Popular Documentary Movies on Hoopla - Page 111

The Boy Who Found Gold

2016

The Boy Who Found Gold

2016
10
William Hart McNichols is a world renowned artist, heralded by Time magazine as "among the most famous creators of Christian iconic images in the world". As a young Catholic priest from 1983-1990 he was immersed in a life-altering journey working as a chaplain at St. Vincent's AIDS hospice in New York city. It was during this time that he became an early pioneer for LGBT rights within the Catholic church. "The Boy Who Found Gold" is a cinematic journey into the art and spirit of William Hart McNichols. The film follows his colorful life as he crosses paths with presidents, popes, martyrs, and parishioners, finding an insightful lesson with each encounter. McNichols' message as a priest, artist and man speaks to the most powerful element of the human spirit: Mercy.
Adolf Hitler: Pure Evil

2016

Adolf Hitler: Pure Evil

2016
4
There have been many evil men in the history of the world including serial killers, rapists and mass murderers – but none of them as extreme and as monstrous as Adolf Hitler.
UFO CHRONICLES: The Shadow World

2017

UFO CHRONICLES: The Shadow World

2017
5.5
UFO Chronicles is an unprecedented and uncensored film series featuring the top authorities on the UFO enigma. . Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) Donald M. Ware has witnessed 8 Alien crafts including the fly overs by UFOs over the Capitol building in Washington DC. Mr. Ware is a former F-100 fighter pilot and nuclear engineer who also has served as MUFONs Eastern Regional Director and for 18 years was a Director of the International UFO Congress. Mr. Ware discusses Underground bases, Alien-Human Hybrids, the Atlantis Connection, Bigfoot encounters, and the alien technology now being used by the United States in conjunction with a Shadow World government that is preparing for the upcoming series of Earth changing events we are about to face on a worldwide basis.
The UFO Conclusion

2016

The UFO Conclusion

2016
10
What is the alien agenda? And why has the government gone to such great lengths to stifle the overwhelming evidence that otherworldly creatures exist? Some of our greatest minds unveil the truth behind this massive cover-up.
Vermeer: Beyond Time

2017

Vermeer: Beyond Time

2017
8.5
Narrator Steve Martin explains Vermeer's fall into obscurity and rebound into worldwide sensation, all while examining themes in his paintings, comparisons to Renaissance masters, and relevant history of Europe's politics and art market.
Come Before Winter

2017

Come Before Winter

2017
4.5
A documentary telling the story of the last days of Dietrich Bonhoeffer through the eyes of the British "Black Propaganda" radio broadcast team.
2016 World Series Champions: The Chicago Cubs

2016

2016 World Series Champions: The Chicago Cubs

2016
7
This historic official film from Major League Baseball presents the exciting story of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series championship run through comprehensive highlights, exclusive access and interviews, and breathtaking footage.
Leftovers

2017

Leftovers

2017
6.5
A journey across the country to understand why senior citizens are the fastest growing group of people going hungry in America. This journey will change your thinking about aging.
Torchbearer

2016

Torchbearer

2016
3.5
"The Duck Commander" Phil Robertson, makes a compelling argument on the absurdity of life without God.
Seed

2017

Seed

2017
7
Fourteen teams of hackers. Three minutes to pitch. One shot to fund their dreams. Immerse yourself in Angelhack, one of most competitive global hackathons.
Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story

2016

Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story

2016
6
The Clark Little Story is a genre defining action/adventure nature documentary film highlighting a whole new generation of action wave photography. Dive into the life of renowned water photographer, Clark Little, as he takes on the world’s most dangerous shorebreak around the island of Oahu. When he’s not in the water, Clark shares the insider tips and techniques that have taken his photos from his living room wall to inside the Smithsonian. Filmed and edited by surf personality, Peter King, Shorebreak is one hour of non-stop action that will have you inspired and prepared to start capturing your own shorebreak moments.
The Canary Islands

2016

The Canary Islands

2016
9
There are few places on earth that have such a diverse variety of terrain and range of climates concentrated in a relatively small area - temperate coastline, scorching arid deserts and tundra, tropical rainforests and frozen snowcapped mountains. And there are few places that are as heavily exploited by humans, yet remain a wilderness.
Love, Sweat and Tears

2017

Love, Sweat and Tears

2017
8
Dr. Pamela Dee is on a mission to "Save The Menopausal Vaginas of America!" Her goal is to de-stigmatize Menopause and start the "Menopause Romance Revolution."
Frontline: President Trump

2017

Frontline: President Trump

2017
7
The key moments that helped shape President-elect Donald Trump.
Denial

2016

Denial

2016
3
Every day our changing climate pushes us closer to an environmental catastrophe, but for most the problem is easy to ignore. David Hallquist, a Vermont utility executive, has made it his mission to take on one of the largest contributors of this global crisis-our electric grid. But when his son Derek tries to tell his father's story, the film is soon derailed by a staggering family secret, one that forces Derek and David to turn their attention toward a much more personal struggle, one that can no longer be ignored. - Written by Aaron Woolf
I Am JFK Jr.

2016

I Am JFK Jr.

2016
6
I Am JFK Jr. - A Tribute to a Good Man is an homage to America's fallen prince and the Kennedy legacy. It is the story of a young man destined for greatness, but determined to be good in a world filled with high expectations.
At the Fork

2016

At the Fork

2016
8
Filmmaker and omnivore John Papola, together with his vegetarian wife Lisa, offer up a timely and refreshingly unbiased look at how farm animals are raised for our consumption. With unprecedented access to large-scale conventional farms, Papola asks the tough questions behind every hamburger, glass of milk and baby-back rib. What he discovers are not heartless industrialists, but America's farmers - real people who, along with him, are grappling with the moral dimensions of farming animals for food.
You and Me

2016

You and Me

2016
9.2
The extraordinary true story of Barney Miller, an emerging Pro-surfer who became a quadriplegic 17 years ago. Told by doctors he would never use his legs again, Barney defied all medical assessments through grit, self-belief, hard work and sheer guts. When Barney meets and falls in love with Kate, a girl with her own dreams of being a singer, he makes it his mission to only ask Kate to marry him when he can kneel down to propose, stand at the altar and dance at their wedding together.
Dear President Obama

2016

Dear President Obama

2016
7.5
During President Obama's terms extreme energy extraction grew faster than anyone could have predicted, putting the 17 million people in America who live within one mile of a new gas or oil rig in harm's way.
Don't Look Down

2016

Don't Look Down

2016
6
Don’t Look Down is the untold story behind Sir Richard Branson’s daring attempts to cross the Atlantic and Pacific in the mid 80s and early 90s in the world’s largest hot air balloon. Daniel Gordon captures the intensity and passion of the team that was involved in this ambitious project, as well as the first-hand account from Branson himself. Branson remembers details of his journey with remarkable sharpness and clarity. It’s as if the perilous adventure he embarks upon, with engineer, and Balloonist, Per Lindstrand, just occurred.