Top Rated Documentary Movies on Tubi TV - Page 116

Cut Poison Burn

2010

Cut Poison Burn

2010
7.9
The Film tells the grim tale of the half century War on Cancer and focuses on the character of Thomas Navarro. In 1999, the four year old boy was diagnosed with brain cancer and thrust into the system of Surgery, Chemo and Radiation and not allowed to be treated with a proven method by Texas Doctor Stanislaw Burzynski. The war between the Navarro Family and the FDA is perhaps this country's greatest evidence as to why there should be medical freedom and how since the War on Cancer began in 1971, the war is still failing in 2009.
Western Approaches

1944

Western Approaches

1944
6
A World War II drama-documentary showing the struggles of Merchant Navy seamen following an attack by a U-Boat. Western Approaches is a vast area of ocean control covering thousands of square miles of the Atlantic. In these waters is set this single incident in the fiercest and longest sea battle in history. The players are not professional actors but serving officers and men of Allied Navies and Merchant Fleets. This film is dedicated to them and their comrades who made the Allied victory possible.
One Direction: Reaching for the Stars Part 2 - The Next Chapter

2013

One Direction: Reaching for the Stars Part 2 - The Next Chapter

2013
9.8
With their phenomenally successful 'Take Me Home' tour ensuring that One Direction continue to dominate the music landscape, this 60 minute special gets up close and personal to see how the boys' lives have been transformed over the last three years.
Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace

2014

Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace

2014
7.2
Known for his vibrant reinterpretations of classical portraits featuring African-American men, New York-based painter Kehinde Wiley has turned the practice of portraiture on its head and in the process has taken the art world by storm.
Touch the Wall

2014

Touch the Wall

2014
8
Swimming superstar Missy Franklin was destined for greatness at an early age, but it wasn't until the arrival of Veteran Kara Lynn Joyce that those sky-high expectations began to take shape.
Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption

2013

Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption

2013
5
Terrence McNally’s Corpus Christi is a play retelling the Jesus story, with Jesus as a gay man living in the 1950s in Corpus Christi, Texas. This documentary follows the troupe, playwright, and audience around the world on a five-year journey of Terrence McNally’s passion play, where voices of protest and support collide on one of the central issues facing the LGBT community: religion.
Straight and Butch

2010

Straight and Butch

2010
4.8
Philadelphia TV host Butch Cordora is on a mission to publish a calendar that recreates iconic photos in pop culture, featuring himself alongside a cast of exclusively straight male models--all in the nude, all for a starkly revealing creative journey.
The Syndrome

2014

The Syndrome

2014
8.8
An explosive documentary focused on a team of doctors who expose the junk science behind an unprecedented criminal justice crisis.
Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film

2014

Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film

2014
7.5
Join foremost experts discussing true Horror Classics - Frankenstein, Dracula, The Black Cat, Wolfman, King Kong, Bride of Frankenstein, and more. Grab the popcorn and take a deep breath as we conjure up the thrills, chills and magic of Monster Madness!
I'm a Stripper

2013

I'm a Stripper

2013
3.3
I'm A Stripper is an unfiltered look at a day in the life of male exotic dancers. Separated by geography, age, experience, skill set, and whether dancing for men or women, these career dancers confront different challenges.
Without a Home

2011

Without a Home

2011
6.5
Filmmaker Rachel Fleischer spent four years creating this extraordinary documentary that enters the lives of six homeless individuals in her hometown of Los Angeles. The film's subjects include families in temporary housing, a street performer who depends on banjo-playing for income, and a heroin-addicted man living in Skid Row - an area of the city that contains one of the largest homeless populations in the U.S. Intertwined with each tale is the story of Fleischer herself, as she attempts to walk the fine line between telling the stories of her subjects and helping those in need. As the film's intimate and powerful stories confront our preconceived notions regarding homelessness, Fleischer's journey unflinchingly reveals the challenges and triumphs that arise when we choose to help those without a home.
I, Superbiker: The War for Four

2014

I, Superbiker: The War for Four

2014
6.1
Mark Sloper directs this feature-length documentary taking you through the thrills and spills of the 2013 British Superbike season. This year saw riders Shane Byrne and Ryuichi Kiyonari battle it out for the chance to become the first ever four-time champion.
Sinbad: Make Me Wanna Holla

2014

Sinbad: Make Me Wanna Holla

2014
5.2
Sinbad makes his feelings clear about no-talent millionaires with clothing lines. Other topics coming under scrutiny are potty-mouthed comics and his parents' child-rearing skills.
Audrey Hepburn: Remembered

1993

Audrey Hepburn: Remembered

1993
7.2
Audrey Hepburn was one of the movies' best-loved stars, blessed with beauty, talent, an elegant sophistication and an enduring aura of youthful innocence. As Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, she spoke for the world's suffering children and families, earning an affection and admiration that only increased with news of her untimely death. From the star herself we learn of her career and the family and friendships that were her priority.
The Colour of Olives

2006

The Colour of Olives

2006
8.8
Like many Palestinian families, the Amers live surrounded by the infamous West Bank Wall where their daily lives are dominated by electrified fences, locks and a constant swarm of armed soldiers. Through director Carolina Rivas' sensitive lens, we discover the private world of all eight members of the family. As their dramas unfold, we catch a glimpse of their constant struggles and the small, endearing details that sustain them, including olive trees, two small donkeys and their many friendships. Constructed with a combination of verité scenes and re-enactments, this poignant and richly crafted film offers its audience a much needed opportunity to reflect on the effects of racial segregation, the meaning of borders and the absurdity of war
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man

1988

Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man

1988
7
A retrospective of the life and career of actor Cary Grant, including clips from his films and interviews with his friends and co-workers.
Appointment in Tokyo

1945

Appointment in Tokyo

1945
5.8
Produced by the Army Pictorial Service, Signal Corps, with the cooperation of the Army Air Forces and the United States Navy, and released by Warner Bros. for the War Activities Committee shortly after the surrender of Japan. Follow General Douglas MacArthur and his men from their exile from the Philippines in early 1942, through the signing of the instrument of surrender on the USS Missouri on September 1, 1945. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Justin Bieber: Always Believing

2013

Justin Bieber: Always Believing

2013
1.3
Go beyond the music to learn what it took for Justin Bieber, a boy from small town with a passion for music, to dominate the pop charts around the world.
Elvis Presley: From the Beginning to the End

2004

Elvis Presley: From the Beginning to the End

2004
6.5
A warm, moving and sensitive tribute and a comprehensive and detailed biography of Elvis' life. Utilizing rare footage and photos from the 42 years of his life, the film follows the Presley story from his birth in Tupelo through his rise to superstardom.
Semi Colin

2012

Semi Colin

2012
3.8
Challenging all notions of genre, Semi Colin is a living, breathing art installation. Part performance, part art, part social comment, Colin philosophizes on his life's obsessive work as an erotic artist.