Highest Rated Documentaries

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.

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.

Challenger: The Final Flight

Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.

Dark Side of the 90s

A look at the most captivating pop-culture moments, trends and personalities of the decade through interviews with people who studied the time period.

Diana: In Her Own Words

Diana, Princess of Wales, participated in a series of secret interviews, recorded with her permission by a close friend on behalf of journalist Andrew Morton.

The Eagle Huntress

Aishol-pan, a 13-year-old girl, trains to become the first female in 12 generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter.

Evil Genius: the True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist

A 2018 true crime documentary series about the murder of Brian Wells, a high-profile 2003 incident often referred to as the "collar bomb" or "pizza bomber" case.

Finding Vivian Maier

A documentary on the late Vivian Maier, whose cache of 100,000 photographs earned her a posthumous reputation as one of the most accomplished street photographers.

Gimme Danger

The Stooges' blew a crater in the musical landscape of the late 1960s. They planted the seeds for what would be called punk and alternative rock in the decades that followed.

Girl Rising

Stories of nine girls from developing countries, showing how they are overcoming great obstacles to obtain an education and change their fates.

Inside Job

The global financial meltdown that took place in 2008 caused millions of job and home losses and plunged the United States into a deep economic recession.

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

On the 50th anniversary of the blockbuster film that shocked and excited the world, Steven Spielberg shares an exclusive look inside the story of Jaws.

Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You

A retrospective look at the life and music of Jeff Buckley through the eyes of family, friends, and fans.

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Using 100 hours of footage from the set of "Man on the Moon," filmmaker Chris Smith documents Jim Carrey's transformation into legendary performance artist Andy Kaufman.

Kim Swims

New Zealand native Kimberley Chambers faces her greatest challenge when she attempts a record-breaking 48 kilometre swim off the coast of San Francisco.

Life After Flash

Actor Sam J. Jones discusses the ups and downs of his life since starring in the 1980 cult film `Flash Gordon'.

The Man with 1000 Kids

A group of families learn the charismatic man they had trusted is sperm donor to hundreds — or perhaps thousands — of other children across the world.

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

An intimate portrait of Matthew Shepard, murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in U.S. history.

Murderball

Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Saving Banksy

"Saving Banksy" is the story of one misguided art collector's attempts to save a Banksy painting from destruction and the auction block.

Seymour: An Introduction

Pianist Seymour Bernstein, who gave up performing for teaching, discusses his passion for music and his philosophy of life.

She's Beautiful When She's Angry

Filmmaker Mary Dore chronicles the events, the movers and the shakers of the feminist movement from 1966 to 1971.

West of Memphis

West of Memphis, a powerful Peter Jackson documentary, charts the ongoing fight for justice for three men wrongly convicted as child killers.

20 Feet From Stardom

Filmmaker Morgan Neville shines a long-overdue spotlight on the hit-making contributions of longtime backup singers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton.