Top Rated Documentary Movies on Vudu - Page 202

The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo

2014

The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo

2014
1
A look at the life and career of the drummer from New Mexico who eventually played with some of the biggest names in music.
Mary Kay Letourneau: Autobiography

2018

Mary Kay Letourneau: Autobiography

2018
6
The story of former teacher Mary Kay Letourneau, a Seattle grade school teacher, who stunned the world when she fell in love with her 13-year-old former sixth grade student Vili Fualaau. Their subsequent relationship ultimately sent her to prison for more than seven years, isolating her from her children and altering the course of her life forever.
Conduct! Every Move Counts

2016

Conduct! Every Move Counts

2016
7
'At the end of the day, it remains a secret why some can conduct and others can’t', Sir Georg Solti once said. CONDUCT! explores this secret. The struggle of five young artists for success at the International Conductors Competition in Frankfurt provides real-life drama that tests not only musical abilities but, above all, characters. CONDUCT! explores the secret of conducting with a unique intensity that culminates in a great showdown at Frankfurt’s Opera.
Bieber Generation

2018

Bieber Generation

2018
1
This documentary film attempts to analyze the dynamics of a massive fan-base; it focuses on the Beliebers (fans of Justin Bieber). The Beliebers are one of the largest fan-bases on the planet, they dominate social media and it seems that almost everyone has an opinion about them. Beliebers feel that they are generalized about and attempt to help non-Beliebers understand them through this film. From the charity work they do to the bullying they receive, the film attempts to uncover all of it by talking to Beliebers and non-Beliebers from around the world and sharing their experiences. Although the film will appeal to Beliebers, it is also targeted at those attempting to understand such phenomena and promotes communication and understanding from an unbiased position in general.
Shalom Bollywood: The Untold Story of Indian Cinema

2017

Shalom Bollywood: The Untold Story of Indian Cinema

2017
5
The unlikely story of the 2000-year-old Indian Jewish community and its formative place in shaping the world's largest film industry.
United We Fan

2018

United We Fan

2018
6
Fans, stars, creators, and more come together to explore the dynamic history and evolution of save-our-show television fan campaigns from the letter-writing and product mail-in campaigns of yesterday to the social media and crowdfunding campaigns of today.
A Woman Like Me

2017

A Woman Like Me

2017
9
A deafblind Danish woman travels to Nepal to meet a woman with the same condition in the hopes of communicating and engaging in a cultural exchange. A Woman Like Me is a remarkable demonstration of the delicacy and complexity of human communication, and how susceptible it is to privilege, preconceptions and misunderstandings.
Gualtiero Marchesi: The Great Italian

2018

Gualtiero Marchesi: The Great Italian

2018
10
The story of one of Italy's greatest chefs.
Blood and Steel: Cedar Crest Country Club

2018

Blood and Steel: Cedar Crest Country Club

2018
8
In the middle of nowhere lived an unexpected piece of skateboarding and punk music history. "The Crest"..a skateboarding mecca of the 80's, a veritable metal monolith, tucked away on a country club in the suburbs of the nation's Capital. It was a place of pure unadulterated expressionist freedom where cutting edge skateboarding and punk rock music collided and made history. Professional skaters and legendary bands, 11 gauge steel and, of course, blood. "Blood and Steel: Cedar Crest Country Club" is the story of a one of a kind skateboarding playground that attracted skaters and bands from all over to come experience what became known simply as, "The Crest".
Sir Noface

2016

Sir Noface

2016
6
Award-Winning Filmmaker Chad Calek’s “SIR NOFACE” documentary chronicles the bizarre events reported on Sydney Harbour’s Cockatoo Island and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the only known paranormal investigation in history to be officially sanctioned by the Australian Government. Led by civilian investigator Craig Powell and the West Sydney Paranormal Research Team (W.S.P.R.), this mind-bending investigation would last in secrecy for nearly two years, which in addition to experiencing groundbreaking levels of paranormal activity, Powell and his W.S.P.R. team members were successful in filming countless events that defy all known rationale and scientific explanation, including the first ever verifiable footage of a full-body apparition the definitively proves the existence of ghosts. As the “must see” documentary for both skeptics and believers, SIR NOFACE is the single most important paranormal case ever documented and presented to the public.
Symphony for Our World

2018

Symphony for Our World

2018
8
Driven by a five-part composition – broken down by sea, shore, land, mountains, sky – this one-hour celebration of Planet Earth pairs artistry with science as it combines stunning National Geographic natural history footage with an original symphony composed by Bleeding Fingers Music, and a special musical collaboration with X Ambassadors, resulting in a powerful tribute to the beauty and wonders of our wild world.
The Doctor From India

2018

The Doctor From India

2018
8
An Indian doctor introduces the West to an ancient health care system called Ayurveda.
Sidelined

2018

Sidelined

2018
6
In 1978, several NFL cheerleaders posed in Playboy magazine, having received approval from team management. But when the issue hit newsstands, it unleashed a wave of repercussions for the women themselves—and their team.
Charm City

2018

Charm City

2018
9
During three years of unparalleled violence in Baltimore, Charm City delivers an unexpectedly candid, observational portrait of those left on the frontlines. With grit, fury, and compassion, a group of police, citizens, and government officials grapple with the consequences of violence and try to reclaim their future.
The Proposal

2019

The Proposal

2019
6
When artist-turned-filmmaker Jill Magid learns that the archives of Mexico's most famous architect are being held in a private collection, she devises a radical plan to explore the contested legacy of the late Luis Barragán.
Flin Flon: A Hockey Town

2017

Flin Flon: A Hockey Town

2017
9
Flin Flon is located nearly 1000 kilometers north of the US border in Northern Manitoba. The small, Canadian mining community is also the only city in the world to be named after a science fiction character: Josiah Flintabbatey Flonatin from 'The Sunless City.' 'Flin Flon: A Hockey Town' explores the town's eccentric obsession with its legendary junior hockey team, The Flin Flon Bombers and how the team and the community support one another.
Pearl Harbor: 75 Years Later

2016

Pearl Harbor: 75 Years Later

2016
7
This two-hour special looks back at Dec. 7, 1941 - the date that has indeed lived in infamy, as President Franklin Roosevelt promised - when imperial Japan attacked the U.S. naval forces in Hawaii, ushering America into World War II. The attack killed more than 2,400 people, wounded 1,000 and damaged or destroyed nearly 20 American ships and over 300 airplanes.
Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing

1993

Benny Goodman - Adventures In The Kingdom Of Swing

1993
6
This biography of musical legend Benny Goodman contains testimonials from various contemporaries and scholars, and offers several clips of the man in performance. Nearly two-dozen songs can be heard including "California, Here I Come," "A Fine Romance," "Why Don't You Do Right," "I've Got a Heart Full of Music," and "Bugle Cal Rag."
101 Seconds

2018

101 Seconds

2018
6
101 Seconds follows two families as they join the gun control movement after members of their families are killed in a mall.
Between Land and Sea: A Year in the Life of an Atlantic Surf Town

2018

Between Land and Sea: A Year in the Life of an Atlantic Surf Town

2018
4
Against the backdrop of Ireland’s stunning west coast, this film digs deep into the day to day lives of the surf community, taking the audience beyond the bluster of the typical adrenaline fueled film to create a very real portrait of those who choose the surf lifestyle.