Top Rated Documentary Movies on Tubi TV - Page 116

Botero

2019

Botero

2019
6.3
This doc follows the life and career of legendary Colombian painter and sculptor, Fernando Botero. Hailed as one of the world's most prolific and popular artists, the 86-year-old Botero illustrates vision and mastery of the arts in this must-see film from documentary filmmaker Don Millar. A prolific force of artistry, Botero has been creating art throughout his life, earning him the name "The Maestro." With so little known of his private life, Millar's profile of the artist is a welcome behind-the-scenes peek inside Botero's world and body of work. The film takes us through Botero's process and around the world itself, visiting Colombia, China, Italy, the United States and other countries to trace the production and influence of Botero's work throughout his unrivalled career.
Assholes: A Theory

2019

Assholes: A Theory

2019
4
Some people grapple with the moral challenges of treating human beings decently. Others are just… assholes. Inspired by Aaron James’ New York Times bestseller of the same name, this documentary investigates the breeding grounds of contemporary ‘asshole culture’ — and locates signs of civility in an otherwise rude and nasty universe. Venturing into predominantly male domain, this film moves from Ivy League frat clubs to the bratty princedoms of Silicon Valley and the bear pits of international finance. Why do assholes thrive in certain environments? What explains their perverse appeal? And how do they keep getting elected?
The Seer and the Unseen

2019

The Seer and the Unseen

2019
7.7
A magic realist fable about invisible elves, financial collapse and the surprising power of belief, told through the story of an Icelandic woman - a real life Lorax who speaks on behalf of nature under threat.
Ancient Alien America

2018

Ancient Alien America

2018
4.3
Shocking historical accounts of otherworldly creatures visiting indigenous peoples reveal the disturbing truth about alien involvement on Earth.
Two Worlds Colliding

2004

Two Worlds Colliding

2004
7
This documentary chronicles the story of Darrell Night, an Indigenous man who was dumped by two police officers in a barren field on the outskirts of Saskatoon in January 2000, during -20° C temperatures. He survived, but he was stunned to hear that the frozen body of another Indigenous man was discovered in the same area.
Enhanced

2019

Enhanced

2019
4
How far are you willing to go to enhance your body and your life? Testing a diverse cocktail of illegal performance enhancing drugs throughout his life - bodybuilder an entrepreneur Tony Hughes, also known as Dr. Tony Huge, aims to prove that steroids are the next logical step to further human evolution. Chronicling a civil and criminal case against his controversial supplement company Enhanced Athlete, Enhanced is a documentary that explores the immense psychological depths of a man who believes that the government has a conspiracy against him and other like-minded individuals. Individuals who are fighting to prove that steroids are not only healthy, but essential if used correctly, and should be legal in the United States to improve our quality of life.
Inside the Golden Statue

1998

Inside the Golden Statue

1998
6.3
A behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the live broadcast of the 69th Annual Academy Awards ceremony.
The Pretender

2019

The Pretender

2019
8
Mike Kunda is the world's #1 Rocky fan, he has spent the last 40 years of his life focusing on every aspect of the Rocky films and on his fictional hero Rocky Balboa. This film documents Mike's life as he struggles to find meaning in his Rocky obsession and become the person he really wants to be.
A Wolf's Journey

2019

A Wolf's Journey

2019
7.7
Cast out by his pack, a young wolf has to face his destiny alone and try to survive in a world reigned over by Man. From the forests of Romania to the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, he heads off in search of a new territory, a new pack and a new family.
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me

2019

Charley Pride: I'm Just Me

2019
3.8
This film traces the improbable journey of Charley Pride, from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son on a cotton farm in segregated Sledge, Mississippi to his career as a Negro American League baseball player and his meteoric rise as a trailblazing country music superstar. The new documentary reveals how Pride’s love for music led him from the Delta to a larger, grander world.
DTF

2020

DTF

2020
6.7
A filmmaker follows his friend and widowed airline pilot east and west around the world, as he searches to find new love via the dating app Tinder. The well-intended quest spirals into a controversial fly on the wall expose of one man’s addictive and outlandish behaviour in a bubble of vice and depravity that conflicts with his consummate professionalism.
Beers of Joy

2019

Beers of Joy

2019
6.3
Medieval monasteries, historic German villages, and breweries from across the world serve as the backdrop for four people immersing themselves in their passion for beer.
Not Without Us

2016

Not Without Us

2016
5.7
At the U.N. Climate talks in Paris, two weeks after terrorists attacks created a state of emergency that outlawed all "unofficial" political gatherings, follow seven global grassroots activists as they attempt to unleash the only force that can prevent catastrophic climate change: the will of the people. Not Without Us documents a crucial moment in history, framing the root causes of the global climate crisis and the greatest inequality in the history of mankind, as one and the same. Seen from the perspective of frontline communities, the film interweaves the personal stories and motivations of the activists portrayed, conveying to a broader audience why the call for deeper and far reaching change is not only necessary, but also humane.
A Bright Light: Karen and the Process

2019

A Bright Light: Karen and the Process

2019
5.7
A music documentary in the form of a road trip across the U.S. in search of '60s singer Karen Dalton and the process of artistic creation.
Maguy Marin: Time to Act

2019

Maguy Marin: Time to Act

2019
6.8
The Good Death

2019

The Good Death

2019
8
Janette is terminally ill and wants to die in a dignified way but this is not permitted under British law. She refuses to wait for death in unbearable pain so she opts for a physician-assisted suicide in Switzerland. Before departing on the final journey she has to explain her intention to the family members and close friends.
T-Rex: An Evolutionary Journey

2016

T-Rex: An Evolutionary Journey

2016
7.7
Was the T-Rex, the most iconic of all dinosaurs, as mighty and fearsome as its legend? This documentary explores the evolutionary path of the Tyrannosaurus, following the journey of two dinosaur brothers.
Who Let The Dogs Out

2019

Who Let The Dogs Out

2019
6.3
The origin story of the smash hit “Who Let the Dogs Out” goes back further than anyone could have imagined; steeped in legal battles, female empowerment and artist integrity, which beckons the question: will we ever know who let the dogs out?
Show Me The Picture: The Story of Jim Marshall

2020

Show Me The Picture: The Story of Jim Marshall

2020
7.7
Jim Marshall was a maverick with a camera. An outsider who captured the heights of Rock’N’Roll music and the seismic changes of an era, from the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, to the civil rights movements and some of the most iconic moments of the 60’s.
It Started As a Joke

2019

It Started As a Joke

2019
4.8
This documentary chronicles the decade-long run of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival – including a final farewell show. The film celebrates Eugene’s unique brand of humor and his role in the alternative comedy movement, offers a bittersweet goodbye to an era, and reminds us of the healing properties of comedy – even in the most challenging of life’s circumstances.