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101. Chinese Restaurants: Three Continents (2004)

80 min | Documentary

Three Continents, based on the 15-part documentary series Chinese Restaurants, tells the story of the Chinese Diaspora through its most recognizable and enduring icon - the family-run ... See full summary »

Director: Cheuk Kwan

Votes: 8

A documentary series on the Chinese diaspora and the food that follows them around the globe.

102. The Desert of Forbidden Art (2010)

PG | 80 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography

75 Metascore

Risking being denounced as an 'enemy of the people,' Igor Savitsky rescues 40,000 forbidden fellow artists' works and creates in a far desert of Soviet Uzbekistan a museum now worth millions.

Directors: Tchavdar Georgiev, Amanda Pope | Stars: Edward Asner, Sally Field, Ben Kingsley, Igor Paramonov

Votes: 232

103. Putin's Kiss (2011)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Drama

52 Metascore

Masha Drokova joins Nashi, a Russian ultra nationalist youth group, at the age of 16 and rapidly ascends its ranks, famously garnering a medal and the opportunity to kiss Vladimir Putin. The film details her growing disillusion with the group's leaders and her falling in with the anti-Putin opposition, especially a journalist and blogger named Oleg Kashin, who gets brutally attacked.

Director: Lise Birk Pedersen | Stars: Masha Drokova, Oleg Kashin, Viktoria Drokova, Garry Kasparov

Votes: 760 | Gross: $0.01M

104. Videocracy (2009)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary

60 Metascore

A look at segments of the Italian population who are consumed with celebrity worship.

Director: Erik Gandini | Stars: Silvio Berlusconi, Flavio Briatore, Fabio Calvi, Riccardo Canevali

Votes: 1,906 | Gross: $0.02M

105. Killing Us Softly (1979)

30 min | Documentary, Short

Jean Kilbourne lectures an audience about the misogynistic portrayal of women in advertising and its role in shaping women's self-image.

Directors: Margaret Lazarus, Renner Wunderlich | Star: Jean Kilbourne

Votes: 66

106. Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women (1987)

30 min | Documentary, Short

An examination of the various sexist elements in modern advertising.

Directors: Margaret Lazarus, Renner Wunderlich | Star: Jean Kilbourne

Votes: 62

107. Killing Us Softly 3 (1999)

34 min | Documentary, Short

Jean Kilbourne's pioneering work helped develop and popularize the study of gender representation in advertising. Her award-winning Killing us Softly films have influenced millions of ... See full summary »

Director: Sut Jhally | Star: Jean Kilbourne

Votes: 261

109. ScaredSacred (2004)

105 min | Documentary, History, War

In a world teetering on the edge of self destruction, award-winning filmmaker Velcrow Ripper sets out on a unique pilgrimmage. Visiting the 'Ground Zeros' of the planet, he asks if it's ... See full summary »

Director: Velcrow Ripper | Stars: Mehboob Bi, Satinath Sarangi, Aki Ra, Amina Bejovic

Votes: 234

110. View from a Grain of Sand (2006)

82 min | Documentary

Combining verite footage, interviews and rare archival material, VIEW FROM A GRAIN OF SAND is a harrowing, thought-provoking, yet intimate portrait of Afghan women's history over the last ... See full summary »

Director: Meena Nanji | Stars: Daoud Hassan, Shapiray Hassan, Roeena Mohmand, Wajia

Votes: 17

112. Daughters of Afghanistan (2003 TV Movie)

58 min | Documentary

This film looks at the efforts to rebuild Afghanistan's infrastructure and culture, as seen through the eyes of women, such as former Deputy Prime Minister Sima Samar, whose fight for ... See full summary »

Director: Robin Benger | Star: Sally Armstrong

113. Holy Warriors (2007)

Documentary

Faith was formerly banned in the Russian army, but more and more, soldiers are returning to it. "There are no atheists in foxholes," according to retired Lt. Colonel Nicholas Kravchenko ... See full summary »

Directors: Olesya Bondareva, Marianna Yarovskaya

Votes: 7

114. A Dog's Life (1962)

Approved | 108 min | Documentary, Horror

A "shockumentary" consisting of a collection of mostly real archive footage displaying mankind at its most depraved and perverse, displaying bizarre rites, cruel behavior and bestial violence.

