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- DirectorFab 5 FreddyStarsHarry J. AnslingerLouis ArmstrongB-RealA look at America's complicated relationship with cannabis.
- DirectorLeslie WoodheadStarsElla FitzgeraldNorma MillerRay Brown Jr.The times and life of the unique Ella Fitzgerald.
- 1985– 1h 54mNot Rated7.4 (3.3K)TV Episode76MetascoreDirectorStanley NelsonStarsCarl LumblyMiles DavisReginald PettyMusicians, scholars, family and friends reflect on the life of jazzer Miles Davis to reveal the man behind the legend. Full access to Davis' estate provides rare footage and photos, outtakes from recording sessions and new interviews.
- DirectorRebecca MillerStarsRobert A. MillerTony KushnerMike NicholsRebecca Miller presents a portrait of her father, the prolific American playwright Arthur Miller.
- DirectorMarina ZenovichStarsRobin WilliamsMark RasmussenStan WilsonAn intimate look into the life and work of the revered master comedian and actor, Robin Williams.
- StarsSimon FrederickDavid OyelowoJesse WilliamsThe rise of black actors as they have gone from being the backdrop to calling the shots. This is the inside story of the turning points of black life on both sides of the lens, from Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte, to the present day.
- StarsSamin NosratDocuseries, based on the award-winning book, explores the essence of cooking and the vital ingredients at the heart of a great dish.
- DirectorBeyoncéEd BurkeStarsBeyoncéJay-ZKelly RowlandThis intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.
- 2021–20238 epsTV-147.7 (938)TV SeriesStarsStephen SatterfieldJessica B. HarrisAdrian MillerBlack food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.
- DirectorJeff StilsonStarsChris RockMaya AngelouAl SharptonChris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.
- DirectorMorgan SpurlockStarsMorgan SpurlockDaryl IsaacsChemeeka WalkerWhile examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.
- StarsJoe ExoticCarole BaskinJohn ReinkeA rivalry between big cat eccentrics takes a dark turn when Joe Exotic, a controversial animal park boss, is caught in a murder-for-hire plot.
- DirectorSam FederStarsLaverne CoxBianca LeighJen RichardsAn in-depth look at Hollywood's depiction of transgender people and the impact of those stories on transgender lives and American culture.
- DirectorSusan LacyStarsSteven SpielbergMartin ScorseseRichard DreyfussA documentary on Steven Spielberg, filmmaker. Includes interviews with relatives, film critics, peers and people who have worked with him.
- StarsAnthony BourdainTom VitaleDavid Scott HollowayAnthony Bourdain visits countries, delving into their political issues as well as indigenous food and culture.
- DirectorFrancis WhatelyStarsDabney ColemanMac DavisDavid DotsonIn this documentary, the life, career and music of Dolly Parton are reflected in interviews with friends and companions and the artist herself, interlaced with clips of Parton's performances.
- DirectorAnissa BonnefontStarsOlivier RousteingDani AlvesAlessandra AmbrosioAutobiographical documentary on Olivier Roustein, artistic director of Balmain.
- DirectorLisa CortesFarah KhalidStarsMary J. BligeDapper DanMisa Hylton-BrimThe story of how hip hop changed fashion, leading to the stratospheric and global rise of street wear. It is a journey of African American creativity and the limitless possibilities of a cultural movement on a global scale.
- DirectorAndre GainesStarsKevin HartRob SchneiderChris RockChronicles the incredible life and times of legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory.
- DirectorSacha JenkinsStarsRick JamesOscar AlstonBig Daddy KaneA profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James capturing the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.
- StarsBill IrwinJeffrey DeitchJessica BeckAfter he's shot in 1968, Andy Warhol begins documenting his life and feelings. Those diaries, and this docuseries, take a peek behind his persona.
- DirectorDonick CaryStarsNick OffermanStingA$AP RockyMixing comedy with a thorough investigation of psychedelics, 'Have a Good Trip' explores the pros, cons, science, history, future, pop cultural impact, and cosmic possibilities of hallucinogens.
- DirectorMichael MooreStarsMichael MooreTucker AlbrizziTony BennA documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to other nations, and HMO horror stories including shotgun deaths.
- DirectorLouie SchwartzbergStarsBrie LarsonAndrew WeilGiuliana FurciFantastic Fungi is a descriptive time-lapse journey about the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sustain and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth that began 3.5 billion years ago.
- StarsStanley TucciFelicity BluntMassimo BotturaStanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines.