Top Rated Documentary Movies on Amazon Video - Page 472

Mother of Kings

2022

Mother of Kings

2022
Charts the life and legacy of the mother of civil rights and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was gunned down while playing the organ at her church.
Great Women Artists: Frida Kahlo

2000

Great Women Artists: Frida Kahlo

2000
Frida Kahlo began to paint in 1925 while recovering from a streetcar accident that left her permanently disabled. Many of her 200 paintings directly relate to her experiences with physical pain. They also chronicle her turbulent relationship with artist Diego Rivera. Today Kahlo's work is critically and monetarily as prized as that of her male peers, sometimes more so.
Plongeons

1936

Plongeons

1936
From ski jumping to jumping into the Doubs: “Plongeons” is Armand Girard's sporting epic. The watchmaker from Le Locle, who commissioned the film from the Geneva-based company Cinégram S.A., performs physical feats in front of the camera. The most spectacular of these is a jump from a height of 40 meters into the Doubs on 19 July 1936, a record that remained unmatched for a long time. The landscapes of the Jura serve as the backdrop for Girard's sporting achievements, which go beyond nature and physical culture.
Powtórzenia

2025

Powtórzenia

2025
Written on the Landscape: Mysteries Beyond Chaco Canyon

2024

Written on the Landscape: Mysteries Beyond Chaco Canyon

2024
Mysteries Beyond Chaco Canyon conveys to viewers the brilliant achievements of the Chaco civilization—many of which are in grave danger today. This new one-hour documentary reveals the astounding reach of the Chacoans across a region of the American southwest nearly twice the size of Ireland. Without modern tools, wheel or beast of burden, these ancient people built ceremonial Great Houses and connected them to places of spiritual power with massive "roads," remarkably straight and as wide as modern two lane streets. The Chacoans' feats have been long obscured in a fragile desert environment—only now to be recovered through beautiful aerial footage and with the new technology of LiDAR (aerial laser scanning) revealing the true expanse of the Chacoans' complex world.
Are We Good?

2025

Are We Good?

2025
This raw, intimate portrait of comedian and podcast pioneer Marc Maron follows the sudden loss of his partner and filmmaker Lynn Shelton. Maron struggles with grief, disillusionment, and a shifting comedy landscape, processing it all through his life, both on-stage and off.
Childbirth: All or Nothing

2015

Childbirth: All or Nothing

2015
What's your idea of the perfect birth? Do you want every medical intervention known to science or do you want to go it alone, without the help of a doctor or midwife? And what about after birth? Perhaps you'll hang on to your baby's placenta and carry it around with your newborn until it dries and drops off naturally? Or maybe you'll decide to eat it by whizzing it up into a smoothie? This film follows four pregnant women all making very different choices around their births, all determined to do it their way. Fending off bewildered looks and concerns from friends, family and medical professionals, each woman is going against convention to have the birth she wants. There are free and frank discussions between mums and daughters and decisions to go against medical advice. So does breaking with the norm and sticking to your guns pay off? And what really is the perfect birth?
Ronaldo: From Lisbon to Legend

2024

Ronaldo: From Lisbon to Legend

2024
This is the path of Sporting legend, Cristiano Ronaldo. From humble beginnings to sporting stardom, follow the man who has inspired so many in the sport of football. Where does his future lie? This is his legacy.
Messi: Becoming Legend

2024

Messi: Becoming Legend

2024
Lionel Messi. Considered the best player of all time by not only football fans. Not only football pundits but by fellow professional footballers and managers all around the world.
The Old Man and the Sea: Return to Cuba

2018

The Old Man and the Sea: Return to Cuba

2018
Life on the sea is beautiful and deadly, and we see both sides of that story through the eyes of a man who's sailed his entire life. Featuring Finbar Gittelman and his beloved Schooner Wolf, this documentary explores Finbar's seafaring life and his return to Havana for the first time in fifty years. His tales at sea will fill you with a sense of wonder and a new love for life.
Guns of the Secret Agent

2018

Guns of the Secret Agent

2018
Join military expert and historian Ian McCollum as we look at some fascinating weapons of espionage. Including a pen gun, belt buckle gun, various silenced O.S.S. firearms, and other historical weapons.
Knight Life

2025

Knight Life

2025
Meet the dedicated men and women who bring the Middle Ages to the present day, training for years to perfect their skills. They become expert horseback riders, learn to joust in full armor, and perfect intricate swordplay to thrill their audiences day after day. They endure bruises, broken bones, and heartbreaking losses all in pursuit of being crowned the champion of the Knight Life.
First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse

2006

First Light: Montauk Point Lighthouse

2006
This Emmy winning documentary tells the story of Montauk Point Lighthouse the first lighthouse in New York and the first sight of a new world, shining on thousands of immigrants coming to America. Reoccurring accounts of courage and compassion by Keepers and local residents, over the 200 year history of the lighthouse, illustrate how this edifice has bound the souls of humanity through time.
Monk in Pieces

2025

Monk in Pieces

2025
Visionary composer and performer Meredith Monk overcame hostile critics to become one of the great artists of her time. In her seventh decade of creativity, she ponders how her unique work can continue without her.
StreetriderZ: The Documentary

2013

StreetriderZ: The Documentary

2013
This film explores the never before seen world of illegal and dangerous motorcycle street stunting on the streets of Los Angeles.
Children Who Kill with Susanna Reid

2018

Children Who Kill with Susanna Reid

2018
Susanna Reid investigates the murder of Maddie Clifton and follows the courtroom proceedings as her killer, Josh Phillips, appeals for his life sentence to be overturned.
Fire Lines

2024

Fire Lines

2024
In northern California, climate change and 150 years of forest mismanagement have led to some of the most catastrophic wildfires in the state’s history—including the Dixie Fire, which in 2021 devastated the Lost Sierra’s already struggling communities. In the face of that destruction, one group turned to trails for hope and to the past for a better future.
Loch Ness Monster Captured

2024

Loch Ness Monster Captured

2024
Discover the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster in this captivating journey through history, folklore, and modern-day investigations. From ancient sightings to the famous 1934 "Surgeon's Photograph," explore the enduring legend of Nessie. With expert interviews and cutting-edge technology, we delve into the possibilities behind the creature's existence, examining theories ranging from prehistoric survival to misidentified animals. We also explore the psychological and cultural impact of Nessie, from its influence on Scottish identity to its role in tourism. Through eyewitness accounts, scientific inquiry, and local lore, we uncover the legend that continues to fascinate the world.
Gold for Kim: A Life for North Korea's Leader

2018

Gold for Kim: A Life for North Korea's Leader

2018
North Korea is a country of stark contrasts. On the one hand, it presents real socialist stereotypes like cryptic messages from a frozen time loop, combined with shocking reports on shortages. On the other hand, polished Pyongyang lures with a futuristic skyline, flashy amusement parks and department stores with a range of goods equal to those in western consumer meccas.
Beyond Prognosis

2024

Beyond Prognosis

2024
This is a story of refusal. Rejecting an inconceivable destiny, fighting against it, and clinging to a dream while forgetting the harsh reality. A universal narrative filled with hope about the power of the human spirit.