Popular Documentary Movies on Tubi TV - Page 351

Surviving the Outback

2019

Surviving the Outback

2019
8
Michael Atkinson places himself in the historic predicament of two stranded German aviators in 1932 to see if the his skills as a survival instructor, pilot and adventurer will allow him to escape to the nearest civilisation.
Double Murder: The Inside Story

2008

Double Murder: The Inside Story

2008
6
On June 1, 2005, police were called to a house in Luton, a town with a population of around 10,000 Poles. At a small rented house, they made the grim discovery of two Polish brothers who had been brutally murdered by extreme blunt force trauma to their heads and bodies. "Double Murder: The Inside Story" reveals the detailed account of the investigation.
Scattering CJ

2019

Scattering CJ

2019
When seemingly happy, travel-infatuated CJ Twomey violently ended his own life at age 20, his family was plunged into unrelenting grief and guilt. In a moment of desperate inspiration, his mother Hallie put out an open call on Facebook, looking only for a handful of travelers who might help fulfill her son’s wish to see the world by scattering some of his ashes in a place of beauty or special meaning.
Poet: An Intimate Discussion with Wade Radford

2018

Poet: An Intimate Discussion with Wade Radford

2018
'Poet: An Intimate Discussion with Wade Radford' is a brand new, independent documentary about the life and work in Poetry of Underground Filmmaker and Actor Wade Radford. Known globally for his controversial role in 'TWINK' as well as other film credits in the LGBT market including; 'Sex Lies and Depravity', '1 Last Chance at Paradise' and 'Boys Behind Bars' - Wade behind the scenes has been releasing Poetry anthologies and read aloud recordings online for the last eight years. 'Poet' explores the themes of Wade's work and for the first time ever introduces the audience to this complex and candid individual. Up until now Radford has hidden behind the mask of his work; but those days are over. Join Wade as he embarks on a week long road trip, visiting places that inspired the poetry and remain dear to his heart
Spider Mites of Jesus: The Dirtwoman Documentary

2018

Spider Mites of Jesus: The Dirtwoman Documentary

2018
9.5
When he was an infant, he suffered from the 'Spider Mites of Jesus' (his mother couldn't pronounce spinal meningitis). This caused mental challenges that resulted in his lifelong illiteracy. At 13, he began selling his body on the streets as a drag prostitute. When he was arrested, he took a dump in the back of the police car, leading the cops to give him the moniker: Dirtwoman. Since then he's run for mayor, gotten kicked out of the inauguration of America's first black governor (Douglas Wilder), posed for his own pin-up calendar (weighing in at 350 pounds), offered crabs from his crotch for a GWAR video and hosted the annual Hamaganza fundraiser that provided 'Hams for the Hamless.' When he died last year at 65, it was on the front page, top-of-the-fold of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and was featured nationally on NPR.
The Reformist

2019

The Reformist

2019
8
Three years in the life of the female Danish imam and feminist Sherin Khankan's life, through ups and downs.
1968, Photographic Acts

2018

1968, Photographic Acts

2018
Immersed in the melee of the world in 1968, in six photographic registers that underline the importance of the symbolic in our collective memory and the way it is shaped by political choices. Qualified contributors decipher iconic photographs of this pivotal year, putting them in perspective with present-day repercussions. Archival footage and an effective score recreate the era. A necessary interrogation of the photographic act, the impact of the image, and the repetition of history.
Who Killed Lt. Van Dorn?

2018

Who Killed Lt. Van Dorn?

2018
9
An inquiry into the death of a Navy lieutenant who was in a crash of the controversial MH-53E helicopter model.
Connected

2017

Connected

2017
America's Choir: The Story of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

2004

America's Choir: The Story of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

2004
Lee Groberg, the producer/director of PBS documentaries such as, "An American Prophet: The Story of Joseph Smith", and "Trail of Hope: The Story of the Mormon Trail", has turned his focus to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Walter Cronkite narrates, telling the fascinating story of the Choir's origins and history to the present day. Includes concert performances by the Choir.
Through Gates Of Splendor

1967

Through Gates Of Splendor

1967
Five missionaries went into the land of the savage Aucas. Their offer of friendship was rejected, and the Aucas killed the missionaries. Elisabeth Elliot, wife of one of the martyrs, her daughter, and Rachel Saint would not give up and eventually lived among and brought the Gospel to the Aucas.
The Coolest Guy Movie Ever: The Return to the Scene of The Great Escape

2018

The Coolest Guy Movie Ever: The Return to the Scene of The Great Escape

2018
6
Filmmaker Christophe Espenan's tribute to The Great Escape, The Coolest Guy Movie Ever is a fascinating documentary that returns to the iconic locations where that classic film was shot, complete with rare footage and interviews.
The Pit

2019

The Pit

2019
6
Revolves around a mineral water pool in director Hristiana Raykova’s hometown of Varna in Bulgaria. Situated right by the sea, this thermal pool is lovingly called “the pit” by local residents. Sitting in the hot water, they lean back up against the pool’s edge and philosophise about their lives. Here personal and political convictions collide, and tell of both social change and stagnation at the periphery of Europe.
Uncle Art

2018

Uncle Art

2018
Uncle Art tells the story of the man behind some of the most memorable gaming music of the 80's and 90's - Starglider, Carrier Command, Beneath a Steel Sky, After Burner and more. Dave Lowe broke technological boundaries of the period and inspired legions of gamers worldwide with his music.
The Science of Sleep

2016

The Science of Sleep

2016
6
Sleep has long been regarded as nothing more than a way to charge our batteries. But what if it can control our weight, allow us to make memories, and help us to fight off diseases like Alzheimer’s? We travel the world to investigate how revolutionary new technology has revealed the sleeping brain as an energetic and purposeful machine.
Looking For Sunshine

2018

Looking For Sunshine

2018
A year in Lara Gut’s universe, from the victory of the Alpine Ski World Cup Overall title in 2016 to the comeback after an injury at the peak of her career. A documentary about a young woman and a champion trying to find her way amidst self-fulfillment and public expectations.
It's Criminal

2017

It's Criminal

2017
8
A documentary about privilege, economics, justice and injustice via a class taught at Dartmouth College that mixes students and incarcerated women.
The Missing Tourist

2018

The Missing Tourist

2018
5.5
When a Japanese tourist goes missing in Canada's remote north during a trip to view the Aurora Borealis, a community is left reeling for answers in this unsettling and revealing cultural mystery.
Signing

2018

Signing

2018
5
By taking an interest in sign languages, Nurith Aviv invites us to expand our perception of the human langage. Three generations of deaf and hearing persons, as well as researchers from a specialised laboratory from the university of Haifa make us discover the languages, complex and diverse, that exist today in Israel.
Madagasikara

2018

Madagasikara

2018
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, known for its lemurs and unique biodiversity and as the setting of the popular animated films. But the real Madagascar is much different than the world imagines. 'Madagasikara' is the story of three resilient women fighting for the survival of their families and the education of their children against the overwhelming forces of domestic political instability, international political hypocrisy and the crushing poverty caused by both.