Top Rated Documentary Movies on The Roku Channel - Page 102

The White Guard

2023

The White Guard

2023
Five years after Soleils noirs, Julien Elie returns with a rigorously researched work, asserting itself as a genuine cinematic piece. This time, he turns the spotlight on the regime of terror and violence forged by transnational companies, in collaboration with the Mexican government and organized crime allowing them to appropriate land and exploit resources. With respect and careful attention to detail, the film uncovers the courage and dignity of resistance to this new kind of colonialism that is both destructive and murderous in nature and reigns with utter impunity. The camera hones in on the faces of those who have dared to speak out, and on their daily lives, which have been turned upside down. It magnifies a land of great beauty and richness marked by physical and psychological scars.
Walled Off

2024

Walled Off

2024
A secret museum in an art hotel sparks intrigue when it's revealed to be a creation of controversial artist, Banksy. Using art as a form of political resistance, the hotel highlights the reality of life under Israeli military occupation. The film journeys through the hotel, Palestine, and a relevant past to dismantle the mainstream media's bias towards the Palestinian struggle for freedom and equality.
Country Brawlers

2023

Country Brawlers

2023
A raw and intimate look into the lives of professional boxers in Appalachia and the coaches that give them a fighting chance in an unforgiving region.
Legends

1991

Legends

1991
This brief documentary skillfully walks the line between making fun of and empathizing with 3 Las Vegas performers who impersonate, respectively, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland as part of a kitschy show called 'Legends in Concert".
Whoopee!

1929

Whoopee!

1929
Short film from the British Pathé collection about an amusement park in Germany - various rides are seen, including a Helter Skelter. Was an item in Eve's Film Review issue number 459.
Expedition Wallacea – The Cradle of Marine Life

2007

Expedition Wallacea – The Cradle of Marine Life

2007
Exploring one of Earth's last paradises, this documentary takes a look at the mysterious flora and fauna habitats of the Malay archipelago.
Class of Her Own

2024

Class of Her Own

2024
A teacher in a disadvantaged community rebels against a system that neglects many of its vulnerable students. Gloria Merriex transforms into a trailblazer, using rap, dance and other innovations to enable children to thrive in school—and beyond.
Viewer Direction Advised

2018

Viewer Direction Advised

2018
Twenty-one year old Ben is on a journey - to follow his TV-obsessed dad and explore how television consumption has evolved from one generation to the next.
Paper Line

2022

Paper Line

2022
Paper Line is an action film about a secret fraternity of black martial artists at a prestigious HBCU in Florida.
Edelweißpiraten - Teenager unter Hitler

2023

Edelweißpiraten - Teenager unter Hitler

2023
The Burnt Half

2023

The Burnt Half

2023
The Burnt Half is a powerful, complex, engaging and gripping, character-led, observational documentary. It’s a film that goes to the heart of a shattered community in the wake of the 2020 bushfires that destroyed two-thirds of this idyllic island, which was the jewel in the crown of South Australia and a global tourism icon.
Over-Dependency

1949

Over-Dependency

1949
The case history of a man whose life is crippled by behaviour patterns carried over from a too-dependent childhood. Through therapy he comes to understand the causes of his illness and fear.
The Oyster Shucker

2022

The Oyster Shucker

2022
In the world of competitive oyster shucking, Honor Allen is among the planet’s best. Following this four-time US Champion over several years, we explore this unique subculture, meeting competitors from around the globe.
Kill 'Em All

2023

Kill 'Em All

2023
Mila and María are two teenagers who get to know each other through video correspondences they send to each other. One day, they arrange to meet in person.
Dreama Team

2023

Dreama Team

2023
Dreama Team is a film about a mom and amateur runner named Dreama Walton, as she competes in America's biggest ultra-marathon: The Western States 100. As she pushes to finish the historic race in under 24 hours, she draws inspiration from painful experiences in her youth, and the positive influence of others in the present. Dreama is determined to prove to her daughter the value of doing hard things.
Angels of the Sky

2023

Angels of the Sky

2023
These are true stories told by men who were shot down behind enemy lines and taken prisoner during WWII, their attempts to escape, and their harrowing experiences, perseverance, and determination to survive in the POW camps during the deadliest conflict in human history.
Pharm to Table

2017

Pharm to Table

2017
Proponents of good health and Organic Farming discuss the inherent health issues surrounding Genetically Modified Foods.
Route 60: The Biblical Highway

2023

Route 60: The Biblical Highway

2023
Carving through the heart of the Promised Land is the Biblical spine of Israel, sometimes referred to as the “Path of the Patriarchs” and officially designated as “Route 60.” This trek is far more than a two-lane highway; it is a historic, sacred link to the roots of Judaism and Christianity and the stories of the Old and New Testaments. Follow world-changing diplomats David Friedman and Mike Pompeo as they venture down this sacred road, treading the very ground Abraham, Moses, Jacob, King David, and Jesus once walked. Discover the history, witness the healing, and realize the hope along Route 60, the Biblical Highway.
For the Animals

2023

For the Animals

2023
Twin sisters Tena and Tama Lundquist take to the streets to combat the stray dog epidemic in Houston, TX, and show that it just takes one person caring to make a difference. With catastrophic numbers of stray dogs roaming the streets of Houston TX, twin sisters Tena and Tama Lundquist take matters into their own hands to save the animals they love.
The Legend of Glynn Turman

2022

The Legend of Glynn Turman

2022
Actor Glynn Turman makes his Broadway debut at 12 years old in the original production of “A Raisin in the Sun” opposite Sidney Poitier and becomes a silver screen legend for six decades.