Popular Documentary Movies on Amazon Prime Video - Page 78

Own The Sky

2019

Own The Sky

2019
7
Self-flight heroes Nelson Tyler & Bill Suitor, join forces with rookie David Mayman on his gravity defying quest to build & fly the world's first Jet Pack.
The Curve

2020

The Curve

2020
5
An investigative documentary examining America's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hopelessly Ever After

2019

Hopelessly Ever After

2019
Three men travel to the Philippines to search for the love of their lives. But find that their lives are not important to the woman they find.
Il était une fois... « Le procès de Viviane Amsalem »

2016

Il était une fois... « Le procès de Viviane Amsalem »

2016
The final part of a family trilogy by Ronit and Shlomi Elkabetz. It follows Viviane Amsalem's grueling legal marathon to obtain a divorce.
The Sailor

2021

The Sailor

2021
7.2
Eighty-year-old Paul Earling Johnson is a man most people might walk past, never guessing he was once a seafaring adventurer and famous boat designer.
Schumacher & Schumacher

2023

Schumacher & Schumacher

2023
Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher is considered one of history's greatest racing drivers. Known for his sheer dominance, Schumacher had ambition, confidence and the desire to always improve. When he officially retired in 2012, a sudden accident would change his life forever. Years later, his son Mick, would enter the sport carrying on his father's legacy.
Hate Among Us

2019

Hate Among Us

2019
Depicts unique perspectives on antisemitism from young and old alike, from Jew and non-Jew, from within historic Jewish neighborhoods in Europe, to the streets of Charlottesville and Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue massacre. This narrative connects real stories of current survivors of violent antisemitism, to those of the Holocaust. 'Hate Among Us' illustrates how renewed intolerance is taking root in our communities, institutions and universities, with far reaching consequences around the world.
Momo: The Sam Giancana Story

2011

Momo: The Sam Giancana Story

2011
6
Giancana Family Unites to Make "Momo: The Sam Giancana" Story Daughters Speak Publically for First Time on Momo's involvement with the assassinations of Marilyn Monroe and JFK.
High Tech Trucks

2022

High Tech Trucks

2022
Imagine driving along the smooth slope of the highway. Car in cruise control with the landscape just flashing by as you make your way to your destination. Then out of nowhere comes a massive, slow truck. In this moment, everything changes! Research has showed that for every dead truck driver there are nine fatally injured passengers. Why is this so?
World of Darkness

2017

World of Darkness

2017
6.5
An in-depth look into how the World of Darkness and Vampire: The Masquerade created a phenomenon in the 1990s – a zeitgeist that helped shape film, literature, fashion, club culture, and ultimately fans, whose lives it forever altered.
A Haunting on Dice Road: The Hell House

2016

A Haunting on Dice Road: The Hell House

2016
5.4
An entire year of investigation, multiple law enforcement agencies, hundreds of police reports, months of undercover surveillance, thousands of man hours, numerous polygraphs, a string of mysterious fires, a series of unexplained explosions, life threatening injuries, and one family’s worst fears realized.
Mean Man: The Story of Chris Holmes

2021

Mean Man: The Story of Chris Holmes

2021
7
From iconic guitar player to construction worker, Chris Holmes has lived a life of highs and lows. After losing publishing rights of his own songs and dealing with addictions, the ex-W.A.S.P. member has had to start from scratch living in his mother in law's basement in Cannes, France. He is now ready to take on Europe with his new band. As we follow him along, he meets many fans and proves that he still is the showman he was as a young and famous rockstar. This musical journey draws parallel stories of the rise, fall, and rebirth of Chris Holmes with archives, live performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.
Ink & Linda

2022

Ink & Linda

2022
A documentary chronicling the unexpected kinship between a dancer in her 70s and an urban artist in his 20s as they take over Los Angeles with their movement street art.
Century of Queen Mother - 100 Years in 100 Minutes: A Celebration

2000

Century of Queen Mother - 100 Years in 100 Minutes: A Celebration

2000
Provides a thorough glimpse of the life of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mother. Interesting historic archive footage of Elizabeth and King George with President Franklin D. and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, christening Cunard's QE ship, and in the ruins of Buckingham Palace during WW2.
The Royal Visit

1939

The Royal Visit

1939
This feature documentary offers a complete record of the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The film opens as the royal couple makes a stop in Québec city, where Premier Duplessis greets them. They then visit Montréal and meet mayor Camilien Houde. A visit to Ottawa brings them to Parliament, where Prime Minister MacKenzie King is present. The visit continues throughout Ontario, the prairies, and western Canada. The Royal couple also makes a brief stop in Washington and meets President Franklin Roosevelt. They then stop in on the Maritime provinces before boarding a Royal yacht for the journey back to England.
Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake

2007

Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake

2007
6.5
In the 1940's American-born Willard MacDonald jumped his troop train heading to WWII. Fearing authorities he lived as a hermit deep in the northern wilderness of Nova Scotia, Canada for more than 60 years inspiring folklore for generations.
A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

2015

A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

2015
7.7
A documentary following the inspiring journey of 25 yr old, 58 pound Lizzie from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist
Take Me to the River

2014

Take Me to the River

2014
6
Take Me to the River is a film about the soul of American music. The film follows the recording of a new album featuring legends from Stax records and Memphis mentoring and passing on their musical magic to stars and artists of today.
Song of the South: Duane Allman and the Rise of the Allman Brothers Band

2013

Song of the South: Duane Allman and the Rise of the Allman Brothers Band

2013
7.3
Duane Allman, the lead guitarist and driving force behind Southern Rock pioneers The Allman Brothers Band, lived a tragically short life, but during his brief career he changed music forever. With contributions from an illustrious and highly knowledgeable cast of friends, insiders and experts, plus rare footage and exclusive interviews, this film looks at Duane's life, work and musical output.
Stalin's Last Plot

2011

Stalin's Last Plot

2011
8
January 1953: On the eve of his death Stalin finds himself yet another imaginary enemy: Jewish doctors. He organizes the most violent anti-Semitic campaign ever launched in the USSR, by fabricating the "Doctors' Plot," whereby doctors are charged with conspiring to murder the highest dignitaries of the Soviet Regime. Still unknown and untold, this conspiracy underlines the climax of a political scheme successfully masterminded by Stalin to turn the Jews into the new enemies of the people. It reveals his extreme paranoia and his compulsion to manipulate those around him. The children and friends of the main victims recount for the first time their experience and their distress related to these nightmarish events.