20. MY TELEVISION DOCUMENTARIES (DVD + BLU-RAY)
by Andredidymedome | created - 21 Apr 2023 | updated - 21 Apr 2023 | PublicMy list of TV Documentaries
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1. 1001 Classic Commercials (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 960 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
A compilation DVD set of old commercials.
Votes: 19
BEST OF
2. Hollywood: The Golden Years (1961 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, History
Host Gene Kelly takes a nostalgic look at silent films from their earliest beginnings to the introduction of sound with "The Jazz Singer."
Director: David L. Wolper | Stars: Gene Kelly, D.W. Griffith, Renée Adorée, Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle
Votes: 58
3. Hollywood: The Great Stars (1963 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 51 min | Documentary, History
Host Henry Fonda follows the creation of the star system with Mary Pickford in the Silent Era through its demise in the early Sixties.
Director: Marshall Flaum | Stars: Henry Fonda, Walter Abel, June Allyson, George Arliss
Votes: 110
4. The Legend of Marilyn Monroe (1965 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Biography
John Huston, who directed Monroe in her first major film and her last completed role, pays tribute to the life and career of the tragic actress.
Director: Terry Sanders | Stars: John Huston, Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, Gladys Baker
Votes: 158
5. Hollywood: The Selznick Years (1969 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Biography
Henry Fonda hosts this retrospective on the career and films of iconic filmmaker David O. Selznick, who epitomized the era of the auteur producer in the 30s and 40s.
Director: Marshall Flaum | Stars: Henry Fonda, Laurette Taylor, Maude Adams, Judith Anderson
Votes: 166
6. The Clowns (1970 TV Movie)
G | 92 min | Comedy
A ragout of real memories and mockumentary, as Fellini explores a childhood obsession: circus clowns.
Director: Federico Fellini | Stars: Riccardo Billi, Gigi Reder, Tino Scotti, Valentini
Votes: 2,958
7. Mastropiero que nunca (1977 Video)
100 min | Comedy
Live show by the group of Argentine musicians and comedians "Les Luthiers", filmed at the Coliseo Theater, Buenos Aires, on May 20, 1979.
Directors: Ernesto Acher, Carlos López Puccio, Jorge Maronna, Marcos Mundstock, Carlos Nuñez Cortés, Daniel Rabinovich | Stars: Ernesto Acher, Carlos López Puccio, Jorge Maronna, Marcos Mundstock
Votes: 278
8. Cosmos (1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Astronomer Carl Sagan leads us on an engaging guided tour of the various elements and cosmological theories of the universe.
Stars: Carl Sagan, Jaromír Hanzlík, Jonathan Fahn, Jean Charney
Votes: 44,193
9. Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982 TV Movie)
135 min | Documentary, Comedy
A retrospective look at 60 years of great moments in film comedy, from the 1920s to the present.
Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Carol Burnett, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Burt Reynolds
Votes: 61
10. The Concert in Central Park (1982 TV Special)
Not Rated | 90 min | Music
The long-awaited reunion concert of the renowned pop music duo, more than a decade after their separation as musical performers.
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, David Brown, Pete Carr
Votes: 645
11. Walt Disney World EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program (1983 Video)
Unrated | Documentary
A VHS sold inside of EPCOT Center that gave guests another look at the wonderous theme park.
Stars: Walt Disney, Billy Barty, Dehl Berti, Philip L. Clarke
Votes: 34
12. Cousteau's Rediscovery of the World I (1986– )
Documentary
Oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the Calypso set sail to research far-off cultures and species of aquatic fauna and flora in another of the explorer's nature series, mainly in the Pacific Ocean and in the West Indies.
Stars: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Joseph Campanella, Georges Wilson, David Warrilow
Votes: 14
13. Grandes hitos: Antología (1995 Video)
100 min | Comedy
Directors: Carlos López Puccio, Jorge Maronna, Marcos Mundstock, Carlos Nuñez Cortés, Daniel Rabinovich | Stars: Carlos López Puccio, Daniel Rabinovich, Jorge Maronna, Carlos Nuñez Cortés
Votes: 218
14. Riverdance: The Show (1995)
71 min | Music
Riverdance is rooted in a three-part suite of baroque-influenced traditional music called Timedance composed, recorded and performed for the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest, which was hosted by Ireland.
