Top Rated Documentary Movies on Amazon Prime Video - Page 37

Eye of the Beholder: The Art of Dungeons & Dragons

2018

Eye of the Beholder: The Art of Dungeons & Dragons

2018
6.5
A documentary that explores the history & stories behind the art that helped create the world's most popular role playing game. The movie profiles artists - both past & present - & features former company insiders, game designers, authors, & fans.
Light in the Water

2018

Light in the Water

2018
5
In 1982, soon after the first Gay Games, 'West Hollywood Swim Club,' as it was known then, registered as the first openly gay masters swim and water polo club. This feature documentary film follows their battle for acceptance: from their humble beginnings, to how these men and women have become a renowned force fighting injustice in the world of competitive sports.
Once Aurora

2018

Once Aurora

2018
8.5
This is the third documentary of Norwegian singer AURORA. It will follow the production of her second album. Filmed in La Fabrique, France.
Harry & Meghan: Royal Rebels

2018

Harry & Meghan: Royal Rebels

2018
7.6
This documentary features interviews from royal experts, exclusive insider stories from former palace staff, and exciting archival footage and photos that reveal the secrets and traditions behind a royal wedding.
49 Pulses

2017

49 Pulses

2017
4
Utilizing survivor interviews, re-enactments, and police body cameras, this documentary examines the Orlando Night Club shooting, one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history.
A Queer Country

2016

A Queer Country

2016
4
Israel is governed by Orthodox civil law and yet hosts the world's biggest gay pride. Is this a cynical marketing ploy or a political awakening?
TransMilitary

2018

TransMilitary

2018
4.8
At a time when transgender people are banned from serving in the U.S. military, four of the thousands of transgender troops risking discharge fight to attain the freedom they so fiercely protect.
Scary Stories

2018

Scary Stories

2018
5.8
A documentary about children's horror classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. It includes the author's family, scholars, folklorists, artists, and children's book authors such as R.L. Stine, Q.L. Pearce, and more.
The Last Race

2018

The Last Race

2018
5.2
A cinematic portrait of a small town stock car track and the tribe of drivers that call it home as they struggle to hold onto an American racing tradition. The avant-garde narrative explores the community and its conflicts through an intimate story that reveals the beauty, mystery and emotion of grassroots auto racing.
306 Hollywood

2018

306 Hollywood

2018
6.5
When two siblings undertake an archaeological excavation of their late grandmother’s house, they embark on a magical-realist journey from her home in New Jersey to ancient Rome, from fashion to physics, in search of what life remains in the objects we leave behind.
Shadowring

2015

Shadowring

2015
7.7
Details the virtually unknown story of the Council On Foreign Relations and how this think tank is responsible for defining the U.S. globalist agenda.
A Haunting on Washington Avenue: The Temple Theatre

2014

A Haunting on Washington Avenue: The Temple Theatre

2014
6.3
Watch the terror unfold as paranormal investigators find themselves face to face with the restless spirits that inhabit the historic Temple Theatre of Saginaw, Michigan. Witness the hair-raising journey as the film crew explores hidden tunnels, captures shocking evidence and validates claims that the old theatre is indeed haunted. In the heart of downtown Saginaw exists a virtual time capsule filled with history, emotion and long kept secrets. The Temple Theatre (built nearly a century ago) is currently known for its prestige and glamour. However its history hasn't always basked in the limelight.
Apache Warrior

2017

Apache Warrior

2017
4
The stories of the U.S. Army helicopter crews in the war-torn countries of Iraq and Afghanistan, including real-life footage of the crews providing 24-hour transport, air cover and rescue.
All For One

2017

All For One

2017
7.5
United by their renegade spirit and a determination to win against substantial odds, these riders take on the international circuit. The film offers unique insights into the first five years of their journey, bearing witness to the ethos of the team as embodied by all – from the strongest to most embattled members. Out of a culture that embraces a deeply human approach to sport, unlikely champions are born, and seemingly improbable team and personal goals are achieved.
Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution

2017

Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution

2017
7.5
What is Bitcoin? With the advent of Bitcoin, the world's first digital currency, for the first time in history money is no longer controlled by banks or governments, but by the people who use it. But where did this currency come from? How does it work? And is it truly the way forward, or just a flash in the pan? Magic Money answers these questions and more as it explores the mysterious origins of Bitcoin, its role in society, and how it could shape the future.
The Fabulous Allan Carr

2017

The Fabulous Allan Carr

2017
4.5
Armed with a limitless Rolodex and a Benedict Canyon enclave with its own disco, Allan Carr threw the Hollywood parties that defined the 1970s. A producer, manager, and marketing genius, Carr built his bombastic reputation amid a series of successes including the mega-hit musical film "Grease," until it all came crashing down after he produced the 1989 Academy Awards, a notorious debacle.
La Chana

2016

La Chana

2016
6.3
The film brings us under the skin and into the mind of La Chana, a talented Gypsy flamenco dancer as she returns to the stage to give a final seated performance after a 30-year break. Along the way, La Chana reveals the secret behind her disappearance when she was at the peak of her career.
Bill Evans Time Remembered

2015

Bill Evans Time Remembered

2015
6.7
A biographical film featuring the music and times of Bill Evans with interviews from Tony Bennett, Jack Dejohnette, Billy Taylor, Paul Motian, Jon Hendricks, Orin Keepnews, Bobby Brookmeyer, Pat Evans and more, including family and friends who knew Bill Evans well.
Queen Elizabeth II: The Diamond Celebration

2013

Queen Elizabeth II: The Diamond Celebration

2013
7.6
Produced in High Definition, with rare archive footage. Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for 60 years as the Queen of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. The Queen, who has witnessed incredible social, political and cultural changes in her reign, has retained the purpose and dignity of the British Monarchy. From the death of her father King George VI, to the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, this is the true story of how the young Princess became a great Queen.
An Eye for an Eye

2016

An Eye for an Eye

2016
6.8
A true story of hate, revenge, understanding, remorse and redemption as lived by Mark Stroman on the Texas Death Row.