Directors: Paolo Cavara, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi | Stars: Stefano Sibaldi, Rossano Brazzi, Yves Klein, Henning Skaarup

Votes: 4,406

115. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

R | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they led to its fall.

Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: John Beard, Tim Belden, Barbara Boxer, George W. Bush

Votes: 20,110

116. The Supersizers Go... (2007–2009)

History

A comedienne & a humor writer try their hand at living in different eras. They dress, eat, and live the past. Before and after, their vitals are tested to see how these lifestyles affect their health.

Stars: Giles Coren, Sue Perkins, Roy Marsden, Allegra McEvedy

Votes: 695

117. This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006)

Unrated | 98 min | Documentary

75 Metascore

Kirby Dick's exposé about the American movie ratings board.

Director: Kirby Dick | Stars: Kirby Dick, Kimberly Peirce, Darren Aronofsky, Atom Egoyan

Votes: 28,620 | Gross: $0.30M

118. Koyaanisqatsi (1982)

Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Music

72 Metascore

A collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot. The footage focuses on the relationship between nature, humanity, and technology.

Director: Godfrey Reggio | Stars: Edward Asner, Pat Benatar, Jerry Brown, Johnny Carson

Votes: 41,472 | Gross: $1.72M

119. Baraka (1992)

Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary

A collection of expertly photographed scenes of human life and religion.

Director: Ron Fricke | Star: Patrick Disanto

Votes: 40,987 | Gross: $1.33M

120. Samsara (I) (2011)

PG-13 | 102 min | Documentary, Music

65 Metascore

Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.

Director: Ron Fricke | Stars: Balinese Tari Legong Dancers, Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi, Puti Sri Candra Dewi, Putu Dinda Pratika

Votes: 38,037 | Gross: $2.67M

121. Powaqqatsi (1988)

G | 99 min | Documentary, Music

57 Metascore

An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

Director: Godfrey Reggio | Stars: Christie Brinkley, David Brinkley, Patrick Disanto, Pope John Paul II

Votes: 8,876 | Gross: $0.59M

122. American Movie (1999)

R | 107 min | Documentary, Comedy

84 Metascore

Documentary about an aspiring filmmaker's attempts to finance his dream project by finally completing the low-budget horror film he abandoned years before.

Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt

Votes: 19,334 | Gross: $1.16M

Stupid is as stupid does.

123. Crumb (1994)

R | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

93 Metascore

An intimate portrait of controversial cartoonist Robert Crumb and his traumatized family.

Director: Terry Zwigoff | Stars: Robert Crumb, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Charles Crumb, Maxon Crumb

Votes: 21,590 | Gross: $3.17M

Genius; Pervert.

124. Agadez, the Music and the Rebellion (2010)

75 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama

Tuareg nomads have lived in the Sahara Desert for centuries, connecting North Africa and West Africa with their Camel Caravans. They are fiercely independent and have become famous for ... See full summary »

Director: Ron Wyman | Stars: Jeremy Keenan, Omara Moctar, Thomas Seligman, Mohamed Serge

Votes: 20

The story of Bombino guitar-virtuoso and defacto Prince of Niger.

125. Lost in La Mancha (2002)

R | 89 min | Documentary

75 Metascore

Terry Gilliam's doomed attempt to get his film, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018), off the ground.

Directors: Keith Fulton, Louis Pepe | Stars: Terry Gilliam, Johnny Depp, Jeff Bridges, Tony Grisoni

Votes: 12,000 | Gross: $0.73M

126. Stop Making Sense (1984)

PG | 88 min | Documentary, Music

94 Metascore

Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.

Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steven Scales

Votes: 20,003 | Gross: $5.02M

127. My Best Fiend (1999)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography

70 Metascore

The love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and their independently and simultaneously hatched plans to murder one another.

Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Eva Mattes

Votes: 12,192 | Gross: $0.10M

128. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)

PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

77 Metascore

Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.

Director: Jeff Feuerzeig | Stars: Daniel Johnston, Mabel Johnston, Bill Johnston, Laurie Allen

Votes: 10,531 | Gross: $0.33M

129. Long Way Round (2004–2010)

TV-PG | 32 min | Documentary, Adventure

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embark on a grueling quest to motorbike from London to New York. Going east through Europe, Asia and then to Alaska, they experience different cultures and have to overcome the elements and adversity.

Stars: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian, Russ Malkin

Votes: 15,274

130. Babies (2010)

PG | 79 min | Documentary

63 Metascore

A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Director: Thomas Balmès | Stars: Bayar, Hattie, Mari, Tarererua

Votes: 7,438 | Gross: $7.29M

131. George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)

Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: George Harrison, Harry Harrison, Peter Harrison, Paul McCartney

Votes: 12,626

132. Filthy Gorgeous: The Bob Guccione Story (2013)

TV-MA | 96 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the extraordinary world of Penthouse founder, visionary and provocateur Bob Guccione.

Director: Barry Avrich | Stars: Patrice Adcroft, Audrey Arnold, Peter Bloch, Joe Brooks

Votes: 368

133. Trekkies (1997)

PG | 86 min | Documentary, Comedy

64 Metascore

Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" and how the series from around America has affected and shaped their lives.

Director: Roger Nygard | Stars: Denise Crosby, Frank D'Amico, Barbara Adams, Denis Bourguignon

Votes: 5,040 | Gross: $0.62M

134. Faces of Death (1978)

Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Horror

A collection of death scenes, ranging from TV material to homemade super 8 movies.

Director: John Alan Schwartz | Stars: Michael Carr, Samuel Berkowitz, Mary Ellen Brighton, Thomas Noguchi

Votes: 7,999 | Gross: $35.00M

Weird. Before Reality TV weird.

135. Good Hair (2009)

PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Comedy

72 Metascore

Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.

Director: Jeff Stilson | Stars: Chris Rock, Maya Angelou, Al Sharpton, Tanya Crumel

Votes: 6,214 | Gross: $4.16M

A great film. Cultural understanding in a bottle.

136. Seven Up! (1964 TV Movie)

40 min | Documentary, Biography, Reality-TV

In this the first installment, we get a chance to meet some of the individuals who took on the responsibility of the 7 Up project, 21-years-ago - Tony, Bruce, Suzi, Nick and Peter.

Director: Paul Almond | Stars: Douglas Keay, Bruce Balden, Jacqueline Bassett, Symon Basterfield

Votes: 4,360

137. Talk 16 (1991)

114 min | Documentary

5 Teenage girls from completely different backgrounds share their life experiences of being 16 growing up in Toronto Canada at the start of the 90's. Very relatable, Comedic and desperately... See full summary »

Directors: Janis Lundman, Adrienne Mitchell | Stars: Astra Crosby, Rhonda Joseph, Helen Kim, Lina Pikasek

Votes: 45

139. The Tillman Story (2010)

R | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Mystery

86 Metascore

Chronicles the life of the late Pat Tillman, who walked away from a multimillion-dollar contract with the NFL's Arizona Cardinals in 2002 to join the Army but died from friendly fire in Afghanistan.

Director: Amir Bar-Lev | Stars: Pat Tillman, Josh Brolin, Mary Tillman, Russell Baer

Votes: 5,431 | Gross: $0.80M

140. Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Crime

78 Metascore

Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.

Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: Andrew Braunsberg, Richard Brenneman, Douglas Dalton, Marilyn Beck

Votes: 5,205 | Gross: $0.06M

141. When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006–2007)

TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary

89 Metascore

An examination of the U.S. government's response to Hurricane Katrina.

