Top Rated Documentary Movies on Tubi TV - Page 240

Rihanna: Good Girl, Bad Girl

2012

Rihanna: Good Girl, Bad Girl

2012
5
Good Girl Bad Girl tells the story of Rihanna, and her triumphant journey from poverty and obscurity on the Caribbean island of Barbados, to becoming a worldwide pop sensation.
Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog

1997

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog

1997
6
Don McGlynn's uncompromising and soulful documentary look at the tumultuous life of musician and rebel Charles Mingus is fascinating stuff. Mingus said of himself "I am half black man, half yellow man, but I claim to be a Negro. I am Charles Mingus, the famed jazz musician--but not famed enough to make a living in America." His statement summed up the conflict that plagued this musical genius his entire life: volatility, pain, prescience, and raw rage roiled inside a complex man, composer, bass player, and trombonist who transcended labels and refused to be pigeonholed into a single musical style--and who did not achieve real fame until late in his career.
Rollin: The Decline of the Auto Industry and Rise of the Drug Economy in Detroit

2010

Rollin: The Decline of the Auto Industry and Rise of the Drug Economy in Detroit

2010
10
Artists and journalists love to invoke that holy word of American evil ' Detroit ' whenever they can. After all, what could be cooler than cars, Motown, and murder? And in the aftermath of the recent economic meltdown and auto industry bail-out Detroit has become shorthand for all that ails America. Detroit was once the seat of the greatest economic empire the world has ever seen; the auto industry; but now, Detroit is the face of failure. Failure not of the city's people, but of its leaders and of America itself. 'Rollin' is the true story of the decline of the auto industry and the rise of the drug economy in Detroit.
Such Great Heights

2012

Such Great Heights

2012
7
Get up close and personal with the blood, sweat and tears of competitive mixed martial arts with this documentary, which follows welterweight hopeful Jon Fitch as he prepares for the fight of his life against perennial UFC champ Georges St-Pierre.
Elephants, the twilight of the giants

2010

Elephants, the twilight of the giants

2010
8
Elefants are the largest land animals on our planet. They appeared on Earth 50 million years ago, long before human beings emerged as a species, and were distributed all over the world to the very limit of permafrost. They are strong, intelligent and have powerful adaptive weapons. But their evolutionary success is due, more than any other factor, to their extraordinary family ties.
South Georgia

2002

South Georgia

2002
5
On the Antarctic periphery, bathed by the world's most violent waters, there is a lost island where southern nature is still intact, oblivious to man and its devastating impact. South Georgia is a world apart, a land swept by Antarctic winds known as the Furious 50 which require a constant struggle for survival.
Vigilante Vigilante: The Battle for Expression

2011

Vigilante Vigilante: The Battle for Expression

2011
7
A new breed of crime-fighter now stalks the urban landscape: the anti-graffiti vigilante. These dedicated blight warriors stop at nothing to rid their neighborhoods and cities of street art, stickers, tags, and posters. Yet several of these vigilantes have become the very menace they set out to eliminate. In their relentless attempt to stamp out graffiti, they've turned to illegally and destructively painting other people's property. VIGILANTE VIGILANTE is the story of two filmmakers who set out to expose these mysterious characters and discover a battle of expression that stretches from the streets to academia.
Bad Boys of Summer

2007

Bad Boys of Summer

2007
10
A look at the effect a coach has on a team made up of convicted felons, during their final season together.
Ginger Baker: In Africa

1973

Ginger Baker: In Africa

1973
6
In November 1971, Ginger Baker, the legendary drummer of Cream and Blind Faith, decided to set up a recording studio in Lagos, then the capital of Nigeria. Baker was one of the first rock musicians to realize the potential of African music. He also decided that it would be a rewarding musical experience to travel to Nigeria over land across the Sahara desert - a journey that would lead him into a number of adventures. This film by Tony Palmer follows Ginger Baker's odyssey as he makes his journey and finally arrives in Nigeria to set up his studio, which would run successfully through the seventies as a facility for both local and western musicians (Paul McCartney's Wings recorded "Band On The Run" there).
The Space Shuttle

2011

The Space Shuttle

2011
8
An idea born in unsettled times becomes a feat of engineering excellence. The most complex machine ever built to bring humans to and from space and eventually construct the next stop on the road to space exploration.
On Any Sunday: Motocross, Malcolm & More

