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- DirectorKirby DickStarsBob FlanaganSheree RoseKathe BurkhartDiagnosed with cystic fibrosis from a young age, performance artist Bob Flanagan shared his life and pain in his art, usually through sadomasochistic practices.Beautiful and endearing documentary about the man, the myth, and the legend, Bob.
- DirectorNick BougasStarsGoddess BunnyJohn Aes-NihilGlen MeadmoreA tour of Los Angeles, California's underground gay, lesbian, and transgender nightclub scene, as hosted by Goddess Bunny, a disabled, tap dancing artist.You've all seen The Goddess do her thing, now get to know The Goddess, Sandy, and Johnnie.
- DirectorSami SaifStarsRicardo LopezChronicling the last days of the life of the social outcast Ricardo Lopez in 1996 as he mails a bomb to Icelandic singer Björk.A graphic, touching and incredibly difficult watch that is a must see for anyone who is interested in mental illness. One of my favorites. R.I.P Ricardo.
- DirectorAdi SidemanStarsBarbara AdlerMimi TurnerBill AndrietteMembers of the controversial group NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy Love Association) discuss why their organization supports "boys and men who have or desire engagements in sexual or emotional relationships."You can literally feel the slime when watching a couple of these people. Undeniably interesting.
- DirectorJeff MalmbergStarsMark HogancampEmmanuel NnejiEdda HogancampDocumentary about Mark Hogancamp. After a vicious attack leaves him brain-damaged and broke, Mark seeks recovery in "Marwencol", a 1/6th scale World War II-era town he creates in his backyard. Inspired the movie Welcome to Marwen (2018)Being almost beat to death was the best thing that could have ever happened to him. Get on this if you like quirk in your docs.
- DirectorJohn HeynJeff KrulikStarsJohn Cloud Jr.Judas PriestA look at the wild scene outside a Judas Priest concert.A classic in every sense of the word.
- DirectorMatt MahurinStarsMichael FishmanJohn A. PapaEve ShopsinThis bitingly funny comedy follows a prickly, profanity-prone man seeking to preserve his dream; it dishes up bites of wisdom along the way, ultimately serving both a hilarious trip and a charming slice of New York history.It'll make you laugh, it'll make you think, and it will most definitely make you hungry.
- DirectorJake ClennellOsaka's top host club owner trains boys to excel in the underground love scene. They learn to fake relationships with girls, their income source.Bizarro land inside a Japanese night club. If you have even the slightest fascination towards society and culture, you owe it to yourself to watch this.
- DirectorKurt KuenneStarsKurt KuenneAndrew BagbyDavid BagbyA filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son.If you haven't heard about this, then I strongly suggest watching it fresh - do not watch any trailers or read up on it. Just watch it.
- DirectorBennett MillerStarsTimothy 'Speed' LevitchTimothy "Speed" Levitch, an eccentric New York City tour bus guide, takes tourists around the island of Manhattan and shares an archive of beautifully distorted information about the city.Timothy "Speed" Levitch is a man who knows things. Watch and listen. There's a great possibility you'll learn something about yourself as you watch him talk about himself.
- DirectorJason GoldwatchStarsJerry CavallaroGavin McInnesThe film follows 8 contestants as they compete as part of the Movie Watching Championship, all trying to break the World Record for most consecutive hours without sleep...while watching movies...in the middle of Times Square.Hilarious. Watch Gavin McInnes lose his f@ckin mind as he hosts a movie watching competition.
- DirectorRoger PomphreyStarsKeith AllenLauren HarriesKeith Allen spends some quality time with former child prodigy James Harries and his family. At first sight, they may seem to be a houseful of geniuses, but although every single member has a PhD in Metaphysics, we soon discover that some were purchased from a fake university in the USA, while the others were awarded to them by themselves. As the documentary proceeds, it eerily becomes apparent that this is a family that believes its own mythology. They regard themselves as morally, intellectually, and financially superior to the rest of society, even though the clan (housed in a mock mock-Tudor cottage in the middle of a Cardiff council estate) includes a convicted arsonist, an astral projectionist, a former Bunny Girl, a part-time private detective and a sex-change daughter (James is now Lauren), all of whom seem to live their lives in a parallel universe.Go into this fresh, and you'll see me smiling as I watch your jaw hit the floor.
- DirectorBarbara SchroederStarsSteve ClementThomas MontgomeryKen CaseThis is the true story of a love triangle that takes place entirely online. Lies lead to murder in real life, as a teenage vixen (screen name 'talhotblond') lures men into her web. Revealing a shocking true crime story that shows the Internet's power to unleash our most dangerous fantasies.Once again, go in fresh. A tale of lies that will most assuredly get under your skin.
- DirectorIan PalmerStarsJames Quinn McDonaghPaddy Quinn McDonaghMichael Quinn McDonaghAn epic 12-year journey into the brutal and secretive world of Irish Traveler bare-knuckle fighting. This film follows a history of violent feuding between rival clans.Remember Brad Pitt from Snatch? Wouldn't it be cool to watch a movie based on his character's life? Well, this could work.
- DirectorJohn HyamsStarsMark KerrMark ColemanDawn StaplesThis is a documentary that follows M.M.A. great Mark Kerr, and his string of amazing victories in the ring.At the moment, it is the best MMA related doc there is. One of my favorite movies.
- DirectorDick ProennekeStarsDick ProennekeBob Swerer Jr.Wendy IshiiIn 1968, one man films his attempt to build a cabin and live in the Alaskan wilderness. He goes weeks or months at a time without human contact.This movie makes you want to live. Inspirational living at it's finest. You can see more of Proenneke in The Frozen North, and Alaska: Silence & Solitude.
- DirectorJesse MossStarsJames HogueThe true story of James Hogue, a brilliant impostor who embraced the American art of self-invention, fabricated a spectacular series of fictional identities for himself, and successfully conned his way into Princeton UniversityBeing a legit Con Man is one of the coolest things around - and this guy proves it. Unbelievable what he gets away with. Shock and awe.
- DirectorFrederick WisemanDocumentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman takes us inside the Massachusetts Correctional Institution Bridgewater where people stay trapped in their madness.Be careful with this one, it'll most likely upset you. Fascinating and depressing stuff.
- DirectorSimon KerslakeStarsMatt BarrJonah FalconSteed HoltA documentary about men with unusually large penises.Huge weiners are funny.
Watch Private Dicks: Men Exposed for more Jonah Falcon and even more peepee conversation. - DirectorSeth GordonStarsSteve WiebeBilly MitchellMark AlpigerDie-hard gamers compete to break world records on classic arcade games.Of course this is on here. It's a part of the Holy Trifecta of Video Game Documentaries.
- DirectorLincoln RuchtiStarsWalter DayBen GoldSteve Sanders1982's Video Game World Champions share their philosophies on joysticks, groupies and life.Another part of the Holy Trifecta of Video Game Docs. More Billy Mitchell and even more Mr. Awesome!
- DirectorJeremy MackStarsBill CarltonRobert MruczekTerry NelsonAlthough technology continues to evolve, a group of die-hard gamers refuses to abandon the classic arcade games of yesteryear. The 80's live on for these enthusiasts, who compete against each other and history to record the world's highest scores. Portland gamer Bill Carlton is one of the most brazen, fearlessly taking on some of the toughest records on the books. HIGH SCORE follows Bill as he attempts to take down the Atari classic Missile Command and its twenty year-old record. To get the 80 million points he'll have to play the game on one quarter for over two days straight. There is no pause button. There will be no sleep. There can only be one victor in this classic story of Man versus Missile Command.The Holy Trifecta is complete with this underdog story of stupendoustry!
- DirectorDuane GravesStarsRene MorenoBo RouckUniversity of Texas student Duane Graves chronicles his charismatic childhood chum Rene Moreno, a San Antonio native with Down Syndrome, in this playful, stirring, remarkably unique portrait documentary.Rene is the man. A vibrant and enjoyable doc that may teach you something.
- DirectorJulien NitzbergStarsJ. Parker Bazzle IIBig & RichPonty's CamperA year in the life of the White family, well known for Jesco White, the star of the "Dancing Outlaw" documentary.Kick back with a beer and explore the White family history. For a full night of White shenanigans, watch The Dancing Outlaw 1 and 2 as well. And if you really want to get some red on your neck, pop in Uncle Goddamn as well.
- DirectorMarc SingerStarsMarc SingerA cinematic portrait of the homeless population who live permanently in the underground tunnels of New York City.Awesome doc about people whom live side by side with trains in the underground railroads of NYC.
If you enjoyed this give Voices in the Tunnels, and The Tunnel Dwellers of New York a go. - DirectorMelody GilbertA documentary about abandoned, neglected, or otherwise "off limits" places...and the people who explore them.Kinda nerdy but also enjoyable slice of what it takes to be an urban explorer.
- DirectorArthur BradfordStarsRobert BirdSean CostelloChad EverettA Documentary chronicling the travels of a team of reporters and crew across America in a hand painted RV. Each of the reporters have a disability ranging from Down's Syndrome to spastic cerebal palsy and their own style for gathering news. The basic approach is "man on the street" reporting and the interactions are sometimes hysterical, sometimes confusing but always honest.Remember the tv show on MTV? Well, there was first a documentary that was a blast and a half. It's so good it made me want to brush up on my soaps.
- DirectorEdet BelzbergStarsCristina IonescuMihai Alexandre TudoseVioleta 'Macarena' RosuA profile of homeless Romanian children who were born victims of the nation's reckless population growth policy during its communist era.This is a rough one. Homeless children fighting for survival on a daily basis in the subways of Romania.
- DirectorBilly CorbenStarsCraig C. DeThomasisAlice HendonDisa HollyDocumentary about a University of Florida fraternity party that led to what may or may not have been a rape, with footage from the night of the incident, including sexual acts.Watch this if you want your blood to boil. Most likely you'll not enjoy, but it is rewarding for the right mind frame.
- DirectorLouise OsmondJerry RothwellStarsTilda SwintonDonald CrowhurstTed HyndsA documentary about the disastrous 1968 round-the-world yacht race.Engaging and troubling doc that'll keep you fixated.
- DirectorStacy PeraltaStarsLaird HamiltonDarrick DoernerDave KalamaDocumentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.There are so many great surfing docs out there, but this one holds a special place in my heart. Why? Because Laird is Michael Jordan on a board, and Huge Friggin Waves!!
- DirectorJeremy StulbergRandy StulbergStarsCowboyGeckoDreadie JeffTwenty-Five miles from town, a million miles from mainstream society, a loose-knit community of radicals live in the desert, struggling to survive with little food, less water and no electricity, as they cling to their unique vision of the American dream.A rewarding documentary that should make you think twice about your own life.
- DirectorMaciej PisarekStarsMarek FrackowiakJan PeszekBoguslaw SchaefferThere are 13 streetcar stops from the place where Boguslaw Schaeffer lives to the center of Krakow. The composer assumes that he ought to work out 13 ideas during the ride. In the streetcar he sits along with a notebook and composes as the trip goes. "Solo" is a journey with Schaeffer through surrounding world of Today to the roots of his unusual art.Another great documentary about a heroic man facing the odds that are the big blue.
- DirectorJohn MaringouinStarsMatthew MohlkeBorut StrelMartin StrelMartin Strel attempts to cover 3,375 miles of the Amazon River, the longest continuous swim in history.Mind-boggling ballsy, frustrating, ambitious, and altogether insane doc.
