Top Rated Documentary Movies on Plex - Page 117

The Passengers

2019

The Passengers

2019
Two young men represent their final abandoned community of Ethiopian Jews on a fateful trip to America as representatives in an advocacy campaign, with the ultimate goal to enter Israel as citizens.
The Jitterbugs: Pioneers of the Jit

2014

The Jitterbugs: Pioneers of the Jit

2014
A one-of-a-kind documentary highlighting the founders of Detroit's leading dance legacy: the Jit. Combining historical footage and exclusive interviews, get a glimpse of the Jitterbugs' past, career, and how a key contemporary is carrying the torch, featuring a bonus instructional on Jit steps and style.
Inhabited

2022

Inhabited

2022
Filmed over three years across ten Canadian UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites, "Inhabited" transports us to iconic national parks and introduces us to the species that the world has forgotten: human inhabitants.
Turn Off Your Mind

2015

Turn Off Your Mind

2015
A stunning visual essay celebrating the resilience and vibrancy of New York City. Featuring carefully crafted imagery set to the original music of David Dillehunt, prepare to turn off your mind and transport yourself to the city that never sleeps.
King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story

2018

King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story

2018
Story of legendary Theatre Producer, Woodie King Jr. of New Federal Theatre, where Denzel Washington, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen were members.
Posh Neighbours at War

2016

Posh Neighbours at War

2016
This is a documentary where we gain access to the rich and their jaw dropping homes to reveal the stories behind multi-million pound disputes. Last year in London's Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea a whopping 6821 planning applications were submitted. These megabuck developments, often create noise, mess and stress and mean neighbours are being alienated for months, even years at a time.
Alaska: Forever Wild

2018

Alaska: Forever Wild

2018
This true-life adventure story follows people who ventured deep into the remote bush of Alaska to pursue their lifelong dreams of living off the grid.
The Great Open

2019

The Great Open

2019
Theodore Brasmer, a 2nd generation Truck Driver takes us through his world of long-haul truck driving. The film follows Theodore throughout the journey of one assignment where he is dispatched to pick up and drop off a cross country load.
Luxury at Sea: The Greatest Liners

2020

Luxury at Sea: The Greatest Liners

2020
Celebrate engineering feats that conquered oceans with a look at historic liners—from the luxurious decks to the mechanisms that kept them afloat.
Searching for Sasquatch: Bigfoot Mindspeak

2022

Searching for Sasquatch: Bigfoot Mindspeak

2022
Jason interviews Robin Haynes McCray, a woman who claims to be able to speak to Bigfoot through telepathic measures called Mindspeak. A unique documentary that is unbelievable, controversial, and a must-watch.
Recovery

2021

Recovery

2021
Jean-Claude walks his dog in a neighborhood forever stuck in reconstruction. On his trip, he wonders about life, mortality, and 'what if' scenarios while remembering fragments from the direct impact of the second that almost cost him his life on August 4. At the moment of the explosion, the end of the world, bodies, buildings, roads, and cities may shatter. Perhaps the universe itself breaks apart. But the most severe fragmenting remains that of memory. A picture here and a sound there are vaguely reconstituted. Can a future be built from such a memory? Can it rebuild what was lost? Is it time to leave?
The Wissahickon Creek

2018

The Wissahickon Creek

2018
The breathtaking scenery of the Wissahickon Creek inspired Ben Franklin, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and generations of Philadelphians. Now it can be your own rich, meditative experience, or a soothing background for your daily activities.
Garth Goes Hitch-Hiking

2007

Garth Goes Hitch-Hiking

2007
Watch Garth as he hitches-hikes 3000 kms from Melbourne to Cairns, gets stranded on the side of the road for 8 hours, spend one night in a cemetery, one night on a pile of sand at a construction site, and one night at a bus stop! All in the name of adventure!
UFO Over Illinois

2000

UFO Over Illinois

2000
An investigation into a UFO sighting by a miniature-golf course owner and several police officers in January 2000.
Is This Heaven?

2015

Is This Heaven?

2015
Good enough for the Hall of Fame but without a headstone, Pete Hill has been nearly forgotten. Piecing together his story uncovers injustice, struggle, and one of the greatest ballplayers of all time.
How To Make It In Hollywood

2018

How To Make It In Hollywood

2018
Every year thousands of hopefuls move to LA to pursue their dream of a Hollywood acting career. How To Make It In Hollywood explores the lives of award-winning talents Emily Kinney (Walking Dead) and Brad Garrett, as well as new and up-coming stars.
Earthquake

1989

Earthquake

1989
On December 7, 1988, a catastrophic earthquake occurred in Armenia that claimed more than 25 thousand lives. The film tells about the first days after the tragedy.
The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli

2023

The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli

2023
Merging world-class music with intimate conversations in the awe-inspiring Italian countryside, The Journey is an exploration of the moments that define us, the songs that inspire us, and the relationships that connect us to what matters.
A Time for Making

2018

A Time for Making

2018
Nine artisans on secluded Gabriola Island reveal the differences between mass manufactured and authentic locally handmade through intimate portraits of their work and lifestyle.
Jerry Quarry: Boxing's Hard Luck Warrior

2021

Jerry Quarry: Boxing's Hard Luck Warrior

2021
A ringside seat to the most competitive era of heavyweight history with the Bellflower Bomber, made famous for his battles with Frazier and Ali.