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    This Little Land of Mines 2019 POSTER

    This Little Land of Mines

    2019

    English

    8.0

    1

    Action

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    Drama

    laos

    News

    vietnam war

    War

    Erin McGoff Erin McGoff Director
    During the Vietnam War, the US bombed Laos more heavily than any other country had been bombed before. Today, the Lao people live among, and risk their lives to clear, over 80 million unexploded bombs on their doorsteps. With great beauty and empathy, this documentary reveals the unbelievable stories of the men and women at the forefront of this monumental task.
    Americonned 2023 POSTER

    Americonned

    2023

    English

    6.5

    5

    83%

    92%

    Action

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    income inequality

    independent film

    labor union

    Sean Claffey Sean Claffey Director Derrick Palmer Derrick Palmer as Self Stacy Mitchel Stacy Mitchel as Self Stephanie Porta Stephanie Porta as Self Barry Ritholtz Barry Ritholtz as Self
    The super-rich determines virtually every aspect of the lives of the other 90% of Americans. This film examines the hidden struggles of American families, the calculated political maneuvers of the elite, and the long overdue uprising of American workers. With affection for the middle-class and the outrageous attempt to color them as lazy, the film explores the question: How do we make sure workers are paid what they are worth, instead of believing they are only worth what they are paid?
    Lumière! 2016 POSTER

    Lumière!

    2016

    French

    8.1

    5

    Action

    archive footage

    cinematographer

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    filmmaking

    french cinema

    History

    invention

    Thierry Frémaux Thierry Frémaux Director Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese as Self Andrée Lumière Andrée Lumière as Self François-Henri Lavanchy-Clarke François-Henri Lavanchy-Clarke as Self Antoine Lumière Antoine Lumière as Self
    A collection of restored prints from the Lumière Brothers.
    Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental 2023 POSTER

    Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental

    2023

    English

    7.2

    2

    84%

    84%

    Action

    behind the scenes

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    Family

    filmmaking

    filmmaking experience

    making of

    portrait of a filmmaker

    Tony Kaplan Tony Kaplan Director Peter Sohn Peter Sohn as Self
    Pixar director Peter Sohn takes viewers on a humorous personal journey through the inspiration behind Disney and Pixar’s feature film “Elemental.” “Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental” traces his parents’ voyage from Korea to New York, explores his dad’s former grocery shop in the heart of the Bronx, and delves into his choice of a career in animation, rather than the family business.
    An American Carol 2008 POSTER

    An American Carol

    2008

    English

    4.0

    9

    13%

    48%

    absurd

    Action

    Comedy

    documentary filmmaking

    dubious

    Fantasy

    parody

    terrorism

    David Zucker David Zucker Director Steve Monroe Steve Monroe as Airport Passenger 2 Benton Jennings Benton Jennings as Hitler Leslie Nielsen Leslie Nielsen as Osama Bin Nielsen / Grandpa Katie Gill Katie Gill as Rehearsal Actress
    A cynical anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.
    Geek Charming 2011 POSTER

    Geek Charming

    2011

    English

    6.3

    20

    56%

    56%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    documentary filmmaking

    Drama

    Family

    geek

    high school

    popularity

    Romance

    unlikely lovers

    Jeffrey Hornaday Jeffrey Hornaday Director Sarah Hyland Sarah Hyland as Dylan Schoenfield Kathryn Kirkpatrick Kathryn Kirkpatrick as Lunch Lady Brent Chapman Brent Chapman as Mall Cop Keith Dallas Keith Dallas as Parking Enforcement Officer
    Film geek Josh is looking for the subject of his new documentary when a chance meeting puts the perfect star in his sights—Dylan, his school's most popular junior. But Dylan's hopes of using the film to become Blossom Queen don't quite match with Josh's goal to make a hard-hitting exposé about popularity. Will Josh shoot the film as planned, or show Dylan as the truly interesting person she is?
    Stuck in the Groove 2021 POSTER

