Popular Documentary Movies on Amazon Prime Video - Page 118

Homeless in Los Angeles

2011

Homeless in Los Angeles

2011
10
Michael and others reveal their dark pasts - and their frantic fight for survival on the unforgiving streets of the City of Angels This vivid documentary casts an even darker shadow on the already harsh conditions of living homeless in Los Angeles.
They Come to America

2012

They Come to America

2012
5.3
A documentary that explores the human and financial costs of illegal immigration.
Earthquake

1989

Earthquake

1989
On December 7, 1988, a catastrophic earthquake occurred in Armenia that claimed more than 25 thousand lives. The film tells about the first days after the tragedy.
Batman and Me

2019

Batman and Me

2019
5.8
Darren Maxwell became addicted to collecting Batman merchandise in late 1980s Australia as a way to be a part of nascent geek culture. Decades later, Darren's stuck with a room full of collectables - a membership card to a fandom he no longer recognises - yet powerful forces beyond his control mean he's unable to let go.
Dicen por ahí

2025

Dicen por ahí

2025
The story of a presumed serial killer nicknamed Petete in southwestern Dominican Republic.
Drive-In Comedy Show: Documentary

2022

Drive-In Comedy Show: Documentary

2022
1
The Drive-In Comedy Show was a success, but it didn't come without any problems. Someone was offended by a joke targeting the trans community. Comedian Thai Rivera, a gay man, along with the LGBTQ Center have a meeting to discuss the matter for both sides to be heard.
Genocidio

1982

Genocidio

1982
7
Vertical Freedom

2022

Vertical Freedom

2022
6
Vertical Freedom is an epic, feature-length documentary film highlighting the professional and personal lives of six communications infrastructure workers in the United States who possess diverse backgrounds and compelling stories, on and off the job.
My Name is Lopez

2021

My Name is Lopez

2021
Born in Dallas to undocumented Mexican immigrants, Trinidad Lopez III fought his way out of the ghetto with a guitar to become one of the first Latino rock stars.
In the footsteps of Christian Louboutin

2020

In the footsteps of Christian Louboutin

2020
9
In two decades, he has raised his dizzying heels and red soles to the height of fashion. For months, Olivier Garouste followed the daily life of Christian Louboutin. Between trips, drawings, workshops and shops, the designer opens the doors to his world.
Joe Satriani: Beyond The Supernova

2018

Joe Satriani: Beyond The Supernova

2018
2
30 years after the release of his multi-platinum selling album, Surfing with the Alien, Joe Satriani searches for the next step in his career. "Beyond the Supernova" is a tour documentary that offers a glimpse into the mind of the guitarist.
The God Cells

2016

The God Cells

2016
6.3
A new documentary exploring Fetal Stem Cell injections for a variety of neurological and immunological ailments.
The Secret World of Plants

2003

The Secret World of Plants

2003
7
The secret world of plants gets us closer to these motionless and quiet creatures, so attractive and surprising as the rest of the living creatures. The documentary reveals the most unknown aspects of the vegetable kingdom. We learn about the secret of the eternal youth of a 3500 years old sequoia and be charmed by the 'rafflesia arnoldi' flowers, able to reach up to one meter of diameter.
The Identity Theft of Mitch Mustain

2013

The Identity Theft of Mitch Mustain

2013
6.8
In 2005, Mitch Mustain was the top high school quarterback in America; the first ever consensus Gatorade, Parade, and USA Today Player of the Year. He began his college career with eight consecutive victories. Then, momentum stopped.
Children of the Light

2014

Children of the Light

2014
"Children of the Light" tells the life story of Desmond Tutu of South Africa. With extensive archival footage, family photos and never before seen interviews, this film shares the legacy of one of the greatest peacemakers of our time.
Lay Down Your Heart

2022

Lay Down Your Heart

2022
10
An intimate look into the mind of Niall McNeil, an artist and performer with Down syndrome, and his unique chosen family. In Lay Down Your Heart, Niall introduces us to his many “family members,” his multiple “children,” his renowned “ex-wife” and director of the film Marie Clements, and other bonds forged through open-hearted creativity.
Jamie: Drag Queen at 16

2011

Jamie: Drag Queen at 16

2011
4.3
Documentary following the story of teenager Jamie Campbell, who wants to be a drag queen. But will he be accepted by his family and his peers?
Queen of Paradis

2020

Queen of Paradis

2020
After selling out her first show in LA, artist Reine Paradis, embarks on a surreal road trip across the U.S. to complete her next body of work. It’s an all out adventure, an intimate story, and a bold look at what it takes to make art today.
FRAGILE - The story of Nicolò Fagioli

2024

FRAGILE - The story of Nicolò Fagioli

2024
6.2
Nicolò Fagioli's story is universal. A boy's dream comes true, stumbles and embarks on a path to get back up. "Fragile" aims to recount this journey and delve into the personality of a boy whose fragility becomes a value on which to build himself and his career.
Clint Eastwood: Make My Day

2023

Clint Eastwood: Make My Day

2023
Clint Eastwood's rise to fame reads like one of his dramatic movie scripts. 84 films about cowboys, crime, war, romance, and boxing would yield Best Picture and Directing Oscars. Eastwood's contributions to cinema remain forever limitless.