Popular Documentary Movies on Hulu - Page 5

Joan Baez: I Am a Noise

2023

Joan Baez: I Am a Noise

2023
6.5
Since her debut at the age of 18, musician, civil rights campaigner and activist Joan Baez has been on stage for over 60 years. For the now 82-year-old, the personal has always been political, and her friendship with Martin Luther King and her pacifism have shaped her commitment. In this biography that opens with her farewell tour, Baez takes stock in an unsparing fashion and confronts sometimes painful memories.
Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna

2025

Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna

2025
10
A personal look at the life, work and untimely death of celebrated indie cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed in a tragic accident on the set of the film Rust in 2021.
Hip-Hop and the White House

2024

Hip-Hop and the White House

2024
6
Unveils the transformative fifty-year history of a world-changing culture, illustrating hip-hop's journey from outsider status to the pinnacle of power. This documentary showcases the pivotal contributions of artists who created some of the most powerful political songs of all time and explores the experiences of rappers who interacted with presidents and performed inside the world's most famous residence. Starting from the blighted neighborhoods that created the culture as a result of oppressive presidential policies, this film describes the complex web of influence, culture and celebrity that is now a permanent feature of American politics.
Machine Gun Kelly's Life In Pink

2022

Machine Gun Kelly's Life In Pink

2022
7.6
An in-depth look at the dramatic highs and lows of an artist chasing music's top spot while tackling noise from the outside world, stardom, fatherhood and more. From creating his platinum-selling, Billboard No. 1 album “Tickets to My Downfall,” to his most recent No. 1 studio album, “Mainstream Sellout,” this is an all-access pass, that goes beyond the headlines, into the chaotic world of Machine Gun Kelly.
Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg

2024

Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg

2024
7.1
An exploration of the life of Anita Pallenberg, European actress and rock ’n’ roll muse. Told in Anita’s own words, from her unpublished memoir, and in the words of her family, this bittersweet film is a never-seen-before look at life with The Rolling Stones.
WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn

2021

WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn

2021
6.6
Explore the rise and fall of one of the biggest corporate flameouts and venture capitalist bubbles in recent years – the story of WeWork, and its hippie-messianic leader Adam Neumann.
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

2025

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

2025
6.9
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
The Stones and Brian Jones

2024

The Stones and Brian Jones

2024
7.1
A look at the relationships and rivalries within The Rolling Stones in their formative years, as well as the creative musical genius of Brian Jones, key to the success of the band.
Minding the Gap

2018

Minding the Gap

2018
7.7
Three young men bond together to escape volatile families in their Rust Belt hometown. As they face adult responsibilities, unexpected revelations threaten their decade-long friendship.
Crime + Punishment

2018

Crime + Punishment

2018
A group of NYPD officers risk their livelihood to expose the truth about illegal quota practices in police departments.
Immediate Family

2022

Immediate Family

2022
7.4
If you listen to 1970s pop music, you’ve undoubtedly heard these guys play, but do you know their names? This documentary highlights five talented men—Danny, Leland, Rus, Waddy, and Steve— who shunned the spotlight for themselves yet enjoyed decades of success as session musicians on iconic tracks. Interviewees include their collaborators James Taylor, Don Henley, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Steve Jordan, and dozens more who take us behind the scenes on the songs that shaped an era.
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme

2020

We Are Freestyle Love Supreme

2020
7.4
This documentary follows the 15-year journey of the founding members of the improv hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme, as they reflect upon why this show remains such an important piece of their personal, creative, and professional history–from the basement of the Drama Bookshop in NYC to the Broadway stage.
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

2024

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

2024
7.7
This documentary opens a new door to Springsteen's creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage — as well as hearing from Springsteen himself.
Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything

2025

Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything

2025
6.8
Few American journalists have had a career as trailblazing and transformative as Barbara Walters, whose astonishing life and work are recounted in her own words in this raw, intimate, decades-spanning doc.
Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20

2022

Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20

2022
8
2022 marks the 25th anniversary of ABC airing Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” (1997), a revolutionary TV musical that embraced racial diversity in casting and has impacted generations over the years, starring an all-star cast led by Brandy Norwood as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother. ABC News is producing a news special dedicated to the legacy of this film, reflecting how the idea of a princess has evolved and what makes the film still relevant today.
Queenmaker: The Making of an It Girl

2023

Queenmaker: The Making of an It Girl

2023
3.4
This documenary reveals the story behind the now-defunct "Park Avenue Peerage" blog. In the height of heiress-era NYC, an anonymous blogger infiltrated Manhattan's elite, bringing socialite celebrity to new heights, according to the doc’s logline. When the website's creator was unmasked, the mastermind was not who anybody expected.
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

2022

Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

2022
5.5
This documentary weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the music fest in all of its beauty, madness, and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
Fyre Fraud

2019

Fyre Fraud

2019
6.4
A true-crime comedy exploring a failed music festival turned internet meme at the nexus of social media influence, late-stage capitalism, and morality in the post-truth era.
Print It Black

2024

Print It Black

2024
6
After the Robb Elementary school shooting in Texas, local Uvalde Leader-News journalists are left to report on the fallout – and on one of their staff members. Reporter Kimberly Rubio rises to national prominence as an advocate for gun reform after her ten-year-old daughter, Lexi, is killed in the shooting. Through the journalists’ reporting, we witness the social fabric of this small Texas town unravel as Kimberly and other victims’ families search for accountability from law enforcement and local leaders. The documentary also shines a light on the critical role of community journalism, at a time when local newspapers are folding rapidly across the country.
'Til Death Do Us Part Kourtney & Travis

2023

'Til Death Do Us Part Kourtney & Travis

2023
6.4
Kourtney, Travis, and their guests enjoy a luxurious wedding weekend in Portofino, Italy. Private and personal footage reveal an intimate family event full of beautiful moments.