Popular Documentary Movies on Plex - Page 84

The Pursuit of Endurance

2015

The Pursuit of Endurance

2015
5
100 years after Shackleton's South Pole expedition, a mixed crew of adventurers, sportsmen and scientists trace Shackleton's steps. They visit coast at the pole to sail and walk in the harsh conditions of this hostile and yet beautiful environment.
Maidan Massacre

2014

Maidan Massacre

2014
1
Maidan Massacre is an investigative documentary into the shootings which occurred on February 20th, 2014, when nearly 50 people were gunned down on the streets of Kyiv's Independence square. The massacre was the result of a massive three month long protest against the former Government of Viktor Yanukovich and his decision to reject a trade deal with the EU. Although no thorough investigation had been conducted, the blame was immediately placed on the officers who served under Yanukovich. This program investigates the scene of the crime, interviewing those who were there when the shootings occurred, and seeks to answer the questions as to who really was shooting that day on Kyiv's Independence square - a place known to the people of Ukraine, as Maidan.—John Beck Hofmann
Kevin Hart: "What Now?" All Access

2016

Kevin Hart: "What Now?" All Access

2016
2
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Kevin Hart's 2016 record-breaking "What Now?" international stand-up tour. With unparalleled access, this documentary takes you on tour and inside the superstar’s life to reveal a side of him you’ve never seen before.
Ralph Stanley: An Eye for Wood

2015

Ralph Stanley: An Eye for Wood

2015
1
This documentary profiles a Maine craftsman and his son, who are among the last practitioners of the art of wooden boat building.
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.
300 Spartans: The Real Story

2015

300 Spartans: The Real Story

2015
5
300 Spartans-The Real Story. Putting aside the myths and legends, this documentary takes a detailed look at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC Greece leading to the last stand of the 300 Spartans and Spartan King Leonidas. On the 3rd day of the battle, when Leonidas was being surrounded, he sent most of his troops away and covered their retreat with a last stand because Spartans never retreated.
The Art of the DJ

2015

The Art of the DJ

2015
10
Steve Lawler is one of the UK’s most long-standing and well-respected DJs. ‘The Art of the DJ’ is the story of Steve’s rise to the forefront of UK underground dance music and an 80-minute journey into a career that has spanned over two decades in the music industry. With help from peers such as Carl Cox, Darren Hughes, Danny Whittle, James Todd, and Ben Turner, and through Steve’s friends and family, we discover the path leading to Steve Lawler’s status as one of the most truly influential DJs of our time.
13th Child: Jersey Devil

2014

13th Child: Jersey Devil

2014
10
A historical documentary looking at the history of the Jersey Devil
Return to the River

2015

Return to the River

2015
8
BBC Frozen Planet and The Hunt cameraman Stephen de Vere films and narrates the insider guide to the wildlife of the British waterway. Otter families, tiny water shrews, kingfishers and water voles – secret worlds just as poignant and fascinating as those he’s filmed on the African plains.
Dolly Parton: Queen of Country

2015

Dolly Parton: Queen of Country

2015
10
Dolly Parton is the most honoured female country performer of all time. She has had 25 songs reach No1 on the Billboard Country chats, a record for a female artists. She has 41 career top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and she has 110 career charted singles over the past 40 years. Her career began at an early age. She started as a child performer on the radio, then went on to record a few singles at the age of just 13. She had a stream of hit singles in the 80's, the most success being her 1981 hit '9 to 5', and her duet with Kenny Rogers 'Island in the Stream', both of which topped the U.S pop and country charts. She has won an incredible amount of awards, including 8 Grammy Awards, 10 Country Music Association awards, 7 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 3 American Music Awards. She is quite simply the reigning queen of Country Music...this is her story.
Black and Cuba

2015

Black and Cuba

2015
5
'Black and Cuba' follows street-smart students, who are outcasts at an elite Ivy League university, as they band together and adventure to Cuba to see if revolution is truly possible. While filming their poignant encounters with AfroCuban youth, breathtaking sites and moving hip-hop performances, the travelers confront realities behind myths of color-blindness and social mobility. This edgy and artful documentary of their journey uncovers renewed hope for equality and human rights. 'Black and Cuba' is the feature film directorial debut of international human rights advocate and scholar Robin J. Hayes, PhD.
How NOT to Make a Horror Film

