Popular Documentary Movies on Hoopla - Page 178

Black Mold Exposure

2009

Black Mold Exposure

2009
8
Black Mold Exposure explores the bizarre illnesses associated with exposure to toxic mold and the film participants' difficult task of regaining their health and lives in an atmosphere of political and social intolerance and disbelief. Black Mold Exposure is a first-ever look into the lives of those claiming to be ill from mold and the controversial and volatile climate surrounding it.
The Machine That Made Us

2008

The Machine That Made Us

2008
7
The printing press was the world's first mass-production machine. Its invention in the 1450s changed the world as dramatically as splitting the atom or sending men into space, sparking a cultural revolution which shaped the modern age.
Tyler Perry: Man of Many Faces

2021

Tyler Perry: Man of Many Faces

2021
Despite humble beginnings, Tyler Perry established a successful career as a writer, director, and producer for stage, television and film. Perry's acclaimed work has lead to international stardom making him Hollywood's highest paid man.
Dogs Are People Too

2024

Dogs Are People Too

2024
The unlawful killing of a dog leads to conflict in a part of US society when a later investigation shows that while Americans view their pets as family members, the law sees things differently.
The Last Sermon

2020

The Last Sermon

2020
Filmmakers travel across Europe to uncover the truth about Islam and terrorism. Visiting refugee camps and mosques, they encounter dynamic characters, healing music, and an unpredictable tragedy that changes and heightens their quest.
Becoming a Queen

2022

Becoming a Queen

2022
The rise and legacy of Canada’s most decorated Caribbean Carnival Queen, Joella Crichton, as she aims to win a historic tenth title in her last ever competition. This immersive arts and cultural documentary explores expressions of cultural identity, Caribbean artistry and a community’s struggle against a lack of understanding of Carnival in the larger society.
Sexocracy: The man of Bunga Bunga

2012

Sexocracy: The man of Bunga Bunga

2012
7
A doumentary about Lele Mora's life and his involvement with the Bunga Bunga.
Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars

2021

Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars

2021
The hospitality industry is the artistic heartbeat of New York. Thousands of artists, musicians, and actors flock to Queens to work in the service industry to supplement their dreams. In March of 2020 these dreamers put their lives on hold, self- isolating and sacrificing their income as Queens became the global epicenter of COVID-19. LAST CALL follows two local bars and frontline workers in a tale of two sacrifices that saved not only the lives of thousands but also the future of New York.
Angel Azul

2014

Angel Azul

2014
7
Through the hauntingly beautiful lure of Jason deCaire's Taylor's underwater, life-like statues we witness the birth of an artificial coral reef, learn how we are inextricably connected to the ocean and everything in it, and are left to consider how our choices will determine what we leave to future generations.
Unidentified Flying Objects: The True Story of Flying Saucers

1956

Unidentified Flying Objects: The True Story of Flying Saucers

1956
5.8
Interviews and documentary footage combine with the fictional story of an air-force pilot who encounters aliens.
What Lies Inside

2020

What Lies Inside

2020
In the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake, grappling with PTSD, filmmaker Luke A. Renner set out on a healing journey. In his pursuit, Luke would eventually uncover an older, deeper, childhood trauma he had lost in time, the insidious reality of psychological damage, and a public health crisis that’s been quietly wreaking havoc on humanity.
Hunger in America

2014

Hunger in America

2014
Hunger in America is a powerful documentary tackling the hunger epidemic in America. Narrated by James Denton. What does the face of hunger look like? Is it a child in Ethiopia? An aging man in Somalia? Or a family in poverty-stricken India? This eye-opening documentary will change your whole perception on what hunger looks like. In America today, one in six people, including hard-working men and women, suburban families and children are struggling with hunger. Tonight, over 50 million Americans won't have enough food to eat by day's end. The face of hunger in America is not just the homeless, like everyone thinks. As it turns out, the face of hunger in America is the single mom, it's grandparents raising babies, it's the elderly, it's the infirm. This is their story...
Nothing Changes: Art for Hank's Sake

2018

Nothing Changes: Art for Hank's Sake

2018
How far would you go to pursue your passion? At 87 years old, Hank Virgona commutes to his Union Square studio six days a week and makes art. Despite poor health, cancer, lack of revenue and obscurity as an artist, Hank is unrelenting in his quest to understand how life and art are the same.
I'm an Electric Lampshade

2021

I'm an Electric Lampshade

2021
4
After retiring at age 60, Doug McCorkle, a buttoned-up, mild-mannered corporate accountant, puts his marriage, life savings, and reputation on the line to chase his wildest dream.
Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew

2002

Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew

2002
6.5
Overcoming Kallman’s Syndrome, prejudice, self-destruction and powerful enemies in the music industry, rediscovered jazz legend Jimmy Scott recounts his rise and fall and rise again as one of the most distinctive vocalists of his time.
American Highway

2024

American Highway

2024
A 32-year-old man leaves his stable life to revive a past dream, embarking on a 10,000-mile journey with a friend to capture diverse stories of everyday Americans, showcasing their shared humanity.
Laura's Choice

2020

Laura's Choice

2020
Three generations of women come to terms with a radical approach to dying.
The Helper

2017

The Helper

2017
'The Helper' chronicles the diverse stories from Hong Kong's migrant domestic workers, exploring the immense contribution they make to society in the face of heart-breaking separation from their loved ones.
Rethinking Cancer

2009

Rethinking Cancer

2009
5.3
Rethinking Cancer is an educational documentary film that provides a rare look into the psychological and therapeutic journeys of five men and women who used biological alternative cancer therapies to overcome serious illness. Their stories represent successes that mainstream medicine and the public ought to know about. Four of the featured subjects had been diagnosed with cancer; two of these patients were considered terminal cases. The fifth patient had a severe case of Lyme disease. All five have outlived their diseases, between 15 and nearly 40 years, thus far.
The Superfood Chain

2018

The Superfood Chain

2018
7
Every year, the western world is introduced to a new 'superfood' that boasts extraordinary nutritional features, and year after year we buy them. The Superfood Chain is a feature documentary that explores the facts and myths behind superfoods, and reveals the ripple effect of the 'Superfood' industry on farming and fishing families around the world.