- DirectorWerner HerzogStarsTimothy TreadwellAmie HuguenardWerner HerzogA 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.As good as you've probably heard. Get past the exterior.
- DirectorTodd KlickTrue Story: Two independent filmmakers plan the murder of the other's wife to get the insurance money to pay for their film...and they go through with their plan.Pretty good doc on an unbelievable set of events.
- DirectorJay DelaneyStarsDallas GilbertWayne BurtonC. Thomas BiscardiThrough the experiences of two amateur Bigfoot researchers in Appalachian Ohio, we see how the power of a dream can bring two men together and provide a source of hope and meaning that transcend the harsh realities of life in a dying steel town.This is not about bigfeet, it's about the two men who share the same passion. A higher level of empathy may be required.
- DirectorChris MetzlerJeff SpringerStarsSonny BonoJohn WatersNorm NiverRenowned cult film director John Waters narrates this quirky exploration of the Salton Sea, the massive Southern California lake that was created by accident a century ago, became a popular desert resort and has since developed into a refuge for a community of oddballs.Amazing and at the same time heart-breaking. A beautiful piece of bizarro Americana.
- DirectorPatty KimChris SheridanStarsTeruaki MasumotoMegumi YokotaSakie YokotaA documentary on a 13-year-old Japanese girl abducted by North Korean spies.Watch for a tear-jerker experience that may have you hugging your parents when the credits role.
- DirectorMark ObenhausStarsIngrid BackstromAnselme BaudBill BriggsSteep traces the legacy of extreme skiing from its early pioneers to the daredevils of today.As Riding Giants is to big waves, Steep is big mountains. Awesome.
- DirectorEric SteelStarsEric GeleynseChris BrownSusan GinwallaFilmmakers use hidden cameras to capture the various suicide attempts at the Golden Gate Bridge - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.Intriguing doc on the subject of suicide on the Golden Gate Bridge.
- DirectorJosé PadilhaFelipe LacerdaStarsSandro do NascimentoRodrigo PimentelLuiz Eduardo SoaresOn June 12, 2000, a young man with a gun took the passengers aboard Bus 174 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil hostage. This documentary examines the event itself, the resulting media frenzy, the police response, and the perpetrator's background.Captivating doc that you'll never forget.
- DirectorVassiliki KhonsariSevan MatossianStarsJohn BrzenkAlexy VoevodaTravis BagentJohn Brzenk is troubled by when to call it quits; should he retire when he is on top or wait until someone takes his title. After twenty-five solid years of total world domination, John Brzenk, is aware that his dethroning may be near, he just doesn't know the cause. As the prodigal arm wrestler, Brzenk excelled in a way that seemed humanly impossible. Hungry for the best arm wrestling competition, Brzenk traveled the world beating every opponent. With a humble and understated character, his legend supersedes him in the hearts of arm wrestlers in over 120 countries. Among the super warriors of arm wrestling are 2 titans from opposite ends of the world, bonded by one defining goal, to beat John.Finally a badass doc on arm-wrestling!
- DirectorJeff FeuerzeigStarsDaniel JohnstonMabel JohnstonBill JohnstonDaniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.Incredibly interesting doc on the curiosity that is Daniel.
- DirectorHeidi EwingRachel GradyStarsMike PapantonioLou EngleBecky FischerA documentary on kids who attend a summer camp hoping to become the next Billy Graham.There is just so much on display here that should bug it's ridiculous. Ridiculous.
- DirectorJames MarshStarsPhilippe PetitJean François HeckelJean-Louis BlondeauA look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century".I don't think it'd be a bad thing if Philippe Petit ran for Earth's leader. I'd vote for him.
