Popular Documentary Movies on Apple iTunes - Page 148

No Roads In

2017

No Roads In

2017
10
An abandoned homestead, twelve songs and five days to cut an album. A journey into how the power of music transforms our life.
The Truth Is Out There

2011

The Truth Is Out There

2011
For the past fifty years, conspiracy theories have become a prevalent topic of discussion and cause for great alarm, growing into a truly global phenomenon. Dean Haglund (The X-Files) reveals the Comedy, Consciousness and Conspiracy of a world gone mad.
Studio One Forever

2024

Studio One Forever

2024
7.8
A documentary film about Studio One which, from 1974 to 1994, was the center of queer nightlife in West Hollywood as well as the staging ground for the rise of the LGBTQ rights movement and fight against the AIDS crisis.
Liquor Store Dreams

2022

Liquor Store Dreams

2022
So Yun Um’s debut feature is a moving portrait of two Korean American children of liquor store owners reconciling their dreams with those of their immigrant parents, against the backdrop of struggles for racial equity in Los Angeles.
The Levys of Monticello

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The Levys of Monticello

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When Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he left behind a mountain of personal debt, which forced his heirs to sell his beloved Monticello home and all of its possessions. The Levys of Monticello is a documentary film that tells the little-known story of the Levy family, which owned and carefully preserved Monticello for nearly a century – far longer than Jefferson or his descendants. The remarkable story of the Levy family also intersects with the rise of antisemitism that runs throughout the course of American history.
The Act of Reading

2021

The Act of Reading

2021
6
A retired high school English teacher is confronted by a former student who failed her class 15 years prior. He then involves her in a feature-length presentation on Moby-Dick and the science of reading.
Witness of Another World

2018

Witness of Another World

2018
7.2
Juan lives a solitary existence on a remote farm ever since he witnessed a UFO event. Filmmaker Alan Stivelman—together with the help of famous astrophysicist Jacques Vallée—begin an epic journey to help Juan in understanding the deep meaning of his close encounter. This true story shows the long-term consequences of close encounters, proving that no one is exempt from a potential contact.
Raphael: The Young Prodigy

2021

Raphael: The Young Prodigy

2021
7.5
Raphael: The Young Prodigy tells the story of the artist from Urbino, beginning with his extraordinary early portraits of women - the Mother, the Friend, the Secret Lover and the Client. Delve into Raphael’s uncanny ability to capture celestial beauty, and to focus his gaze beyond the physicality and into the psychology of his subjects (some real, some imaginary) so that their personalities explosively emerge from his canvas. With fascinating contributions from internationally renowned experts, this documentary will uncover the most significant people and places and inspirations in the life and times of Raphael – a Renaissance leader and one of the most spectacular painters in history.
The Hottest August

2019

The Hottest August

2019
5.7
Brett Story's visionary look at New York City as it braces for an uncertain future.
Huxley on Huxley

2009

Huxley on Huxley

2009
5
Italian-born Laura Huxley, a teenage violin virtuoso, played for European royalty and made her American debut at Carnegie Hall before leaving the concert stage to become a renowned psychotherapist and author. In 1956 Laura married Aldous Huxley, author of BRAVE NEW WORLD, literary giant and prophet of the 20th century.
Florian's Knights

2021

Florian's Knights

2021
7
Firefighters in the United States and Canada form a controversial motorcycle club to cope with the crippling effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Cheshire Murders

2013

The Cheshire Murders

2013
6.5
In the early-morning hours of July 23, 2007, in Cheshire, Conn., ex-convicts Steven Hayes and Joshua Komisarjevsky broke into the family home of William Petit, his wife, Jennifer, and their daughters, Michaela, 11, and Hayley, 17. Dr. Petit was beaten and tied to a pole in the basement. The three women were bound in their bedrooms while the men ransacked the house. The brutal ordeal continued throughout the morning, ending with rape, arson and a horrific triple homicide.
Oklahoma City

2017

Oklahoma City

2017
6.9
The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in April 1995 is the worst act of domestic terrorism in American history. This documentary explores how a series of deadly encounters between American citizens and federal law enforcement—including the standoffs at Ruby Ridge and Waco—led to it.
The Westsiders

2010

The Westsiders

2010
The rise and fall of The Westsiders surf gang through the eyes of three best friends.
Talhotblond

2009

Talhotblond

2009
6.6
This is the true story of a love triangle that takes place entirely online. Lies lead to murder in real life, as a teenage vixen (screen name 'talhotblond') lures men into her web. Revealing a shocking true crime story that shows the Internet's power to unleash our most dangerous fantasies.
The Sunshine Makers

2015

The Sunshine Makers

2015
6.8
The story of Nicholas Sand and Tim Scully, the unlikely duo at the heart of 1960s American drug counter-culture. United in a utopian mission to save the planet through the consciousness-raising power of LSD, these underground chemists manufactured a massive amount of acid, including the gold standard for quality LSD, 'Orange Sunshine,' all while staying one step ahead of the Feds.
The Case for Heaven

2022

The Case for Heaven

2022
5.8
Best-selling author Lee Strobel takes viewers on an investigative journey to face the biggest fear known to man: Death. Inspired by his own near-death experience, he seeks to discover the answers of why as humans we seek to be immortal in the race of time for success, purpose, and faith. If there is a heaven, can we prove it?
Burgundy: People with a Passion for Wine

2016

Burgundy: People with a Passion for Wine

2016
7
Through a colorful mosaic of stories, this documentary film aims to demystify the world-famous French winemaking region and offers a rare insider glimpse into the lives of the passionate people working in Burgundy's wine industry.
Life Off Grid

2016

Life Off Grid

2016
7.1
Off-grid is not a state of mind. It is not about being out of touch, living in a remote place, or turning off your mobile phone. Off-grid simply means living without a connection to the electric and natural gas infrastructure. From 2011 to 2013 Jonathan Taggart (Director) and Phillip Vannini (Producer) spent two years travelling across Canada to find 200 off-gridders and visit them in their homes. -
Jackass 3.5

2011

Jackass 3.5

2011
6.3
Johnny Knoxville of 'Jackass' releases unused material of stunts, tricks, antics and shenanigans shot during the production of 'Jackass 3D' that didn't make it into the film, as well as the hilarious outtakes.