Stars: Darleen Asevedo, Jay Asevedo, Shelton Shakespear Alexander, Lee Arnold

Votes: 4,825

142. Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story (2003)

30 min | Documentary, Short

Narrated by Cheech Marin and scored by Ry Cooder, this half-hour documentary captures how a community was betrayed by greed, political hypocrisy, and good intentions gone astray.

Director: Jordan Mechner | Star: Cheech Marin

Votes: 40

143. Naqoyqatsi (2002)

PG | 89 min | Documentary, Music

59 Metascore

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

Director: Godfrey Reggio | Stars: Belladonna, Marlon Brando, Elton John, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Votes: 6,240 | Gross: $0.13M

144. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005–2012)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV

Anthony Bourdain, chef, writer, traveler, visits places all around the world sampling various foods.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Vitale, Zamir Gotta, Todd Liebler

Votes: 7,887

145. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018)

TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Adventure

Anthony Bourdain visits countries, delving into their political issues as well as indigenous food and culture.

Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Vitale, David Scott Holloway, Eric Ripert

Votes: 6,927

146. Grass (1999)

R | 80 min | Documentary, History

64 Metascore

The history of the American government's war on marijuana in the 20th century.

Director: Ron Mann | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Harry J. Anslinger, George Bush, Cab Calloway

Votes: 3,630 | Gross: $0.31M

147. Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)

PG | 108 min | Documentary, Music

76 Metascore

Documentary about the Funk Brothers, a group of Detroit musicians who backed up dozens of Motown artists.

Director: Paul Justman | Stars: Joe Hunter, Jack Ashford, Uriel Jones, Richard 'Pistol' Allen

Votes: 3,845 | Gross: $1.60M

148. Public Speaking (2010)

84 min | Documentary

78 Metascore

A feature-length documentary starring Fran Lebowitz, a writer known for her unique take on modern life. The film weaves together extemporaneous monologues with archival footage and the ... See full summary »

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley, Truman Capote, Pau Casals

Votes: 2,326 | Gross: $0.06M

149. The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (2009)

TV-MA | 86 min | Documentary

A year in the life of the White family, well known for Jesco White, the star of the "Dancing Outlaw" documentary.

Director: Julien Nitzberg | Stars: J. Parker Bazzle II, Big & Rich, Ponty's Camper, Derek Wayne Castle

Votes: 5,195

150. Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes (2006)

PG-13 | 61 min | Documentary, Music

Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes provides a riveting examination of manhood, sexism, and homophobia in hip-hop culture.

Director: Byron Hurt | Stars: Carmen Ashurst-Watson, Yasiin Bey, Chuck D, Jelani Cobb

Votes: 294

152. Mardi Gras: Made in China (2005)

Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary

57 Metascore

This examination of cultural and economic globalization follows the life-cycle of Mardi Gras beads from a small factory in Fuzhou, China, to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and to art galleries in New York City.

Director: David Redmon | Star: Roger Wong

Votes: 278

153. Hemp for Victory (1943)

15 min | Documentary, Short

An informational film produced to encourage farmers to grow hemp for the war effort during WW2. The film details the many industrial uses of hemp, including cloth and cordage, as well as a detailed history of the plant's use.

Director: Raymond Evans | Star: Lee D. Vickers

Votes: 125

154. Make It Funky! (2005)

Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary, Music

75 Metascore

MAKE IT FUNKY! tells the story of New Orleans through words, sound and picture in this extraordinary documentary featuring the best of New Orleans' musicians, plus special guests Ahmet Ertegun, Bonnie Raitt, and Keith Richards.

Director: Michael Murphy | Stars: Aaron Neville, Allen Toussaint, Amadee Castenell, Anthony Brown

Votes: 84

155. ABBA: The Movie (1977)

G | 95 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

An incompetent radio DJ tries to get an interview with the Swedish pop group during their famous week-long 1977 tour of Australia.

Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog

Votes: 3,864

156. Manufactured Landscapes (2006)

Unrated | 86 min | Documentary

79 Metascore

Photographer Edward Burtynsky travels the world observing changes in landscapes due to industrial work and manufacturing.

