Popular Documentary Movies on Vudu - Page 151

Horgasm: A Love Story

2012

Horgasm: A Love Story

2012
5.3
This documentary follows Torstein Horgmo during 2 years as a world famous professional snowboarder going about his anything but ordinary life. An unique film made by Tobias Froystad which gives a insight into highs, lows, victories and defeats of proffessional snowboarder Torstein Horgmo.
High Ground

2012

High Ground

2012
6.7
Eleven veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan join an expedition to climb the 20,000 foot Himalayan giant Mount Lobuche. With blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer and a team of Everest summiters as their guides, they set out on an emotional and gripping climb to reach the top in an attempt to heal the emotional and physical wounds of the longest war in U.S. history.
A Whisper to a Roar

2012

A Whisper to a Roar

2012
6.3
Courageous democracy activists in five countries (Egypt, Malaysia, Ukraine, Venezuela and Zimbabwe) risk it all to bring freedom to their people.
Apocalypse: A Bill Callahan Tour Film

2012

Apocalypse: A Bill Callahan Tour Film

2012
6.3
A collection of live performances and a glimpse of the road from the American leg of Bill Callahan's 2011 Apocalypse tour.
My Father And The Man In Black

2013

My Father And The Man In Black

2013
7
The story of promoter Saul Holiff's turbulent life and his success making Johnny Cash a superstar.
God Save My Shoes

2012

God Save My Shoes

2012
6.7
God Save My Shoes is the first documentary film to explore the intimate relationship between women and shoes, questioning why shoes are the most addictive item in a woman's closet and how shoes have become a totem object.
Britney Spears: Unbreakable

2009

Britney Spears: Unbreakable

2009
8
Look into the glamorous and tumultuous life of pop sensation Britney Spears. From her incredible skyrocketing ascent into stardom to her personal troubles and downfalls, see the inside of the star's life with exclusive interviews.
Addiction

2007

Addiction

2007
5.3
Assembled by some of the nation's top documentary filmmakers, this centerpiece film in HBO's 'Addiction' campaign features insights from experts on trends and treatments in the ongoing battle against drug and alcohol abuse. This documentary consists of nine segments that focus on case studies and cutting-edge treatments that challenge traditional beliefs about addiction.
Bigfoot's Reflection

2007

Bigfoot's Reflection

2007
7
Explores how the quest for an elusive monster transforms those who seek it. Through the stories of hunters, scientists, and believers, the film blurs the boundary between legend and reality, suggesting that Bigfoot might be as much a reflection of human nature as a creature of the wild. Each sighting, rumor, or empty trail becomes a mirror, revealing our collective longing for mystery, connection, and the untamed. Ultimately, the film is less about finding Bigfoot and more about how the search shapes us, igniting a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the natural world.
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story

2010

The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story

2010
4.7
The Greatest Ears in Town is an insightful documentary and testimonial to Arif Mardin; the producer, arranger, musician and multi Grammy award winner.
Boys of Bonneville

2011

Boys of Bonneville

2011
6.7
This documentary tells the story of an unsung hero and self-made man, David Abbott Jenkins, who, with almost superhuman stamina and boyish charm, set out to single-handedly break every existing land speed record on his beloved Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah. More than a century later, many of "Ab's" records remain unbroken and the legacy lives on in his custom car. Looking like something Batman would have owned, the story comes full circle when Ab's son Marv, restores the 12-cyclinder, 4800-pound "Mormon Meteor" to its glory days for a ceremonial lap on the salt.
Into the Cold: A Journey of the Soul

2010

Into the Cold: A Journey of the Soul

2010
5.3
Into the Cold retraces two men dramatic expedition to the North Pole one of the toughest and most magnificent environments in the world and also one that is rapidly vanishing. In two months, 400+ miles, and -50F temperatures, the film reveals a deeply personal journey by foot to the top of the world as never before seen on camera. At current rates of climate change, this centennial commemorative expedition in 2009 will not be possible in another 100 years.
One Nation Under God

