Popular Documentary Movies on Vudu - Page 269

Dog by Dog

2015

Dog by Dog

2015
7.7
An examination of efforts in the United States to tighten regulations on commercial dog kennels, known as 'puppy mills,' where animals are kept without adequate regard for their welfare.
The Promised Band

2016

The Promised Band

2016
The Black Jacket

2016

The Black Jacket

2016
7
A former Black Panther in South Central Los Angeles teaches a course that brings rival gang members and community outreach workers together to prevent bloodshed in their communities.
The Man Who Saved Ben-Hur

2016

The Man Who Saved Ben-Hur

2016
The Man Who Saved Ben-Hur explores the filmmakers relationship with his 89-year old second cousin, Johnny Alarimo, at the end of his life. A charismatic loner, Johnny spent a dazzling career behind the scenes in show business without never forming any lasting relationships. Destine to die that way, the film is a subtle dance between a subject who wants to control his legacy, and a filmmaker/family-member who simply wants to know him.
The Hammer

2016

The Hammer

2016
Champion adventure racer, Jason "The Hammer" Lane, had both knees reconstructed in 2010. After being told that the best therapy was to ride a bike, Jason entered The Race Across America (RAAM) - a 3000-mile, coast to coast cycling race. The winner will finish in less than 8 days. Sleep? Certainly not for the first 48 hours. After that, rest comes in the form of receiving IV drips and counting REM cycles. "The Hammer" literally puts you in the passenger's seat of RAAM as you follow an unknown rookie racer battle for the lead, get run over by a car, and feud with an unprepared crew in a fight to the finish line. In this raw, unabashed documentary, you will witness the determination of a true champion and the love that grows among near strangers through challenge and conflict. The Race Across America has no favorites; rather a taste to swallow half of the field. Each and every racer is tested. Some will pass, some will fail, but only one will Hammer.
U.F.O.s: The Best Evidence Ever Caught on Tape

1997

U.F.O.s: The Best Evidence Ever Caught on Tape

1997
5.7
Professional photographers and UFO video hunters capture extraordinary objects in the skies around the world.
California High

2015

California High

2015
8
California has been arguing over whether or not marijuana should be legal for over 100 years. Now there's a new judge in this trial - you.
The Pearl

2016

The Pearl

2016
5
"The Pearl" explores the raw emotional and physical experience of being a middle aged to senior transgender woman against the backdrop of post-industrial logging towns in the Pacific Northwest. The film leans into the struggle of those who were reared and successful as men and have reached middle age or later with a burdensome secret that they can no longer keep.
30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle

2015

30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle

2015
A former federal agent takes you from Milwaukee's streets into its justice system, following Harold Sloan and six other homeless men over five years as they struggle to survive.
The Founders

2016

The Founders

2016
6
The remarkable story of how 13 amateur female golfers fought to form the LPGA in 1950. With the odds stacked against them, they made history.
Stink!

2015

Stink!

2015
5.7
"Stink!" opens with a foul smell and a pair of kids pajamas. And a single father trying to find out what that smell could possibly be. But instead of getting a straight answer, director Jon Whelan stumbles on an even bigger issue in America, which is that some products on our store shelves are not safe -- by design. Entertaining, enlightening, and at times almost absurd, "Stink!" takes you on a madcap journey from the retailer to the laboratory, through corporate boardrooms, down back alleys, and into the halls of Congress. Follow Whelan as he clashes with political and corporate operatives all trying to protect the darkest secrets of the chemical industry. You won't like what you smell.
The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith

2016

The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith

2016
6.6
Art, obsession and anxiety permeate a dilapidated Manhattan loft building in Mid-century: The first movie to use photographer W. Eugene Smith's massive, fly-on-the-wall archive of photos and audio tapes documenting the likes of jazz greats Thelonious Monk, Zoot Sims, Jimmy Giuffre, Hall Overton and others at work and play in the Sixth Avenue wreck that was Smith's home and studio from 1957 through the '60s.
Monsieur le Président

2014

Monsieur le Président

2014
Filmed over three years in the aftermath of the 2010 Haitian earthquake, Mr President follows the ascension and confusing downfall of Gaston Jean Edy.
Après l'hiver

2015

Après l'hiver

2015
At sixteen they have finished school without formal qualification of any kind. Now they have been allowed an extra year of school to help them find a position. Choosing a career, applying for jobs, giving job interviews, convincing both employers and family and making plans for one's own future: these are all crucial steps to take and difficult goals to reach.
Long Way to the Top: Stories of Australian Rock & Roll

2001

Long Way to the Top: Stories of Australian Rock & Roll

2001
Stories of Australian and New Zealand Rock and Roll.
Jimi Hendrix: The Guitar Hero

2011

Jimi Hendrix: The Guitar Hero

2011
8
A celebration of the master of electric guitar, as told through exclusive interviews with a selection of the world's greatest musicians. Narrated by Slash.
Hating Obama

2014

Hating Obama

2014
4.2
Hating Obama takes a thought provoking look at the hatred received by President Barack Obama while asking the central question: Is President Obama hated for his policies or because he's black?
Just About Famous

2015

Just About Famous

2015
5.1
When fans cannot get close to the real thing, these professionals step in to fill the void. As the old adage goes, 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.' From a celebrity impersonator convention to their lives across the country, JUST ABOUT FAMOUS chronicles the few who have had the fortune, or curse, of looking like the most recognizable people on the planet.
HeartChild

2013

HeartChild

2013
'HeartChild' is a documentary film about the 28 year Crys Worley, who is the mother of a nine year old autistic child, Sasha. It is a remarkable story about a mother's struggles, not only with her own health, but the well being of her son. Committing to Sasha that she will never give up on him and inspired by the challenges parents of autistic children face, she started a non-profit organization, called A.Skate - Autism. Skating with Kids through Acceptance, Therapy, and Education. This film documents her extraordinary story.
Forced Perspective

2015

Forced Perspective

2015
'Forced Perspective' is an intimate portrait of iconic Cleveland artist Derek Hess by filmmaker Nick Cavalier. The film is a journey through Derek's struggle with alcoholism and bipolar and how these demons effect the artwork, presenting a voyeur into Derek's personal life, revealing his process and philosophy. This film showcases the evolution of a celebrated artist, his effect on music and culture while highlighting the link between creativity and mental illness.