Director: John McColgan | Stars: Michael Flatley, Jean Butler, Anúna, Brendán de Gallaí
Votes: 648
15. Robbie Robertson: Going Home (1995 TV Movie)
70 min | Documentary, Music
Rarely seen clips such as the Band's perform at Woodstock and snippets from D.A. Pennebaker's "Eat the Document," which chronicled the Dylan outing, add an air of warm and fuzzy nostalgia.
Director: Findlay Bunting | Stars: Robbie Robertson, The Band, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan
Votes: 39
16. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Documentary, History, Music
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Stars: Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pete Townshend
Votes: 132
17. Cinéma, de notre temps (1989– )
Documentary
"Cinema of Our Time" is a documentary series about contemporary filmmakers from around the world, created by Janine Bazin and André S. Labarthe, as a follow-up to the acclaimed initial series "Filmmakers of Our Time" (1964-1972).
Stars: Jean-Claude Dauphin, André S. Labarthe, Jean-François Stévenin, Jean Douchet
Votes: 188
CITIZEN KEN LOACH
18. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,087
FREUID: ANALYSIS OF A MIND
19. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 339
BEST OF
20. Stomp Out Loud (1997 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Documentary, Music
A group of people plays a theatre play by playing trash. Then people and some others plays music in a different way.
Directors: Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas | Stars: Michael Bové, Steven Dean Davis, Dashiell Eaves, Raquel Horsford
Votes: 633
21. Ancient Graves: Voices of the Dead (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary
Unwrap the secrets of the dead as scientists discover and learn from ancient preserved bodies.
Director: Gail Willumsen | Star: Sally Kellerman
Votes: 19
22. Ancient Inventions (1998– )
150 min | Documentary, History
Have you ever wondered what inspired the first flame thrower, or when the first brain surgery was performed? Have you ever wondered who invented the kiss, or how humans changed once cities ... See full summary »
Star: Terry Jones
Votes: 138
23. Endless Harmony: The Beach Boys Story (1998 TV Movie)
141 min | Documentary, Music
The Beach Boys' opportunity to tell their own story. Exclusive interviews, rarely heard tracks and contributions.
Director: Alan Boyd | Stars: Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love
Votes: 203
24. The Planets (1999)
49 min | Documentary
The Planets is a made for television documentary series that explores in depth the planets that make up our solar system.
Stars: Mark Halliley, Sasa Vasilievski, Jerry Soften, Donald Black
Votes: 1,531
25. The Blue Planet (2000– )
30 min | Reality-TV
Australian travel show.
Stars: Tania Zaetta, Sami Lukis, Don Hany
Votes: 101
26. The Human Face (2001– )
200 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
This four part BBC mini-series examines the science behind facial beauty, expression, and fame in an entertaining fashion.
Stars: John Cleese, Elizabeth Hurley, David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan
Votes: 594
27. Human Instinct (2002– )
Documentary
A record film from collection of BBC in detail will tell about basic human instincts and about that, how at one time due to them humanity accomplished a swift evolution jump.
Stars: Robert Winston, Nic Gilder
Votes: 124
28. Jim Brown: All American (2002 TV Movie)
140 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
An in-depth portrait of football legend and action movie star Jim Brown, including discussions about his childhood, his unequaled football career, his success in Hollywood, and his brushes with the law in his later years.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Art Modell, Walter Beach, Ed Walsh, Sam Oakley
Votes: 378
29. Robin Williams Live on Broadway (2002 TV Special)
TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, Comedy
The fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 6,296
30. The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record (2002 Video)
Not Rated | 410 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Just For The Record is a comprehensive documentary commemorating the first 40 years of the Rolling Stones, the famous British rock'n'roll band. It spans 5 DVD discs, 450 minute total ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Vosburgh | Stars: Francis Dumaurier, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards
Votes: 48
PART 3
31. Days That Shook the World (2003–2005)
Documentary, History
"Days That Shocked the World" is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on 17 September 2003 and ran for three series. Each 60-minute episode explores one or two ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Guinness, Stephen Beckett, Benjamin Till, Adrian Fear
Votes: 247
32. Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (2003 TV Movie)
G | 90 min | Documentary
A history of superheroes in comic books, from the first appearance of Superman in the 1930s to today's morally-conflicted, violent anti-heroes.
Director: Steve Kroopnick | Stars: Peta Wilson, Denny O'Neil, Jim Steranko, Michael Chabon
Votes: 503
34. The Blues (2003)
770 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series about the origin and history of The Blues.