2009

One Nation Under God

2009
5.7
Four college Christians look at their faith in Jesus and realize that it's based on routine rather than a genuine relationship. They decide that to fully understand their faith, they need to test it against others' beliefs. Michael B Allen, Will Bakke, Lawson Hopkins, and Austin Meek set out on a journey around the United States beginning in Dallas. They travel west to the Los Angeles, north to Seattle, east to Boston, and finally, South to New Orleans before heading home. Along the way, they meet several different characters including a policeman, a hippie clown, a Scientology ex, a congresswoman, a homeless man, and many more. As they guys near home and the journey's completion, they come to realize the importance of always questioning beliefs, no matter how sure you are of them. They see that questions are vital, because the answers to those questions allow us to really live for something.
Mister Rogers & Me

2010

Mister Rogers & Me

2010
7
An MTV producer's life is transformed when he meets the recently retired host of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,' Fred Rogers. Friendship with the PBS icon sets the young producer on a hero's quest to find depth and simplicity amidst a shallow and complex world through conversations with Susan Stamberg (NPR), Tim Russert ('Meet The Press'), Marc Brown ('Arthur') and more.
The Universe 7 Wonders of the Solar System

2010

The Universe 7 Wonders of the Solar System

2010
6.7
The seven wonder of our solar system are discussed: Enceladus' geysers, Rings of Saturn, Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the Asteroid Belt, Mars' Olympus Mons, the Surface of the Sun, and planet Earth.
Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements

2011

Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements

2011
7
For some aging music fans and kids with a passion for musical history, The Replacements are rock and roll defined. Gorman Bechard's remarkable history of the 'Mats takes us from their first show as the Impediments to their 1991 onstage breakup in Chicago, and everywhere in between. Bechard bravely eschews including the band's music, photos, and live footage, instead relying solely on the fans: their well-kept memories, hilarious anecdotes, and differing points of views about the foursome's wildly varied discography and infamous antics.
Passion & Power: The Technology of Orgasm

2007

Passion & Power: The Technology of Orgasm

2007
5.3
This is the story of one simple invention, the vibrator, and its relationship to one complex human behavior, the female orgasm.
The Finland Phenomenon

2011

The Finland Phenomenon

2011
5.7
Finland’s education system has consistently ranked among the best in the world for more than a decade. The puzzle is, why Finland? Documentary filmmaker, Bob Compton, along with Harvard researcher, Dr. Tony Wagner, decided to find out. The result of their research is captured in a new film, "The Finland Phenomenon: Inside the World’s Most Surprising School System". In the 60-minute film, Dr. Wagner guides the viewer through an inside look at the world’s finest secondary education system. A life-long educator and author of the best-selling book "The Global Achievement Gap," Dr. Wagner is uniquely qualified to explore and explain Finland’s success. From within classrooms and through interviews with students, teachers, parents, administrators and government officials, Dr. Wagner reveals the surprising factors accounting for Finland’s rank as the #1 education system in the world.
Destination Forks: The Real World of Twilight

2009

Destination Forks: The Real World of Twilight

2009
6.2
Destination Forks is a must-have for any true Twilight fan. With three movies on one disc (Twilight Tour, Moods of Twilight, and Twihards), it's the on-screen pilgrimage into the real world of Twilight. Your companion for the books and movies, it showcases the incredible beauty, mystery, moods, and places of the real Forks – birthplace of the story that became a global phenomenon.
One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard

2010

One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard

2010
6.8
In 2009, in celebration of her new album Love Is the Answer, Barbra Streisand announced she would perform one special concert at the Village Vanguard in New York City, New York. Streisand was backed by a quartet consisting of Tamir Hendelman (piano), Jeff Carney (bass), Brian Koonin (guitar) and Ray Marchica (drums). The audience included special guests and celebrity friends of Streisand such as Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Barry Diller and Diane von Fürstenberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandy Gallin, Frank Rich, Donna Karan, Lea Michele, and Nicole Kidman, as well as 100 competition winners.