Popular Documentary Movies on Plex - Page 59

Jungle Fighters

2014

Jungle Fighters

2014
This feature documentary is the first to explore the rise of Brazilian MMA. We look at how 'Jungle Fight' came into being, starting out in Manaus, Amazonas in the heart of the Amazon rain forest, lead by the figure of Wallid Ismail. Documentary narrated by rap legend Ice-T directed by Alex Harvey and Tommy Sowards
Aliens Uncovered: Marilyn Monroe Exposed

2024

Aliens Uncovered: Marilyn Monroe Exposed

2024
As tensions continue to spike between the United States & the Soviet Union, UFO sightings and the actions involved begin to take a turn. With abduction and other variations of close encounters did the President attempt to disclose that information in an unorthodox way, trying to warm humanity of what was to come!
The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52

2021

The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52

2021
7.3
THE LONELIEST WHALE is a cinematic quest to find the “52 Hertz Whale,” which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale. As the film embarks on this engrossing journey, audiences will explore what this whale’s lonely plight can teach us — not just about our changing relationship to the oceans, but to each other. Executive Produced with Leonardo DiCaprio and Adrian Grenier.
Led Zeppelin | Whole Lotta Rock

2019

Led Zeppelin | Whole Lotta Rock

2019
Led Zeppelin. One of the most iconic rock bands of all time, and key pioneers of heavy metal. Follow the band through their journey, from formation in 1968, their exciting climb to being one of the most successful and influential bands in history, up until their split following the tragic death of John Bonham in 1980. Led Zeppelin still have a large presence in the music industry today, having sold over 300 million records worldwide.
Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?‎

2010

Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?‎

2010
6.8
In 1923, Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian scientist, philosopher & social innovator, predicted that in 80 to 100 years honeybees would collapse. Now, beekeepers around the United States and around the world are reporting an incredible loss of honeybees, a phenomenon deemed "Colony Collapse Disorder." This "pandemic" is indicated by bees disappearing in mass numbers from their hives with no clear single explanation. The queen is there, honey is there, but the bees are gone. For the first time, in an alarming inquiry into the insights behind Steiner's prediction QUEEN OF THE SUN: What Are the Bees Telling Us? investigates the long-term causes behind the dire global bee crisis through the eyes of biodynamic beekeepers, commercial beekeepers, scientists and philosophers.
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.
Gunnin' for That #1 Spot

2008

Gunnin' for That #1 Spot

2008
6.2
The film follows 8 of the top high school basketball players in the US at the time of filming, in 2006. The plot centers around the first annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic game at the legendary Rucker Park in Harlem.
Hunting Bigfoot

2022

Hunting Bigfoot

2022
4
Hunting Bigfoot (2021) A film that skillfully melds the worlds of narrative feature and documentary to capture this portrait of a broken man obsessively pursuing personal and professional redemption in a world where many of those close to him think he's crazy.
Kinuyo Tanaka, a Woman We Talk About

2022

Kinuyo Tanaka, a Woman We Talk About

2022
This documentary composed of numerous testimonies and archives, filmed in Japan highlights the extraordinary career of the actress-director Kinuyo Tanaka and her singular ambition to impose a female point of view on cinema, reflecting her own vision of the world.
Un été à la Garoupe

2020

Un été à la Garoupe

2020
8
La Garoupe, a beach in Antibes, in 1937. For one summer, the painter and photographer Man Ray films his friends Pablo Picasso, Dora Maar, Paul Eluard and his wife Nusch, as well as Lee Miller. During these few weeks, love, friendship, poetry, photography and painting are still mixed in the carefree and the creativity specific to the artistic movements of the interwar period.
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980

2004

Inside Genesis: 1975-1980

2004
8
Spanning the years 1975 to 1980, this music-rich review traces a tumultuous but pivotal time for Genesis, an era that saw the band lose lead singer Peter Gabriel and learn to rely on the vocal prowess and pop sensibilities of drummer Phil Collins. Extras include bonus tracks of former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, who left the band in 1977, performing "Please Don't Touch" and "In the Quiet Earth."
Stalin's Last Plot

2011

Stalin's Last Plot

2011
8
January 1953: On the eve of his death Stalin finds himself yet another imaginary enemy: Jewish doctors. He organizes the most violent anti-Semitic campaign ever launched in the USSR, by fabricating the "Doctors' Plot," whereby doctors are charged with conspiring to murder the highest dignitaries of the Soviet Regime. Still unknown and untold, this conspiracy underlines the climax of a political scheme successfully masterminded by Stalin to turn the Jews into the new enemies of the people. It reveals his extreme paranoia and his compulsion to manipulate those around him. The children and friends of the main victims recount for the first time their experience and their distress related to these nightmarish events.
Lil Wayne: Non-Compliant

2023

Lil Wayne: Non-Compliant

2023
6
With an incredibly recognizable voice straight out of the Southern Delta, Lil Wayne is universally celebrated as one of the most prolific hip-hop artists. His playful wordplay and often radio-friendly songs have elevated him to heights unimaginable.
Jim Morrison: The Wild Child

2019

Jim Morrison: The Wild Child

2019
Documentary about the life and career of Jim Morrison, leader of The Doors.
The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You to See

2023

The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You to See

2023
6.5
In an age when misinformation, alternative facts, and conspiracy theories have become mainstream, UFOs have risen to become one of the most-talked about pop culture phenomena. With all of this noise, how can we expect anyone to know how much of this is true? What is in our skies? What do we know, and how do we know it? And most importantly: Are we being visited?
Lost And Found

2007

Lost And Found

2007
4.2
Shot entirely on 16mm and HiDef, LOST AND FOUND is the story of the extraordinary season of 2007 as seen through the eyes of world-class skiers and snowboarders. With global drought persisting and ski resorts closing around the globe, athletes are forced to follow the snow, sending them deep into the uncharted north country of Alaska and Canada. Filmed almost entirely in North America, LOST AND FOUND is a testament to the terrain and conditions that only exist in the Western Hemisphere. This film will take you into the vast, unexplored Tordrillo Range of Alaska, proving that some of the best big mountain skiing in the world is still completely undiscovered.
Jennifer Aniston: More Than Friends

2020

Jennifer Aniston: More Than Friends

2020
4
There are multiple levels to global superstar actress Jennifer Aniston. Yet the road to success did not come without its challenges. Aniston radiates a vulnerable warmth both on and off screen that keeps her audience loyal.
Ursula von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own

2019

Ursula von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own

2019
This compelling documentary portrait is a quiet ode to a woman whose approach to form and material are unmatched in the art world. Working primarily in cedar, von Rydingsvard creates monumental sculptures that play with texture and shape in ways that evoke surprising emotion. Born in Germany to Ukrainian-Polish parents, von Rydingsvard’s family was detained for five years in a post-WWII refugee camp before moving to America. The pain and trauma of this experience, coupled with the anger born from an abusive childhood, left indelible marks on Ursula. But her ability to channel this into her work and practice undoubtedly birthed an artist of singular determination and talent.
The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli

2023

The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli

2023
Merging world-class music with intimate conversations in the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, The Journey is an exploration of the moments that define us, the songs that inspire us, and the relationships that connect us to what matters.
The Interpreters

2018

The Interpreters

2018
7.7
The Interpreters follows the lives of Iraqi and Afghan interpreters, and the American veterans they worked with. In many cases, interpreters face danger in their countries because of their affiliation with the US war effort. This is the story of how they are rebuilding their lives.