Stars: B.B. King, Ike Turner, Pinetop Perkins, Dick Waterman
Votes: 1,251
35. Soul Comes Home (2003 TV Special)
Music
Director: Milton Lage | Stars: Rance Allen, Al Bell, William Bell, Solomon Burke
Votes: 17
36. La Pelota de Letras (2005)
167 min | Comedy
"The Lettered Ball" is a stand-up comedy, in which Andres Lopez makes fun of his generation which he calls "The Guava Generation" ,in the most successful monologue of the year.
Director: Andrés López | Star: Andrés López
Votes: 35
37. Live 8 (2005 TV Special)
480 min | Documentary, Music
20 years on from their Live Aid (1985) triumph, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure recruit the world's music superstars once again to perform live and put pressure on Western governments to help Africa and Make Poverty History.
Directors: Bruce Gowers, Nick Hopkin, Michael Maier, Claire Popplewell, Geoff Posner, Richard Valentine, Michael Watt, Paul Flattery | Stars: Bob Geldof, Articolo 31, 4Peace Ensemble, a-ha
Votes: 1,265
38. Galapagos (2006)
180 min | Documentary
The history of these beautiful Islands from their creation as uprising lava to their being studied by Darwin to their modern day inhabitants.
Stars: Tilda Swinton, Richard Wollocombe, Tom Hiddleston, Stacy Keach
Votes: 1,437
39. Simon Schama's Power of Art (2006)
60 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Focusing on eight iconic works of art, Power of Art reveals the history of visual imagination through the ages.
Stars: Simon Schama, Allan Corduner, Paul Popplewell, Grégoire Bonnet
Votes: 1,147
40. Me Pido la Ventana (2007 Video)
120 min | Comedy
Director: Andrés López | Star: Andrés López
Votes: 26
41. Infamous Assassinations (2007– )
30 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Get ready to witness the 20th Century's most damaging and outrageous assassination attempts, first-hand. From the assassination of John F Kennedy to the gunning down of Mahatma Gandhi, the ... See full synopsis »
Star: Robert Powell
Votes: 57
42. My Brilliant Brain (2007– )
60 min | Documentary
My Brilliant Brain is a compelling three part documentary series exploring the incredible inner workings of the human brain. The programmes look at a group of remarkable people and poses ... See full summary »
Star: Kayla Bechor
Votes: 85
43. Planet Earth (2006)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston
Votes: 220,446
44. Cats 101 (2008–2012)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
A fun crash course in all things cats! With a focus on cat breeds and behaviour, Cats 101 observes the many different features of your feline friend.
Stars: Nicholas Dodman, John Fulton, Ali McLennan, Jackson Galaxy
Votes: 324
45. Live from Abbey Road (2006– )
60 min | Music
Stars: The Killers, Brandon Flowers, Gnarls Barkley, Herbie Hancock
Votes: 132
BEST OF 2008
46. Wild China (2008)
60 min | Documentary
An in-depth look at some of China's most impressive natural sites such as the ancient Han kingdom, the Mongol steppes, the Silk Road and the Tibetan Plateau.
Star: Bernard Hill
Votes: 2,882
47. Wild Pacific (2009– )
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary
A documentary series on life in and adapted to the conditions of the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean, a vast aquatic region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human ... See full summary »
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Mike Rowe, Richard Wollocombe, Mark Brownlow
Votes: 2,517
48. Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy (2010)
PG | 92 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
A comic oratorio inspired by Life of Brian (1979) filmed at its only European performance at the Royal Albert Hall in October 2009 to celebrate forty years of Monty Python.
Director: Aubrey Powell | Stars: Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 1,373
49. The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)
Not Rated | 62 min | Documentary, History
A comprehensive history of the medium and art of motion pictures.
Stars: Mark Cousins, Juan Diego Botto, Aleksandr Sokurov, Norman Lloyd
Votes: 4,834
50. The Story of the Jews (2013– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History
A historical documentary tracing the Jewish experience from ancient to modern times, presented by Simon Schama and based on his book of the same name.
Stars: Simon Schama, Norman Lebrecht
Votes: 301
51. Sonic Highways (2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Music
Sonic Highways commemorates the Foo Fighters 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album.
Stars: Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett
Votes: 3,758
52. The Brain with Dr. David Eagleman (2015– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Six one-hour episodes that tell the story of the inner workings of the brain and take viewers on a visually spectacular journey into why they feel and think the things they do.
Stars: David Eagleman, Sam Raffal, Matthew Graham Wagner, Cheryl Stell
Votes: 479
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