Top Rated History Movies on YouTube - Page 73

Voevoda

2017

Voevoda

2017
7.2
At the end of the 18th century in Bulgaria under Ottoman slavery, a young woman leaves home and family to become leader of a guerrilla gang.
I Am You

2016

I Am You

2016
3.5
In Peace We Trust. This documentary shows us how animal rights and human rights & the environment are all related. And the diverse effects that they have on each other and the planet. We are all inter-connected and part of the whole, so why would we want to hurt another living being that is a part of us? I Am You. Narrated by Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker and featuring Jimmy Carter, Maneka Gandhi and Harold Ramis among others.
Maaveeran Kittu

2016

Maaveeran Kittu

2016
7
A state topper from a lower caste goes missing after an upper caste cop picks him up for questioning. What has happened to him?
Kadambari

2015

Kadambari

2015
6.5
Nine-year-old Kadambari gets married to Jyotirindranath but finds a companion in his younger brother Rabindranath. The two share a unique bond and she becomes his inspiration to write poems and songs
Warrior Princess

2012

Warrior Princess

2012
2.5
A monk renounces his role to become King after his brother is killed. His new Queen is forced to choose sides between her husband and her father from a rival land, which eventually leads to an all out war for sovereignty.
Bonhoeffer

2003

Bonhoeffer

2003
6
Dramatic documentary about the young German pacifist and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer who resisted the Nazi regime and was hanged two weeks before World War II was over.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective

1994

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective

1994
7
Documentary film focuses on the Civil Rights leader's many groundbreaking accomplishments. Footage covers Dr. King's war on poverty and his staunch opposition to the Vietnam War. Also included is his stirring "I Have a Dream" speech.
Scarlet Dawn

1932

Scarlet Dawn

1932
6.5
During the Russian Revolution, a young nobleman and his peasant maid flee from their homeland to Constantinople where they marry and begin a challenging new life.
Ever Again

2006

Ever Again

2006
4
Ever Again examines the sweeping resurgence of antisemitism in 21st century Europe and its connection to global terrorism.
Red White Black & Blue

2006

Red White Black & Blue

2006
7
In a secret battle that cost thousands of lives but was never revealed to the American public, the Japanese army invaded Alaska in June 1942. Sixty years later, two veterans embark on an intense and emotional journey, returning to their former battlefield.
Honor Thy Father

1973

Honor Thy Father

1973
4
Joseph Bologna stars as Bill Bonanno in this made-for-television adaptation of the controversial bestseller from Gay Talese, chronicling the rise of New York's infamous Bonanno organized crime family. When his father disappears in 1964 and Bill is compelled to take over the "empire," other mafiosi attempt to take what's theirs. Brenda Vaccaro and Richard S. Castellano fill out the impressive cast of this gripping crime tale.
Punk Rock Lottery

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Punk Rock Lottery

0000
10
Directed by Jacob Miguel, "PUNK ROCK LOTTERY" embarks on a mission to capture the rapid growth of an annual event known as "The Punk Rock Lottery" in Austin, Texas. What sets this film apart is its self-awareness, playfully breaking the fourth wall and transforming into an immersive journey through history and the creative process. The narrative builds its foundation by featuring insights from punk legends and influential figures who helped shape both the film and Austin itself. As the story unfolds, it delves into the heart of the project as Jacob actively participates in the event, offering an inside look at the frenetic pace of life in a band. Through the experiences of over 30 characters, the film uncovers universal truths about creativity, camaraderie, and the struggles inherent in pursuing one's artistic passion.
Six Days in August

2024

Six Days in August

2024
6
The Prophet Joseph Smith is dead, killed by a mob. Enemies of the LDS Church think the church will die with Joseph. In fact, that danger is a real possibility. The crisis is undeniable, and the saints in Nauvoo are in chaos.
Mongol

2023

Mongol

2023
4
1910, Mongolia is under the dominion of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. The young nomad Mongol is in love with Serchmaa, his lord’s daughter. But a sinister plot strips Mongol of everything he holds dear, including his love with Serchmaa. Mongol must summon his inner strength to navigate a world fraught with treachery and deception, fighting not only for survival but also for justice. During his journey, he ignites inspiration and unity among his people.
Mesopotamia 3D

2021

Mesopotamia 3D

2021
10
Sumer. Babylon. The epic Gilgamesh and the Tower of Babel. Today, these names still resonate. They embody Mesopotamia - the land between the two rivers of Tigris and Euphrates. Regarded as a cradle of civilization, within this historical region humanity organized itself into a society of tens of thousands. Jawad Bashara, an Iraqi writer exiled in France under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein, returns to his country, embarking on a hazardous journey in search of our origins.
Lavender Men

2025

Lavender Men

2025
10
Taffeta, a contemporary queer person of color, summons Abraham Lincoln to perform an elaborate historical fantasia within her own head — only to learn that she can’t hide from her own present-day demons in the shadows of someone else’s past.
Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics

2024

Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics

2024
8
Follows the 1936 Berlin Olympics when Black athlete Jesse Owens won 4 golds against the backdrop of Hitler's racist Nazi regime in Germany.
The Last Expedition

2024

The Last Expedition

2024
7
The true story of Wanda Rutkiewicz, the first woman in the world and the first person from Poland to climb the highest peaks on earth, told by herself.
A Journey of Samyak Buddha

2013

A Journey of Samyak Buddha

2013
7
This movie traces the journey of Gautam Buddha's miraculous birth, marriage & his path towards enlightenment. Based on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's book, 'The Buddha & His righteousness.
Into the Cosmos: The Space Race, Mars and Beyond

2020

Into the Cosmos: The Space Race, Mars and Beyond

2020
3
A look at the development of space travel and the potential for humans to one day walk on the surface of Mars. From the desperation of War machines to the curiosity of space exploration. Detailed accounts of previous missions for the exploration of Mars, including the landing of the rovers on the surface of the planet. After the Soviets gained possession of the V2 manufacturing facilities, production of these rockets began in the Soviet Union, and on the 4th of October 1957, SPUTNIK 1 became the first artificial satellite to be launched into space. This was the next step in the evolution of mankind. It was the beginning of the Space Race.