Top Rated Documentary Movies on Tubi TV - Page 141

Journey of the Universe

2011

Journey of the Universe

2011
5
Journey of the Universe is an epic documentary exploring the human connection to Earth and the cosmos, from producer-directors Patsy Northcutt and David Kennard director of Carl Sagan s Cosmos and Hero s Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell. Big science, big history, big story, this one-of-a-kind film was created by a renowned team of scientists, scholars, and award-winning filmmakers, led by co-writers Brian Thomas Swimme, the acclaimed author and evolutionary philosopher, and Yale University historian of religions Mary Evelyn Tucker. They weave a tapestry that draws together scientific discoveries in astronomy, geology, biology, ecology, and biodiversity with humanistic insights concerning the nature of the universe.
In the Frozen Tomb of Mongolia

2014

In the Frozen Tomb of Mongolia

2014
5.7
A Blooming Business

2009

A Blooming Business

2009
6.3
A documentary about people in Kenya who are imprisoned by the global flower industry. The dilemmas of the industry become painfully clear and a dark world of oppression, sexual abuse and terrible working conditions unfolds. There is only one conclusion possible: the smell of the imported rose is not sweet, but bitter.
Second Opinion

2014

Second Opinion

2014
5.8
The story of a young science-writer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, who risked everything by blowing the whistle on a massive cover-up involving a promising cancer therapy.
Is This El Chapo?

2014

Is This El Chapo?

2014
4.5
On February 22, 2014, Mexican marines arrested Chapo Guzman in Mazatlan, MX... But did they?
Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon

2008

Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon

2008
6.5
American engineer George Westinghouse revolutionized the American electricity system in the late 1880s with his endorsement of AC power distribution. This historical documentary chronicles Westinghouse's legendary rivalry with Thomas Edison and the birth of his many inventions, including the rail-road air brake.
Queen: A Magic Year

2012

Queen: A Magic Year

2012
5.7
This documentary follows Queen from just after their historic show–stealing performance at Live Aid, London, on 13 July 1985, through the year leading up to the epic concert in Budapest. Using archive footage from rehearsals, interviews with the band in the studio and on the road during the Magic Tour - some of which has never been seen before.
Bigfoot's Reflection

2007

Bigfoot's Reflection

2007
7
Explores how the quest for an elusive monster transforms those who seek it. Through the stories of hunters, scientists, and believers, the film blurs the boundary between legend and reality, suggesting that Bigfoot might be as much a reflection of human nature as a creature of the wild. Each sighting, rumor, or empty trail becomes a mirror, revealing our collective longing for mystery, connection, and the untamed. Ultimately, the film is less about finding Bigfoot and more about how the search shapes us, igniting a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the natural world.
Monsters Gone Wild

2005

Monsters Gone Wild

2005
1
Fiends of every flavor go berserk in this collection of classic clips from more than 18 monster movies. Ghouls, ogres, vampires, zombies, wizards and creatures from beyond compete for screen time in this fright-fest packed with hair-raising scenes of monsters going absolutely wild. Extras include an interview with comic book legend Jack Kirby and behind-the-scenes footage from flicks such as "The Creeps," "Vampire Journals," "Shrieker" and more.
Sunday in Brazzaville

2012

Sunday in Brazzaville

2012
6.7
Forget about war and suffering and discover a different side of Congo. The sapeurs adhere to a subculture of high fashion. They may be surrounded by poverty but as Yves Saint Laurent, President of the Sapeur Association, explains, they're always dressed impeccably in Versace or Prada. Rapper Cheriff Bakala is working on recording his first album in a country with almost no producers. Meanwhile wrestler Palmas Ya Ya, is relying on voodoo and faith to help him defeat younger, stronger opponents...
Coast Modern

2012

Coast Modern

2012
8
A core group of architects embraced the West Coast from Vancouver to LA with its particular geography and values and left behind a legacy of inspired dwellings. Today, architects celebrate the influence established by their predecessors.
Tank on the Moon

2007

Tank on the Moon

2007
7
The incredible story of two small robots sent by the Soviets to the moon. Designed in secrecy by Soviet laboratories in the 1960's, this is one of the greatest technological achievements in the history of the USSR. With former USSR space archives, along with recollections by several of the key participants in the Lunokhod program, the true story of the Russian lunar robots, can finally be told!
The Shark Con

2010

The Shark Con

2010
6.3
The Shark Con takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride into the big business of shark fishing, revealing the controversial truth about the industry and answering the question: Are sharks really overfished or is this just an elaborate con?
Positive Youth

2012

Positive Youth

2012
6.3
HIV+ youth bravely share their stories and battle stigma in this compelling documentary.
Britney Spears: Workin' It

2014

Britney Spears: Workin' It

2014
8.3
With the release of her eighth studio album, Britney is back and she's workin' it! This documentary chronicles the career of international superstar from her more innocent years with the release of "Baby One more Time" to being the highest paid judge on US X Factor and collaborating with Will.i.am on her latest album. She is worldwide a pop icon, who continues to grow and deliver to her fans. This is her inside story.
Clouds Are Not Spheres

2010

Clouds Are Not Spheres

2010
7.7
Until recently geometry was 'cold', incapable of describing the irregular shape of a cloud, the slope of a mountain or the beauty of the human body. With fractal geometry, Benoit Mandelbrot gave us a language for our natural world. In this captivating documentary, the man himself explains this groundbreaking discovery.
The 1964 World's Fair

1996

The 1964 World's Fair

1996
6.7
Relive the dazzle, wonder and fun of The 1964 World's Fair, an extraordinary documentary that takes a fresh look at the sights and sounds of this once-in-a-lifetime event. So jump in that old station wagon and take a ride back to the 1964 New York World's Fair!
Beast Wishes: The Fantastic World of Bob and Kathy Burns

2012

Beast Wishes: The Fantastic World of Bob and Kathy Burns

2012
8
Documentary about Bob and Kathy Burns, the goodwill ambassadors of science fiction film fandom.
Baratometrajes 2.0: Spaniard-low-budget-films with High Ambitions

2014

Baratometrajes 2.0: Spaniard-low-budget-films with High Ambitions

2014
5.3
Baratometrajes 2.0 is a feature length documentary on low-budget films made in Spain and dives deep and directly in the guts of most independent films, their characteristics and their reasons for being. More than forty interviews with directors, producers, journalists, cultural managers and distributors are shaping a broad mosaic of opinions and adventures of different creators to get their films and turn them into a reality, allowing the cameras to talk through their methodology work and the secrets that lie behind the making of these productions. Movies like "El mundo es nuestro," "Mi Loco Erasmus" or "The Cosmonaut" are part of the object of study of this essential documentary that brings us to the reality of New Spanish Cinema Lowcost.
Warriors of the Discotheque

2015

Warriors of the Discotheque

2015
5.3
The place is the notorious Starck Club (so called because it was the first major project designed by Philippe Starck in the US.) The Starck Club opened in Dallas in 1984 and not long after hosted the 1984 national Republican Convention. Ironically, it was actually legal to buy MDMA aka ecstasy there, people would put it on their credit cards. The DEA stepped in and made it a category 1 drug on July 1, 1985... In a time when ecstasy was legal & guyliner was cool.