Director: Jennifer Baichwal | Star: Edward Burtynsky

Votes: 3,063 | Gross: $0.24M

157. Festival Express (2003)

R | 90 min | Documentary, History, Music

85 Metascore

The filmed account of a large Canadian rock festival train tour boasting major acts like Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead and The Band.

Directors: Bob Smeaton, Frank Cvitanovich | Stars: Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, The Band, Rick Danko

Votes: 2,415 | Gross: $1.17M

158. Objectified (2009)

Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary

A feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them.

Director: Gary Hustwit | Stars: Paola Antonelli, Chris Bangle, Andrew Blauvelt, Erwan Bouroullec

Votes: 3,721 | Gross: $0.01M

159. Urbanized (2011)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary

A documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world's foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers.

Director: Gary Hustwit | Stars: Amanda M. Burden, Rem Koolhaas, Norman Foster, Jan Gehl

Votes: 2,304

160. Heavy Metal Parking Lot (1986 Video)

Not Rated | 17 min | Documentary, Short, Music

A look at the wild scene outside a Judas Priest concert.

Directors: John Heyn, Jeff Krulik | Stars: John Cloud Jr., Judas Priest

Votes: 1,547

161. Nature (1982– )
Episode: Dogs That Changed the World: Dogs by Design (2007)

TV-G | 58 min | Documentary, Family

Details the explosion of dog types into the roughly 400 breeds known today and outlines dogs' potential role in medical care for human beings.

Director: Corinna Faith | Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Robert Alleyne, Ray Coppinger, Susan Crockford

Votes: 59

162. Nature (1982– )
Episode: Dogs That Changed the World: The Rise of the Dog (2007)

TV-G | 58 min | Documentary, Family

Dogs' roles as guard, hunter, herder, hauler and spiritual protector, as well as current theories about the wolf's evolutionary leap.

Director: Corinna Faith | Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Ray Coppinger, Susan Crockford, Joe Relph

Votes: 68

163. The Beatles Anthology (1995–1996)

TV-14 | 67 min | Documentary, Music

An autobiographical documentary of the greatest of the rock bands.

Stars: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, George Martin

Votes: 9,428

164. Latin Music USA (2009)

TV-PG | Documentary, Music

Latin Music USA highlights the great American music created by Latinos and celebrates the Latin Rhythms at the heart of Jazz, rock, country and rhythm and blues. It's a fresh take on ... See full summary »

Stars: Jimmy Smits, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Keane, Ellis Creez

Votes: 27

165. Super Size Me (2004)

PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary

73 Metascore

While 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.

Director: Morgan Spurlock | Stars: Morgan Spurlock, Daryl Isaacs, Chemeeka Walker, Dania Abu-Rmaileh

Votes: 113,271 | Gross: $11.53M

166. Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (2008)

PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy, War

45 Metascore

Morgan Spurlock tours the Middle East to discuss the war on terror.

Director: Morgan Spurlock | Stars: Morgan Spurlock, George Bush, Dick Cheney, Daryl Isaacs

Votes: 6,072 | Gross: $0.38M

167. The Punk Rock Movie from England (1978)

R | 86 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78.

Director: Don Letts | Stars: Soo Catwoman, Steve Strange, Robin Banks, Mark Perry

Votes: 313

168. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode: Ginger Baker in Africa (1973)

Not Rated | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The former Cream drummer travels to Nigeria to build a recording studio.

Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Ginger Baker, Fela Kuti

Votes: 36

169. It Might Get Loud (2008)

PG | 98 min | Documentary, Music

70 Metascore

A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White.

Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White, Dallas Schoo

Votes: 13,549 | Gross: $1.61M

170. Divine Women (2012– )

59 min | Documentary

Bettany Hughes looks into the role of women in the history of religion.

Stars: Bettany Hughes, Edith Hall, Kate Cooper, Yvonne Morin Marrero

Votes: 36

171. The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (1992– )

PG-13 | Documentary

The globe-spanning story of the oil industry from the first strikes of the 19th century through the Gulf War. The industry's colorful characters and oil's key role in 20th century history are brought to life by participants and historians.

