Popular Documentary Movies on Pantaflix - Page 152

The Yes Men

2003

The Yes Men

2003
7
A comic, biting and revelatory documentary following a small group of prankster activists as they gain worldwide notoriety for impersonating the World Trade Organization (WTO) on television and at business conferences around the world.
1-800-On-Her-Own

2024

1-800-On-Her-Own

2024
Ani DiFranco was an unmistakable talent that shook the ‘90s alternative music scene. In this vulnerable look at her life today, she struggles to balance artistry with the demands of family
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

2002

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

2002
5.7
Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, this in-depth documentary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the martial arts film -- from the genre's rebellious beginnings to high-flying modern epics. Jackson takes you through the best moments of 100 movies, including Charlie's Angels and Oscar winner Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Interviews with martial arts film veterans Sammo Hung, John Woo and Ang Lee round out the video.
The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

1996

The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera

1996
6.4
In a documentary about Samuel Fuller, the spectator gets different impressions about the Hollywood director and his films. The film is divided into the three sections: The Typewriter, the Rifle and the Movie Camera. The first segment covers Fuller's past as a newsman where he began as a copy boy and ended as a reporter. Part two describes Fuller's experiences in World War II, in which he participated as a soldier. The last section focuses on Fuller as director. Tim Robbins interviews Samuel Fuller revealing the director's own memories and impressions. Beside the interview, Jim Jarmusch, Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino accompany the documentary with their comments.
Marcela

2007

Marcela

2007
5.8
The life of Marcela, an ordinary Czech woman is explored throughout several decades of her life. We are engaged to struggle and fight back with Marcela as her tragic life unfolds before our eyes especially when dealing with her daughter’s unexpected death, which almost drives her to suicide. The film was initially part of a series about the fate of six married couples, but the events that happened throughout Marcela’s life were the reason why the director decided to focus solely on a documentary about her.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen

1966

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen

1966
7.2
A 1964 documentary portrait of Cohen in his pre-musician days as a poet and stand-up comedian.
Eastern Front

2023

Eastern Front

2023
On February 24, 2022, Yevhen, together with his friends, volunteered to join the first aid squad on the front line. They provided life-saving support and evacuation of the wounded. This film reveals the experiences of these young men for six months full of drama, despair, fear, hatred, bitterness, love, and, most importantly, faith in victory.
NCISverse: The First 1,000

2024

NCISverse: The First 1,000

2024
9
Kevin Frazier hosts a celebration of the "NCIS" franchise, including exclusive interviews with cast members and guest stars; new details about the origins of "NCIS"; a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the franchise's 1,000th episode.
Thea

2016

Thea

2016
7.5
A captivating short film about Thea, a 12-year-old Norwegian girl whose life is conditioned by epileptic seizures.
El límite infinito

2020

El límite infinito

2020
1.5
From early struggles to his climb up the Himalayas, Jean Maggi gets profiled in this documentary that highlights his advancement of adaptive sports.
How we made Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

2002

How we made Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

2002
7
Behind the scenes of Chabat's take on Asterix.
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World

2015

The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World

2015
8.7
Documentary that outlines the 1990s and the decade the changed the world.
Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion

2024

Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion

2024
5.7
Hiding behind the shiny Instagram façade of Brandy Melville, the go-to clothing brand for young women, is a shockingly toxic culture that lies within the global fast fashion industry.
Wild Life

2023

Wild Life

2023
7.3
From Oscar-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, "Wild Life" follows conservationist Kris Tompkins on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the landscapes she dedicated her life to protecting. After falling in love in mid-life, Kris and the outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins left behind the world of the massively successful outdoor brands they'd helped pioneer like Patagonia, The North Face, and Esprit, and turned their attention to a visionary effort to create National Parks throughout Chile and Argentina. "Wild Life" chronicles the highs and lows of their journey to effect the largest private land donation in history.
The Tramp and the Dictator

2002

The Tramp and the Dictator

2002
7
A look at the parallel lives of Charlie Chaplin and Adolf Hitler and how they crossed with the creation of the film “The Great Dictator,” released in 1940.
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

1998

Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

1998
3
Ekchart Schmidt examines the machinery behind the dream factory; the Hollywood myth is unmasked. How does the studio industry work? What role does marketing and the hype surrounding the stars play?
K2. Touching the Sky

2015

K2. Touching the Sky

2015
5.5
Caught in the Net

2020

Caught in the Net

2020
8
Everyone knows something like this is happening. But this is the only experiment to fully demonstrate what excessive openness on the internet means. The filmmaking couple hired youthful-looking (but over 18) actresses to pretend to be prepubescent girls and communicate with strangers who approached them based on their fake accounts. They attracted dozens of men in the first ten days, then hundreds, and finally thousands...
Land Vessels

2017

Land Vessels

2017
For many years, the mountain is moved between two countries - Brazil and China. Romulo, an ex-mineworker and now a sailor, heads into his first journey taking part of the mountain towards another one.
Mondo Cane

1962

Mondo Cane

1962
6.4
A documentary consisting of a series of travelogue vignettes providing glimpses into cultural practices throughout the world intended to shock or surprise, including an insect banquet and a memorable look at a practicing South Pacific cargo cult.