Popular Documentary Movies on Plex - Page 136

Alligator Kingdom 3D

2011

Alligator Kingdom 3D

2011
4
Alligator Kingdom 3D is the first-ever 3D HD documentary shot in the protected areas of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. A magic carpet ride into one of the last great black water swamps on earth-- the great Okefenokee. Examines the ancient wetlands' intricate ecosystem and reveals the habits and traits of its most famous predator, the fearsome American alligator.
Sanibel

2025

Sanibel

2025
Initially an offbeat comedy exploring the quirky, seashell-obsessed culture of Southwest Florida, six weeks into filming, Hurricane Ian — one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history — devastates the region. As waters recede, the crew return to find a transformed landscape and story. What was once lighthearted now grapples with a deeper question: will the community's love for shells and the coastline survive the weight of its overwhelming grief, or will it find a way to heal and rebuild?
Princess Diana: The Quiet Revolution

2017

Princess Diana: The Quiet Revolution

2017
No one in history has ever been so universally adored as Diana, Princess of Wales. In her short life she captivated the world with her beauty, charm and limitless compassion. She challenged the century old tradition of stoic Royal silence and brought a Queen and her people closer than ever before. The legacy of the people’s princess still lives on two decades after her tragic and sudden death. It was her love of life, of people, of those less fortunate and of her children that saw her lead a quiet but powerful revolution that changed the British royal family, forever.
Posh Neighbours at War

2016

Posh Neighbours at War

2016
This is a documentary where we gain access to the rich and their jaw dropping homes to reveal the stories behind multi-million pound disputes. Last year in London's Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea a whopping 6821 planning applications were submitted. These megabuck developments, often create noise, mess and stress and mean neighbours are being alienated for months, even years at a time.
Gang Girl: A Mother's Journey to Save Her Daughter

2011

Gang Girl: A Mother's Journey to Save Her Daughter

2011
Valerie Goodloe, a LA-based professional photographer for a national magazine, thought that she and her family had it made. A recovering addict who has been sober for 25 years, Goodloe was confident that her children would grow up to be well-rounded, socially-responsible human beings. She imagined they would go to college, excel in their chosen careers and never have to worry about issues fueled by poverty, such as being on welfare, selling drugs or using food stamps. That dream, however, became a nightmare when Goodloe discovered that her troubled daughter Nafeesa had joined the Bloods, a notorious Los Angeles gang. After many sleepless nights and court appearances with her daughter, Goodloe determined that not only did she need answers to help explain how she found herself on this path with Nafeesa, but that she would take it upon herself to increase awareness about the huge numbers of girls and women involved in the gang lifestyle.
Ranger

2021

Ranger

2021
RANGER is a story about a rite of passage. Set within Kenya’s Maasai homeland, an intimate and contemporary story of self-discovery unfolds, as 12 women become East Africa’s first all-female anti-poaching unit. Upending the male-dominated, reliance upon military-style training to make a wildlife ranger, Virginia, Liz, Momina and Damaris instead undergo a year-long program of deep trauma-release and healing, triggering profound transformation within themselves and sending shockwaves through their communities.
With - A Journey to the Slow Life

2020

With - A Journey to the Slow Life

2020
A tale about the new worldwide trend that embraces the concept of Slow-Life: taking a step back from today's chaotic, hectic life to embrace an everyday simpler life, enjoying every step of it with all our senses.
A Century of Dreams

2017

A Century of Dreams

2017
A Century of Dreams is a feature documentary about the oldest Slovenian inventor, Peter Florjančič, who has recently celebrated his 100th birthday. In the film, the controversial innovator gives a first-hand account of, in his own words, a life as thrilling as Hitchcock’s films. Florjančič considers himself a hedonist whose inventions have given him a luxurious and exciting life.
Dear Fredy

2017

Dear Fredy

2017
1
An inspiring documentary about a heroic gay Jewish sportsman who ended up in Auschwitz.
Skydancers

2014

Skydancers

2014
6
Skydancers explores the developing world of women in Aerobatics. It presents some of the world's best female pilots during The 27th World Aerobatics Championships (WAC), Texas.
Nobelity

2006

Nobelity

2006
A stunning look at the world's most pressing problems through the eyes of Nobel Laureates. Filmed across the U.S., and in France, England, India and Africa, Nobelity follows award-winning journalist Turk Pipkin's personal journey to find enlightening answers about the kind of world our children and grandchildren will know. Nobelity combines the insights of nine distinguished Nobelists with a first-person view of world problems and the children who are most challenged by them.
How to Grow a Band

2012

How to Grow a Band

2012
6.5
Chris Thile is at a crossroads. His marriage has ended and his platinum-selling band, Nickel Creek, has gone on hiatus. But Thile, a prodigy who has defied expectations since he picked up the mandolin at age five, has a plan.
Toxic: Britney Spears' Battle For Freedom

2021

Toxic: Britney Spears' Battle For Freedom

2021
6
Alisyn Camerota and Chloe Melas explore pop icon Britney Spears' battle to end her legal conservatorship through critical conversations around tabloid culture, mental health, and the treatment of women in the public eye.
Visitors from Hell: Paranormal Horror Stories

2023

Visitors from Hell: Paranormal Horror Stories

2023
Their whole life they've experienced paranormal activity. What is the source of the haunts that plague their lives? Is it fabrication or is it something much more sinister? Explore the wild encounters that make their life HELL.
Beautiful Was The Fight

2025

Beautiful Was The Fight

2025
The stories of several women in the Boston music scene and their struggle to achieve equality and success while embracing their identities and finding a voice in the community.
Micro-Budget Marauders

2019

Micro-Budget Marauders

2019
What is a Micro-Budget film? How are they made? Where can you find them? Do they actually make any money? Six micro-budget filmmakers take us through the arduous process of making movies with little-to-no money. They shed light on the physical, financial and moral complexities of this unusual side of Hollywood.
Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

2005

Viva Joe Strummer: The Clash and Beyond

2005
Smash and Grab: The Story of the Pink Panthers

2013

Smash and Grab: The Story of the Pink Panthers

2013
5.6
The Pink Panthers have stolen over £270m in diamonds in more than 241 robberies in cities from Paris to Tokyo. The film explores the rise of the group during the 1990s Balkan conflict when economic sanctions imposed on Serbia fueled illegal activities. The criminals reveal an underworld driven by fast wealth and paranoia, while the detectives and inspectors, who are working with Interpol, are on a mission to stop their crime spree with growing success.
4 Days to End Cancer

2022

4 Days to End Cancer

2022
A group of strangers come together to do the impossible, create a business solution that will end cancer globally in just 4 days.
Refuge of Last Resort

2006

Refuge of Last Resort

2006
6
This no holds documentary chronicles the days before, during and after Hurricane Katrina. Told from the viewpoint of several families stuck in New Orleans, this moving and unflinching story says so much by saying so little. Most of this footage has never been seen by the public, and there is absolutely no stock footage used in this film.