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Popular Documentary Movies
Devo
In 1980, new wave band Devo scored a hit with "Whip It" and gained mainstream success with their message of societal "de-evolution", formed in response to the 1970 Kent State shootings.
Hello Stranger
At the crossroads of documentary and fiction, Hello Stranger relates the transition journey of a young trans woman named Cooper Josephine. With humor, the film revisits key moments of her life from her childhood in a small fishing village of the east coast of Canada to her tumultuous medical process. Through the re-enactment of her memories, Cooper Josephine attempts to make peace with the last masculine imprint on her body: that unfortunate deep voice that sticks to her skin.
JUMPMAN
The story of the photographer who created the 1984 LIFE portrait of Michael Jordan that was copied by Nike and turned into one of the world’s most famous logos.
A Quiet Girl
Adopted Montreal filmmaker Adrian Wills discovers, on camera and in real time, the startling truths of his complex beginnings in Newfoundland. Shocking details drive Wills to the core of his birth mother’s resilience, and ultimately his own. In this moving feature documentary that combines 16mm footage and contemporary images with deeply personal conversations, Wills’ voyage transforms from an urgent search for identity into a quest to give a quiet girl her voice.
President
A film about one of Lithuania's most prominent personalities - President Valdas Adamkus.
Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
A short documentary that takes an intimate look at the journey of professional athlete Cal Calamia, a transgender marathon runner who’s advocating for inclusion in the running world. It delves into Cal’s journey, from their upbringing in a conservative suburb to their decision to come out as transmasculine and begin hormone therapy. It explores Cal’s profound struggles with mental health and how they ultimately found the support necessary to survive and eventually go on to dominate the nonbinary category in major marathons, as well as become an advocate for transgender rights.
Brendan Gleeson's Farewell to Hughes's
In 2021, Hughes’s pub closed its doors for the last time. In January 2022, talented fiddle player, actor, and Hughes regular Brendan Gleeson meets musicians, dancers and singers in and around the pub as they gather one last time to recreate the magic of Hughes’s and to commemorate its invaluable legacy.
Wine Dark Sea
This film narrates the profound changes brought about by global warming in the Mediterranean, the sea described as "Wine Dark Sea" by Homer, and its surroundings. Due to global warming, the air, the sea, and the way of life in the Mediterranean are rapidly changing. Simultaneously, individuals from all walks of society and numerous organizations are working to minimize the adverse effects of global warming in the region. However, will all these efforts prove sufficient? Wine Dark Sea leaves the audience pondering this question: will we live in the shadow of the once-beautiful dream of the Mediterranean, unable to find solutions to environmental issues? Or will we create a new story together?
Des goûts de Lutte
In 2018, they broke into politics. By putting on a yellow vest, they revolted for the first time in their lives. The film tells the story of the aftermath. Through their intersecting itineraries, modified life paths are then embodied: paused, twisted or illuminated by this decisive experience that will somehow politicize their existence. Echoing the stories of other uprisings, their words question the places of citizenship and the transformative power of revolt.
Endgame for Europe - The European Union at a crossroads
The European elections held from 6 to 9 June could be decisive for the EU. Polls predict a shift to the right, but radical right-wing parties are already influencing EU policy. This documentary focuses on Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s term in office since 2019, and analyses the shift in policy on key issues such as migration.
Waters Flow With No Sorrow
To heal their wounds, women from the same family reveal their connection with the sea.
Gardens Are Always for Next Year
You may have heard about the project "Garden named after" artist and curator Artyom Filatov — an open memorial garden at a private crematorium in Nizhny Novgorod. You can go there with your feet to listen to a sound installation or stay in a space of quiet reflection, or you can visit this place virtually and dedicate one of the plants in the garden to someone from your departed loved ones. Artyom closely connects his practice with the history of Nizhny Novgorod, but at the same time raises questions that go beyond one city and our time in general — he strives to create art that speaks about life and death and looks to the future, revealing itself in a new way for the next generations. In the film, Filatov talks about The Garden and his other works, as well as the ideas behind them.
Siete (Seven Pesos)
In February 2019, the Duterte administration passed the Republic Act No. 11203, or the Rice Tariffication Act of 2019, which "aims to lift the quantitative restriction (QR) on rice imports and replace it with a general tariff. However, the influx of cheap imported rice and its adverse impacts on domestic rice prices and farmers’ income were among the significant concerns against the new law.
