Top Rated Documentary Movies on Tubi TV - Page 169

Coming Back to the Hoop

2014

Coming Back to the Hoop

2014
5.5
43 years ago Jane Pittman, a promising basketball star at her small town High School, ran off the court never to return ... until now. When Jane stumbles across the Nova United Senior Women's Basketball League, old passions are reignited. Vowing to get into the best shape of her life, she is determined to play competitive ball again. What she never expected to find on this journey is a passionate group of seniors who have decided to 'wear out, before we rust out'. Choosing basketball over bingo, these women come together for much more than sports. 'Coming Back To The Hoop' is a film about the transforming power of basketball and the healing it brings when you connect with something larger than yourself and give yourself over to the team
Pink Floyd: Whatever Happened to Pink Floyd? The Strange Case of Waters and Gilmour

2011

Pink Floyd: Whatever Happened to Pink Floyd? The Strange Case of Waters and Gilmour

2011
6
This film traces the path Floyd took after the recording of the Animals album - an era when cracks in the band first started to show - and brings the strange story of the group and the intense relationship between Waters and Gilmour right up to date with the unexpected collaboration of these two maverick musicians at a 2010 charity event. Featuring numerous interviews.
Tales of the American

2017

Tales of the American

2017
4
Seemayer Studios presents a new documentary about the American Hotel in downtown Los Angeles and the Arts District that surrounds it. Since 1979, the American Hotel has been the beating heart of a rich community of artists who began moving into the deserted factory buildings between Alameda and the Los Angeles River.
Catching Hell in the City of Angels

2013

Catching Hell in the City of Angels

2013
6
A feature length documentary film representing the 'B' side to the 2012 release 'Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap'. A hard hitting story of life and death in South Central Los Angeles. A struggle beyond the nearby Hollywood limelight among people for whom state intervention comes mostly with a siren attached. Amsterdam Film Festival Winner World Cinema Documentary Editing Award 2014.
Calamity Jane: Legend of The West

2014

Calamity Jane: Legend of The West

2014
5
She fought the Indians alongside Custer, witnessed the birth of Deadwood and was close friends with Buffalo Bill. She was the terror of the plains, the outrage of the saloons, the oddest of her kind. But no one ever knew who she really was. Her name was Martha Canary, her name is Calamity Jane.
Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul

1993

Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul

1993
6.5
An insider's account of Jack Warner, a founding father of the American film industry. This feature length documentary provides the rags to riches story of the man whose studio - Warner Bros - created many of Hollywood's most classic films. Includes extensive interviews with family members and friends, film clips, rare home movies and unique location footage.
Inner Revolution

2015

Inner Revolution

2015
9
Life is a great mystery, much larger than what would have us believe. By listening desires of their discoveries and their inner doubts, three young decided to start a trip on the surface of the Earth.
Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike

2014

Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike

2014
8.5
In 2007, the Writers Guild of America, the Screenwriters Union, hit an impasse in their contract negotiations with the Studios. At the center of the dispute was jurisdiction over the internet. Unable to make progress, the WGA called a strike which brought Hollywood to a halt for 100 days.
The Gaudi Code

2015

The Gaudi Code

2015
8
La Sagrada Familia – although still under construction in Barcelona – is a cathedral without any flaws. Almost 100 years after his death, experts are convinced that Gaudi was a mathematical genius and that each embellishing ornament of the Sagrada Familia actually serves an architectural purpose.
Desert Seas

2011

Desert Seas

2011
9
Sir David Attenborough unveils the two stunning underwater realms of Saudi Arabia - the flamboyant Red Sea and the contrasting hot muddy Gulf, capturing for the first time the rare event of Palolo worms spawning at night.
The Secret Life of Lance Letscher

2017

The Secret Life of Lance Letscher

2017
5
An intimate, psychological portrait of collage artist Lance Letscher.
Simba: The King of the Beasts

1928

Simba: The King of the Beasts

1928
7
Simba: The King of the Beasts is an 1928 American black-and-white silent documentary film, directed by Martin and Osa Johnson, which features the couple's four-year expedition to track the lion across Kenyan veld to his lair.
Hex Hollow: Witchcraft and Murder in Pennsylvania

2015

Hex Hollow: Witchcraft and Murder in Pennsylvania

2015
5.5
A documentary film investigating the 1928 murder of a Pennsylvania farmer and the allegations of witchcraft that shocked the nation.
Shock Cinema: Volume One

1991

Shock Cinema: Volume One

1991
2.5
An hour-long documentary featuring interviews with various filmmakers who've made a name in the direct-to-video market.
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star

1991

Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star

1991
7.5
A retrospective on the career of Robert Mitchum through interviews with friends and co-workers, scenes from his films and the actor himself.
The Rocky Mountain Fly Highway

2014

The Rocky Mountain Fly Highway

2014
8
In the heart of the Northern Rockies, one 500-mile stretch of highway connects the West's most renowned blue-ribbon trout streams. It also passes through some of America's most spectacular scenery-jagged peaks, bewitching deserts, shimmering waters in pristine forests - a region that draws anglers from all over the world to settings that restore the soul. "The Rocky Mountain Fly Highway" is a one-hour documentary narrated by Tom Skerritt, written by Tim Woodward, directed by Tom Hadzor and produced by Wide Eye Productions. The program follows U.S. Highway 20 as it passes through some of the best fly fishing waters in the world. Shot on location in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Oregon, it is a visual feast of scenic beauty. You don't have to fly fish to love "The Rocky Mountain Fly Highway."
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously

2016

Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously

2016
7
Neil Gaiman is one of the most beloved storytellers in the world today, a medium-jumping legend who opened a new era of comics with Sandman, scared a generation of young readers with Coraline and The Graveyard Book, and has thrilled his fans with years of live readings and signings. Recently, Neil embarked on his final signing tour, one last chance to talk to the fans who love his work and show his appreciation for their years of support. Now you're along for the ride! The film offers unprecedented access to Neil, chronicling his journey from myth-loving child to one of the most popular writers in the world. In addition to Neil, the film also features Amanda Palmer, George RR Martin, Grant Morrison, Bill Hader, Wil Wheaton, Michael Sheen, Karen Berger, and many more.
Alien Reptilian Legacy

2015

Alien Reptilian Legacy

2015
4
Researchers reveal the presence of a supreme interdimensional intelligence that has been manipulating mankind for centuries. Interviews with experiencers and alien abductees expose a sinister agenda behind the alien presence on Earth.
At the Fork

2016

At the Fork

2016
8
Filmmaker and omnivore John Papola, together with his vegetarian wife Lisa, offer up a timely and refreshingly unbiased look at how farm animals are raised for our consumption. With unprecedented access to large-scale conventional farms, Papola asks the tough questions behind every hamburger, glass of milk and baby-back rib. What he discovers are not heartless industrialists, but America's farmers - real people who, along with him, are grappling with the moral dimensions of farming animals for food.
Gone with the Wind: The Remarkable Rise and Tragic Fall of Lynyrd Skynyrd

2015

Gone with the Wind: The Remarkable Rise and Tragic Fall of Lynyrd Skynyrd

2015
10
This music documentary tracks the meteoric rise of classic rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd as well as the bands' tragic downfall.