Top Rated Documentary Movies on Vudu - Page 184

Afrofuturism: The Origin Story

2022

Afrofuturism: The Origin Story

2022
10
The term “Afrofuturism” was coined decades ago to describe an artistic and cultural tradition that pre-dates the transatlantic slave trade. From the poetry of Phillis Wheatley, to Martin R. Delany’s alt-history novel Blake, to Sun Ra’s avant-garde music to Marvel’s Black Panther (the special’s premiere coincides with the release of that blockbuster film’s sequel, Wakanda Forever), the African American experience has been explored and reimagined through a speculative, even cosmically scaled lens for centuries, in a variety of artistic mediums. The special seeks to explore the concept through conversation and performance, as some of today’s most influential Black musicians, writers, dancers and theorists come together to share their ideas and artistry as they celebrate the historical and cultural impact of Afrofuturism.
Peaks and Valleys: Type 1 Diabetes on the Vancouver Island Trail

2022

Peaks and Valleys: Type 1 Diabetes on the Vancouver Island Trail

2022
10
Peaks and Valleys is a feature-length documentary following Nick Noble and Rebecca Beitner in their directorial debuts as they navigate the highs and lows of Type 1 Diabetes and the Vancouver Island Trail (VIT), in the traditional territory of the Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth, and Kwakwaka'wakw people. The VIT is a new trail, and Nick and Becca are among the first hikers to attempt to hike the route in one six-week trip. The story of Nick's experience with diabetes throughout his life is interwoven with the challenges of managing it in a backcountry environment, bringing information and insight about a chronic health condition that is reasonably common yet misunderstood by many people. The mountains, forests, and coastlines of Vancouver Island are brought to life by original art, animation, and photography by the filmmakers, both of whom are multidisciplinary visual artists. Peaks and Valleys will appeal to lovers of nature, adventure, art, and disability justice.
The Murder Network: A Serial Killer in Nazi Paris

2022

The Murder Network: A Serial Killer in Nazi Paris

2022
5
France, 1942: A serial killer stalks the streets of Occupied Paris. Using the chaos of the war to his own advantage, psychotic doctor Marcel Petiot poses as a resistance operative and preys on those most desperate to flee the Nazi regime - Jews, criminals and underground partisans. As the body count rises, both the French police and the Gestapo race against time to bring him to justice.
Kenya

2022

Kenya

2022
6
Trans women face extreme violence in Mexico City, and sex workers are even more vulnerable. This raw and deeply affecting portrait of Kenya gives an insider’s view of the impact that violence has on the community, and how complex life is for them. The film begins shortly after Kenya witnesses her friend Paola being murdered by a client. The film follows Kenya closely. Will the family accept burying Paola as she was: a flamboyant trans woman? Kenya approaches Paola’s loved ones with great respect and understanding—something she rarely experiences herself. When the murderer is released, she embarks on a lengthy battle for justice, backed up by her “sisters.”
Old Growth Murder

2022

Old Growth Murder

2022
2
A feature-length documentary exploring the unsolved murder of French bicyclist Alain Malessard who was found dead in an Oregon Coast campground on Thanksgiving 1987.
The Real Cost

2021

The Real Cost

2021
3
1.8 trillion dollars in student loan debt is what’s separating more than 40 million Americans to achieve their goals in life. This crisis is only getting bigger and more dangerous.
Passing Through

2018

Passing Through

2018
6
For decades, the poor and dispossessed have been herded and confined to Skid Row. In Passing Through, the seemingly lost find a new sense of community.
As it Happened: Tarawa

2020

As it Happened: Tarawa

2020
6
Tarawa was the most strongly defended island in the Pacific which the Japanese boasted that a million Americans couldn’t take the island in one hundred years. On Tarawa the Marines faced their sternest test yet.
Above and Beyond

2014

Above and Beyond

2014
6
Above and Beyond highlights one of the most compelling escape and survival stories from World War II. On December 1, 1943, Bruce Sundlun's bomber drew fire from German fighter planes and crashed in Nazi-occupied Belgium. With help from an underground network, Bruce fled to occupied France, where he joined the Resistance. He would go on to spy for the OSS, the precursor to the CIA.
Playas

2022

Playas

2022
2
Islanders

2022

Islanders

2022
6
Faced with a rapidly-changing music scene and an uncertain future, electro-pop duo FINKEL leave their home in Los Angeles and embark on a journey to the icy forests of Michigan's famous Mackinac Island. Here Jane returns to her childhood home with partner and bandmate Brian to revisit the people and places from her past. With its longstanding ban on automobiles and the daily onslaught of extreme winter weather, life for the few who live on the island year-round is not easy. FINKEL must embrace this unique lifestyle as they dive headfirst in the creative process once more. Their goal: write an album inspired by this extraordinary place. Navigating the joys and complexities of returning to a place frozen in the past, Jane and Brian immerse themselves in the sonic landscape of Mackinac and find inspiration for their new body of work.
ISLAND X

2022

ISLAND X

2022
8
After losing his entire life's work in a fire, photographer Mark McInnis assembles a team of surfers and sets out on a grueling mission to track down undiscovered waves on the most unlikely of islands, located in the violent Bering Sea.
The Last Band on Stage

2022

The Last Band on Stage

2022
7
The story of how the band Chicago has lasted 55 years without stopping recording or missing a year of touring.
My Pet and Me

2022

My Pet and Me

2022
1
Do we need animals to fill the void that should really be filled by people? To what extent do we project our own deprivation and longing on these sweet pets? All the protagonists in this documentary are indirectly afraid of being rejected and find safety and unconditional love in their animal(s). We observe these relationships and follow them in their steps to overcome their anxieties and insecurities and step into the world of humans more.
King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones

2024

King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones

2024
The untold story of the other boss of Chicago, the King of Policy Kings, a man who held too much power and wealth during segregation.
Operation Undersea

1954

Operation Undersea

1954
2
Stronger by Stress

2022

Stronger by Stress

2022
3
When conventional medicine is struggling to keep up with ever increasing stress levels in populations biohackers show us their holistic approach to life which not only increases their resilience against the stress, but also helps them to perform on higher level.
Party Dream

2022

Party Dream

2022
1
PARTY DREAM is the story of Gil Mantera's Party Dream - the craziest live band you've never seen.
Conor McGregor: The Irishman

2020

Conor McGregor: The Irishman

2020
7
The ultimate rags to riches story. Conor McGregor came from Crumlin Ireland, living off of welfare, to becoming the highest paid UFC fighter in history. A two division champion in the UFC. He has proven time and time again why people should not doubt him. Whether it’s fighting for UFC championships, taking on the greatest boxer of the modern era or running his own Whiskey brand, McGregor puts his heart and soul into it all.
The Babies of 9/11: Twenty Years Later

2021

The Babies of 9/11: Twenty Years Later

2021
2
A group of 20-year-olds whose mothers were pregnant with them when their fathers were killed in the 9/11 attacks and their families talk about their lives.