Fontenay le Pesnel
Documentary on Fontenay Le Pesnel, 1,200 inhabitants, on the outskirts of Caen in Lower Normandy.
A Symphonic Odyssey with Professor Brian Cox
Explore the secrets of the universe with Professor Brian Cox in this special event that combines ground-breaking science with the power of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
Featuring exclusive access to their recent tour and their new album, this documentary reveals the fascinating world of Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.
Streets of the Olympic Reserve
Stories about the development of BMX, parkour and skateboarding in Russia from the inside. The brightest extreme athletes talk about their path and the role of sports in their lives, about victories and defeats.
The Cowboy Capital
Bandera, Texas (THE COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD) is a captivating documentary that explores the vibrant history, unique culture, and enduring values of the small town of Bandera, Texas.
Shelf Life
Quirky and contemplative, this delectable documentary takes us on a surprising global odyssey into the world of cheese, drawing unexpected parallels between the aging of cheese and the human experience of growing old.
The Black Garden
Samvel and Avo, Erik and Karen live in the land of a century-old conflict, rooted in the rubble of the Russian Empire. In Nagorno-Karabakh, people live, dream and prepare for a tragedy that is always on the horizon. Over 3 years, Alexis Pazoumian films the epilogue of the black garden, a land where war waits for no one.
My Bestest Friends
A group of final-year media students experience their last 238 days together, expressing how they feel before having to say goodbye.
Otherwise in Istanbul
Otherwise in Istanbul is a performative documentary about dancer-choreographer Mihran Tomasyan; through a portrait of Tomasyan, the film also chronicles life in Istanbul in recent history through his personal archive.
Old F***s With Mini Trucks
An intimate documentary poking into a So-Cal mini truck club's friendship, art & resurgence of the culture.
Altid/Aldrig noget andet
Half symphony, half documentary. A poetic collage film about Chinese poetry, the secret life of translator Sidse Laugesen, and the art of translation.
Emerson Los Angeles: Summer 2023 Recap
Filmmaker William Blackwell Kinney and friends embark on an unforgettable adventure at the Emerson Los Angeles program.
Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Artists from across the musical spectrum will join the national library and U.S. leaders to honor the great songwriting duo of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, the 2024 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The lineup includes Joni Mitchell, Garth Brooks, Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox, Metallica, Maren Morris, Billy Porter, Charlie Puth and Jacob Lusk of Gabriels.
Get to Eleven
Based on Padraic Lillis’ award-winning one man show, Get to Eleven blends live performance elements with narrative cinematic storytelling in an intimate conversation about suicide, addiction and the importance of sharing stories in our darkest moments.
On stage in performance, among friends in conversation, and in the streets and subways of New York City, Padraic offers his own story, and empowers his audiences to deepen their own relationship with life, mental health, and mortality.
Ask The Plantain
In a powerful exploration of her Greek Canadian heritage, Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos embarks on an introspective journey through the depths of her heart, akin to traversing a black hole, in search of the gifts hidden within her wounds. Guided by the presence of the plantain, a resilient plant often referred to as "white man's footprints" due to its association with European settlers, she unravels the fragmented threads of an ancient myth and pre-Hellenic ceremony. Through this profound exploration, she seeks to rediscover the art of navigating the loss of identity and the cyclical nature of life's transitions.
This Blessed Plot
A young Chinese documentarian visits a small English village in which she encounters the friendly ghosts of its former residents and inadvertently uncovers long-held secrets.
Gravediggers
They prepare the resting place for us all. They do their work by standing by the side of people when they are in grief, and are the last hands to touch the grave towel that lowers the deceased a meter and a half below the ground. Alongside other ancient professions, gravediggers have inherited knowledge and skills through several generations - not only in digging holes, but also in Latvia's rich cemetery culture, where everything has its own order. Latvia's cemeteries are where traditions from different centuries meet, and every gravedigger needs to know them so that he or she can continue to receive the stamps for the job of digging graves. The most experienced of them have already received 5 000 such stamps, which is equivalent to the population of one town in Latvia.