Highest Rated Documentaries

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

Caroll Spinney has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969; at 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.

I Called Him Morgan

An exploration of the relationship between jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who was implicated in his murder in 1972.

Iris

Filmmaker Albert Maysles pays tribute to nonagenarian Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, longtime interior designer and outspoken champion of eclectic fashion.

The Keepers

A seven-part docuseries about the unsolved murder of a nun and the horrific secrets and pain that linger nearly five decades after her death.

Killing for Love

A scholarship student and her boyfriend, the son of a German diplomat, are at the centre of a media frenzy as they are tried and convicted of double homicide.

Let It Be

The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, fully restored for the first time.

Life, Animated

"The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King" and other animated Disney movies help a young autistic man to develop reading, writing and communication skills.

March of the Penguins

At the end of each Antarctic summer, the emperor penguins of the South Pole journey to their traditional breeding grounds.

One of Us

Three Hasidic Jews face ostracism, anxiety, and danger as they attempt to leave their exteme Orthodox community. They must escape the violent trauma and abuse.

Palio

Twice a year the city of Siena goes crazy for the oldest horse race in the world: the Palio. Strategy, bribery and corruption play as much a part as the skill of the riders.

Print the Legend

This award-winning, original documentary chronicles the race for market leadership in 3D printing, the next wave of technological evolution.

Quincy

An intimate look at the life of Quincy Jones, a music industry giant and winner of 27 Grammys.

Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made

Childhood friends Chris, Eric and Jayson reunite 25 years later to shoot the final scene of their shot-for-shot remake of Steven Spielberg's classic film "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium

The shocking murder of Victor Jara at the beginning of Pinochet's regime turned him into a powerful symbol of Chile's struggle. Decades later, a quest for justice unfolds.

Schumacher

Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.

Secrets of Squirrels

Everybody loves squirrels and yet we only know them from their brief visits to ground level. Now extraordinary storytelling shows red squirrels high up in the treetops.

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

This film captures the work and life of Cai Guo-Qiang, whose frequent use of gunpowder serves as both an ancestral homage and an acknowledgement of humanity's fleeting nature.

Weiner

A jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes look at the attempted comeback of Anthony Weiner in 2013. Featuring unfettered access to the candidate and his campaign.

What Happened, Miss Simone?

Classically trained pianist, black power icon and legendary recording artist Nina Simone lived a life of brutal honesty, musical genius, and tortured melancholy.

The 43

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

Advanced Style

Advanced Style examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to aging.

Before Stonewall

This documentary investigates cultural perceptions of homosexuality before the riot, looking back on previous decades, in regard to conflicts with police and censorship.

Better Man

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

Cat Heaven Island

On a far off, rural island in Japan, hundreds of cats roam a secluded fishing village, home of an aging, beautiful, and fading culture.