Popular Documentary Movies on Plex - Page 102

We Are Not Ghouls

2022

We Are Not Ghouls

2022
3
US Air Force JAG Attorney Yvonne Bradley was assigned to defend a man held at Guantanamo Bay. Believing Guantanamo held ‘the worst of the worst’, her world was turned upside down once she arrived in Cuba and began to untangle an unimaginable case.
Sam Smith: Dreams Come True

2015

Sam Smith: Dreams Come True

2015
5
Follow Sam Smith's journey from their humble beginnings to taking the music world by storm. Find out the secret to the singer's success and feel the power of their searing voice.
Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

2021

Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

2021
"Twenty Pearls" tells a powerful story of sisterhood. In 1908, nine Black women enrolled at Howard University made one decision that would change the course of history. These college students created Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Stuck in the Groove

2021

Stuck in the Groove

2021
7
A Documentary film exploring the history and evolution of vinyl records. Featuring Interviews with the experts, musicians and fans alike, 'Stuck in the groove' takes you on a journey of vinyl-mania, music and nostalgia.
Neither Confirm Nor Deny

2023

Neither Confirm Nor Deny

2023
6.7
During the Cold War, the CIA secretly raised a sunken Soviet nuclear submarine from the depths of the Pacific Ocean. The six-year operation included an intricate cover story by billionaire Howard Hughes. Drawing on declassified documents and never-before-seen interviews, Neither Confirm Nor Deny tells one of the highest-stakes, yet least known stories of the Cold War.
Desolation Center

2018

Desolation Center

2018
9.3
The untold story of a series of Reagan-era guerrilla punk and industrial desert happenings in Southern California that are now recognized as the inspiration for Burning Man, Lollapalooza, and Coachella. Interviews and rare performance footage of Sonic Youth, Minutemen, Meat Puppets, Redd Kross, Einstürzende Neubauten, Survival Research Laboratories, Savage Republic, Swans and more.
The Queen's Mother in Law

2012

The Queen's Mother in Law

2012
The story of Prince Philip's mother, who fled revolution in Greece, was experimented on by Sigmund Freud, hid Jews from the Nazis, gave all her possessions away, and founded her own religious order.
Aviation Tactics Declassified: Vietnam War

2025

Aviation Tactics Declassified: Vietnam War

2025
8
Uncovering the vital role of aircraft in shaping the conflict. From strategic bombing to close air support and reconnaissance, this documentary reveals the tactics, innovations, and high-stakes missions that defined aerial combat in Vietnam, highlighting the critical importance of air power in one of history's most intense wars.
Pot Luck

2020

Pot Luck

2020
5
The war on drugs has failed: is legalization of cannabis the answer? Pot Luck takes a trip across pioneering state Colorado five years after full legalization to see how it's all playing out and what this blazed new world looks like.
Conlanging: The Art of Crafting Tongues

2017

Conlanging: The Art of Crafting Tongues

2017
5
A deep dive into the hidden world of constructed languages and the fascinating people who make them.
Historically Haunted: The Ghosts of Grand Midway

2024

Historically Haunted: The Ghosts of Grand Midway

2024
Popular paranormal investigators, Beckie-Ann Galentine and Josh Rawson, explore the historically haunted Grand Midway Hotel and are shaken to their cores by what they encounter.
A Brief History of Time Travel

2019

A Brief History of Time Travel

2019
6
A journey through the evolution of time travel; from it origins, it's evolution and influence in science fiction, to the exciting possibilities in the future.
Morgan Freeman: Breaking Barriers

2021

Morgan Freeman: Breaking Barriers

2021
6.6
Perhaps it is his distinctive velvet smooth voice and calming demeanor that made Morgan Freeman a household name. World-renowned actor, Freeman has starred in over 100 movies in just three decades and continues to break barriers.
The Wait: Mike Tyson's First Fight Out of Prison

2020

The Wait: Mike Tyson's First Fight Out of Prison

2020
10
After serving a 4-year prison sentence Mike Tyson was released from an Indiana prison May-1995. For Tyson’s first opponent Don King selected an unknown heavyweight named Peter McNeeley. This is a behind the scenes documentary of the event.
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton

1988

In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton

1988
6
Tony Palmer's award-winning feature-length documentary profile of Richard Burton.
The Pig Farm

2011

The Pig Farm

2011
5.8
The life and murders of one of the worst serial killers in history, Robert Pickton who went unchallenged for decades.
Age of Champions

2011

Age of Champions

2011
7
This award-winning documentary follows five competitors up to 100 years old who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics.
Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads

1999

Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads

1999
7
Eric Clapton is one of the most influential guitarists of all time. He ranked 2nd in Rolling Stone magazines list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and 4th in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time". In this documentary feature he is interviewed in depth with contributions from Keith Richards, John Mayall, The Yardbirds, Jack Bruce and many more. It is the definitive Clapton biography.
Burning Man: Beyond Black Rock

2005

Burning Man: Beyond Black Rock

2005
3.9
BURNING MAN: BEYOND BLACK ROCK goes behind the scenes of a social revolution to explore the philosophy that fuels it, the social contract that drives it, and the transcendent experience that makes it a worldwide cultural force. Granted unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Burning Man organization, the filmmakers spent 18 months with the founders, organizers, artists and participants to document the full complexity and diversity of the Burning Man community. But, true to its title, the film goes beyond the city they raise in the desert - revealing the Burning Man's plans to bring its unique culture to the rest of the world. BEYOND BLACK ROCK tells, for the first time ever, the real story of Burning Man - from the inside out.
Scott Peterson: An American Murder Mystery

2017

Scott Peterson: An American Murder Mystery

2017
6.3
When 27-year-old expectant mother Laci Peterson vanishes on Christmas Eve, suspicion falls on her husband, Scott. Take a deep, intimate look into the gripping investigation and explosive trial that became a national spectacle.