Documentaries watched in 2013
by yurn4 | created - 25 Feb 2014 | updated - 26 Mar 2014 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. The Source (1999)
88 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S.
Director: Chuck Workman | Stars: Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Dennis Hopper, Allen Ginsberg
Votes: 845 | Gross: $0.36M
Watched January 24th 2013
2. Justin Bieber: Rise to Fame (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary
With millions of fans screaming his name across the planet, Justin has become the music world's hottest property and teen heartthrob phenomenon. Featuring performance clips of hits such as ... See full summary »
Director: Maureen Goldthorpe | Star: Justin Bieber
Votes: 2,817
Watched January 28th 2013
3. Discovering Treasure: The Story of the Treasure of the Sierra Madre (2003 Video)
50 min | Documentary
Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Curtin (Tim Holt), cheated out of promised wages and down on their luck, meet old prospector Howard (Walter Huston) in the Mexican oil-town of Tampico. They set ... See full synopsis »
Director: Jeff Kurtti | Stars: John Milius, Martin Scorsese, Rudy Behlmer, Judy Stone
Votes: 136
Watched February 4th 2013
4. John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick (1988)
126 min | Documentary, Biography
Biography of risk-taker and raconteur John Huston from his childhood to become one of the most highly respected filmmakers in the world.
Director: Frank Martin | Stars: John Huston, Robert Mitchum, Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 331
Watched February 4th 2013
5. Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Music
A collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot. The footage focuses on the relationship between nature, humanity, and technology.
Director: Godfrey Reggio | Stars: Edward Asner, Pat Benatar, Jerry Brown, Johnny Carson
Votes: 41,507 | Gross: $1.72M
Watched March 15th 2013
6. Powaqqatsi (1988)
G | 99 min | Documentary, Music
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
Director: Godfrey Reggio | Stars: Christie Brinkley, David Brinkley, Patrick Disanto, Pope John Paul II
Votes: 8,878 | Gross: $0.59M
Watched March 15th 2013
7. Naqoyqatsi (2002)
PG | 89 min | Documentary, Music
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
Director: Godfrey Reggio | Stars: Belladonna, Marlon Brando, Elton John, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Votes: 6,242 | Gross: $0.13M
Watched March 15th 2013
8. The Art of Flight (2011)
PG-13 | 80 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
Two years in the making, this film gives snowboarder Travis Rice and friends the opportunity to redefine what is possible in the mountains.
Director: Curt Morgan | Stars: Travis Rice, Mark Landvik, John Jackson, Nicolas Müller
Votes: 8,024
Watched March 25th 2013
9. El náufrago de la calle Providencia (1971)
24 min | Documentary
Friends of Luis Buñuel discuss the director while Buñuel mixes drinks and entertains friends in his home.
Directors: Rafael Castanedo, Arturo Ripstein | Stars: Luis Buñuel, Julio Alejandro, Lilia Prado, Carlos Savage
Votes: 137
Watched on April 11th 2013
10. Regarding Buñuel (2000)
103 min | Documentary
Documentary about spanish director Luis Buñuel.
Directors: José Luis López-Linares, Javier Rioyo | Stars: José Sancho, Carlos Fuentes, Claudio Isaac, Michel Piccoli
Votes: 370
Watched april 12th 2013
11. Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic (2003 Video)
21 min | Documentary, Short
Superstars of the hip-hop scene reveal their admiration for Brian De Palma's Scarface (1983) and how the movie and Al Pacino's memorable character were important to their lives, their ... See full summary »
Director: Benny Boom | Stars: Kevin Liles, Capone, N.O.R.E., Mister Cartoon
Votes: 139
Watched April 12th 2013
12. Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Crime
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: Andrew Braunsberg, Richard Brenneman, Douglas Dalton, Marilyn Beck
Votes: 5,207 | Gross: $0.06M
Watched on April 13th 2013
13. Charles Laughton Directs 'the Night of the Hunter' (2002)
159 min | Documentary
An assembled compilation of footage from rushes, outtakes, and behind-the-scenes moments featuring Charles Laughton directing 'The Night of the Hunter.'
Director: Robert Gitt | Stars: Charles Laughton, Robert Mitchum
Votes: 82
Watched April 15th 2013
14.
NBC Experiment in Television (1967–1971)
Episode:
Fellini: A Director's Notebook
(1969)
54 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Fellini discusses his views of making motion pictures and his unorthodox procedures. He seeks inspiration in various out of the way places. During this film viewers go with him to the ... See full summary »
Director: Federico Fellini | Stars: Ennio Antonelli, Caterina Boratto, Marina Boratto, Pasqualino De Santis
Votes: 473
Watched April 28th 2013
15. Zwischen Kino und Konzert - Der Komponist Nino Rota (1993)
48 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at the life and work of composer Nino Rota.