- DirectorAlex de RenzyFreddy HansenStarsAlex de RenzyBodil JoensenSan MateoBodil riding her stallion on the beach and along a gorgeous country lane flanked by beautiful, blooming yellow mustard fields.Are you curious about fetishes? How's about beastiality? Okay, this'll do the trick. Check out ZOO for another beasty doc that takes an artistic and rather respectful approach to the Mr. Hands video.
- DirectorLuke WolbachStarsTom MailhotJohn ZeiglerTwo men set out to win a trans-Atlantic rowboat race.Neat doc about a race across the Atlantic.
- DirectorAndrew JareckiStarsArnold FriedmanJesse FriedmanDavid FriedmanDocumentary on the Friedmans, a seemingly typical, upper-middle-class Jewish family whose world is instantly transformed when the father and his youngest son are arrested and charged with shocking and horrible crimes.Of course this is on here.
- DirectorJoe BerlingerBruce SinofskyStarsTony BrooksDiana DavisTerry WoodA horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence.Possibly the documentary that got me into docs. There's a second and third part as well, with the latter possibly being my favorite of the trilogy.
- DirectorSacha GervasiStarsRobb ReinerSteve 'Lips' KudlowTiziana ArrigoniSince 1978, Anvil has become one of heavy metal's 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.Great doc that will without a doubt make you a fan of Anvil even though you may not like their music.
- DirectorJudy IrvingStarsMark BittnerMaggie McCallIvan StormgartA homeless musician finds meaning to his life when he starts a friendship with dozens of parrots.I'm a bird lover, so this really spoke to me.
- DirectorS.R. BindlerStarsSid AllenBrent BaskinGreg CoxTwenty-four contestants compete in an endurance/sleep deprivation contest in order to win a brand new Nissan Hardbody truck. The last person to remain standing with his or her hand on the truck wins. An absurd marketing gimmick at first glance, the contest proves to be much more...Any type of weirdo endurance competition...count me in!
- DirectorSteve JamesStarsSteve JamesStephen FieldingTonya GregoryIn 1995, director Steve James (of 'Hoop Dreams') returned to rural Southern Illinois to reconnect with Stevie Fielding, a troubled young boy to whom he had been an "Advocate Big Brother" ten years earlier.Pretty depressing stuff right here. It's also damn fascinating.
- DirectorTerry ZwigoffStarsRobert CrumbAline Kominsky-CrumbCharles CrumbAn intimate portrait of controversial cartoonist Robert Crumb and his traumatized family.Remember what I said about Paradise Lost - well, it was either between that or this.
- DirectorMeghan EckmanStarsPatrick BaranJohn BeersChris FarinaHailed as the "most feel-good film" of the South by Southwest Film Festival 2010, The Parking Lot Movie follows a select group of artistic and overeducated parking lot attendants as they wage war against the people who park in their lot.You're an attendant, or you're against us.
- DirectorBen SteinbauerStarsJack RebneyBen SteinbauerKeith GordonJack Rebney is the most famous man you've never heard of - after cursing his way through a Winnebago sales video, Rebney's outrageously funny outtakes became an underground sensation and made him an internet superstar. Filmmaker Ben Steinbauer journeys to the top of a mountain to find the recluse who unwittingly became the "Winnebago Man."First watch the Youtube videos.
- DirectorMichael Paul StephensonStarsGeorge HardyPita RayMicki KnoxA look at the making of the film Troll 2 (1990) and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.Loving and fun tribute doc to...the best worst movie.
- DirectorKevin HullStarsWilliam S. BurroughsKenji SugimotoA Japanese Professor goes to the USA to uncover the mystery surrounding Einstein's Brain after his death.Persistence does pay off!
- DirectorJohn DeeryStarsJonathan ForbesBrenda FrickerNiall O'BrienA Catholic priest's suicide and seminarian's expulsion for homosexuality spark a local journalist's investigation, uncovering celibacy controversies and abuse cover-ups within the Irish Catholic church.Dark as night secrets do exist and sometimes they're brought out into the light.
- DirectorMitch SchultzStarsJoe RoganRalph AbrahamJoel BakstAn investigation into the long-obscured mystery of dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on Earth.Fascinating stuff that makes you question reality. Gotta get my hands on some ayahuasca. And another thing, there are a bunch of cool Ayahuasca docs out there as well.
- DirectorDavid AllenStarsJoe HuttoJeff PalmerNaturalist Jim Hutto's remarkable experience of being imprinted on by a group of wild turkey hatchlings, and raising them to adulthood and beyond, in the remote wilderness of northern Florida.Awesome nature doc about a man raising and becoming an integral part of a turkey family. Screw Thanksgiving.
- DirectorLouise HogarthStarsDoug HitzelControversial documentary about gay men purposely contracting the AIDS virus.Insanity of the highest level. Try and not be irritated.
- DirectorKevin EppsYou may dig this if you find thug culture interesting.
- DirectorSean DonnellyStarsKelly McCormickTiffanyJeff TurnerTwo individuals, Jeff and Kelly, claim to be in love with the 80's pop singer Tiffany.You'd think a simple documentary on obsessed fans wouldn't be so saddening and affective. You'd...I'd be wrong.
- DirectorThomas BurstynStarsPeter KarenaColleen KarenaLlewelyn Ottley-KarenaA lionhearted father struggles valiantly to create a life of idyllic simplicity for his family.Unique approaches to life should be celebrated much more often.
- DirectorLawrence BarracloughStarsLawrence BarracloughCynthia Plaster CasterLawrence Barraclough tries to find out why his small penis is such a big problem for him.And followed by My Penis and Everyone Else's are both two funny and insightful peeks into the life of a man with a small pee-pee.
- DirectorCharles EamesRay EamesStarsPhilip MorrisonBeginning with a shot of a couple enjoying a picnic, then zooming out incrementally by powers of ten, the film offers a glimpse of everything from the edge of the known universe to the molecules on a person's hand.A good confidence supplement.
- DirectorCindy MeehlStarsBuck BrannamanGary MyersBibb FrazierAn examination of the life of acclaimed 'horse whisperer' Buck Brannaman, who recovered from years of child abuse to become a well-known expert in the interactions between horses and people.The Horse Whisperer is a much more dangerous profession than you'd ever think.
- DirectorJames MarshStarsNim ChimpskyStephanie LaFargeHerbert TerraceTells the story of a chimpanzee taken from its mother at birth and raised like a human child by a family in a brownstone on the upper West Side in the 1970s.Research in the wrong hands is inexcusable.
- DirectorConstance MarksPhilip ShaneStarsKevin ClashWhoopi GoldbergFrank OzThe Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.My favorite doc of 2011 - watch this and you'll know how to find Sesame Street.
- DirectorHunter WeeksStarsMike DionMichael 'Mac' McCoySteve KingA small group of adventurous mountain bikers attempt to race the longest mountain bike route in the world traversing over 2700 miles along the Rocky Mountains from Banff, Canada to the Mexican border.Makes you want to ride your bike all day long...and then another day...and another day...and another.........
- DirectorBernardo LoyolaSantiago StelleyYou know of the magazine, right? Of course you do, so watch this interesting doc on the people that make the publication possible.
- DirectorKiyotaka TsurisakiStarsFroilan OrozcoA Documentary about the grim work of an embalmer in one of the poorest and most dangerous parts in Colombia.Up close 'n graphic look at 3rd world embalming from the man himself, Orozco the Embalmer.
- DirectorJon FoyStarsJustin DuerrMarc DuerrKevin RileyAn urban mystery unfurls as one man pieces together the surreal meaning of hundreds of cryptic tiled messages that have been appearing in city streets across the U.S. and South America.The further this fascinating mystery travels the more it unravels.
- DirectorJason RosetteStarsPeter WhitneyRick ShermanMarvinAn insider's look at the gritty streets of New York City, seen through the eyes of street booksellers.I always assumed those street booksellers didn't know anything about books and only just wanted to make money. I was mostly wrong.
