Ride, Rise, Roar (2010)
This feature length documentary profiles David Byrne famous lead vocalist of the former band Talking Heads, today a solo artist, event organizer and publisher A clever combination of onstage energy and intimate testimony, the f
Chicken People (2016)
Chicken People is a funny and uplifting look at the world of show chickens and the people who love them Starting at the largest national poultry competition, likened to the Westminster Dog Show for chickens, Chicken People follow
Satoyama: Japans Secret Water Garden (2004)
Travel to the heart of Japan, where Japans largest lake, Biwa ko lies and Satoyama ecosystem is still well alive The poetic visuals of Satoyama portray people and nature in an intimate relationship
Last Day of the Dinosaurs (2010)
Proposes a minute by minute chronology of the Chicxulub impact and its effect on the dinosaurs and other animals around the world
Kingdom of the Blue Whale (2009)
Supported by the National Geographic Society, the worlds eminent blue whale scientists embark on a revolutionary mission to follow migrating blue whales all the way to the long sought, unknown location where they give birth
Winged Migration (2001)
Documentary on the migratory patterns of birds, shot over the course of three years on all seven continents
Good Ol Freda (2013)
A documentary in which Freda Kelly looks back at her career as lifelong secretary for The Beatles
The Armstrong Lie (2013)
A documentary chronicling sports legend Lance Armstrongs improbable rise and ultimate fall from grace
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing (2005)
George Carlin continues making people laugh with his 13th HBO stand up special
Mission to Lars (2012)
Kate and Will Spicers brother, Tom, has Fragile X Syndrome, the most common form of inherited learning disability He is also a massive fan of Lars Ulrich from Metallica They made a promise to Tom that they would get him to meet
McCullin (2012)
To many, Don McCullin is the greatest living war photographer, often cited as an inspiration for todays photojournalists For the first time, McCullin speaks candidly about his three decade career covering wars and humanitarian d
Waiting for Lightning (2012)
A documentary on pro skateboarder Danny Ways tough childhood and his contributions to the sport, including footage of his jump over the Great Wall of China
Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey (2012)
Polar Bears in Hudson Bay struggle in a green world Up close and Personal, originally shot all on native 3D
13th (2016)
An in depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nations history of racial inequality
Freakonomics (2010)
A collection of documentaries that explores the hidden side of human nature through the use of the science of economics
Prince of Pot: The U.S. vs. Marc Emery (2007)
Marc Emery runs a hugely successful marijuana seed mail order business But now the world renownedThe Prince of Pot faces a lifetime in jail if the US Drug Enforcement Administration get their way
Top Gear: The Worst Car in the History of the World (2012)
Everyone has an opinion on bad cars Now its time to hear the ones that really count ours As its the worst car in the history of the WORLD, were out to name and shame the most rubbish
Darwins Darkest Hour (2009)
NOVA and National Geographic Television co present a two hour drama on the crisis that compelled Darwin to publish his theory of evolution
Anvil: The Story of Anvil (2008)
Since 1978, Anvil has become one of heavy metals most influential yet commercially unsuccessful acts In 2006, after a fledging European tour Anvil sets out to record their thirteenth album and continue to follow their dreams
Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (2006)
Football match Real Madrid vs Villareal, April 23, 2005, from the perspective of soccer superstar Zinedine Zidane
Sing Your Song (2011)
Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally
Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins (2008)
The story of a family of meerkats living in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa
Magic Trip: Ken Keseys Search for a Kool Place (2011)
A freewheeling portrait of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters fabled road trip across America
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
A documentary on 85 year old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu
Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same (1976)
The line forms here for the worlds greatest and possibly most influential band Led Zeppelin This mesmerizing movie built around Zeps famed 1973 concerts at New Yorks Madison Square Garden is convincing proof why
The Ambassador (2011)
Danish journalist Mads Brugger goes undercover as a Liberian Ambassador to embark on a dangerous yet hysterical journey to uncover the blood diamond trade in Africa
Twel2ve (2011)
A winter defined by feast or famine, shattered snowfall records and endless droughts, tidal waves, floods, and for many, a season that simply would not end Absinthe brings you the next wintry shred classic Twel2ve
Wonders of the Arctic 3D (2014)
Wonders of the Arctic 3D centers on our ongoing mission to explore and come to terms with the Arctic, and the compelling stories of our many forays into this captivating place will be interwoven to create a unifying message about
It Might Get Loud (2008)
A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White
American: The Bill Hicks Story (2009)
Photo animated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew Bill best
Richard Bangs Adventures with Purpose: New Zealand, Quest fo
In his second hour long Adventures With Purpose special, Richard Bangs travels to the southernmost reaches of civilization to uncover New Zealands pristine natural beauty, alluring culture and enigmatic mythology In RICHARD BANGS
The Age of Stupid (2009)
A future archivist looks at old footage from the year 2008 to understand why humankind failed to address climate change
Queen: Days of Our Lives (2011)
The life and times of the rock band Queen told in two parts covering in part one the 1970s and in part two the 1980s and beyond
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
A collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot The footage focuses on the relationship between nature, humanity, and technology
Dogora Ouvrons les yeux (2004)
Director Patrice Leconte weaves an impressionistic, sensorial tapestry of existence in and around early 21st century Cambodia Journeying through the countrys farmlands, factories, streets and rural villages, camera in hand, Leco
The Botany of Desire (2009)
Michael Pollan, a professor of journalism and a student of food, presents the history of four plants, each of which found a way to make itself essential to humans, thus ensuring widespread propagation Apples, for sweetness tulip
The Shelter (2016)
In outskirts of Rasht city in Iran, a woman has established a shelter for curing and supporting wild and domestic animals She has done this with the help of her family and friends
The Interrupters (2011)
A year in the life of a city grappling with urban violence
Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010)
Werner Herzog gains exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France and captures the oldest known pictorial creations of humanity
Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow (2007)
Details the making of Stephen King George A Romeros 1982 horror anthology classic, from conception through to completion
Cane Toads: The Conquest (2010)
A documentary horror film about the environmental devastation left in the wake of the giant toads unstoppable march across Australia
Before the Flood (2016)
A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems and native communities across the planet
Step Into Liquid (2003)
Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary
Pina (2011)
A tribute to the late German choreographer Pina Bausch, as her dancers perform her most famous creations
The Cartel (2009)
American public schools have been growing progressively worse According to the U S Department of Education national testing, only 35 of American high school seniors are proficient in reading, based on 2006 data And fewer than
The Gleason Project (2016)
After he is diagnosed with ALS, former professional football player Steve Gleason begins making a video diary for his unborn son, as he, his wife, and their friends and family work to raise money for ALS patients as his disease pr
Rats (2016)
A history of rat infestations in major cities throughout the world