Great Documentaries
by DrakeJr | created - 08 Jan 2016 | updated - 29 Nov 2018 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1.
Nature (1982– )
Episode:
My Life as a Turkey
(2011)
TV-G | 52 min | Documentary, Family
Naturalist Jim Hutto's remarkable experience of being imprinted on by a group of wild turkey hatchlings, and raising them to adulthood and beyond, in the remote wilderness of northern Florida.
Director: David Allen | Stars: Joe Hutto, Jeff Palmer
Votes: 299
2. Korengal (2014)
R | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Korengal picks up where Restrepo (2010) left off--with the same men, in the same valley, with the same commanders--but presents a very different look at the experience of war.
Director: Sebastian Junger | Stars: LaMonta Caldwell, Miguel Cortez, Stephen Gillespie, Aron Hijar
Votes: 4,092 | Gross: $0.06M
3. Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son.
Director: Kurt Kuenne | Stars: Kurt Kuenne, Andrew Bagby, David Bagby, Kathleen Bagby
Votes: 40,731 | Gross: $0.02M
4. Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
PG | 81 min | Documentary
A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.
Director: David Gelb | Stars: Jiro Ono, Yoshikazu Ono, Masuhiro Yamamoto, Daisuke Nakazama
Votes: 38,024 | Gross: $2.55M
5. The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
104 min | Documentary
BC's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into a business giant, dubbed by some involved as 'The Union', Commanding upwards of $7 billion Canadian annually. With up to 85% of 'BC ... See full summary »
Director: Brett Harvey | Stars: Adam Scorgie, Chris Bennett, Steve Bloom, Renee Bojee
Votes: 7,833
6. Amy (III) (2015)
R | 128 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Amy Winehouse, Mitch Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Russell Brand
Votes: 55,092 | Gross: $8.41M
7. Poor Kids (2011)
59 min | Documentary
3.5 million children are growing up in poverty in the UK. It's one of the worst rates in the industrialised world and successive governments continue to struggle to bring it into line. ... See full summary »
Director: Jezza Neumann
Votes: 19
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