Top Rated Documentary Movies on The Roku Channel - Page 97

The Trial of Jack the Ripper

2023

The Trial of Jack the Ripper

2023
Three acclaimed researchers unravel the Jack the Ripper murders while prosecuting their cases against three different suspects-shedding stunning new light on the greatest unsolved crime in history.
Rise Above: The Journey to College Basketball

2024

Rise Above: The Journey to College Basketball

2024
In this coming-of-age documentary journey, three under-the-radar high school basketball players navigate the uncertainty of their futures amidst a volatile recruiting landscape. Aided by their coach, these players must overcome injuries, the daunting recruiting challenges of modern-day college athletics, and personal tragedies off the court, all to achieve a shared dream: to play college basketball.
Schlank durch schokolade

2015

Schlank durch schokolade

2015
Comin' Up Short

2024

Comin' Up Short

2024
From being a ruthless gang banger, to protecting Ice Cube's life, Shorty from the controversial rap group Da Lench Mob, reveals untold secrets of N.W.A. and why his group was attacked in a race against time to save his own life.
Afraid of Nothing

2019

Afraid of Nothing

2019
Afraid of Nothing explores life and the afterlife through the lens of a shaman, psychic, healer, seeker, witch and other awakened individuals.
Paint it Red

2017

Paint it Red

2017
Beverly Ho is a young Chinese Canadian dedicated to preserving and continuing Chinese cultural heritage in Vancouver's Chinatown. Can her efforts, along with other volunteers in the neighbourhood, succeed in stemming the rapid proliferation of million dollar condos and pricey cafes?
Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier

2017

Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier

2017
Sensationalized in the media as a high profile catfishing case involving an NBA superstar and an aspiring model, Shelly Chartier was portrayed as a master manipulator who used social media as her weapon. Through the sensitive and intelligent lens of Indigenous directors Lisa Jackson and Shane Belcourt, the sensationalism is swept aside to reveal something much more compelling and complex - the story of a young woman caught in historical circumstances beyond her control and how she struggles to rebuild her life after incarceration.
I am a Mennonite

2021

I am a Mennonite

2021
A filmmaker explores his Mennonite roots and identity.
Historically Haunted: The Ghosts of Grand Midway

2024

Historically Haunted: The Ghosts of Grand Midway

2024
Popular paranormal investigators, Beckie-Ann Galentine and Josh Rawson, explore the historically haunted Grand Midway Hotel and are shaken to their cores by what they encounter.
The Valley of Tears

2020

The Valley of Tears

2020
The valley of tears is a synonym for the prison in Dob, Slovenia. The film takes us to the event organised as part of the Engage and Activate project (ViA), with a performance by the band Autodafé, interweaving it with personal accounts of three inmates who are part of the project. The first one was convicted of murder, the second one of sexual assault and incest, and the third one of fraud/financial crime. In a symbolic way, songs of the sea complete the idea of the film which perceives the prison as an isolated island detached from everyday life and society.
To a Safer Place

1987

To a Safer Place

1987
Sexually abused by her father from infancy to early adolescence, Shirley Turcotte is now in her thirties and has succeeded in building a rich and full life. To further reconcile her past and present, she is returning to the people and places of her childhood. Her mother, brothers and sister, all of whom were also caught up in the cycle of family violence, openly share their thoughts. Their frank disclosures will encourage survivors of incest to break through the silence and betrayal to recover and develop a sense of self-worth and dignity.
Meet Me Where I am

2023

Meet Me Where I am

2023
Meet Me Where I Am explores the topic of grief through individual stories of loss, love, and hope. The film aims to normalize grief in our culture and explores how we can actively participate in helping others through grief.
Comeback Kids: A Middle School Basketball Story

2023

Comeback Kids: A Middle School Basketball Story

2023
Chronicles the journey of the Thomas G. Pullen middle school basketball team during the 2018 season. This heartwarming film tells the story of the student-athletes, their head coach, and their shared pursuit of a county championship.
The Blues Society

2023

The Blues Society

2023
In the segregated Memphis of the 1960s, blues masters and beatniks created a music festival that rocked the foundations of a conservative world.
Stolen Dough

2023

Stolen Dough

2023
"Stolen Dough" is the remarkable story of Anthony Mongiello. An Italian-American whose patent was stolen by Pizza Hut. What follows are the real life events of a 1 Billion dollar lawsuit
Days of Reckoning: The Making of Universal Soldier 4

2013

Days of Reckoning: The Making of Universal Soldier 4

2013
Feature length candid look into the making of the film "Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning."
Dark Sanctuary: The Story of The Church

2025

Dark Sanctuary: The Story of The Church

2025
The story of The Church, the infamous Dallas goth club, and the community of artists and outsiders that called it home.
Martin Clunes: A Man and His Dogs

2008

Martin Clunes: A Man and His Dogs

2008
Martin Clunes takes a wry look at why we are prepared to take the risk of sharing our homes with dogs who are genetically still 99.8 percent like wolves. This epic journey takes Martin to Africa, Australia, and America to find the surviving wild ancestors of pampered pets like his own beloved dogs, and seeks to answer the question, did we choose dogs, or did they choose us?
Blossoms From Ash

2021

Blossoms From Ash

2021
In the Ukhiya refugee camp, the scars of the ongoing genocide are visible on each and every face of the Rohingya refugees.
Lone Wanderer

2017

Lone Wanderer

2017
A film about the nature of southern Kazakhstan and a Dzhambul photojournalist who takes pictures of animals and flowers in his spare time.