Top Rated Documentary Movies on Tubi TV - Page 185

Rhymecology: Write Better Rhymes

2021

Rhymecology: Write Better Rhymes

2021
7
The world of hip-hop lyrics has changed, simple rhyme schemes just don't cut it. Rhymes are put under a microscope, and there is no lyrical leeway for emerging artists. This gripping documentary tells the story of Jeff Walker.
American Dope: White Powder, Black Power

2018

American Dope: White Powder, Black Power

2018
8
White Powder, Black Power is the story of how the illegal drug economy was the first truly significant capital building tool for African Americans.
We Kill for Love

2023

We Kill for Love

2023
6
A documentary that goes in search of the forgotten world of the direct-to-video erotic thriller, an American film genre that once dominated late night cable television and the shelves of neighborhood video stores.
Eden's Last Chance

2023

Eden's Last Chance

2023
10
The film follows 18 year-old activist Joshua Wright on his journey into the environmental movement. He interviews people including climate scientists and frontline activists, seeking a way out of the environmental Armageddon his generation was born into.
The Performers

2022

The Performers

2022
10
Male Bowerbirds build elaborate bowers, where they perform an intricate dance to attract females. Satin, Regent, Great, together with the Green Catbird are shown in their complicated lives to pass their genes to the next generation.
Australian Big Birds

2021

Australian Big Birds

2021
10
Near 140 birds filmed all over the Continent in their natural habitats, with their song or call .and/or the ambient sound. A narration about their features or behavior, 10 years of filming. for phone or desktop.
The Far Traveller

2020

The Far Traveller

2020
7
When she died around 1050 AD, a littleknown Viking explorer had become the most traveled woman of the Middle Ages. She had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean eight times and her travels extended from Iceland to Greenland, North America, Scandinavia, the British Isles, through Europe, and all the way to the Vatican in Rome. She was rescued by Leif Erikson from the shipwreck that earned him the nickname Leif the Lucky. Her name was Gudrídur Thorbjarnardóttir, aka the Far Traveller.
Mondo Sacramento 2

2013

Mondo Sacramento 2

2013
1
Mondo Sacramento 2 features 6 true tales from Sacramento's seedy underground. Mondo Sacramento 2 is a film that is part true crime reenactment/Mondo film/Docudrama, all filmed in Sacramento at many of the actual locations. Lynn Lowry stars as Dorothea Puente- The boarding house killer. The other 5 stories feature the Gallego couple killings, the Karen G. story, The attempted assassination of President Ford, along with 2 more strange tales. Mondo Sacramento 2 is the sequel to Mondo Sacramento. All Crazy and all based on true stories.
Operation Deep Sea: Shedding Light in the Darkness

2008

Operation Deep Sea: Shedding Light in the Darkness

2008
7
Deep sea: 1000m below the surface no light, immense pressure and icy temperatures. The deep sea encompasses more than 90% of the planets habitat. Yet we know less about these depths than about the moon. This film documents the technical, scientific, and ecological challenges of deep sea researchers. Scientists work worldwide together to collect data on the physical state of the upper ocean. With more than 3000 autonomous floats they monitor the oceans for influences on weather systems like El Nino or the monsoon. Does it affect global climate change? Does the deep sea offer solutions for the CO2 issue? Researchers in the Okinawa Trough are trying to find out. The sea floor harbors enormous amounts of resources: oil, natural gas, methane. Scientists work hard to try and locate these materials. Millions of deep sea dwellers are waiting for their discovery. The Census of Marine Life is trying to catalogue these bizarre ocean creatures before they disappear.
Yooper Tours: On the North Country Trail

2017

Yooper Tours: On the North Country Trail

2017
7
A man hikes 550 miles across the North Country Trail in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula from July through February, experiencing it in all of its seasons.
Big Alaska: Modern Day Pioneers

2010

Big Alaska: Modern Day Pioneers

2010
6
Four Alaskan bush families take the leap of faith to pursue their lifelong dream of living off the grid in the remote and unpredictable wilderness.
Beyond Paper

2022

Beyond Paper

2022
8
At a critical moment in the history of the written word, as humanity’s archives migrate to the cloud, one filmmaker goes on a journey around the globe to better understand how she can preserve her own Romanian and Armenian heritage, as well as our collective memory. Blending the intellectual with the poetic, she embarks on a personal quest with universal resonance, navigating the continuum between paper and digital—and reminding us that human knowledge is above all an affair of the soul and the spirit.
The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive

2023

The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive

2023
2
Filmed in Gianni Versace's mansion in Miami where every object is a separate work of art, this stunning documentary attempts to bring the genius of the Italian fashion giant to life. Through archival material and the confessions of friends and former colleagues, a portrait of a Renaissance designer emerges, a man who never stopped being inspired to create a strictly personal universe of high aesthetics. Indeed, Versace was not only one of the greatest and most influential designers of his time. He was also on the sharp intersection between classic and modern, redefining the way we perceive fashion and clothing.
Profit, Pollution and Deception - BP and the Oil Spill

2013

Profit, Pollution and Deception - BP and the Oil Spill

2013
6
The Deepwater Horizon was known as one of the safest drilling rigs but events involving an exploration well 5,600 metres underwater led to an explosion.
The Final 19

2021

The Final 19

2021
2
Sgt. Dan Hefel was one of the last 19 POWs to come home from Vietnam. First an infantry grunt, he switched to sergeant gunner. What seemed like a prize detail, turned into a nightmare as the helicopter crashed. The crew went from MIAs to POWs, whereabouts unknown.
The Truth About Reading

2024

The Truth About Reading

2024
10
The Truth About Reading looks at the illiteracy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and sharing proposed solutions for working towards a future where every child learns to read proficiently.
Scenic National Parks: Mt. Rushmore & The Black Hills

2008

Scenic National Parks: Mt. Rushmore & The Black Hills

2008
10
Mount Rushmore stands unrivaled in the world, a sky-high tribute to the heroes and ideals that shaped America. This stirring program features rare footage that chronicles its monumental construction. This iconic treasure is just one of the wonders to be found in the Black Hills, a region rich in history and majesty.
Lions of the Pyrenees

2019

Lions of the Pyrenees

2019
10
Every year, men from across the world arrive in the Pyrenees mountains to undergo a program of extreme physical and spiritual trials in order to be recognised as a ‘Lion of the Pyrenees.
Green City Life

2023

Green City Life

2023
5
What makes a city healthy? How do we build greener and cleaner cities of tomorrow, reconnecting with nature and combining the benefits of the countryside with the advantages of the urban world? This inspiring documentary on how cities can be propelled into the 21st century links solutions such as revegetation, urban farming, and bio-waste recovery with greener and healthier cities for everyone.
Falling Higher: The Story Of Ampage

2023

Falling Higher: The Story Of Ampage

2023
2
In the years following the collapse the 80s Glam Metal era of the Sunset Strip, a songwriter chronicles the unexpected events of his life and the transformation of his band and craft.