Popular Documentary Movies on Vudu - Page 190

Lauda - The Untold Story

2014

Lauda - The Untold Story

2014
6.8
In 1976 Niki Lauda survived one of the most famous crashes in Formula One history. Using previously unseen footage, LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY explains what happened on that fateful, and near fatal day at the Nurburgring, then follows Lauda’s courageous journey to recovery culminating in a miraculous comeback in Monza just weeks later. The film also investigates the impact that his crash had not just on his own life but on the sport as a whole, looking at the safety developments from the 1900s to the present day. Featuring exclusive access to Mercedes HQ and interviews with Lauda, his family, and motorsports legends past and present including Sir Jackie Stewart, David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Hans-Joachim Stuck and Jochen Mass. LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY is a must-see for all motorsport fans.
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

2022

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

2022
6.4
Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. This intimate portrait captures the man behind the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise and features interviews with Englund, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd and more.
The Rise and Fall of Pablo Escobar

2018

The Rise and Fall of Pablo Escobar

2018
8
This 2-hour special gives viewers an inside look at the hunt for Pablo Escobar as told by the US DEA agents who hunted him and those that were there reporting. Viewers will hear personal accounts from several DEA agents, as well as journalists who were a part of the search and ultimate capture of Escobar. Along with never before seen footage and photographs of Escobar's life and capture, viewers will be taken along on the journey that was Pablo Escobar's life and his demise.
Citizen Weiner

2024

Citizen Weiner

2024
5.8
Zack Weiner is an actor residing in New York City. When the film industry shut down in 2020, Zack and his friend Joe embarked on a unique project: to make a film about running for city council, while actually running for city council.
Porndemic

2009

Porndemic

2009
7
A critical investigation into the business of internet pornography.
The Debut

2014

The Debut

2014
5
The Debut brings together a collective of riders with passion, creativity and relentless drive to make what they do their own every time they take to the water. Andy Kolb and Unit Parktech’s first film boasts jaw dragging action from some of the most influential riders of our time captured against breathtaking backdrops with the most advanced film production available. Shot across five continents and covering every aspect of cable and System 2.0 every rider has been pushed to their limits in order to showcase the sport at it’s most progressive and creative. As the riders push themselves and their riding, across the world, The Debut gives us a unique insight into their journey and who they really are!
Sunny

2012

Sunny

2012
2.5
They say the lack of sunlight affects our mood - that the natural balance of the human mind state quickly shifts with the presence of the giant solar fireball in the sky. But this isn’t about winter blues or summer depression. Sunny is a mental disposition, and not just one reserved for beaches and fun parks. Level 1 injected a positive mood into the ski season - giving a dose of light therapy to dark northern landscapes of Scandinavia, Alaska, Japan, and British Columbia. So sit back and relax, put your shades on, and soak up the rays - the future looks bright.
Man Made Monsters

2017

Man Made Monsters

2017
From the Nazi 'super' cows that still roam the woods to CIA-trained killer dolphins, the work of some mad scientists has led to the birth of strange creatures.
Shackles

2005

Shackles

2005
5
An aspiring teacher (Hughley) takes the one job he's offered, a position at a school inside a prison.
Agents Unknown

2019

Agents Unknown

2019
6.5
Vietnam 1967: Military intelligence has collapsed, Viet Cong have infiltrated the clandestine American spy network, and the U.S. can't rely on the South Vietnamese. John Murphy, then an elite adviser, analyst, and operative for the Army, CIA, and South Vietnamese intelligence services, reveals the gray areas of critical, on-the-ground intelligence work, where trust is hard-won and easily lost.
War Dog: A Soldier's Best Friend

2017

War Dog: A Soldier's Best Friend

2017
7
This poignant documentary explores the unbreakable bond between multi-purpose K9s and their handlers.
Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened...

2016

Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened...

2016
7.5
This film from acclaimed theater director Lonny Price charts the journey of the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" in the 30-plus years since the musical debuted on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in 1981.
Iris

2014

Iris

2014
7.3
IRIS pairs legendary 87-year-old documentarian Albert Maysles with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even in Iris’ dotage, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. IRIS portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life’s sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment.
GMO OMG

2013

GMO OMG

2013
6.8
Today in the United States, by the simple acts of feeding ourselves, we are unwittingly participating in the largest experiment ever conducted on human beings. Each of us unknowingly consumes genetically engineered food on a daily basis. The risks and effects to our health and the environment are largely unknown. Yet more and more studies are being conducted around the world, which only provide even more reason for concern. We are the oblivious guinea pigs for wide-scale experimentation of modern biotechnology. GMO OMG tells the story of a fathers discovery of GMOs in relationship to his 3 young children and the world around him. We still have time to heal the planet, feed the world, and live sustainably. But we have to start now!
Rooted in Peace

2016

Rooted in Peace

2016
5.8
Rooted in Peace challenges viewers to examine their values as Americans and human beings. Today we are at war within ourselves, with our environment, and with the world. Director and award-winning filmmaker Greg Reitman invites viewers on a film journey to take notice of the world we live in, proactively seek ways to find personal and ecological peace, and stop the cycle of violence.
Catching Dreams

2008

Catching Dreams

2008
Sometimes Life is not what it seems. P.T. Barnum once said “A sucker’s born every minute”, but he never met Brian Flint.
American Teen

2008

American Teen

2008
6.3
A documentary on seniors at a high school in a small Indiana town and their various cliques.
The Silent Truth

2010

The Silent Truth

2010
Murder or Suicide? On a military base in Iraq, PFC LaVena Lynn Johnson is found dead, shot in the head. The Army rules it a suicide, however information obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, brings the Army's findings into question. Since the United States launched the Second Gulf War, over ninety-four women in the Military have died in Afghanistan or during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Of these deaths, some twenty occurred under extreme suspicious circumstances. The Department of Defense has characterized these deaths as 'non-combat' related injuries and as in LaVena's case, ruled six of them as suicides. 'The Silent Truth' follows the Johnson's search for truth and justice for their daughter
Lee Harvey Oswald: 48 Hours to Live

2013

Lee Harvey Oswald: 48 Hours to Live

2013
6
Documentary - This special seeks to explain the enigmatic Oswald using a brand new approach. No other documentary has exclusively traced Oswald's actions in the minutes, hours and days following the events in Dallas. By shifting the focus on that November weekend, we're able to tell a familiar story in an unfamiliar way, providing a refreshing new perspective on Oswald himself, as well as on the Kennedy assassination. - Michael Baker, Jason Lee Boyson, Sarah Joy Byington
Steep

2007

Steep

2007
6.1
Steep traces the legacy of extreme skiing from its early pioneers to the daredevils of today.