Director: Vassili Silovic | Stars: Suso Cecchi D'Amico, Pier Marco De Santi, Federico Fellini, Hürdem Gürel
Votes: 61
Watched April 28th 2013
16. Overview (2012)
PG | 20 min | Documentary, Short, History
Astronauts who have seen the Earth from space have often described the 'Overview Effect', an experience that has transformed their perspective of the planet and mankind's place upon it, and... See full summary »
Director: Guy Reid | Stars: David Beaver, Ronald Garan, Jeffrey Hoffman, Shane Kimbrough
Votes: 59
Watched April 30th 2013
17.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
Jesse James
(2006)
TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The true story of the legendary outlaw Jesse James.
Director: Mark Zwonitzer | Stars: Michael Murphy, Phil Stewart, Fred Chiaventone, T.J. Stiles
Votes: 59
Watched May 7th 2013
18. Artifact (2012)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Music
Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, this riveting and award-winning documentary gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto ("Requiem for a Dream," "Dallas Buyers ... See full summary »
Director: Jared Leto | Stars: Jared Leto, Shannon Leto, Tomo Milicevic, Irving Azoff
Votes: 4,691
Watched August 31st 2013 on VyRT
19. Religulous (2008)
R | 101 min | Documentary, Comedy, War
Bill Maher's take on the current state of world religion.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Bill Maher, Tal Bachman, Jonathan Boulden, Steven Burg
Votes: 60,252 | Gross: $13.00M
Watched September 25th 2013
20. West of Memphis (2012)
R | 147 min | Documentary, Crime
An examination of a failure of justice in the case against the West Memphis Three.
Director: Amy Berg | Stars: Jason Baldwin, Damien Wayne Echols, Jessie Misskelley, Michael Baden
Votes: 10,958 | Gross: $0.31M
Watched October 3rd 2013
21. Miley: The Movement (2013 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Go behind the scenes with Miley Cyrus as she prepares to launch her new album "Bangerz".
Director: Paul Bozymowski | Stars: Miley Cyrus, Ladi Anne, Noah Cyrus, Tish Cyrus
Votes: 217
Watched October 4th 2013
22. Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary, Music
On April 2nd 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden. Documenting this once in a life time performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy as he navigates the lead-up to the show, the day after, and the personal and professional ramifications of his decision.
Directors: Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern | Stars: James Murphy, Chuck Klosterman, Keith Wood, Nancy Whang
Votes: 2,889 | Gross: $0.51M
Watched November 1st 2013
23. Pearl Jam Twenty (2011)
Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary, History, Music
A documentary on the band Pearl Jam that marks their 20th anniversary in the year 2011.
Director: Cameron Crowe | Stars: Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Cameron Crowe
Votes: 8,186 | Gross: $0.45M
Watched November 1st 2013
24. Hit So Hard (2011)
Not Rated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary that follows Hole drummer Patty Schemel as she struggles with fame and addiction during the band's 1994-1995 world tour and after.
Director: P. David Ebersole | Stars: Patty Schemel, Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson, Melissa Auf der Maur
Votes: 737 | Gross: $0.03M
Watched November 1st 2013
25. When You're Strange (2009)
R | 86 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the late '60s and early '70s rock band The Doors, including rare exclusive footage.
Director: Tom DiCillo | Stars: Johnny Depp, John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
Votes: 10,276 | Gross: $0.24M
Watched November 4th 2013
26. Roman Polanski: Odd Man Out (2012)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
A follow-up to the documentary Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008), focusing on the filmmaker's successful battle to avoid extradition into the U.S. in 2010.
Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: Pascal Bruckner, Hillary Clinton, Douglas Dalton, Hervé de Luze
Votes: 331
Watched November 7th 2013
27. Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir (2011)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary about Roman Polanski, the man and filmmaker. Roman Polanski speaks about his eventful life story and career in conversation with Andrew Braunsberg, his former business partner, producer, and friend of many years.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Roman Polanski, Andrew Braunsberg, Pedro Almodóvar, Catherine Deneuve
Votes: 1,273
Watched November 7th 2013
28.
Masters of Darkness (2002– )
Episode:
Aleister Crowley: The Wickedest Man in the World
(2002)
50 min | Documentary
Famous for his occult writings, founder of the religion of Thelema, which became adopted by the Ordo Templis Orientis (O.T.O.) as well as the magical order Argenteum Astrum, the Order of the Silver Star.
Director: Neil Rawles | Stars: Brian Cox, Aleister Crowley, Gavin Baddeley, Colin Wilson
Votes: 178
Watched November 18th 2013
29. Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film (2006)
73 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on the life and death of Hunter S. Thompson.
Director: Tom Thurman | Stars: Ed Bradley, Bob Braudis, Douglas Brinkley, William F. Buckley
Votes: 1,157
Watched December 18th 2013
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