Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Vudu - Page 50

The Wild Andes

2018

The Wild Andes

2018
8.5
Explore the Andes mountains' extremes and celebrate the animals that call it home on a 4,000-mile journey along the western edge of South America, from icy Southern Patagonia to the oxygen-deprived Altiplano plateau to the northern tropical Andes.
Mythical Beasts

2018

Mythical Beasts

2018
7.5
Revealing the origin stories of popular monster mysteries, each episode looks at the history, archaeology and truths behind legendary creatures.
Model Squad

2018

Model Squad

2018
9.5
Supermodel friends explore careers, life and love in the Big Apple.
Cesar Millan's Dog Nation

2017

Cesar Millan's Dog Nation

2017
10
Renowned dog behaviorist Cesar Millan visits towns across America, taking on multiple cases at each stop. Some are quick fixes and some are high stakes, but every case ends with life-changing results for the dogs and their owners. And while Cesar is always the leader of the pack, his son and fellow dog behaviorist Andre joins dad for a father-and-son adventure packed with humor and heart.
Gotti: Godfather and Son

2018

Gotti: Godfather and Son

2018
7
This documentary serves as the complete and definitive father and son story of two men who were raised in the mob and became the reigning king and heir apparent with John Gotti Jr. providing his most extensive on-camera interview to-date.
Alaska Gold Diggers

2013

Alaska Gold Diggers

2013
5.8
SaraJane and her four daughters from Southern California pool their savings and head to Alaska in an attempt to reopen their deceased Grandfather’s gold mines, one in Nome and another 500 miles away in Fairbanks. Working side by side with grizzled Alaskan mining crews, SJ and her daughters face everything Alaska has to offer, and then some.
Aerial Cities

2018

Aerial Cities

2018
8
Fascinating insights in the day and night life of some of America’s most famed metropolises. Along with showcasing each city’s iconic landmarks and often-surprising history, the series’ 4K cameras capture a bird’s-eye perspective of the frenzy of work and play that make each city so distinctive.
It Was Him: The Many Murders of Ed Edwards

2018

It Was Him: The Many Murders of Ed Edwards

2018
8.5
In this true-crime docuseries, veteran detective John Cameron investigates convicted serial killer Ed Edwards and uncovers mounting evidence that connects Edwards to some of the most infamous murder cases of the last 60 years, many of which are still unsolved. Cameron is joined by Edwards's own grandson, Wayne Wolfe, as they search for the truth.
Deep Time History

2016

Deep Time History

2016
8.5
The story of humans is often driven by events from the prehistoric past. How did physics, geology, biology, chemistry shape our history?
Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story

2018

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story

2018
3
This six-part docuseries focuses on the killing of unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, whose killer was allowed to go free after he claimed self defense.
Secrets of the Lost

2018

Secrets of the Lost

2018
6.5
From the ancient pyramids to the lost world of Pompeii, experts use twenty-first century technology to examine and unearth groundbreaking information about some of the most mystifying archeological structures the world has ever known.
American Dynasties: The Kennedys

2018

American Dynasties: The Kennedys

2018
5.5
Explore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.
Civil War 360

2013

Civil War 360

2013
6
Take a journey back in time and immerse yourself in a 150-year-old battle that nearly split our nation in two. This three-part series explores famous and little known aspects of the Civil War, from the perspectives of the Union, the Confederacy and the millions of enslaved people struggling for freedom. Hosted by Ashley Judd, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Haysbert, all of whom had ancestors greatly affected by the war, this series delivers fresh insights and untold tales, brought to life through dramatic recreations and the Smithsonian Institution's vast collection of artifacts.
Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas

2018

Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas

2018
8.5
Follow comedian and writer Wyatt Cenac as he explores America’s most pressing issues. Traveling to different parts of the country, Cenac brings unique perspectives to systemic issues, while tackling more benign everyday inconveniences with comedic solutions.
We'll Meet Again

2018

We'll Meet Again

2018
9.5
Witness dramatic reunions of people whose lives crossed at pivotal moments. Each episode introduces us to two people who were affected by momentous events in American history. We follow them on a journey of detection as they look for a long-lost friend, family member or significant stranger.
Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist

2017

Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist

2017
7
Dian Fossey's life story from childhood and her early days researching in Congo, through to her arrival in Rwanda, where she spent 18 years studying and protecting the mountain gorilla population. Through extensive and rarely seen archival footage, dozens of Fossey’s letters, interviews with friends and colleagues, and narration by Sigourney Weaver, the event series explores Fossey’s murder and the investigation and trial of her research student Wayne McGuire, who was found guilty in absentia of her murder by the Rwandan courts.
Wild West: America's Great Frontier

2016

Wild West: America's Great Frontier

2016
8
Discover the amazing ways nature has found to survive in the extremely testing land of America's wild west.
The Last Shot

2017

The Last Shot

2017
7
Basketball players compete in underground, cash-prize tournaments in Mexico. This is their last chance to live their dreams.
I Was Prey

2017

I Was Prey

2017
6.5
Recounting the hauntingly true stories of people who found themselves in a life or death situation, face-to-face with a dangerous animal
World's Strangest

2014

World's Strangest

2014
5.5
An intelligent and witty look at some of the strangest things humankind has created, been affected by, or is intrigued by, focusing mostly on manmade phenomena and creations, be they buildings, technology, or things we attempt to do in this world.