Top Rated Documentary Movies on Plex - Page 109

The Art of Grieving

2022

The Art of Grieving

2022
After the untimely death of his 35-year old brother, an artist explores the questions that surfaced from grief by painting 365 paintings and to spur conversation in culture.
Handle with Care: The Legend of the Notic Streetball Crew

2021

Handle with Care: The Legend of the Notic Streetball Crew

2021
Largely composed of immigrants and first-generation Canadians from Vancouver’s suburbs, The Notic underground basketball collective overcame all odds to achieve global fame 20 years ago. In defiance of their high school coaches’ casual racism and desire for oppressive conformity, this gregarious group discovered self-expression through streetball’s loose structure and aversion to rules. Bursting onto the scene at the NBA-sponsored Hoop It Up tournament near Science World, the group unleashed a devastating arsenal of bravura tricks and moves. DIY VHS highlights of their showstopping exploits would soon be collected on their first "mixtape". With copies finding their way to every corner of the globe, it was anointed "the bible of streetball".
Ashes, Wood and Stardust

2021

Ashes, Wood and Stardust

2021
Where do we come from? Where do we go? While woodworking, beekeeping and going on joyrides in his funny car, Mr. Bulisch answers the big questions of his life.
Flowstate: The FPV Drone Documentary

2021

Flowstate: The FPV Drone Documentary

2021
Enter the world of First Person View (FPV) drones, where speeds upward of 100 mph and amazing acrobatic feats set these pilots apart. Custom drone designers, freestyle trick pilots, champion drone racers, and pro cinematic pilots will take you on a thrill ride and give you an insider look at what makes them so passionate about this hobby and profession. With FAA regulations threatening to ban self-built drones and heavily restrict flight, what will be the outcome for this innovative, growing hobby and global niche community? Hold on to your seat as the most skilled drone pilots take us on a ride to experience the world from a whole new perspective. Flowstate (edited now to Feature Length) following the events of 2020 as told by the main influencers in the FPV Drone culture, world-wide.
Good Intentions

2021

Good Intentions

2021
Alan, a 43-year-old French man living in Barcelona struggles to overcome an addiction to methamphetamine. Picking up filming himself ten years after his first attempt quitting, he intends to showcase his fight to warn potential addicts of the rough road ahead.
8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime

2021

8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime

2021
Against a backdrop of austerity, riots and institutional racism, Grime became the defining sound of an era. Ewen Spencer’s exhilarating film is told through Grime’s grass-roots originators, from major players like Dizzee Rascal, to unsung heroes such as DJ Slimzee, along with behind-the-scenes operators who propelled, and continue to drive, the music’s relentless 140BPM heartbeat. 8 Bar shines a light on an untold history, bringing a cultural art-form the recognition it deserves and highlighting the impact of these Black British artists on contemporary music, fashion and popular culture.
No Country for the Poor

2017

No Country for the Poor

2017
What if democracy fails citizens by not serving them all equally? What if inequality becomes the norm and the most vulnerable citizens are left behind with no money, no home, no rights, and no country of their own? In Hungary, the government has slashed social benefits and criminalized homelessness, but a group of activists, homeless and middle class, is confronting authorities to defend social justice and their right to be citizens. After the tragic death of two of its founding members, the group feels that Hungary is growing more hostile and their struggle is more important than ever. Despite all odds, their own community keeps them going—a mini-society with democracy and solidarity at its heart, an island of hope, belonging and dignity in a society gradually shifting the other way.
Sitka: A Piano Documentary

2015

Sitka: A Piano Documentary

2015
The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. has been presenting concerts alongside its paintings since 1941. Some of the world's leading pianists have played its Steinway Concert D 542016, but they started hearing something wrong with it: the soundboard. This half-hour documentary - named for the spruce wood that replaced it - tells the story of tearing the piano apart, and bringing it back to life. Along the way, we learn how a piano works, and witness the consummate art of restoration by PianoCraft. Rising international star Olivier Cavé puts it to the test, playing his specialty of Joseph Haydn, in this richly textured cinematic music documentary by independent filmmaker H. Paul Moon.
Elon Musk: Aiming for the Stars

2021

Elon Musk: Aiming for the Stars

2021
It seems that for Elon Musk, not even the sky is the limit. There are no limits. This is the story of an individual who is building the future.
Pershing's Paths of Glory

2018

Pershing's Paths of Glory

2018
In that spirit, Pershing's Paths of Glory presents a real American Hero, General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing, whose story is told by his living legacy, a diverse group of young people following the General’s paths across the globe.
Mommy or Daddy?

