Popular Documentary Movies on Vudu - Page 266

The Believers

2012

The Believers

2012
March 1989: two respected chemists from the University of Utah stand in front of a wall of reporters. Flashbulbs pop as they announce they have solved the world's energy problems using seawater, batteries and a mysterious glass contraption. 'Cold Fusion' is born. Within days, Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann are on the cover of Time Magazine. But three short months later, their careers in tatters and their reputations ruined, they flee the US as Cold Fusion becomes synonymous with 'bad science.' Twenty-two years later, despite continued disdain from mainstream science, a group of scientists, entrepreneurs and one high school student are confident that Cold Fusion will save the world, and that we're closer than ever to the Holy Grail of civilization. They're The Believers.
Unmasked Judeophobia

2011

Unmasked Judeophobia

2011
A meticulous examination of rising anti-Jewish ideology. Filmmaker Gloria Z. Greenfield travels from Israel to Europe to North America, covering this phenomenon from all angles, including historic Christian and contemporary Islamic polemics against Jews, the proliferation of anti-Israel bias in academia and cultural institutions, misinformation campaigns and state-sanctioned calls for the destruction of the Jewish state and the killing of Jews. Wide-ranging interviews include such eloquent and respected voices as legal experts Alan Dershowitz, Senator Joe Lieberman, Ambassador John Bolton, human rights activist Natan Sharansky, British attorney Anthony Julius, Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Wall Street Journal's Bret Stephens, among many others. UNMASKED JUDEOPHOBIA is a call to action and urgent reminder that Antisemitism is a menace not only to Jews, but to the human condition itself.
Dear Mandela

2012

Dear Mandela

2012
When their shantytowns are threatened with mass eviction, three ‘young lions’ of South Africa’s new generation rise from the shacks and take their government to the highest court in the land, putting the promises of democracy to the test.
About Water (Uber Wasser)

2008

About Water (Uber Wasser)

2008
'He who wants water must be prepared to kill for it' an old Arab saying goes. At the beginning of the 21st century water, the ancient source of life, already is in short supply all over the world. From the heart of Africa to the Aral Sea in the Kazakh steppe the film portrays different people's lives and their struggle for water and survival.
Historias de Dhallywood

2011

Historias de Dhallywood

2011
Welcome to Dhallywood, the cinema industry from Dhaka (Bangladesh capital, one of the most dense country from the worls - 170 millions inhabitants-) that produces more than 100 movies per year. Bangladesh population flock to cinema to smile, cry, dance and dream. This is a coral story about actors and film makers in one of the poorest countries of the world, where a young population fight in order to make their dreams become true.
What !s

2012

What !s

2012
The sequel to What !f, What !s is the next step in off-road moto progression and cinema tography. With a bigger cast, more cameras, and killer locations, Red Tide Pictures takes you on a adrenaline fueled romp of North America, through the swamps and bogs of Georgia to the high mountains in the heart of New Mexico. With some of the most progressive free riding, hill climbing, rock hopping and urban assaulting, no terrain, natural or manned will be left unturned.
Defy: The Danny Harf Project

2011

Defy: The Danny Harf Project

2011
Three years in the making, Defy is a visual overdose of wakeboarding at its highest level, starring four-time X Games gold medalist Danny Harf and his crew of progressive riders. Harf co-produces the film with elite director Sean Kilgus of BFY Productions. The pair have a solid track record, winning "Best Video Performance" in 2008 for their last effort in Drive. Shot entirely in brilliant HD with the best cameras on earth, be prepared to enter a world never seen before as the crew travels the globe in search of the next step. "It's about getting out of your comfort zone," Harf said. "I want to inspire people and help them realize how much there is left to be done on a wakeboard."
Yogawoman

2012

Yogawoman

2012
Yoga was brought to the west from India by a lineage of male teachers. Now there's a generation of women who are leading the way and they're radically changing people's lives. From the busy streets of Manhattan to the dusty slums of Kenya, from the golden beaches of Australia YOGAWOMAN uncovers a global phenomenon that has changed the face of yoga forever.
The Dark Side of Crocs

2010

The Dark Side of Crocs

2010
Witness daily life for Africa’s largest reptile and one of its fiercest predators in a place few species can call home: the Nile River.
Berlin: Hasenheide

2010

Berlin: Hasenheide

2010
Documentary about the social microcosm of Hasenheide, a 50 hectar green area in Berlin, located between Kreuzberg and Neukölln. In this park, you'll find old women with their dogs, young football players, Turks at the barbecue, as well as nudists. For the residents, Hasenheide is sports area, living room, pub and runway all at once. A refutation of the media panic surrounding the park as a place of drug dealing and violence.
Nas: Made You Look - God's Son Live

2003

Nas: Made You Look - God's Son Live

2003
Nas' first concert DVD, filmed at Webster Hall in New York. Special guests include Jadakiss, Ludacris, Bravehearts, DJ Kay Slay and a special testimonial by Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC. Also includes never-before-seen footage from the making of the "Made You Look" video.
Australis: an Antarctic Ski Odyssey

2010

Australis: an Antarctic Ski Odyssey

2010
In November 2009, Chris Davenport, Stian Hagen, and Andrea Binning ventured to the bottom of the world in search of the ski lines of their dreams. During their journey to the Antarctic Peninsula, the team discovered a new understanding of the beauty of ski mountaineering and of the depths of human connection to nature.... This is their story.
Unknown Soldiers

2008

Unknown Soldiers

2008
A refugee from Abkhazia, a separatist region of the Republic of Georgia which has declared independence, enlists in the Georgian army, passes though the training and becomes a professional soldier whose first vacation is interrupted by the war against Russia in Southern Osetia in 2008.
Once in a Lifetime

2009

Once in a Lifetime

2009
Once in a Lifetime
Oasis ...There And Then

1996

Oasis ...There And Then

1996
A documentary capturing the moment when the Manchester indie band Oasis unexpectedly transformed into a major stadium act, just months after their first shows in prestigious London clubs. The film features 17 songs performed at Earls Court in London and Maine Road in Manchester during 1995 and 1996.
By Screws!

2011

By Screws!

2011
“The Shine and Poverty of Kirill Filippov,” this is how the mother of a young aviator who builds an airplane at home in the kitchen would call this film.
Cheetahs Against All Odds

2009

Cheetahs Against All Odds

2009
In the Serengeti, cheetahs lead uneasy lives. Females must leave their cubs alone and exposed to the savagery of more powerful predators in order to hunt. Even scrounging scavengers can gain the upper-hand over this slender and graceful speedster. This extraordinary tale follows two cheetah mothers, struggling to raise their young in the face of constant danger. As their fortunes rise and fall, experience battles against luck for the upper hand and success against all odds.
First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird's Story

2009

First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird's Story

2009
One of Nature's smallest birds, a Black-chinned Hummingbird, built her nest on a backyard clothesline. Stunning close-up photography brings you into the nest as the hatchlings emerge from their shells. This enchanting and remarkably detailed nature film reveals the tireless efforts of the mother who raises and cares for two chicks from their hatching to their leaving the nest.
Initiation

2011

Initiation

2011
High in the mountains of Lesotho, Mosaku is anxiously awaiting the return of his older brother from an initiation ceremony.
50,000 Balls

2008

50,000 Balls

2008
This documentary follows the athletic training and competition of 4 young tennis players competing for the US 12 and under championship. The documentary takes the view all across the country, interviewing parents, coaches, and of course the players themselves. Eventually, the story culminates at the Boys 12 and under National Championship.