    Stuck in the Groove

    2021

    English

    6.5

    3

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    History

    lp recording

    music history

    record player

    turntablism

    vintage

    Taylor Golonka Taylor Golonka Director Mark Porter Mark Porter as Radio Announcer Tony Quinn Tony Quinn as Self Amanda Ralston-Davies Amanda Ralston-Davies as Self Michael Shook Michael Shook as Self
    A Documentary film exploring the history and evolution of vinyl records. Featuring Interviews with the experts, musicians and fans alike, 'Stuck in the groove' takes you on a journey of vinyl-mania, music and nostalgia.
    King on Screen 2022 POSTER

    King on Screen

    2022

    English

    6.7

    5

    67%

    69%

    biographical documentary

    biography

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    Daphné Baiwir Daphné Baiwir Director Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding Tom Hanks Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb Bill Skarsgård Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise Robert De Niro Robert De Niro as Self
    1976, Brian de Palma directs Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since, more than 50 directors adapted the master of horror's books, in more than 80 films and series, making him now, the most adapted author still alive in the world.
    Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power 2022 POSTER

    Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power

    2022

    English

    6.3

    7

    69%

    88%

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    expert opinion

    interview

    sexism

    women in film

    women's sexual identity

    Nina Menkes Nina Menkes Director Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves as Self Tom Cruise Tom Cruise as Self Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson as Self Ana de Armas Ana de Armas as Self
    Investigates the politics of cinematic shot design, and how this meta-level of filmmaking intersects with the twin epidemics of sexual abuse/assault and employment discrimination against women, with over 80 movie clips from 1896 - 2020.
    Mountain Devil 2 2022 POSTER

    Mountain Devil 2

    2022

    English

    3.8

    Action

    bigfoot

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    special interest

    Ryan Cavalline Ryan Cavalline Director Braiden Ross Braiden Ross as David Rupert David Rupert as Joe Carey Rupert Carey Rupert as Self Fred Saluga Fred Saluga as Self
    In 1976 a book was published titled "The Creature" that swept over Bigfoot enthusiasts and researchers all over the state of Pennsylvania. Since then, it has been the most quoted work on the subject of Bigfoot. But, who was the author and was there any truth in the story? The mystery behind the author and the fascinating story known as "The Creature" has never been solved. Was it an elaborate hoax or could the remains of a Bigfoot be buried in the foothills of Pennsylvania.
    The Real Anthony Fauci 2022 POSTER

    The Real Anthony Fauci

    2022

    English

    6.6

    13

    aids

    biography

    Biography

    corruption

    Crime

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    Fantasy

    History

    Mystery

    News

    pharmaceutical industry

    vaccination

    Kala Mandrake Kala Mandrake Director Bill Gates Bill Gates as Self - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Russell Brand Russell Brand as Self - Political Commentator Mark Crispin Miller Mark Crispin Miller as Self - Professor of Media Studies at the New York University Joe Rogan Joe Rogan as Self - The Joe Rogan Experience
    Different experts make a stand against today's putatively criminal and harmful health system, focusing on Anthony Fauci and his role in the shaping of the AIDS and COVID-19 epidemics.
    Putin's Witnesses 2018 POSTER

    Putin's Witnesses

    2018

    Russian

    7.0

    7

    83%

    83%

    christmas reunion

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    presidential election

    rise to power

    russian history

    vladimir putin

    Vitaliy Manskiy Vitaliy Manskiy Director Vladimir Putin Vladimir Putin as Self Mikhail Gorbachev Mikhail Gorbachev as Self Dmitry Medvedev Dmitry Medvedev as Self Ksenya Ponamarowa Ksenya Ponamarowa as Self
    Russian Federation, December 31, 1999. After President Boris Yeltsin's unexpected resignation, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin becomes acting president of the country. From that day and for a year, Vitaly Mansky's camera documented Putin's rise to power. The story of a privileged witness. The harsh explanation of the reason why politics is the art of possibility of achieving the best with the support of many, but also of giving the worst in return.
    Tea With the Dames 2018 POSTER

