Popular Documentary Movies on Plex - Page 141

Camera Obscura

2000

Camera Obscura

2000
‘Camera Obscura’ is an experimental documentary which draws sounds and images from the Dartington Estate in Devon and constructs an idiosyncratic portrait. Verbal and textual definitions attempt to pin down what it is and play against elusive images. Archive material and re-invented historical events evoke the ethos of the past and combine with stories and contemporary details to illuminate the spirit of the place.
High: The True Tale of American Marijuana

2008

High: The True Tale of American Marijuana

2008
6
Beyond the hysteria of Reefer Madness and past the deceptive lessons of "Just Say No", HIGH exposes the true story of America's war on drugs. Using government statistics, expert interviews and a large dose of humor, HIGH takes a fresh look at this hot but relevant topic.
Paradise

2025

Paradise

2025
PARADISE follows an iconic mountain man, Joe Hollis, who has lived off the grid for fifty years at the foot of the highest mountains in the East. Creating what he calls a "paradise garden", his land boasts over a thousand different species including many that can't be found anywhere else in the country. As health problems arise, Joe struggles to ensure his land and legacy survive into the future.
Against All Odds

2023

Against All Odds

2023
10
Follows the first month of the Russian-Ukrainian war, also features military experts and Ukrainian military leaders.
Small Voices: The Stories of Cambodia's Children

2008

Small Voices: The Stories of Cambodia's Children

2008
The struggles of the street and garbage dump children of Cambodia are examined through the personal stories of five children and their journey toward education.
Gehlen: Hitler's Superspy

1974

Gehlen: Hitler's Superspy

1974
This is the remarkable story of Reinhard Gehlen, former Head of the German Secret Service, who helped to found the CIA, the American Central Intelligence Agency.
Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story

2023

Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story

2023
A Kurdish-Swedish soccer team’s journey to become champions and a symbol of resilience for the Kurdish people.
Creature from Big Muddy: An Illinois Bigfoot Legend

2021

Creature from Big Muddy: An Illinois Bigfoot Legend

2021
6
In the early 1970's in Murphysboro, Illinois, the town was terrorized by a creature that was thought to come out of a local river called the Big Muddy. This documentary explores the legend of The Big Muddy Monster.
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 United States of Hoodoo

2012

The United States of Hoodoo

2012
4.7
The documentary explores how African-based spirituality has informed Americas popular culture. The old African gods have taken on new forms since their arrival on North America's shores. Their spirit now manifests in turntable wizardry, improvisational skills and mind-blowing collages, performances and rituals. The film shakes up traditional and stereotypical ways of thinking about race, religion, rationality. Through meetings with musicians, writers and artists, healers, gumbo cooks and Mississippi Blues men, the documentary draws a picture of a culture which has always drawn on a unique mix of different ethnic influences to produce its cultural diversity, allure, and vitality
Do No Harm: The Opioid Epidemic

2018

Do No Harm: The Opioid Epidemic

2018
A national public health emergency is sweeping through North America. In this close examination of the opioid crisis - the most deadly epidemic to devastate the US in recent years - medical professionals come together to deliver their verdict. Narrated by Ed Harris, Do No Harm shows us the devastating effects of these drugs, and casts light up on those who must be held accountable.
The Biggest Obstacle

2021

The Biggest Obstacle

2021
6
New York City disability rights activists fight for a fully accessible transit system, facing off against the State-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority run by Governor Cuomo.
Baudouin, les derniers jours

2023

Baudouin, les derniers jours

2023
The Lake at the Bottom of the World

2022

The Lake at the Bottom of the World

2022
6
An international team of scientists venture into the virtually unknown interior of Antarctica to explore a lake buried 3,600 feet beneath the ice. Their success hinges on the performance of their custom-built hot water drill and their ability to work as a team in the harshest climate on the planet. As they struggle against the ferocity of the ice and wind to unravel mysteries buried deep under Antarctica, they consider how our relationship with nature – and with one another — will impact humanity’s future and the future of all life on our rapidly changing planet.
Far From The Nile

2022

Far From The Nile

2022
12 musicians from the 11 countries along the Nile use music as a model to collaborate across borders. On a tour of the United States, their message of unity is put to the test.
A Lamp in the Dark: The Untold History of the Bible

2009

A Lamp in the Dark: The Untold History of the Bible

2009
3.2
Throughout the Middle Ages, the Papal Inquisition forbade biblical translation, threatening imprisonment and death to those who disobeyed. Learn the stories of valiant warriors of the faith, such as John Wycliffe, William Tyndale, Martin Luther, the ancient Waldenses, Albigenses and others who hazarded their lives for the sake of sharing the Gospel light with a world drowning in darkness. Once the common people were able to read the Bible, the world was turned upside down through the Protestant Reformation.
Bound By Sea

2013

Bound By Sea

2013
Four Oceans in one year is a huge task. Add to that a full time job, a family, and a surf charity and you get Jack Viorel. A man whose life is equal parts demanding and inspiring. He and his daughter travel the world teaching children with disabilities that anything is possible with a little heart and determination.
First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse

2006

First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse

2006
This Emmy winning documentary tells the story of Montauk Point Lighthouse the first lighthouse in New York and the first sight of a new world, shining on thousands of immigrants coming to America. Reoccurring accounts of courage and compassion by Keepers and local residents, over the 200 year history of the lighthouse, illustrate how this edifice has bound the souls of humanity through time.
Eating Up Easter

2019

Eating Up Easter

2019
6.5
The Rapanui community on Easter Island fights to prevent an environmental collapse due to overwhelming tourism and industrial progress, and to preserve their cultural traditions.
Charmed by Darkness

2019

Charmed by Darkness

2019
8