My Documentaries
by utumiel | created - 30 Sep 2011 | updated - 08 Oct 2011 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Nanook of the North (1922)
Passed | 78 min | Documentary
In this silent predecessor to the modern documentary, film-maker Robert J. Flaherty spends one year following the lives of Nanook and his family, Inuits living in the Arctic Circle.
Director: Robert J. Flaherty | Stars: Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo
Votes: 13,441
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2. South (1919)
TV-G | 88 min | Documentary, Adventure, History
The story of the 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton. The ship sails south, breaking the ice, and ultimately getting trapped by the fast-changing weather. The ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Hurley | Stars: Ernest Shackleton, Frank Worsley, J. Stenhouse, L. Hussey
Votes: 611
3. The Great Stone Face (1968)
93 min | Documentary
A documentary about the work of Buster Keaton.
Director: Vernon P. Becker | Stars: Buster Keaton, Henry Morgan, Renée Adorée, Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle
Votes: 44
4. The American West of John Ford (1971 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, Western
The Western films of iconic director John Ford are fondly remembered by stars James Stewart, Henry Fonda, and John Wayne, with whom he shoots a scene in Monument Valley.
Director: Denis Sanders | Stars: John Ford, John Wayne, James Stewart, Henry Fonda
Votes: 292
5. Cirque du Soleil: Quidam (1999 Video)
90 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
A young girl named Zoë dreams up an alternate reality to escape her monotonous life and aloof parents who have always ignored her.
Director: David Mallet | Stars: John Gilkey, Chris Lashua, Wu Di, Siqi Yuan
Votes: 874
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6. Universal Horror (1998 TV Movie)
95 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary examining the early days of horror films, particularly those crafted at Universal Studios during the 1930s.
Director: Kevin Brownlow | Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Christopher Adamson, John Augur, Ray Bradbury
Votes: 738
7. Jeremy Clarkson: Head to Head (1999 Video)
56 min | Documentary
Jeremy Clarkson, the Peter Pan of motor car-related television shows, has a quick gander at a selection of high-powered new models. These include the BMW M5 (as driven by Tiff Needell), ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Klein | Star: Jeremy Clarkson
Votes: 275
8. Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 127 min | Documentary
The story behind the making of the 5 "Planet of the Apes" movies.
Directors: Kevin Burns, David Comtois | Stars: Roddy McDowall, Mort Abrahams, Charlton Heston, Richard D. Zanuck
Votes: 1,829
9. The Endurance (2000)
G | 97 min | Documentary, History
A retelling of Sir Ernest Shackleton 's ill-fated expedition to Antarctica in 1914-1916, featuring new footage of the actual locations and interviews with surviving relatives of key ... See full summary »
Director: George Butler | Stars: Liam Neeson, Julian Ayer, John Blackborow, David Cale
Votes: 2,194 | Gross: $2.45M
10. Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)
Not Rated | 142 min | Documentary, Biography
The career and life of Stanley Kubrick is explored through pictures, clips from his films, his old home movies, comments from his colleagues and a narration by Tom Cruise.
Director: Jan Harlan | Stars: Katharina Kubrick, Malcolm McDowell, Stanley Kubrick, Barbara Kroner
Votes: 12,201
11. Bowling for Columbine (2002)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, Charlton Heston, Marilyn Manson, Salvador Allende
Votes: 148,662 | Gross: $21.58M
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12. Clarkson: No Limits (2002 Video)
53 min | Documentary
Jeremy Clarkson takes driving lessons to new and uncharted heights. You'll learn how to stay in control when going sideways with smoke pouring off the tyres. How to stop faster than you ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Klein | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Jonathan Palmer, Russ Swift
Votes: 450
13. Clarkson: Shoot-Out (2003 Video)
Documentary, Sport
Director: Richard Heeley | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Nadia, Katie C.
Votes: 210
14. Devil's Playground (2002)
77 min | Documentary
Amish teenagers experience and embrace the modern world as a rite-of-passage before deciding which life they will choose.
Director: Lucy Walker | Stars: Velda Bontrager, Mark Bontrager, Dewayne Chupp, Dylan Cole
Votes: 2,703
15. Jackass: The Movie (2002)
R | 85 min | Documentary, Action, Comedy
Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time.
Director: Jeff Tremaine | Stars: Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Steve-O
Votes: 102,184 | Gross: $64.26M
16. Rush in Rio (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 171 min | Documentary, Music
First concert DVD ever from legendary rock trio Rush. Double-DVD set, containing 28 Rush songs. Bonus features include a tour documentary, multi-angle viewing options for certain songs, and... See full summary »
Director: Daniel E. Catullo | Stars: Rush, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart
Votes: 838 | Gross: $9.00M
17. March of the Penguins (2005)
G | 80 min | Documentary, Family
In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family.
Director: Luc Jacquet | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Romane Bohringer, Charles Berling, Jules Sitruk
Votes: 59,923 | Gross: $77.44M
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18. Grizzly Man (2005)
R | 103 min | Documentary, Biography
A devastating and heart-rending take on grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among grizzly bears in Alaska.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Timothy Treadwell, Amie Huguenard, Werner Herzog, Carol Dexter
Votes: 61,787 | Gross: $3.17M
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19. Super Size Me (2004)
PG-13 | 100 min | Documentary
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: 113,213 | Gross: $11.53M
-30
20. Clarkson: Heaven and Hell (2005 Video)
72 min | Documentary, Sport
I trawl the whole of cardom to bring you seven great cars and truffle the undergrowth looking for seven automotive disasters.
Director: Brian Klein | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Ben Collins, Russ Swift
Votes: 622
21. Laurel & Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992 TV Movie)
85 min | Documentary, History
Dom Deluise hosts this documentary as a tribute to the Laurel and Hardy team, including extracts from many of their films, many in color, plus comments from celebrity interviewees.
Directors: Gene Rosow, Jeff Weinstock | Stars: Dom DeLuise, Stan Laurel, Johnny Carson, Oliver Hardy
Votes: 93
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