    Tea With the Dames

    2018

    English

    7.4

    3

    conversation

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    female friendship

    octogenarian

    photographer

    photography

    Roger Michell Roger Michell Director Robert Altman Robert Altman as Self Maggie Smith Maggie Smith as Self Judi Dench Judi Dench as Self Rory Kinnear Rory Kinnear as Tanner
    BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.
    Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters 2019 POSTER

    Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

    2019

    English

    7.2

    6

    archive footage

    Biography

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    filmmaking

    making of

    special effects

    stop motion

    Gilles Penso Gilles Penso Director Phil Tippett Phil Tippett as Self Joe Dante Joe Dante as Self Jon Davison Jon Davison as Self Paul Verhoeven Paul Verhoeven as Self
    An in-depth, sad, and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in film.
    Side by Side 2012 POSTER

    Side by Side

    2012

    English

    7.6

    34

    92%

    86%

    Action

    cinematographer

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    filmmaking

    interview

    movie business

    movie industry

    Christopher Kenneally Christopher Kenneally Director Christopher Nolan Christopher Nolan as Himself John Malkovich John Malkovich as Himself Danny Boyle Danny Boyle as Himself Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves as Himself - Host
    Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.
    Something in the Dirt 2022 POSTER

    Something in the Dirt

    2022

    English

    41

    89%

    47%

    Action

    coincidence

    Comedy

    documentary filmmaking

    earthquake

    Horror

    los angeles, california

    Mystery

    scavenger hunt

    Sci-Fi

    wild goose chase

    Justin Benson Justin Benson Director Megan Rosati Megan Rosati as Crystal Danube Aaron Moorhead Aaron Moorhead as John Daniels Justin Benson Justin Benson as Levi Danube C. Robert Cargill C. Robert Cargill as Radio Host
    When neighbors John and Levi witness supernatural events in their LA apartment building, they realize documenting the paranormal could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives.
    Even the Rain 2010 POSTER

    Even the Rain

    2010

    Spanish

    7.4

    3

    87%

    85%

    demonstration

    documentary filmmaking

    Drama

    History

    political protest

    water shortage

    water supply

    woman director

    Icíar Bollaín Icíar Bollaín Director Najwa Nimri Najwa Nimri as Actriz Juan Carlos Aduviri Juan Carlos Aduviri as Daniel / Atuey Raúl Arévalo Raúl Arévalo as Juan / Montesinos Gael García Bernal Gael García Bernal as Sebastián
    As a director and his crew shoot a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, local people rise up against plans to privatize the water supply.
    Guardians of the Galapagos 2025 POSTER

    Guardians of the Galapagos

    2025

    English

    7.2

    behind the scenes

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    galapagos islands

    nature documentary

    plastic pollution

    Reality-TV

    sea lion

    Natasha Filer Natasha Filer Director Blair Underwood Blair Underwood as Blair Underwood
    Go behind the scenes with the crew of Sea Lions of the Galapagos to showcase not just the production of a film, but the world that inspired it.
    Not a Game 2020 POSTER

    Not a Game

    2020

    English

    5.6

    4

    Action

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    esports

    gaming

    sports

    video game

    videojuego

    Jose Gomez Jose Gomez Director RJ Mitte RJ Mitte as Self Ibai Llanos Ibai Llanos as Self David Cánovas Martínez David Cánovas Martínez as Self Benjy David Fish Benjy David Fish as Self
    This documentary offers an honest look at our fraught, complex relationship to video games from the perspectives of gamers and their concerned parents.
    Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story 2025 POSTER

    Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

    2025

    English

    7.6

    3

    100%

    archive footage

    behind the scenes

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    filmmaking

    horror filmmaking

    making of

    Laurent Bouzereau Laurent Bouzereau Director Emily Blunt Emily Blunt as Self Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg as Self John Williams John Williams as Self Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese as Self - Filmmaker
    The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.
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