Top Rated Documentary Movies on Apple iTunes - Page 109

Let There Be Light

2017

Let There Be Light

2017
7
Let There Be Light follows the story of dedicated scientists working to build a small sun on Earth, which would unleash perpetual, cheap, clean energy for mankind. After decades of failed attempts, a massive push is now underway to crack the holy grail of energy.
The Blood Is at the Doorstep

2017

The Blood Is at the Doorstep

2017
6.5
After Dontre Hamilton, a black, unarmed man diagnosed with schizophrenia, was shot 14 times and killed by police in Milwaukee, his family embarks on a quest for answers, justice and reform as the investigation unfolds.
Risky Drinking

2016

Risky Drinking

2016
6.9
Are you a risky drinker? Nearly 70% of American adults drink alcohol and nearly 1/3 of them engage in problem drinking at some point in their lives. Produced with The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Risky Drinking is a no-holds-barred look at a national epidemic through the intimate stories of four people whose drinking dramatically affects their relationships.
The Good Postman

2016

The Good Postman

2016
6.7
In a small Bulgarian village troubled by the ongoing refugee crisis, a local postman runs for mayor—and learns that even minor deeds can outweigh good intentions.
Fight For Space

2016

Fight For Space

2016
7.6
In 1962, spurred by the Cold War, President John F. Kennedy famously made the bold proclamation that NASA would send astronauts to the moon by the end of the decade, not because it was easy, but because it was a challenge. The Space Race inspired a generation to pursue careers in science and technology, but as the balance of world power shifted, interest in space exploration declined. "Fight for Space" serves as an urgent call to re-awaken our sense of wonder and discovery.
Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy

2016

Sad Vacation: The Last Days of Sid and Nancy

2016
6.8
The final days of Nancy Spungen and Sid Vicious are explored.
War of the Worlds

2013

War of the Worlds

2013
6.8
An account of Orson Welles' 1938 radio drama broadcast that inadvertently started a mass panic.
Seed: The Untold Story

2016

Seed: The Untold Story

2016
6.3
A film about the importance of heirloom seeds to the agriculture of the world, focusing on seed keepers and activists from around the world.
Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig

2015

Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig

2015
6.3
A review of the wild New York City nightlife of the 90s. The cast of characters who made up the infamous Club Kids speak candidly about that era, culminating with Alig's release from incarceration.
Curse of the Man Who Sees UFOs

2016

Curse of the Man Who Sees UFOs

2016
6.9
Christo Roppolo claims to have been videotaping and communicating with UFOs around Monterey, California, for several years. He contacted filmmaker, Justin Gaar, in 2013 to begin creating a film about his sightings. Skeptical of the footage but intrigued by Christo's eccentricities and wild stories, Justin begins spending time with Christo hunting UFOs along California's beautiful central coast. When a crop circle appears in Monterey County and becomes international news, Christo is validated in his belief of alien contact and Justin, shocked, begins investigating the source of the crop circle and how Christo knows beyond a doubt that he's being contacted by his "brothers from space."
Vintage Tomorrows

2016

Vintage Tomorrows

2016
6.7
Vintage tomorrows examines the steampunk movement's explosive growth, origins, and cultural significance. It explores the fundamental question: what can we learn about tomorrow from steampunk's playful visions of yesteryear?
The Freedom to Marry

2016

The Freedom to Marry

2016
5.1
A documentary about the same-sex marriage movement, from the final frenetic months of the legal and grassroots campaign.
Down to Earth

2016

Down to Earth

2016
7.3
Breaking away from convention, this family went on a five year journey to find a new perspective on life. Their life with tribal communities around the world has led to a thought-provoking cinematic experience of ancient, earthly wisdom.
Los Punks: We Are All We Have

2016

Los Punks: We Are All We Have

2016
5.8
Los Punks: We Are All We Have is an intimate documentary about the teens and young adults who find meaning in the thriving punk rock scene in the backyards of South Central and East Los Angeles.
Contemporary Color

2016

Contemporary Color

2016
6.7
In the summer of 2015, legendary musician David Byrne staged an event at Brooklyn's Barclays Center to celebrate the art of Color Guard: synchronized dance routines involving flags, rifles, and sabers. Recruiting performers that include the likes of St. Vincent, Nelly Furtado, Ad-Rock, and Ira Glass to collaborate on original pieces with 10 color guard teams from across the US and Canada, Contemporary Color is a beautifully filmed snapshot of a one-of-a-kind live event.
The Dwarvenaut

2016

The Dwarvenaut

2016
6.2
A glimpse into the unique mind of Brooklyn-based artist and entrepreneur Stefan Pokorny. Director Josh Bishop weaves memories of Stefan’s tumultuous childhood with his current struggles and triumphs to paint a mesmerizing portrait. An art prodigy obsessed from a young age with Dungeons & Dragons, Stefan navigates absurd adventures—from Wisconsin to Venice to Bushwick—on a quest to bring his most personal project to life through an ambitious multimillion dollar Kickstarter campaign.
The Space in Between: Marina Abramović and Brazil

2016

The Space in Between: Marina Abramović and Brazil

2016
7.7
Marina Abramović travels through Brazil, in search of personal healing and artistic inspiration, experiencing sacred rituals and revealing her creative process. The route is comprised of poignant encounters with healers and sages from the Brazilian countryside, exploring the limits between art and spirituality. This external trip triggers in Marina a profound introspective journey through memories, pain and past experiences.
Heroin: Cape Cod, USA

2015

Heroin: Cape Cod, USA

2015
6.8
An unvarnished look at the heroin epidemic sweeping America's small towns and communities, focusing on on eight young addicts in idyllic Cape Cod, Mass.
Queen Mimi

2016

Queen Mimi

2016
7.3
Forced onto the streets in her 50s, Marie found "home" at a Santa Monica laundromat. Taking shelter there for 20 years, Mimi's passion for pink, and living without looking back, has taken her from homelessness to Hollywood's red carpets.
Lucha Mexico

2016

Lucha Mexico

2016
6.5
An exciting inside look at the stars of Lucha Libre, Mexico's distinctly colorful brand of professional wrestling, where flesh and blood Superheroes have performed for generations of fans. With unprecedented access to some of the top Luchadores in the world, LUCHA MEXICO goes behind the mysterious mask to explore one of the most cherished traditions of Mexican culture.