Popular Documentary Movies on Vudu - Page 195

Westside vs the World

2019

Westside vs the World

2019
6.2
Westside Barbell is essentially what would happen if the Hell's Angels traded in their Harley Davidsons for squat racks and chalk. It is a collection of some of the strongest and scariest people to ever walk the earth. The atmosphere inside the cinder block walls has been described as a prison yard weight pile. Fights and cussing are part of the charm, as are tattoos and facial hair. The environment is brutal and wears quick on lifters with thin skin. Every day at Westside its dog eat dog. It's a proven recipe for world records (over 140 and counting), but is it worth the price of the pain? When the weights are big enough to kill, how far would you go for a number?
Getting Over

2018

Getting Over

2018
6.8
A man discovers a box of interviews with his father, a lifelong heroin addict who died of AIDS in 1997. What he finds will uncover generations of family secrets, forcing him to redefine his own past, doubt his present, and question his future.
Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen

2022

Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen

2022
6
The fall of 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof, the film Pauline Kael (The New Yorker) called "the most powerful movie musical ever made." Narrated by Jeff Goldblum, FIDDLER'S JOURNEY TO THE BIG SCREEN captures the humor and drama of director Norman Jewison's quest to recreate the lost world of Jewish life in Tsarist Russia and re-envision the beloved stage hit as a wide-screen epic. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Daniel Raim puts us in the director's chair and in Jewison's heart and mind, drawing on behind-the-scenes footage and never-before-seen stills as well as original interviews with Jewison, Topol (Tevye), composer John Williams, production designer Robert F. Boyle, film critic Kenneth Turan, lyricist Sheldon Harnick, and actresses Rosalind Harris, Michele Marsh, and Neva Small (Tevye’s daughters). The film explores how the experience of making Fiddler deepened Jewison as an artist and revived his soul.
Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric

2017

Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric

2017
5.7
Katie Couric travels across the U.S. to talk with scientists, psychologists, activists, authors and families about the complex issue of gender.
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin

2014

The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin

2014
7.1
A documentary about the development and spread of the virtual currency called Bitcoin.
Eldorado

2018

Eldorado

2018
5.8
Drawing inspiration from his personal encounter with the Italian refugee child Giovanna during World War II, Markus Imhoof tells how refugees and migrants are treated today: on the Mediterranean Sea, in Lebanon, in Italy, in Germany and in Switzerland.
Wrestling with Satan

2009

Wrestling with Satan

2009
From deep in the heart of Texas, the Christian Wrestling Federation packs up their ring and hits the road for small towns across America, saving souls with a Bible-thumping wrestling show. The show is extreme and so is the message - accept Christ or spend eternity in Hell.
Longevity Hackers

2024

Longevity Hackers

2024
Explores the latest longevity research and whether dramatically extended human lifespan is achievable. Features top scientists, startup leaders, celebrities, and critics offering balanced perspectives on this fascinating field.
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

1970

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

1970
7.1
A presentation of key events in the life of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Beginning with the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, MLK is followed through major steps in his struggle to promote racial equality. Including footage of King's stirring speeches, it is a fitting tribute to his legacy, and features clips narrated by a wide range of celebrities, including Harry Belafonte, Paul Newman Charlton Heston, Ruby Dee, Burt Lancaster, Anthony Quinn, Walter Matthau, Ben Gazzara, Clarence Williams III, Joanne Woodward, and James Earl Jones.
The Sarnos: A Life in Dirty Movies

2013

The Sarnos: A Life in Dirty Movies

2013
5.9
A love story about the legendary sexploitation director Joe Sarno and his loyal wife and business partner Peggy. The film relates their part in the history of sex film, their lives between New York and Sweden, and their struggle to produce one last erotic film.
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

2010

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

2010
7.1
The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.
Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story

2021

Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story

2021
9.4
DARK SHADOWS & BEYOND – THE JONATHAN FRID STORY reveals the real man beneath the vampire’s cloak, exploring Frid’s personal and professional struggles, artistic triumphs and rise to fame. Among the family, friends and co-workers who offer fresh insights are actresses Marion Ross (Arsenic & Old Lace) and Christina Pickles (Seizure), American Shakespeare Festival associate Anthony Zerbe and Dark Shadows colleagues David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker, Nancy Barrett, Marie Wallace and James Storm. The documentary also includes rare performance footage and previously unseen interviews and archival materials from Frid’s private collection.
Kevorkian

2010

Kevorkian

2010
6.7
Documentary about Dr. Jack Kevorkian, who was performing euthanasia in the US in 1990's
The Case of Sally Challen

2019

The Case of Sally Challen

2019
6
Jailed for life in 2011 for killing her husband, Sally Challen was convicted on the unanimous decision of the jury. The result provoked little surprise among her friends and family, yet evidence later revealed that Challen was the victim of coercive control from her husband, who would manage her social life and spending. With fewer than 10% of appeals ever quashing a conviction, this documentary is a compelling case for the need for greater nuance in the law and its reporting.
Transmedium: Fastmovers & USOs

2024

Transmedium: Fastmovers & USOs

2024
6
Transmedium UFOs, often viewed as ocean based USOs, have long fascinated Navy personnel. Join us for an in-depth exploration of USO history with former Navy Chief Oceanographer Tim Gallaudet.
We Need to Talk About A.I.

2020

We Need to Talk About A.I.

2020
6.4
Conflict between man and machine has been a science fiction staple for over a century. From 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Terminator the perceived threat posed by super-intelligent robots has been exploited by Hollywood for decades. But do advances in Artificial Intelligence mean we are now facing a future in which that threat could become a reality?
Burn Motherfucker, Burn!

2017

Burn Motherfucker, Burn!

2017
6.5
An in-depth and provocative look at the 1992 Los Angeles riots exploring the roots of civil unrest in California and the relationship between African Americans and LAPD.
October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre

2025

October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre

2025
A feature documentary film on the history of Gaza and the horrific events of October 7, 2023 that shook the world.
Hardball: The Girls of Summer

2019

Hardball: The Girls of Summer

2019
7
"Hardball: The Girls of Summer" follows the top female baseball players in the USA, all members of the globally ranked US Women's National Baseball Team. They play BASEBALL - not softball - and fight for equality, recognition, and acceptance in a sport that continues to exclude women and girls. These trailblazers chase their dream of winning a Gold Medal at the Women's Baseball World Cup, playing professional ball, and creating opportunities for the girls coming up behind them. This is their quest to prove that women and girls belong on the baseball diamond and have a place in America's Pastime. This is the world of women's baseball. Narrated by Jessica Mendoza.
The Weight of Honor

2017

The Weight of Honor

2017
Filmed over five years, THE WEIGHT OF HONOR follows the lives of the caregivers of veterans who have been catastrophically wounded in America's longest war. Their lives are transformed overnight to 24/7 caregivers tasked with caring for their war-wounded. The film reveals the family dynamic, their relationships before the wounds of war, and now, the uncertainties that lie ahead.