Stars: Donald Sutherland, Daniel Yergin, Norman Cooley, Stephanie Cran

Votes: 164

172. Addicted to Plastic (2008)

85 min | Documentary

A Canadian documentary on modern society's 'addiction' to plastic; our prolific use of this product, its effects on the earth and on us, and where our unwanted plastic ends up.

Director: Ian Connacher

Votes: 347

173. Baseball (1994–2010)

TV-PG | 104 min | Documentary, History, Sport

A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.

Stars: Daniel Okrent, George F. Will, John Chancellor, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Votes: 4,738

177. Trashed (2012)

Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary

71 Metascore

Jeremy Irons sets out to discover the extent and effects of the global waste problem, as he travels around the world to beautiful destinations tainted by pollution. This is a meticulous, ... See full summary »

Director: Candida Brady | Stars: Paul Connett, Jeremy Irons, Evangelos Kalafatis, Charles Moore

Votes: 698

178. Hellbound? (2012)

Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary

53 Metascore

If God is our pure, all-loving creator, can he really turn his back on sinners and allow them to suffer for eternity in hell? Where did this vision of hell come from? Is it possible we've ... See full summary »

Director: Kevin Miller | Stars: Kevin Miller, Jonathan Phelps, Margie Phelps, Robert McKee

Votes: 307 | Gross: $0.02M

179. Love, Marilyn (2012)

Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography

51 Metascore

Modern day celebrities interpret excerpts from memoirs written by people who knew Marilyn Monroe as well as her recently discovered personal journals and letters.

Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Elizabeth Banks, Adrien Brody, Ellen Burstyn

Votes: 1,991

180. Shatner's World... We Just Live in It... (2013 TV Special)

Biography

Movie legend William Shatner brings his one man show SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT to Hamilton, Ontario. The show takes audiences on a voyage through Shatner's life and career, from ... See full summary »

Director: Michael McNamara | Star: William Shatner

Votes: 41

181. Fast, Cheap & Out of Control (1997)

PG | 80 min | Documentary

An exploration of the careers of four unrelated professionals: a lion tamer, a robotics expert, a topiary gardener, and a naked mole rat specialist.

Director: Errol Morris | Stars: Dave Hoover, George Mendonça, Rodney Brooks, Raymond A. Mendez

Votes: 3,982 | Gross: $0.83M

182. Becoming Chaz (2011)

Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography

Documentary following Chaz (formerly Chastity) Bono's gender transition. Includes interviews with family members and friends as the transition is followed.

Directors: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato | Stars: Cher, Chaz Bono, Georgia Holt, Georganne LaPiere

Votes: 361

183. In My Father's Church (2004)

49 min | Documentary

The issues of same sex marriage become even more complicated when one's father is a minister and asking him to marry you may cause him to lose his parish.

Director: Charissa King

184. In the Name of Love (II) (2011)

126 min | Drama

Emman and Mercedes fall in love despite her being engaged to the heir of a powerful and wealthy family. Their love threatens to destroy everything they hold dear, including their lives.

Director: Olivia M. Lamasan | Stars: Aga Muhlach, Angel Locsin, Jake Cuenca, Dante Rivero

Votes: 191

185. David Bowie: Five Years (2013)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary

A documentary covering five of the most important years of the influential rock star David Bowie's career.

Director: Francis Whately | Stars: David Bowie, Rick Wakeman, John Harris, Ken Scott

Votes: 1,787

186. The Invisible War (2012)

Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Crime

75 Metascore

An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military.

Director: Kirby Dick | Stars: Amy Ziering, Kirby Dick, Kori Cioca, Jessica Hinves

Votes: 7,083 | Gross: $0.07M

187. Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone (2010)

Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Music

69 Metascore

A career retrospective of Fishbone, an all African-American rock band from Los Angeles who created a high energy blend of funk, metal, ska, and punk and experienced a career as chaotic and unique as the music they created.

