Popular Documentary Movies on Apple iTunes - Page 65

Patti Smith: Dream of Life

2008

Patti Smith: Dream of Life

2008
6
An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself.
Flow: For Love of Water

2008

Flow: For Love of Water

2008
6.5
From both local and global perspectives, this documentary examines the harsh realities behind the mounting water crisis. Learn how politics, pollution and human rights are intertwined in this important issue that affects every being on Earth. With water drying up around the world and the future of human lives at stake, the film urges a call to arms before more of our most precious natural resource evaporates.
Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

2001

Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer

2001
6.5
In 1972, Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer elevated him from a minor cult figure to one of the best known and most talked about artists in rock & roll, with its incisive portrait of the demimonde and the distinctive hit single "Walk on the Wild Side." Classic Albums: Lou Reed -- Transformer offers a look at the making of this landmark album, with Lou Reed and engineer Ken Scott offering an in-depth perspective on the recording sessions, and Herbie Flowers revealing how he came up with his memorable bass line for "Walk on the Wild Side."
The Besieged Fortress

2006

The Besieged Fortress

2006
6.8
A young couple, a king and queen termite, settle down and build a grand empire within a massive mound. When the mound suffers damage from rain, fire, and a falling branch, the scent from the termite colony is carried off by wind and catches the attention of a swarming driver ant colony led by their "black queen." Now a war is waged as ant and termite fight a battle of minuscule proportions for the survival of their very colonies.
Done the Impossible

2006

Done the Impossible

2006
6.2
A documentary covering Firefly's birth, death and rebirth from the perspective of both the fans and the cast and crew of both productions.
Sketches of Frank Gehry

2006

Sketches of Frank Gehry

2006
6.8
First and foremost, Frank Gehry is an artist. Described as a young child as having golden hands, Frank begins his creation through sketch. Forming thought into substantive sculpture, the marriage of art and architechure is brought to life. Join director Sydney Pollack on a journey into the world and work of the most important architect of our Age.
The Iceman Tapes: Conversations with a Killer

1992

The Iceman Tapes: Conversations with a Killer

1992
7.2
Richard Kuklinski was a devoted husband, loving father--and ruthless killer of over 100 people. You'll meet him in this powerful documentary that features one of the most vivid and disturbing interviews ever recorded--taped behind the walls of the prison where Kuklinski is serving two consecutive life sentences for multiple homicide.
The Panama Deception

1992

The Panama Deception

1992
6.9
This winner of the 1993 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature details the case that the 1989 invasion of Panama by the US was motivated not by the need to protect American soldiers, restore democracy or even capture Noriega. It was to force Panama to submit the will of the United States after Noriega had exhausted his usefulness.
FCK 2020 – 2 and a Half Years With Scooter

2022

FCK 2020 – 2 and a Half Years With Scooter

2022
6.5
A success story at at least 150 BPM: A documentary about Hans Peter Geerdes aka H.P. Baxxter, the mastermind of Scooter
Loving Highsmith

2022

Loving Highsmith

2022
6.1
The story of the life, loves and work of US writer Patricia Highsmith (1921-95), told through her unpublished diaries, her own voice and that of those who knew her, both family and close friends.
Taming the Garden

2022

Taming the Garden

2022
6.8
Georgia’s former prime minister has found a unique hobby. He collects century-old trees, some as tall as 15-story buildings, from communities along the Georgian coast. At a great expense and inconvenience, these ancient giants are uprooted from their lands to be transplanted in his private garden.
Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time

2021

Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time

2021
6.7
A documentary 33 years in the making. A director and friend of Kurt Vonnegut seeks through his archives to create the first film featuring the revolutionary late writer.
Eating Our Way to Extinction

2021

Eating Our Way to Extinction

2021
6.9
With searing insight that shines light in dark corners, EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION is a compelling feature documentary that opens the lid on the elephant in the room no one wants to talk about. Confronting and entertaining, this documentary allows audiences to question their everyday choices, industry leaders and governments. Featuring a wealth of world-renowned contributors including Sir Richard Branson and Tony Robbins, it has a message of hope that will empower audiences.
From Stress to Happiness

2020

From Stress to Happiness

2020
6.1
Alejandro is an ordinary man, in the year 2018 he has a unique opportunity: to travel in a very close way along a Buddhist monk who lived 50 years in the Himalayas and accompanied the most recognized masters of Tibetan Buddhism
Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan

2020

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan

2020
8.1
A celebration of the Irish punk/poet Shane MacGowan, lead singer and songwriter of The Pogues, that combines unseen archive footage from the band and MacGowan’s family with original animations.
MLK/FBI

2020

MLK/FBI

2020
6.9
Based on newly declassified files, the film explores the US government’s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Closed for Storm

2020

Closed for Storm

2020
6.2
The story of Six Flags New Orleans, a theme park devastated by Hurricane Katrina that has become a holy grail of sorts for urban exploration and the efforts to restore the park to its former glory.
Machines

2017

Machines

2017
6.1
This portrayal of the rhythm of life and work in a gigantic textile factory in Gujarat, India, moves through the corridors and bowels of the enormously disorienting structure—taking the viewer on a journey of dehumanizing physical labor and intense hardship.
Jasper Mall

2020

Jasper Mall

2020
7.4
A year in the life of a dying shopping mall.
Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story

2020

Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story

2020
6.4
The story of the skaters and developers who came together to create one of the best-selling games of all time, changing the skateboarding scene and pop culture forever.