Most Popular Documentaries

16 Acres

This alternately amusing and heartbreaking documentary coherently chronicles the endless process of rebuilding Ground Zero.

20 Days in Mariupol

As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggles to continue their work documenting the war's atrocities.

26.2 to Life

This deeply moving film follows the maximum-security detainees training to run a marathon. It’s a troubling portrait of masculinity, but one which offers hope.

The 43

An exploration into the 43 students who were abducted from a Mexican college in 2014 and have yet to be found.

The 80's: The Decade That Made Us

The defining biography of a decade, as told through exclusive interviews with more than 40 icons, entertainers and innovators who shaped its identity.

9/11: The Falling Man

An examination of an image circulated by the press immediately after the September 11 attacks, the public's reaction, and why it was later deemed un-newsworthy.

All Things Must Pass

Colin Hanks examines the history of Tower Records, from its rise and fall to the legacy forged by its rebellious founder Russ Solomon.

Amy

Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.

An Honest Liar

World-renowned magician and escape artist James "the Amazing" Randi dedicates his life to exposing fake psychics and others who claim paranormal powers.

André Is an Idiot

André, who, despite receiving a terminal diagnosis, is determined to die with humour, curiosity and defiance.

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

An unflinching and humanising examination of the life, death and secrets of Vickie Lynn Hogan, better known as model and actress Anna Nicole Smith.

Anvil! The Story of Anvil

Anvil played a key role in the birth of speed metal, inspiring the likes of Metallica, Anthrax and Guns N' Roses, yet have been cruelly overlooked by fame for more than 30 years.

Arnold

This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.

Atomic People

First-hand accounts from surviving 'Hibakusha', the only people left to have survived a nuclear bomb, recall the destruction left in the wake of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Attica

This unnervingly vivid dive into the 1971 uprising sheds new light on the enduring violence and racism of the prison system and highlights the need for reform 50 years later.

Audrie & Daisy

The ripple effect on families, friends, schools and communities when two underage girls find out that sexual assault crimes against them have been caught on camera.

Banned! The Mary Whitehouse Story

Armed with just a typewriter, Mary Whitehouse began a 30-year campaign to turn back the tide of the permissive culture she saw sweeping through society.

Bardot

The French film star has spoken of her frustration at her lasting fame, but has agreed to a drama series about her life.

Bastille: ReOrchestrated

Filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, archive footage and conversations with band members explore the band's adventures and themes of drive, motivation, and anxiety.

Bathtubs Over Broadway

Writer Steve Young tracks down composers, performers, and unseen footage of rare industrial musicals created by corporations such as McDonald's and General Electric.

The Battered Bastards of Baseball

In 1973, baseball lover and actor Bing Russell, father of Kurt Russell, starts an independent, single-A team composed of players that no one else wanted.

The Beatles: Get Back

The Beatles write and rehearse 14 new songs as they plan their first live show in more than two years; includes their unforgettable rooftop concert at London's Savile Row.

Becoming Cousteau

A look at the life, passions, achievements and tragedies surrounding the famous explorer and environmentalist Jacques Cousteau, featuring an archive of his newly restored footage.

Becoming Frida Kahlo

Becoming Frida Kahlo strips away the myths to reveal the real Frida – a passionate and brilliant artist living through extraordinary times.