2015

How NOT to Make a Horror Film

2015
4
In 2008 an Independent film crew set out to make an epic horror feature film in outback South Australia on a $30 000 budget. Three weeks later, they left defeated and without a film.
Power’s War

2015

Power’s War

2015
7
On the evening of February 9th, 1918 three local lawmen and one federal officer rode into the Arizona wilderness to apprehend four men on counts of draft evasion and murder. The violence that followed has been so steeped in legend, lies, and hearsay, that the facts of what occurred at that remote cabin and why were almost lost to history. Contemporary interviews with historians and family members, archival footage, and original artwork tell the story of the events leading up to and following the deadliest shootout in Arizona's history.
Frank Sinatra, or America's Golden Age

2015

Frank Sinatra, or America's Golden Age

2015
8
In his five-decade career, the 1950s and 1960s were Frank Sinatra's Golden Age. He was at the top of his game in music, film and television, becoming the most popular artist on the planet.
Bonaparte: The Egyptian Campaign

2016

Bonaparte: The Egyptian Campaign

2016
5
In the Spring of 1798, Napoleon set out with 38,000 men and 10,000 sailors to conquer Egypt . He also brought along 167 men of science and the arts to start a scientific mission to explore the land. It was the beginning of a scholarly encounter between the West and the Muslim world.
Elvis: A Generous Heart-Collectors Edition Vol. II

2015

Elvis: A Generous Heart-Collectors Edition Vol. II

2015
10
Elvis is without a doubt the most beloved, idolized legendary star in history. Through his music, live performances, and his films he brought joy to millions of people around the world. But for all his accomplishments as an entertainer perhaps his greatest legacy was his enormous generosity. Elvis.... A Generous Heart; examines his wonderful legacy of generosity. The list of his generous acts go on and on and on. Through the use of new interviews, new on-location filming, classic footage and photos, Elvis.... A Generous Heart; will be one of the most definitive films ever made about the great generosity and kindness of the King, Elvis Presley.
The Diary of Anne Frank: A Tale of Two Sisters

2015

The Diary of Anne Frank: A Tale of Two Sisters

2015
7
Filmed in Netherlands and London this special commemorates 70 years since Anne Frank's death. With unique interviews with Anne's step sister, Eva Schloss and Gillian Walnes, a survivor from Auschwitz who now runs the Anne Frank Trust in the UK and Ronald Leopold, the Director of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. In 1933, the Nazis rose to power. Five years later, in 1938, Eva Schloss remembers the Nazis marching on Austria and then she and her family fleeing and settling in Amsterdam the same year. They found they were in the same residential square as the Franks with their young daughter, Anne. Anne and Eva found a bond from the shared experience of being displaced by the Nazis.
Coming Back to the Hoop

2014

Coming Back to the Hoop

2014
1
43 years ago Jane Pittman, a promising basketball star at her small town High School, ran off the court never to return ... until now. When Jane stumbles across the Nova United Senior Women's Basketball League, old passions are reignited. Vowing to get into the best shape of her life, she is determined to play competitive ball again. What she never expected to find on this journey is a passionate group of seniors who have decided to 'wear out, before we rust out'. Choosing basketball over bingo, these women come together for much more than sports. 'Coming Back To The Hoop' is a film about the transforming power of basketball and the healing it brings when you connect with something larger than yourself and give yourself over to the team
Many Beautiful Things

2015

Many Beautiful Things

2015
6
In an age when women were incapable of joining the artistic dialogue, Lilias Trotter managed to win the favour of celebrated critics.
Hex Hollow: Witchcraft and Murder in Pennsylvania

2015

Hex Hollow: Witchcraft and Murder in Pennsylvania

2015
10
A documentary film investigating the 1928 murder of a Pennsylvania farmer and the allegations of witchcraft that shocked the nation.