Popular Documentary Movies on YouTube - Page 337

Classic

2019

Classic

2019
People from all over the world gamble on when the ice in the Tanana River melts. This hundred year old tradition in the city of Nenana, Alaska, is an important source for the small town of about 500. It's also a point of local pride and amusement.
Ghosts of the République

2018

Ghosts of the République

2018
Ghosts of the République follows Aurelien and Nicolas, who, when confronted by France's conservative surrogacy laws, decide to exhaust their last option by traveling to Las Vegas to start a family of their own through surrogacy. This film demonstrates the extreme lengths many gay couples go to have children, highlighting the ever-expanding and controversial surrogacy industry.
No Obvious Signs

2018

No Obvious Signs

2018
8.5
What is left backstage of the heroic videos of our warriors in Ukraine? What do they have to face, one on one, in peaceful life, and where does the war stop?
Dare to Drum

2015

Dare to Drum

2015
This film speaks to the uniquely inherent traits that drummers and percussionists possess as natural explorers of music and sound, and how this particular story explores the challenge of translating foreign voices of percussive expression into the dialect of a Western classical orchestra setting. Five accomplished percussionists, Drum, and a rock star composer, Stewart Copeland, come together with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra to create a groundbreaking work.
The Dwarf in China

2014

The Dwarf in China

2014
10
A dwarf, a dragon, and a golden egg. Yet the real fairy-tale of this film is the journey of Jeanmarie, the Dutch street performer. In an adventurous project, Jeanmarie teams up with youth worker Frank to travel through the last remaining untouched regions of China, performing his new show to local children. As they transport their wondrous music machine from village to village, they bring laughter and intrigue to all who witness their magical performance, reuniting reality with fantasy, Europe and Asia. In a film as imaginative and whimsical as Jeanmarie's play itself, this is a poignant tale of passion and conviction to follow and fulfil your dreams.
Bodyslam: Revenge of the Banana!

2015

Bodyslam: Revenge of the Banana!

2015
5
On a fateful evening in a Seattle dive bar, Josh Kuntz and a group of social outcasts put on a faux wrestling show to a crowd of enthusiastic bartenders. With crude language and satirical monikers, the guys “beat” the pulp out of each other in a clumsy ballet, earning cheers from the crowd. That evening, the Seattle Semi-Pro Wrestlers were born.
Addicted to Captagon

2023

Addicted to Captagon

2023
Worth the Fight

2025

Worth the Fight

2025
Follows boxing legend Steve Canton and his mentoring of ten fighters. Their compelling journeys reveal how boxing's discipline builds character, proving the most meaningful victories happen outside the ring.
Night Shift

2025

Night Shift

2025
In the still hours of Kharkiv's curfewed nights, a quiet resilience hums through its empty streets. The short film captures people who work under the cover of darkness, navigating both routine and risk as Russia often attacks when residents try to sleep. Those who stay awake to work do so for the city's survival. The film explores how Ukraine's second-largest city has transformed because of war, its collective hope that dawn will arrive quietly, and the human need to carry on.
Fresno

2014

Fresno

2014
6
A film of and through the trees. Leaves catch, consume and resist the light through the seasons.
Deathgrip 2

2024

Deathgrip 2

2024
Starring Brendan Fairclough and directed by Clay Porter and Chris Seager, Deathgrip 2 is a mountain bike visual oasis. Featuring the world's best downhill racers and freeriders, Deathgrip 2 merges cutting edge production technology and stunning global locations into an hour-long cinematic experience. Simply put, Deathgrip 2 is content you remember for life.
Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name

2021

Shakespeare: The Truth Behind the Name

2021
Literary history's greatest mystery? Who created the greatest works of iambic thunder in the English language, and who lived the courtly life that is written about in the works of Shakespeare. An uneducated tradesman from Stratford?
Birmanie : Le Rappeur qui défia la junte

2024

Birmanie : Le Rappeur qui défia la junte

2024
8
A look back at the short and tragic life of Zayar Thaw, a young Burmese rap star who became a member of parliament alongside Aung San Suu Kyi, then was executed by the Burmese junta in 2022.
The Dictators: Hitler

2023

The Dictators: Hitler

2023
POWER. CONTROL. TERROR. The centre points of any dictatorship. The need for power, the want for tyrannical control and the subsequent terror unleashed to achieve their goals make dictators some of the most fascinating figures to study in history. In this series we will be looking at some of the 20th century's most notorious dictators, from their rise to power to their inevitable downfall. In this episode we look at the man responsible for the death of over 20 million people, a key aggressor in World War Two and the architect of the Holocaust, one of history's most brutal dictators; Adolf Hitler. From his humble upbringing in Austria to leading the Nazi Party, Hitlers life saw a reign of terror descend over Europe like never before leading to some of the worst atrocities the world has ever seen.
Bitter Rice

2025

Bitter Rice

2025
8
This film delves into the secretive realm of a Chinese juvenile reform school, revealing its strict regulations and severe penalties. Despite the harsh environment, it offers a compassionate portrayal of troubled teens, showing how love and friendship can endure. At Peach Reform School, discipline is enforced through extreme measures, shaping and challenging the humanity of its students.
Plastic Earth

2023

Plastic Earth

2023
6
Worldwide plastic production from fossil-based sources continues to rise and contribute to climate change, pollution and environmental issues. Scientists, engineers, researchers and innovators tackle solutions to deal with the over-production of single-use plastics.
She Is...

2023

She Is...

2023
This hybrid documentary follows Isabella Grosso, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. In her quest to heal, Isabella discovered a sense of empowerment through dance and founded She-Is, a nonprofit combining the art of dance with therapy. As she embraces the experience of self-love through movement, we follow Isabella on an international journey to help other survivors of sexual abuse and sex trafficking find healing.
Transition

2023

Transition

2023
Australian filmmaker Jordan Bryon has been living and working as a journalist and filmmaker in Afghanistan for more than six years. After the departure of US forces, he stays to document Afghan life under the male-centric Taliban leadership. With his colleague, Teddy, he heads to a Taliban stronghold in the north-west of the country, shortly after he started transitioning. If the Taliban knew he was trans, they would likely kill him. It’s a chaotic time, for the country and for Jordan, as he navigates his transformation and looks to the future.
Ice Maiden

2024

Ice Maiden

2024
Ice Maiden charts the uncompromising determination of Australian Lisa Blair, who became the first woman in history to sail solo around Antarctica.
Luminous

2022

Luminous

2022
7.5
“Luminous” tells the story of the first astronomer in history to publicly predict the near-future explosion of a star. But will he be right? Others in the astronomical community are skeptical, and professional reputations hang in the balance. In production since 2014, “Luminous” follows Calvin College astronomy professor Larry Molnar’s five-year journey to test his unprecedented prediction, knowing that its success or failure will unfold squarely in the international spotlight.