2020

Mommy or Daddy?

2020
After being alienated from her child in the aftermath of her divorce, a Filipino-Japanese mother finds she is not alone on her journey to be reunited with her son. She faces up to her own demons and joins a global generational cause – the right of all children to be loved by both parents.
Living in Tents

2018

Living in Tents

2018
In January 2011 Paul Crane discovered a tent city in downtown St. Louis, along the Mississippi River. He was curious as to who these people were, how they ended up there, and what life was like for them each day. He initially thought he would simply go down during the day and capture footage when possible, but he quickly realized that if he wanted to truly capture how these people lived and the full reality of their collective and individual existence, he would have to be there full time and become a part of the place, so he moved in with them.
Broadmoor: A History of the Criminally Insane

2013

Broadmoor: A History of the Criminally Insane

2013
Criminology professor David Wilson uses interviews and archives to highlight Britain's most notorious criminals and the place they call home.
As Organism

2021

As Organism

2021
Join Rachel Sellers and Alan Watts for a journey in scale from the subatomic world to the edge of the cosmos as they open your eyes to the possibilities of the universe as a single organism. With this understanding of the world around us we can learn to comprehend our perceived enemies point of view and hopefully treat our fellow man a little better. There isn't much hope for society and civilization as we know it if we cant get along. We are in the midst of a global societal collapse and it is important to show films like this so we can possibly slow it down and maybe even stop it before its too late. STOP HATING PEOPLE BEFORE YOU MEET THEM. Please?
Our Home

2020

Our Home

2020
I have been living in Europe since 2002. I went to Korea with my one-year-old son in 2016 to see my parents after a long time. While staying at my parents' house, I sent my mother, who was suffering from Parkinson's syndrome to a nursing home with the intention of helping my father. This story is about the point where generations intersect. At the point where my son was starting to learn to walk, and her mother was starting to forget her walking.
7 Murders a Day

2021

7 Murders a Day

2021
Filmmaker Charlie Minn examines the escalating cartel violence in Tijuana, Mexico.
Good Monsters

2017

Good Monsters

2017
A biracial, Indianapolis-based artist struggles to understand how his life and work have been affected by his estranged, imprisoned father.
Killing the Shepherd

2021

Killing the Shepherd

2021
A remote community in Africa, led by a woman chief, attempts to break the stranglehold of absolute poverty by waging a war on wildlife poaching. For decades illegal wildlife poaching by both subsistence and bush meat gangs has led to the government declaring this community’s homeland “depleted” of wildlife. The chief finds help in the form of a safari operator and they work together to bring stability to the community. But all was not well. Disease, food stability, and rampant alcoholism hamper basic needs like health care and education. Even young girls, just after reaching puberty, are sold by their parents as child brides in order to feed their family for one year. Dark forces including South African land speculators, criminal poaching gangs, and her own people conspire against the chief. Even elements from the modern world work against the chief’s wishes. Will the chief and her community see success?
Mariah Carey: Darling Diva

2021

Mariah Carey: Darling Diva

2021
Mariah Carey, the Songbird Supreme, the Queen of Christmas. American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Best known for her five octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register. Some of her prestigious awards include five Grammy Awards, numerous Grammy nominations, many Radio Music Awards and American Music Awards, Billboards "Artist of the Decade" and the World Music Award for "World's Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium." Mariah Carey. The Music. The Voice. The Divine Diva. Her record breaking album releases and unique vocal range has placed her above anyone else. Mariah has continued to prove her music is timeless, she is the only artist with a number one hit in four different decades with her legendary holiday hit "All I Want For Christmas Is You." Dripping in diamonds and glitter, Mariah is a legend of the industry. This is - Mariah Carey, Darling Diva.
Big Boys Don't Cry

2021

Big Boys Don't Cry

2021
Big Boys Don't Cry' follows Joe Marler as he discusses his own struggles and learns new methods of managing mental wellbeing. The England and Harlequins player has opened up about his battles with mental health during his private life and his time playing rugby on the international stage. The documentary follows Marler as he travels around the UK to open up the conversation around mental health challenges and to learn about how people manage with their mental wellbeing - from taking the plunge in cold water swimming and getting involved in singing in a choir along the way.