Directors: Lev Anderson, Chris Metzler | Stars: Norwood Fisher, Angelo Moore, Chris Dowd, Walter A. Kibby II

Votes: 398

188. 56 Up (2012)

Not Rated | 144 min | Documentary, Biography

83 Metascore

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a seven-year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

Directors: Michael Apted, Paul Almond | Stars: Michael Apted, Bruce Balden, Jacqueline Bassett, Symon Basterfield

Votes: 2,469 | Gross: $0.70M

189. Disappearing World (1970– )
Episode: Kataragama: A God for All Seasons (1973)

Documentary

At the shrine of the god Kataragama in the jungle of Ceylon, there is a festival of payment for help received. This film focuses on one family who need his help to find their missing 11-year old son.

Director: Charlie Nairn | Star: Gananath Obeyesekere

190. The Captains (2011)

Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Sci-Fi

The Captains is a feature length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed Starship captains within the illustrious science-fiction franchise.

Director: William Shatner | Stars: William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew

Votes: 3,075

191. Who the F**K Is Arthur Fogel (2013)

PG-13 | 93 min | Documentary

A look at the high-octane global live music industry and the quiet man at its center, featuring interviews, performances and appearances by a who's who of stars and insiders; with U2, Madonna, The Police, Lady Gaga, Rush and more.

Director: Ron Chapman | Stars: Bono, Ron Chapman, Adam Clayton, Ray Danniels

Votes: 177

192. Ballet Girls (2006 TV Movie)

180 min | Documentary

Athlete and artist. Dedication and drive. Body and soul. A prima ballerina is born from this sophisticated fusion ... and to make it they've got to have it all before they've even had their... See full summary »

Director: Elise Swerhone | Stars: Sarah Murphy-Dyson, Catherine Rutherford, CindyMarie Small

Votes: 19

193. The Act of Killing (2012)

Not Rated | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

92 Metascore

A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.

Directors: Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous, Christine Cynn | Stars: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik

Votes: 40,805 | Gross: $0.49M

194. In the Name of Love (I) (2003)

46 min | Documentary

Several young "Russian mail order brides" are followed over a three year period as they meet, date, and, in some cases, marry the American men who found them through some of the 80 to 100 "... See full summary »

Director: Shannon O'Rourke | Stars: Ina Kremert, Michael 'Mondo' Mondini, John O'Scanlon, Lyudmila Potter

Votes: 39

195. 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

196. Takedown: The DNA of GSP (2014)

90 min | Documentary

A look at the life and career of Ultimate Fighting Champion's welterweight world champ Georges St-Pierre, also known as "GSP".

Directors: Kristian Manchester, Peter Svatek | Stars: Austin Beauchamp, Jimmy Blais, Mélodie Simard, Georges St-Pierre

Votes: 667

197. Honor Diaries (2013)

Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, Crime, News

Several Muslim women activists discuss their stories and the state of women's rights in Muslim-majority nations.

Director: Micah Smith | Stars: Raheel Raza, Raquel Evita Saraswati, Juliana Taimoorazy

Votes: 240

198. Watermark (2013)

PG | 92 min | Documentary

68 Metascore

A documentary on how water shapes humanity.

Directors: Jennifer Baichwal, Edward Burtynsky | Stars: Inocencia González Sainz, Marcus Schubert, Bill Nance, Rafikul Islam Sarkar

Votes: 1,032 | Gross: $0.08M

199. Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013)

R | 83 min | Documentary, Biography

The life and times of Richard Pryor.

Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: David Banks, Rona Barrett, David Brinkley, Skip Brittenham

Votes: 1,725

200. Fly Colt Fly (2014)

82 min | Documentary

Colton Harris-Moore had never been in a plane before he hot-wired a Cessna, flew 600 km and crashed in the bush. That was just the beginning.

Directors: Adam Gray, Andrew Gray | Stars: Mark Ebner, Tom Spence, Harley Davidson Ironwing, Alistair McDonald

Votes: 113



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