. They sued the FBI for violations of the First Amendment, claiming the FBI knew they were innocent but arrested them to try to silence them. Having survived the bomb but now stricken by cancer, Judi Bari, a leader of the movement to save California's old growth redwoods, gives her on-camera, deathbed testimony about the attempt on her life and her colorful organizing history with the radical environmental movement Earth First.
Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China

2012

Underground Chinese Hip-Hop - The Rap Pioneers of China

2012
'Chinese Hip-Hop Underground' is an insider documentary following the story of Weber - one of Mainland China's first rappers. Weber's uncanny musical talents allow him to spearhead the creation of Chinese rap music - a free form of creative self-expression that spreads like wildfire amongst those struggling the most; young working class students and grassroots migrants left out of the country's meteoric rise. Even while Weber's music electrifies China's youth and gains a huge following, he is challenged by enemies posing a threat to his musical existence: state censors, on the one hand, and armies of state-backed pop stars seeking to steal the name of hip-hop for their own gain, on the other. Can Weber and underground musicians like him survive this assault? Will Underground Chinese hip-hop survive?
Dying Green

2012

Dying Green

2012
A doctor's efforts to live a green life near the Appalachian Mountains lead to the development of a radical idea to use green burials to conserve one million acres of land and to create wildlife reserves.
Echoes 'Cross the Tracks

2012

Echoes 'Cross the Tracks

2012
6
A powerful documentary starring Morgan Freeman about the genesis of The Blues in the South and the music spreading around the world. Morgan Freeman shares his story of his experience of growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi and his love for the Blues.
Shackleton's Captain

2012

Shackleton's Captain

2012
6.6
In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition headed for the South Pole and disaster. Shackleton's Captain reveals the truth behind the spectacular survival of all the crew and shows how one man's extraordinary skill and unsung heroism made it possible: Frank Worsley, Captain of the expedition ship, Endurance.
Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters

2012

Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters

2012
6.9
A documentary that captures the greatest world record Tetris players as they prepare for the Classic Tetris World Championship. From the days of Thor Aackerlund and his historic victory at the 1990 Nintendo World Championships, right up to the present and Harry Hong's perfect "Max-Out" score, this documentary expertly chronicles over two decades of Tetris Mastery.
Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven's Final Symphony

2012

Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven's Final Symphony

2012
8.8
Part road trip, part adventure story, FOLLOWING THE NINTH is an inspirational film about Beethoven's Choral Symphony, its majestic power to liberate us, to shield us against suffering, to provide hope and resilience during dark times. Filmed on five continents and in 12 countries, FOLLOWING THE NINTH is the story of four lives that have been transformed and repaired by the music, expressed most vividly in the prophecy of the Ode to Joy: “Alle Menschen werden Brüder”(All Men Will Be Brothers).
I Am Bruce Lee

2012

I Am Bruce Lee

2012
7.6
Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago. The greatest martial artists, athletes, actors, directors, and producers in the entertainment business today will share their feelings about the one who started it all. We will interview the people whose lives, careers, and belief systems were forever altered by the legendary "Father of Martial Arts Cinema". Rarely seen archival footage and classic photos will punctuate the personal testimonials. Prepare to be inspired.
Linotype: The Film

2012

Linotype: The Film

2012
6.7
A feature-length documentary centered around the Linotype typecasting machine. Called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” by Thomas Edison, it revolutionized printing and society. The film tells the surprisingly emotional story of the people connected to the Linotype and how it impacted the world.
Operation Sussex

2012

Operation Sussex

2012
6
A documentary about the infiltration by parachute drop of Free French by the OSS on the eve of D-Day.