Most Popular Documentaries Today

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

The life of maverick Manchester comedian Frank Sidebottom and his hidden creator Chris Sievey. Frank was part of the Manchester music and comedy scene for over 25 years.

Best of Enemies

In 1968, William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal hold a series of riveting, nationally televised debates that usher in a new era of public discourse and pundit TV.

Better Man

The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.

Betty White: First Lady of Television

This documentary on actress and television producer Betty White traces her decades-long career as a woman breaking new ground in entertainment.

Between a Frock and a Hard Place

This is the story of how a low-budget Australian film changed the course of history by bringing a celebration of gay culture to the world that continues to resonate 20 years on.

Biggie & Tupac

Nick Broomfield examines the lives and murders of rappers Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur and the rivalry between East Coast and West Coast music that culminated in their deaths.

Bill Cunningham New York

A profile of the noted and extraordinarily cheerful veteran New York City fashion photographer.

Billie

The definitive story of Billie Holiday, the world's greatest and most controversial jazz singer, is now revealed through a wealth of never-before heard interviews and research.

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

A heart-warming story of love between a wild otter and a man set in the remote Scottish islands of Shetland.

Birdsong

Ornithologist Seán Ronayne from Cobh, Co. Cork is on a mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland – that’s nearly 200 birds.

Black Box Diaries

A documentary that follows 25-year-old journalist Shiori Ito’s courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in 2015 and attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender.

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution

Filmmaker Stanley Nelson examines the rise of the Black Panther Party in the 1960s and its impact on civil rights and American culture.

Blackfish

The story of Tilikum, a captive killer whale that has taken the lives of several people, underscores problems within the sea-park industry.

Blitz Spirit with Lucy Worsley

Using incredible colour archive film capturing ordinary moments of people on the streets, Blitz Spirit shows the remarkable resilience and terrible suffering that people endured.

Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali

This joint portrait of two icons floats on stunning archival images and stings with questions of what might have been.

Bobby Kennedy for President

This four-part documentary series weaves together rare and exclusive footage of attorney general, U.S. senator, and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy in the 1960s.

Bobby Sands: 66 Days

In 1981, an imprisoned Irish Republican Army soldier went on a hunger strike that galvanised his movement and made him a controversial global icon.

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

The life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, Hedy Lamarr.

Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World

An inside look at David Bowie, one of the most creative and influential rock artists of all time.

Bowling for Columbine

Michael Moore explores the circumstances that lead to the 1999 Columbine High School massacre and, more broadly, the proliferation of guns and the high homicide rate in America.

Bright Lights

A touching, bittersweet, and ultimately charming love story that serves as a poignantly effective tribute to the strangely complicated, uniquely resilient mother/daughter duo.

Britain's Most Historic Towns

In this unique take on British history, Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's rich and varied past through the stories of individual towns.

Brother's Keeper

This compelling documentary details the strange-but-true murder trial of Delbert Ward, accused of the mercy killing of his brother in rural upstate NY.