Top Rated Documentary Movies on Plex - Page 74

Antarctic Dream

2016

Antarctic Dream

2016
10
In this spectacular real-life adventure, a small team of Argentinean mariners sets sail for Antarctica in a custom-built sailboat. But to get there they and their vessel will have to brave the treacherous Drake Passage, one of the most dangerous bodies of water on Earth.
Sharks: Monster of the Media

2019

Sharks: Monster of the Media

2019
5
Feared as killers, sharks are the ocean's most misunderstood creatures. This documentary tells their true story — and examines the dangers they face.
Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story

2019

Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story

2019
9
Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story chronicles the life and times of the legendary filmmaker who, through his annual ski films and national tours which began in the early 1950's, was a driving force in the development and promotion of the ski industry in America and throughout the world. Miller, who died last year at 93, sat months before his passing for his final interview. He reminisced about living off rabbit stew and sleeping in a teardrop trailer in his endless pursuit of the perfect ski run and he explained in great detail the challenges - both personal and professional - he faced over the course of his career.
The UFO Conclusion

2016

The UFO Conclusion

2016
10
What is the alien agenda? And why has the government gone to such great lengths to stifle the overwhelming evidence that otherworldly creatures exist? Some of our greatest minds unveil the truth behind this massive cover-up.
Diet Fiction

2019

Diet Fiction

2019
8
Follow filmmaker Michal Siewierski in his journey into the controversial world of weight loss and dieting, as he uncovers several shocking facts and confronts common misconceptions, and misleading information propagated by the industry over the last several decades. Showing the often-devastating effects that obesity has on people's lives and exposing new disruptive ideas and science based evidence that could potentially lead to long term sustainable weight loss and improved health.
Silent Night: A Song for the World

2021

Silent Night: A Song for the World

2021
5.5
This documentary tells the story of the creation and cultural impact of the world's most famous Christmas carol, composed in 1818 in Salzburg, Austria, and since then translated into about 140 languages.
Bob Dylan: Roads Rapidly Changing - In & Out of the Folk Revival 1961 - 1965

2015

Bob Dylan: Roads Rapidly Changing - In & Out of the Folk Revival 1961 - 1965

2015
9.5
The story of the Greenwich Village Folk Revival, and the part Bob Dylan played in it. This film tells the story of Dylan's entry into and departure from the US Folk Revival, and features new interviews with many of the big players from the scene as it unfolded, as well as an abundance of timely footage, rare performances and numerous other features.
Irene's Ghost

2018

Irene's Ghost

2018
5
How do you paint a portrait of someone whose existence has been a family secret? Iain Cunningham does the detective work to uncover his own mother's story.
Generation Zapped

2017

Generation Zapped

2017
7
In less than a generation, cell phones and the Internet have revolutionized virtually every aspect of our lives, transforming how we work, socialize and communicate. But what are the health consequences of this invisible convenience? This documentary investigates the dangers of daily exposure to wireless technologies – including the devastating effects on our health from infertility to cancer – and suggests ways to reduce overexposure.
My Letter to the World: A Journey Through the Life of Emily Dickinson

2017

My Letter to the World: A Journey Through the Life of Emily Dickinson

2017
7.5
Poet Emily Dickinson, pigeonholed as the strange recluse since her death, takes you on a journey through the seasons of her life amid 1800s New England.
Sharks (in 3D)

2012

Sharks (in 3D)

2012
6
Looks at the history, evolution and current status of these amazing ocean creatures.
Monty Python Conquers America

2008

Monty Python Conquers America

2008
6.5
This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and shaped an entire generation of American comics, focusing especially on their conquest of the American comedy scene,
Leitis in Waiting

2018

Leitis in Waiting

2018
1
The story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, an intrepid group of transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in the South Pacific Kingdom.
Coyote: The Mike Plant Story

2017

Coyote: The Mike Plant Story

2017
8.5
Mike Plant burned his way through life by an unconventional set of rules, leading him to dark corners of the world before finding his passion and the pinnacle of an extreme sport that celebrates individuals who race around the world on a sailboat... a true American adventure story.
The Many Faces of Dracula

2000

The Many Faces of Dracula

2000
3.5
Hosted by Christopher Lee, this documentary examines the different actors who have portrayed Dracula over the years.
Brain. Second Universe

2017

Brain. Second Universe

2017
10
What is a human brain? Is it just a part of central nervous system, super computer or master who controls human's life? Modern neuroscience researches will help us answer this questions.
Aliens and Astronauts: UFO's on the Moon

2015

Aliens and Astronauts: UFO's on the Moon

2015
8
A look at anomalis on the moon
Cherry Grove Stories

2017

Cherry Grove Stories

2017
8
Even before Stonewall, Cherry Grove and its beach houses on Fire Island were a haven for generations of gay men, lesbians and drag queens. Rare archive footage shows swishy young men in demi-drag, amateur theatricals and a host of drag queens. At a time when it was illegal in the USA for bars to serve homosexuals, there were wild parties, late night outdoor cruising, and hordes of beautiful young men and women out for a good time. This sexually liberated paradise shaped the modern gay community. Though it suffered the effects of the AIDS epidemic early on, the spirit of Cherry Grove continues to exert its magic up to the present day.
Hitler's Miracle Weapons

2009

Hitler's Miracle Weapons

2009
4.5
From airplane engines to rockets to new types of guns, the Nazis innovated in many military areas. At first it was to equip the army for Hitler's campaigns, and then, as the war went on, they invented bombs and cannons in order to defend the fatherland from the Allies.
Dear Fredy

2017

Dear Fredy

2017
1
An inspiring documentary about a heroic gay Jewish sportsman who ended up in Auschwitz.