Top Rated Documentary Movies on Pantaflix - Page 84

Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History

2022

Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History

2022
7.1
Stephen Fry embarks on a journey to discover the stories behind some of the world's most fantastic beasts that have inspired myths and legends in history, story-telling and film.
All in My Family

2019

All in My Family

2019
6.3
After starting a family of his very own in the United States, a gay filmmaker documents his loving, traditional Chinese family's process of acceptance.
Echo in the Canyon

2019

Echo in the Canyon

2019
6.7
A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.
Putin's Witnesses

2018

Putin's Witnesses

2018
6.3
Russian Federation, December 31, 1999. After President Boris Yeltsin's unexpected resignation, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin becomes acting president of the country. From that day and for a year, Vitaly Mansky's camera documented Putin's rise to power. The story of a privileged witness. The harsh explanation of the reason why politics is the art of possibility of achieving the best with the support of many, but also of giving the worst in return.
The Eyes of Orson Welles

2018

The Eyes of Orson Welles

2018
7
A poetic journey into the visual world of the legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles (1915-85) that reveals a new portrait of a unique genius, both of his life and of his monumental work: through his own eyes, drawn by his own hand, painted with his own brush.
The Director and the Jedi

2018

The Director and the Jedi

2018
7.3
An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
Pick of the Litter

2019

Pick of the Litter

2019
7.3
Follows a litter of puppies from the moment they're born and begin their quest to become Guide Dogs for the Blind, the ultimate canine career. Cameras follow these pups through a two-year odyssey as they train to become dogs whose ultimate responsibility is to protect their blind partners from harm.
Perú: Tesoro Escondido

2017

Perú: Tesoro Escondido

2017
7.6
Peru is a country steeped in cultural traditions that stretch back more than 1,000 years. But it's also a land of surprising natural riches.
Making Fun: The Story of Funko

2018

Making Fun: The Story of Funko

2018
6.5
From a small garage in Redmond, Washington, to the furthest corners of the earth, Funko's story is one that is centered around the fans and the global community that arose from their unique passion - a story that spans twenty years full of joy, ambition, adversity, and... well... toys.
Def Comedy Jam 25

2017

Def Comedy Jam 25

2017
6
In this special live event, giants of stand-up come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons's groundbreaking "Def Comedy Jam."
The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'

1991

The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'

1991
7
Documentary of the making of the sequel to the popular Schwarzenegger film, The Terminator.
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

2018

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

2018
6
A deliciously scandalous portrait of unsung Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, whose bestselling memoir chronicled his decades spent as sexual procurer to the stars.
Maria by Callas

2017

Maria by Callas

2017
7.3
Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

2021

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story

2021
7.1
The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.
Brazilian Holocaust

2016

Brazilian Holocaust

2016
7.9
Award-winning journalist Daniela Arbex examines the horrors of the Colônia psychiatric hospital, where more than 60,000 people were killed over decades.
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016
6.9
Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photographer of the twentieth century. Openly gay, Mapplethorpe took images of male sex, nudity, and fetish to extremes that resulted in his work still being labelled by some as pornography masquerading as art. But less talked about are the more serene, yet striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and perfectly framed human forms that are equally pioneering and powerful.
Dark Horse

2015

Dark Horse

2015
5.3
The larger than life true story of how a barmaid in a poor Welsh mining village convinces some of her fellow residents to pool their resources to compete in the "sport of kings" with a racehorse they would breed and raise.
Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat

1896

Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat

1896
6
Filmed in 1896 by Alexandre Promio for the Lumière company, this short actuality presents one of the earliest traveling shots in cinema. With the camera mounted on a gondola, the film glides along Venice’s Grand Canal, capturing passing gondolas, bustling waterfront activity, and the city’s iconic architecture from a moving perspective. This simple yet groundbreaking technique introduced audiences to a new way of experiencing motion on screen.
Sandow: The Strong Man

1894

Sandow: The Strong Man

1894
5
Eugen Sandow, who claims to be the strongest man in the world, appears in the Edison Company's film studio.
Buffalo Dance

1894

Buffalo Dance

1894
4.7
Long before Hollywood started painting white men red and dressing them as 'Injuns' Edison's company was using the genuine article! Featuring for what is believed to be the Native Americans first appearance before a motion picture camera 'Buffalo Dance' features genuine members of the Sioux Tribe dressed in full war paint and costume! The dancers are believed to be veteran members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Filmed again at the Black Maria studios by both Dickson and Heise the 'Buffalo Dance' warriors were named as Hair Coat, Parts His Hair and Last Horse. Its quite strange seeing these movies at first they all stand around waiting to begin and as they start some of the dancers look at the camera in an almost sad way at having lost their way of life.