2001

On Any Sunday: Motocross, Malcolm & More

2001
6
1971's On Any Sunday is perhaps the best-known film ever made about the sport of motorcross. Three decades later, the filmmakers revisted the film for this 2001 follow-up. On Any Sunday: Motocross, Malcolm & More features footage left on the cutting-room floor from the original film as well as new interviews with those involved in the making of the classic
Pinter's Progress

2009

Pinter's Progress

2009
4
A personal take on working with Harold Pinter via intimate conversations with actors, directors and writers who share their experiences of the man and his work.
The Gods of Times Square

1999

The Gods of Times Square

1999
10
Long before New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani launched his campaign to clean up the city, Times Square was the stage for a slew of religious zealots and fanatics, all preaching their brand of fire and brimstone to anyone who would listen. Filmed between 1993 and 1998, Richard Sandler's documentary gives viewers a glimpse into the not-so-distant past, when 42nd Street was the shared pulpit of the most colorful assortment of ministry imaginable.
RiseUp

2011

RiseUp

2011
7
Rise Up is a journey into the heart of Jamaica - the island that gave birth to the worldwide cultural phenomenon of Reggae. In a society where talent abounds and opportunity is scarce, three distinct and courageous artists fight to rise up from obscurity and write themselves into the pages of history. With music and appearances by legends Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, and a slew of soon-to-be superstars, Rise Up follows artists in the dangerous streets, back alleys and crowded dance halls of Kingston and the countryside. These artists demonstrate the raw power of hope and courage in a land which is largely unseen, but certainly not unsung.
PEZheads - The Movie

2006

PEZheads - The Movie

2006
7
PEZheads - The Movie is a documentary about PEZ® and PEZ® Collectors. It explores the phenomenon of PEZ® collecting through interviews with a variety of collectors and vendors, as well as visits to conventions, the PEZ factory, flea markets, and anywhere else we can find PEZ®. This documentary highlights the fun and quirky aspects of the hobby, as well as the community and the friendships that develop around it. It explores the PEZ phenomonon from the viewpoint of non-collectors and collectors alike, as well as collectors' families and friends.
Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings Volume 3: Eye of the Phoenix - Secrets of the Dollar Bill

2009

Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings Volume 3: Eye of the Phoenix - Secrets of the Dollar Bill

2009
8.5
Secret Mysteries Vol. III focuses on the development of the new world as "The United States of America". This video will demonstrate that the history of America's government, and of its official symbols, is a history of secret societies. Examine America's much-talked-about dollar bill and the symbols it bears. Modern masonry claims that the all-seeing eye floating above the pyramid is not a Masonic symbol. But what did Freemason's President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and his Masonic Vice President, Henry Wallace, believe when they attached this symbol to our currency in 1935? How were these American leaders influenced by the Russian mystic, Nicholas Roerich? Does the all-seeing eye represent the Masonic Christ? Was the eagle originally a phoenix bird? And what do all these occult symbols mean?
Rhyme and Punishment

2011

Rhyme and Punishment

2011
8
The gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. What happens when a rapper who has everything suddenly has his freedom stripped away and is forced to deal with the harsh realities of prison? "Rhyme and Punishment" takes an in-depth look at the role of prison in hip hop culture, and reveals the side of the story that is not being covered by the news and popular media. The true and personal stories of hip hop artists who are, have been, or are soon to be incarcerated, in their own words. Featuring intimate and compelling interviews with convicted rappers Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, Cassidy, Project Pat, Immortal Technique, Slick Rick and many more.
Frank Sinatra: A Reflection

2005

Frank Sinatra: A Reflection

2005
7
This documentary traces the remarkable career of Frank Sinatra, offering up over a dozen archival performances by the master vocalist. This program contains full renditions of such favorites as "Witchcraft," "High Hopes," "Stardust," "I'll Never Smile Again," and "Luck Be A Lady."
Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend

2002

Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend

2002
10
Examine Marilyn through an in-depth investigation of her private life. From her turbulent childhood...to her marriage at sixteen to James Dougherty. This program lifts the veil of intrigue and depicts the essence of the legendary Norma Jean, who we grew to love as Marilyn Monroe.
The Fleshtones: Pardon Us for Living But the Graveyard Is Full

2009

The Fleshtones: Pardon Us for Living But the Graveyard Is Full

2009
10
When a gang of suburban teens stumbled across a bunch of abandoned instruments and formed The Fleshtones little did they know that 30 years later they'll still be struggling to rock - and pay the bills.