- DirectorAngela ChristliebStephen KijakStarsJack AngstreichEric ChadbourneBill HeidbrederThis documentary about the culture of intense cinephilia in New York City reveals the impassioned world of five obsessed movie buffs. The filmmakers expose this delightfully deranged cult by capturing the daily lives of its members. Interviews in movie houses, on the street and in the homes of the subjects tell the story of each individual. Many cannot hold a job, or choose not to. All of them have demoted the importance of the real world, giving all of their attention to the fantasy world of the movies. These human encyclopedias of cinema see two to five films a day, and from 600 to 2,000 films per year. Many have no physical sex lives, living instead in a world of romance with stars like James Dean or Audrey Hepburn. In Cinemania, Hollywood's biggest fans become the true stars. This is the story of their lives, their memories, their unbending habits and the films they love.To put it bluntly, this is a must see for any true love of film and documentaries.
- DirectorStephen WalkerStarsLee-anne McQueenMax HardcoreDick NastyHard hitting documentary about an 25-year-old English woman, Felicity trying to break into the American pornography industry to support her daughter.Watch this to witness the bad side of porn, and to see how spot-on some of the stereotypes are - Max Hardcore should be put down. And while you're at it watch 9 to 5 Days in Porn for a much more optimistic look at the business.
- DirectorJonathan SchwartzStarsDavid Mendenhall Jr.Danny TrejoEstimates are that 20 percent of all men serving in US prisons have been raped. This film looks at the social system within prisons that allows this violent sexual behavior to occur.Knowing how sex works in prison is something I'm really damn interested in. And I'm okay with that.
- DirectorMelody GilbertStarsMichael FirstExplores individuals who feel the need to become amputees by interviewing these individuals and psychiatrists, loved ones, etc.Stunningly strange state of mind that has normal people wanting to rid themselves of a body part. Suffice to say it's a fascinating topic.
- DirectorSuemay OramJackie Osei-TutuStarsBarbara FlynnGeorge AdamsonAnthony BourkeThis documentary tells the heart warming story of Christian, a lion cub purchased from a London department store in the late 60's and successfully released into the African wild three years later. Featuring original archive footage and photographs of Christian's life in London and Kenya, the story is told by all the key players in interviews filmed in 2009.You've seen the Youtube video, so why not watch the full story? You can watch it on Youtube.
- DirectorMichael WebberStarsTim HarrisonTerry BrumfieldRuss ClearTake a journey deep inside the fascinating world where wild exotic animals are kept as household pets.Would make a great back to back with the film above. And if you want some more big cat shenanigans, check out Cat Dancers.
- DirectorJoe BerlingerBruce SinofskyStarsDelbert WardRoscoe WardLyman WardThis compelling documentary details the strange-but-true murder trial of Delbert Ward, accused of the mercy killing of his brother in rural upstate NY. This real-life murder mystery won the Audience Award at Sundance.Old, strange, toothless and friendly. Just how I like it.
- DirectorMichael GlawoggerStarsEmmaNingTohAn examination of the lives, needs, troubles, and hopes of prostitutes in Thailand, Bangladesh, and Mexico.The Mexican bordello sequence is especially awesome.
- DirectorDaniel KrausStarsDaveKim DavisMarcus DunstanThe adventures of a 40-year-old, beer-drinking, porno-consuming wrestling fanatic with Down's Syndrome.This is a kind of weak addition to a list of docs on Down Syndrome. Yet, it's still a doc on d.s.
- DirectorSean DunneStarsAnthony Douglas SannersVanilla IceA look at the often mocked and misunderstood subculture of Juggalos, hardcore Insane Clown Posse fans, who meet once a year for 4 days at The Gathering of the Juggalos.Great short doc on the Gathering of the Juggalos. For more Juggalosity, check out A Family Underground and Shockumentary (it's awful, don't).
