Popular History Movies on Tubi TV - Page 55

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

2014

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

2014
7.1
An intimate portrait of Matthew Shepard, the gay young man murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in U.S. history. Framed through a personal lens, it's the story of loss, love, and courage in the face of unspeakable tragedy.
Mundo: From Altar Boy to Hitman

2018

Mundo: From Altar Boy to Hitman

2018
4
Based on the true story of ex-Mexican Mafia member Ramon "Machine Gun Mundo" Mendoza.
Egypt's Lost Queens

2014

Egypt's Lost Queens

2014
6.2
Professor Joann Fletcher explores what it was like to be a woman of power in ancient Egypt. Through a wealth of spectacular buildings, personal artefacts and amazing tombs, Joann brings to life four of ancient Egypt's most powerful female rulers and discovers the remarkable influence wielded by women, whose power and freedom was unique in the ancient world. Throughout Egypt's history, women held the title of pharaoh no fewer than 15 times, and many other women played key roles in running the state and shaping every aspect of life. Joann Fletcher puts these influential women back at the heart of our understanding, revealing the other half of ancient Egypt.
The Private Life of Samuel Pepys

2003

The Private Life of Samuel Pepys

2003
2
The Private Life of Samuel Pepys is a 2003 British comedy television film directed by Oliver Parker and starring Steve Coogan, Lou Doillon and Nathaniel Parker. It portrayed the historical diarist Samuel Pepys. It was aired on BBC2 on 16 December 2003, drawing an audience of 2.9 million viewers.
Hawaizaada

2015

Hawaizaada

2015
5.5
In 1895, Shivkar Bapuji Talpade constructs and flies India's first unmanned plane, despite having the odds stacked against him.
María Lionza

2004

María Lionza

2004
In 1530, a tribe rejected a light-eyed Indian woman. In the present, a woman's recurring dreams reveal her mystery in a divided country.
Bring Us Your Women

2015

Bring Us Your Women

2015
8
Bring Us Your Women is an international anthology dedicated to women and the pursuit of divinity and freedom. The project seeks to tell existing and re-imagined stories of historic and mythical individuals, each presenting a message of humanity that transcends gender and religion.
Martin Luther

1953

Martin Luther

1953
7.1
A biopic of Martin Luther, covering his life between 1505 and 1530, and the birth of the Protestant Reformation movement.
Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name

2014

Baal Shem Tov: Master of a Good Name

2014
Treasures of wisdom often come from humble hearts. Follow the Baal Shem Tov on a journey through Eastern Europe during the 17th century as he changes the soured face of Judaism into a celebration of life. In this collection of vignettes from tales by the Baal Shem Tov, we visit poor Jewish families who find hope in their spirituality - not because of their religious acts, but because of their human kindness. This beautifully hand-crafted stop-motion feature brings these tales to families of all creeds to enjoy for the first time.
The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce

2009

The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce

2009
5.8
Eight men escape from the most isolated prison on earth. Only one man survives and the story he recounts shocks the British establishment to the core. This story is the last confession of Alexander Pearce.
Price for Peace

2002

Price for Peace

2002
5.6
This powerful and thought provoking film chronicles the compelling events in the Pacific Theater of WWII, from the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 to the American occupation of Japan in 1945. It depicts the strength and courage of America's youth, while examining how these men and women dealt with being thrust into this brutal war. The film includes interviews with war veterans, both American and Japanese, from all branches of the military. It features testimony from medics, nurses, dog handlers, as well as Japanese-Americans who were imprisoned at internment camps in the United States. The film also includes a first hand account of the tragic impact of the atomic bomb on Japanese citizens. Among the veterans who appear is Zenji Abe, a Japanese veteran who flew the mission to bomb Pearl Harbor, and retired General Paul Tibbets who flew the mission to bomb Hiroshima.
Report from the Aleutians

1943

Report from the Aleutians

1943
5.9
A documentary propaganda film produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps about the Aleutian Islands Campaign during World War II. The film opens with a map showing the strategic importance of the island, and the thrust of the 1942 Japanese offensive into Midway and Dutch Harbor. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
The Story of the Kinks

1985

The Story of the Kinks

1985
Discover the inside story of the most influential English rock band of the '60s. Inspired by a mix of genres including rhythm and blues, folk and country, their music created a British Invasion around the world. Their third single "You Really Got Me" became an international hit and went straight to the top of the charts in the UK. With seventeen top 20 singles and five top ten albums in the UK, the Kinks had an incredibly successful career spanning over 30 years. Featuring interviews with key members of the group, this is their story.
Nuremberg: Its Lesson for Today

1948

Nuremberg: Its Lesson for Today

1948
5.7
How, in November 1945, after the end of the World War II and the fall of the Third Reich, the international prosecutors participating in the first Nuremberg trial —formally, the International Military Tribunal— built their case against the top Nazi war criminals using the films and records produced by the own regime, obsessed with documenting everything in its long path of infamy and crime.
The Hand That Feeds

2021

The Hand That Feeds

2021
2
With the passing of his estranged father, Russell inherits the only asset to his name: a bar. As relationships form and Rusty finds himself right at home, he'll soon learn that his inheritance holds a dark secret.
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom

2022

Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom

2022
7.2
A portrait of the American actress Jamie Lee Curtis, daughter of the legendary actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, mythical scream queen and brilliant comedy actress.
Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future

2018

Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future

2018
8.5
Long before satellites would journey to planets and deep-space telescopes would photograph distant galaxies, there was an artist whose dazzling visions of planets and stars would capture the imagination of all who beheld them. Before that, he was an architect working on projects like the Chrysler Building and the Golden Gate Bridge. He would later become a matte painter in Hollywood working on films like Citizen Kane and Destination Moon. Who was this remarkable man? His name was Chesley Bonestell (1888-1986). Chesley Bonestell’s mesmerizing depiction of “Saturn As Seen From Titan” became known as “the painting that launched a thousand careers.” Told by the many people who were influenced by Chesley Bonestell or knew him personally and punctuated with rare interview footage of the artist himself, the documentary compellingly chronicles the life of a quiet, artistic visionary, whose architecture and space art continue to inspire us to reach for the stars.
H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer

2004

H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer

2004
6.1
Torture chambers, acid vats, greased chutes and gassing rooms were just some of the devices of death designed by the Torture Doctor, H.H. Holmes in his castle of horrors. Follows Holmes' entire life as a criminal mastermind.
Mutiny

1999

Mutiny

1999
A story of WWI soldiers and the Black struggle for pride and freedom. Eye witness testimonies of surviving veterans, official documents and archive photos reveal the incredible story of the British West Indies Regiment.
Enemy Within

2019

Enemy Within

2019
3.7
When a Japanese pilot crash-lands on the tiny remote Hawaiian island of Ni'ihau, he is met with courtesy and traditional Hawaiian hospitality from the locals - until they discover he was part of the recent attack on Pearl Harbor. Soon the community is split between those of Japanese ancestry who support the pilot and those of Hawaiian ancestry who oppose them.