Popular Documentary Movies on Google Play Movies - Page 392

Madhouse Mess

2014

Madhouse Mess

2014
More than 700,000 federal workers have been sent home on unpaid leave. The Statue of Liberty, the iconic symbol of American freedom and prosperity, is cordoned off. An array of government services, including public health and food programs, have been abandoned. As Congress plays with fire, it is already taking its toll on the lives of ordinary Americans.
Comics on Duty: We Love You Mrs. Bevins

2007

Comics on Duty: We Love You Mrs. Bevins

2007
Comedians entertaining troops overseas is as American as apple pie. In this uproarious collection of stand-up performances, four comics travel throughout Iraq to bring a taste of home and humor to America's armed forces. Director John Bizarre and fellow comics Danny Bevins, Sarah Tiana and Dave Mishevitz take on every topic imaginable in an all-out assault to make our brave boys and girls in uniform laugh.
An Islamic Conscience: The Aga Khan and the Ismailis

2007

An Islamic Conscience: The Aga Khan and the Ismailis

2007
10
Meet the Aga Khan, the influential leader of the Ismaili Muslim sect. In a series of rare interviews, he shares his views on politics and social justice and discusses his foundation, which invests more than $400 million annually in aid projects. Though little known among non-Muslims, the Aga Khan has played an important role in fighting world poverty and is becoming a key voice of moderation at a time of rising religious conflict.
American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds

1995

American Justice: Quiz Show Scandal and Other Frauds

1995
From the so-called Quiz Show Scandal of the 1950s to a phony biography of Howard Hughes and the accomplished forgeries of a rare documents dealer, this episode of "American Justice" examines some of the most famous hoaxes in recent history. Included is an interview with Herbert Stempel, the contestant on the popular '50s TV game show "Twenty-One" whose revelations of cheating caused nearly all the game shows of the day to be taken off the air.
Where's My Food?!

2013

Where's My Food?!

2013
Where's My Food?! serves up the surprising truth about waiters and waitresses. This social issue documentary appeals to a broad audience, including restaurant customers, the one-in-ten Americans who work in food service, and the half of us who have, at some point in our lives. Where's My Food?! introduces the audience to servers of varying ages, backgrounds, incomes and aspirations. Highlighted are often-hidden struggles with the powerful restaurant industry, poverty-level wages, discrimination, substance addictions, and health issues that impact everyone, including restaurant customers. Experts share their knowledge on the psychological and socioeconomic aspects of tipping, how restaurants operate behind the scenes, and how consumers can drive positive change. Viewers are challenged to examine their views about the fellow humans who serve our food.
Mutiny

2013

Mutiny

2013
In 2013—after 12 years of producing ski films—Stept Productions embarked on its largest film project to date. Today, Stept is proud to announce its newest feature: Mutiny. The film documents young, progressive skiers as they commence on a mission around the United States; using the biggest cities in the country as their playground, the Stept crew sacrifices their health as they continue to redefine street skiing. Groundbreaking action, coupled with an award winning film crew brings a dark and mysterious story to light. Mutiny is intended for a mature audience and is dedicated to exposing the viewer to the raw and unfiltered world of the Stept crew.
Grab a Hunk of Lightning

2014

Grab a Hunk of Lightning

2014
Her celebrated photograph Migrant Mother is one of the most recognized and arresting images in the world, a haunting portrait that came to represent the suffering of America’s Great Depression. Yet few know the story, struggles and profound body of work of the woman who created the portrait: Dorothea Lange
I Love You Mom, Please Don't Break My Heart

2011

I Love You Mom, Please Don't Break My Heart

2011
The true story of one boy's journey through a childhood of physical, mental, and emotional abuse.
Ground Operations: Battlefields to Farmfields

2013

Ground Operations: Battlefields to Farmfields

2013
"Ground Operations: Battlefields to Farmfields" champions a growing network of combat veterans who are finding their redemption in new careers as organic farmers and sustainable ranchers. America needs a million new farmers. Veterans want the job!
Where the Streets Have No Name

2010

Where the Streets Have No Name

2010
One man’s journey to help alleviate homelessness in Cairns. A hair raising documentary uncovering what lies beneath this Paradise island.
Harvest

2012

Harvest

2012
"Harvest" follows five family wineries, an amateur home winemaker and a rare all-female Mexican picking crew through the Sonoma County wine harvest of 2011. This is the story behind the wine you drink.
Hit the Road, Nonna

2011

Hit the Road, Nonna

2011
4.5
From a town of steelworkers in the wounded heart of postwar Europe to the lavish glamour of the jet set, this film tells an eccentric and incredible life story set in the world of international fashion.
Falling Up

2012

Falling Up

2012
6
The transformation that occurs for Johnny Popp, a Vietnam Veteran from Michigan who is a crack addict on the streets of "Skid Row".
The Tiger and the Monk

2007

The Tiger and the Monk

2007
6
Wat Pa Luangta Bua is a monastery of meditation, situated far away from any civilization, about 200 kilometers west of Bangkok, and here, silence, peace and harmony reign. Every afternoon, a daily ritual is observed - nonchalant Buddhist monks take their ten 3-5 year old tigers out on a leash for a walk through the bordering region of Burma. They dote upon their tigers, feed them and celebrate them as their most sacred animal.
David Bromberg: Unsung Treasure

2012

David Bromberg: Unsung Treasure

2012
An in-depth look at New York American roots musician David Bromberg's rise to fame.
Ghost and Demon Children of the Damned

2012

Ghost and Demon Children of the Damned

2012
Ghosts and demons send chills up your spine, but there is something extra disturbing when they are children! Meet Children of the Damned who can be found shrieking in tunnels, moving objects, animating dolls, haunting the living and looking for revenge.
The Frank Matthews Story

2012

The Frank Matthews Story

2012
Richer than Frank Lucas. More powerful than the Mafia. He was the biggest drug dealer in America. In 1973 he jumped bail and disappeared with 15 million dollars. He has never been seen again.
Tempting Fear

2013

Tempting Fear

2013
In Tempting Fear, Sweden's soft-spoken Adventurer of the Year, Andreas Fransson, explores a place in which fear overhwelms all emotions, playing both friend and enemy in a pas de deux where death lies just one misstep away.
Paranormal Occult: Magick, Angels, and Demons

2013

Paranormal Occult: Magick, Angels, and Demons

2013
4
Is the Occult synonymous with demonic possession and satanic worship or is it an empowering practice that predates history? Stars Carroll Runyon.
Twilight in Volterra

2013

Twilight in Volterra

2013
From the producers of Twilight in Forks comes Twilight in Volterra - the definitive movie about Volterra, Italy, the town made famous by the Twilight books and movies. Since the Twilight movies weren't filmed in the real Volterra, this is your opportunity to see the town that Stephenie Meyer handpicked as the setting for the vampire dynasty in her epic saga. Are there truly vampires there? Hear from the real people living their lives in the town describe the medieval history and dark past that eerily match events from the books and movies. Drive into town just as Bella and Alice did on their frantic journey to save Edward, see the Volturi palace, and escape their clutches as you exit through the giant stone gate in the ancient city wall. Filmed in full HD by award-winning Director Jason Brown, this movie is a must-have for Twilight fans who want to know the true story of Volterra, and the untold tales of its unique history, mysticism and culture.