New Documentary Movies on Plex - Page 136

Bomb Harvest

2007

Bomb Harvest

2007
4.2
Laos: the most bombed country, per capita, on the planet. Australian bomb disposal specialist Laith Stevens has to train a new young "big bomb" team to deal with bombs left from the US "Secret War", but meanwhile, the local children are out hunting for bomb scrap metal. Vividly depicting the consequences of war with the incredible bravery of those trying to clear up the mess.
The Wonder of It All

2007

The Wonder of It All

2007
6.5
The Wonder of it All focuses on the human side of the men behind the Apollo missions through candid interviews with seven of the Apollo astronauts: Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar Mitchell, John Young, Charles Duke, Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt. They all reflect on the training, the tragedies, the camaraderie, and the effect that their space travel has had on their families.
God Grew Tired of Us

2006

God Grew Tired of Us

2006
7.2
Filmmaker Christopher Quinn observes the ordeal of three Sudanese refugees -- Jon Bul Dau, Daniel Abul Pach and Panther Bior -- as they try to come to terms with the horrors they experienced in their homeland, while adjusting to their new lives in the United States.
The Boat and the Bomb

2006

The Boat and the Bomb

2006
8
In Aukland Harbour, New Zealand, on July 10th 1985, French navy combat frogmen placed two mines against the hull of the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior, sinking the ship and killing photographer Fernando Pereira.
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

2006

Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

2006
6.4
Poet, singer / songwriter and ladies man Leonard Cohen is interviewed in his home about his life and times. The interview is interspersed with archive photos and exuberant praise and live perfomances from an eclectic mix of musicians, including: Jarvis Cocker, Rufus & Martha Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, ANOHNI, The Handsome Family and U2's Bono and The Edge.
Debbie Rochon Confidential: My Years in Tromaville Exposed!

2006

Debbie Rochon Confidential: My Years in Tromaville Exposed!

2006
3.5
The scream queen Debbie Rochon is also the queen of independent cinema and has appeared in more films than all the Elliot Pages and Parker Poseys put together. From her start as a Tromette alongside Troma founder and creater of The Toxic Avenger, Lloyd Kaufman, to her starring roles in some of Troma's greatest films duch as Tromeo & Juliet and Terror Firmer, Debbie Rochon has endeared herself to film fanatics around the world.
Rocky Marciano: A Life Story

2006

Rocky Marciano: A Life Story

2006
ROCKY MARCIANO: A LIFE STORY is the most definitive, complete, comprehensive and entertaining film ever done about this legendary champion and American hero. The film is narrated by Oscar-Nominee ROBERT LOGGIA. Featured are interviews with Rocky's brothers and sisters, as well as his closest friends. Guest stars include legendary boxing trainer ANGELO DUNDEE, Hall of Famer and Marciano fan TOMMY LASORDA, award-winning author GAY TALESE and many more. Also featured is RUSSELL SULLIVAN author of the critically-acclaimed bio on Rocky: ROCKY MARCIANO: THE ROCK OF HIS TIMES. ROCKY MARCIANO: A LIFE STORY is a National PBS special, and is also broadcast on regional sports networks throughout the country. This is the Special Edition Directors Cut which includes additional footage not seen in its Television Broadcast.
Cocaine Cowboys

2006

Cocaine Cowboys

2006
7.3
In the 1980s, ruthless Colombian cocaine barons invaded Miami with a brand of violence unseen in this country since Prohibition-era Chicago - and it put the city on the map. "Cocaine Cowboys" is the true story of how Miami became the drug, murder and cash capital of the United States, told by the people who made it all happen.
Get Thrashed

2006

Get Thrashed

2006
7
Get Thrashed traces the rise, fall and impact of thrash metal; from its early years, through its influence on grunge, nu metal and today's heavy metal scene. It is the story of the heaviest, hardest music of the 80s and early 90s as told by the bands who lived it, the fans and bands that grew up on it and by the artists that carry the "thrash metal" flag today.
Sharkwater

2006

Sharkwater

2006
7.5
Driven by passion fed from a life-long fascination with sharks, Rob Stewart debunks historical stereotypes and media depictions of sharks as bloodthirsty, man-eating monsters and reveals the reality of sharks as pillars in the evolution of the seas.
Lake of Fire

2006

Lake of Fire

2006
7
An unflinching look at the how the battle over abortion rights has played out in the United States over the last 15 years.
Freedom's Fury

2006

Freedom's Fury

2006
6.5
A documentary on the 1956 Olympic semifinal water polo match between Hungary and Russia. Held in Australia, the match occurred as Russian forces were in Budapest, stomping out a popular revolt.
Ghosts of Cité Soleil

2006

Ghosts of Cité Soleil

2006
7.1
In the slum of Cité Soleil, President Aristide's most loyal supporters were ruling as kings. The five major gang leaders were controlling heavily armed young men; the Chiméres. The Secret army of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. "Ghosts of Cité Soleil" is a film about Billy and Haitian 2pac. Two brothers. Gang Leaders of the Chiméres.
Hunt Angels

2006

Hunt Angels

2006
5
Filmmaking partners Rupert Kathner and Alma Brooks are determined to get their films made by almost any means necessary. Set in the 1930s, this docudrama relates the moviemakers' struggles to jump-start Australia's film industry.
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

2006

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

2006
6
An intimate portrait of the legendary bass guitarist for The Who. This documentary includes the last footage ever recorded with John Entwistle, and features interviews with Pete Townshend, as well as other major figures in rock history.
First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse

2006

First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse

2006
This Emmy winning documentary tells the story of Montauk Point Lighthouse the first lighthouse in New York and the first sight of a new world, shining on thousands of immigrants coming to America. Reoccurring accounts of courage and compassion by Keepers and local residents, over the 200 year history of the lighthouse, illustrate how this edifice has bound the souls of humanity through time.
The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid

2006

The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid

2006
6.6
THE DOCTOR, THE TORNADO & THE KENTUCKY KID is the electrifying follow-up to Mark Neale’s 2004 MotoGP smash hit FASTER. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, the movie tells the story of the biggest motorcycle race in American history, the 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, California. It’s a tale of extraordinary characters chasing a dream in the face of real danger, under unimaginable pressure, with no margin for error. For lovers of maximum adrenaline action, this is the pure, unadulterated, 100% genuine article.
Pink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes

2006

Pink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes

2006
The story of Pink Floyd told by deejay Tommy Vance and actor Graham McTavish with the four members talking about the past, including about Syd Barrett.
Ghost of the Brotherhood

2006

Ghost of the Brotherhood

2006
This is the video diary of events that occurred one night in one of the most notoriously haunted places in York. Featuring Britain's foremost paranormal expert, Martin Jeffrey of Fright Nights. This unique documentary will have you re-examine your beliefs like no other. The Blair Witch was fiction; The Brotherhood of the Ghost is very real....
Spooked: The Ghosts of Waverly Hills Sanatorium

2006

Spooked: The Ghosts of Waverly Hills Sanatorium

2006
6.5
Follows Hollywood filmmakers, The Booth Brothers as they uncover the shocking truth within the haunted halls of The Scariest Place On Earth, Waverly Hills Sanatorium, a monster of a building where it is said over 63,000 people died.