Top Rated Documentary Movies on YouTube - Page 44

Banksy and the Rise of Outlaw Art

2020

Banksy and the Rise of Outlaw Art

2020
7.1
Banksy is the world's most infamous street artist, whose political art, criminal stunts and daring invasions have outraged the establishment for over two decades. Featuring rare interviews with Banksy, this is the story of how an outlaw artist led a revolutionary new movement and built a multi-million dollar empire, while his identity remained shrouded in mystery.
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

2021

Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

2021
7.6
An exploration of the cinematic history of the folk horror, from its beginnings in the UK in the late sixties; through its proliferation on British television in the seventies and its many manifestations, culturally specific, in other countries; to its resurgence in the last decade.
Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets

2020

Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets

2020
6.7
A portrait of the lives of a disparate group of patrons and employees at an American watering hole today.
The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth

2018

The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth

2018
7.1
In 2017, the fittest athletes on Earth took on the unknown and unknowable during four of the most intense days of competition in CrossFit Games history. "The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth" captures all the drama as the top athletes resembling chiseled Grecian gods descend on Madison, Wisconsin, to face a series of trials. Hercules faced 12; they take on 13. Emotions run high as a throng of Australian athletes rise to the top. By the end of the competition, some learn tough lessons - that all that glitters isn't gold, or even bronze - and some learn that they're even stronger than they realized. The best among them enter the pantheon of the CrossFit giants and earn the right to call themselves the "Fittest on Earth"
Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy

2017

Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy

2017
7.2
A fresh and revealing insight into Princess Diana through the personal and intimate reflections of her two sons and her friends and family.
Nuts!

2016

Nuts!

2016
6.7
The true story of John Romulus Brinkley, a small-town Kansas doctor who discovers in 1917 that he can cure impotence by transplanting goat testicles into men. And that’s just the tipping point in this stranger-than-fiction tale. With the balls of a P.T. Barnum, the gonads of goats, and the wishful dreams of flaccid men, Brinkley amassed a fortune, was almost elected Governor of Kansas, invented junk mail and the infomercial, and built the world’s most powerful radio station. By the time all of the twists and turns of Brinkley’s story are revealed, Nuts! certainly earns its title.
A Ballerina's Tale

2015

A Ballerina's Tale

2015
6.4
A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland that examines her prodigious rise, her potentially career ending injury alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet world.
A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY

2014

A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY

2014
5.8
Acclaimed actor and FDNY veteran Steve Buscemi looks at what it's like to work as a New York City firefighter. Utilizing exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and firsthand accounts from past and present firefighters, explore life in one of the world's most demanding fire departments while illuminating the lives of the often 'strong and silent' heroes.
That Guy... Who Was in That Thing

2012

That Guy... Who Was in That Thing

2012
6.4
Documentary about sixteen actors who detail their ups and downs as they struggle to forge careers in Hollywood. They've played cops, lawyers, bosses, best friends, psychopaths, politicians and everything in between. Now you'll know who they are.
Mondo Cane 2

1963

Mondo Cane 2

1963
5.6
The official sequel to the original shockumentary, presenting new and bizarre behavior from around the world, including cruelty, graphic gore, and strange rituals.
Workingman's Death

2005

Workingman's Death

2005
7
Is heavy manual labour disappearing or is it just becoming invisible? Where can we still find it in the 21st century? Workingman's Death follows the trail of the HEROES in the illegal mines of the Ukraine, sniffs out GHOST among the sulphur workers in Indonesia, finds itself face to face with LIONS at a slaughterhouse in Nigeria, mingles with BROTHERS as they cut a huge oil tanker into pieces in Pakistan, and joins Chinese steel workers in hoping for a glorious FUTURE.
Casino Jack and the United States of Money

2010

Casino Jack and the United States of Money

2010
7.1
A probing investigation into the lies, greed and corruption surrounding D.C. super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his cronies.
Outrage

2009

Outrage

2009
6.1
An indictment of closeted politicians who lobby for anti-gay legislation in the US.
Our Uniform

2023

Our Uniform

2023
6.6
An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories through the wrinkles and fabrics of her old uniform. She admits that she's nothing but a "female" and explores the roots of this idea in her school years.
Alabama Snake

2020

Alabama Snake

2020
6.2
The story of Pentecostal minister Glenn Summerford — a man accused of attempting to murder his wife with a rattlesnake in the sleepy town of Scottsboro, Alabama — and the investigation and trial that haunted Southern Appalachia for decades.
Tripping with Nils Frahm

2020

Tripping with Nils Frahm

2020
7.5
An illustration of Nils Frahm’s lauded ability as a composer and passionate live artist as well as the enchanting atmosphere of his already legendary Funkhaus shows.
The Plot Against the President

2020

The Plot Against the President

2020
6.3
Based on Lee Smith's book of the same name, this documentary follows the story of the biggest political scandal in U.S. history.
I Am Patrick Swayze

2019

I Am Patrick Swayze

2019
7
An inside look at the life of Patrick Swayze as told by the people who knew him best.
Suzi Q

2019

Suzi Q

2019
6.1
Story of trailblazing American rock singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro, who helped redefine the role of women in rock 'n' roll when she broke out in 1973.
Witness of Another World

2018

Witness of Another World

2018
7.2
Juan lives a solitary existence on a remote farm ever since he witnessed a UFO event. Filmmaker Alan Stivelman—together with the help of famous astrophysicist Jacques Vallée—begin an epic journey to help Juan in understanding the deep meaning of his close encounter. This true story shows the long-term consequences of close encounters, proving that no one is exempt from a potential contact.