- DirectorDon ArgottDemian FentonStarsBobby LieblingSean PelletierDiane LieblingDocumentary follows Bobby Liebling, lead singer of seminal hard rock/heavy metal band Pentagram, as he battles decades of hard drug addiction and personal demons to try and get his life back.A tale that with only a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. That light is Pellet.
- DirectorJukka KärkkäinenJ-P PassiStarsPertti KurikkaKari AaltoSami HelleA Finnish punk-rock band formed by four mentally disabled guys.I've got the punk syndrome.
- DirectorLisanne PajotJames SwirskyStarsJonathan BlowBrandon BoyerRenaud BédardA documentary that follows the journeys of indie game developers as they create games and release those works, and themselves, to the world.The holy trinity is no more. We have a fearsome foursome!
- DirectorAdam CorneliusStarsThor AackerlundDain AndersonSebastian BlancoA documentary that captures the greatest world record Tetris players as they prepare for the Classic Tetris World Championship. From the days of Thor Aackerlund and his historic victory at the 1990 Nintendo World Championships, right up to the present and Harry Hong's perfect "Max-Out" score, this documentary expertly chronicles over two decades of Tetris Mastery.The fearsome foursome is no more. It is now the fab five!
- DirectorEric ChaikinJulian PetrilloStarsJoe EdleyMatt GrahamMarlon HillA look at the obsessive world of competitive Scrabble.You like words? You like being a man? Well, then you'd like Scrabble. Real words for real men.
- DirectorAmy BergStarsJason BaldwinDamien Wayne EcholsJessie MisskelleyAn examination of a failure of justice in the case against the West Memphis Three.Does well encompassing the Paradise Lost movies into one nice package. Even delivers some new tasty food for thought. I dig it.
- DirectorKate DavisDavid HeilbronerStarsIrene RobertsErnest BarretoAndrew RussoProfiles six competitors in the 2004 Annual Whistler's Convention, held in Louisburg, North Carolina. We hear them whistle, and they and others talk about whistling as a way to relax, cheer up, entertain, express emotion, and enjoy life. Each talks about how others see their hobby. Joe is older, competing after a ten years break. Chris uses interesting sounds to spice up his performances. Graham stays with the melody, as does Sandra. Steve is smooth, a multi-year champion. Geert is new, having come with his wife from the Netherlands for the competition. First the prelims, then the finals. Clips from films illustrate the qualities of whistling.Did you know it's almost impossible to whistle a negative tune. Thus, we have a natural instrument that deters depression. Cool, right? Watch this if you want to see unbelievable whistlers who will whistle dixie in your fat f@ckin face!!
- DirectorCatherine ScottStarsRachel WottonScarlet Road follows the extraordinary work of Australian sex worker, Rachel Wotton. Impassioned about freedom of sexual expression and the rights of sex workers, she specializes in a long over-looked clientèle - people with disability.This is an amazing documentary that will have you supporting prostitution. And if you still don't support it, you're probably an idiot of some sort.
- DirectorMalcolm IngramStarsDouglas LangwayKevin SmithMalcolm Ingram introduces us to gay men who dig big dudes who are stockier and hairier than the airbrushed ideal served by up lifestyle magazines and underwear ads.I haven't seen many docs on homosexuality, but this was too alluring even for me! What I learned, and what you will learn, is that big hairy gay men are some of the best people living on this big blue planet. No joke.
- DirectorBenjamin WagnerStarsFred RogersAn MTV producer's life is transformed when he meets the recently retired host of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,' Fred Rogers. Friendship with the PBS icon sets the young producer on a hero's quest to find depth and simplicity amidst a shallow and complex world through conversations with Susan Stamberg (NPR), Tim Russert ('Meet The Press'), Marc Brown ('Arthur') and more.Deep and simple is far more essential than shallow and complex.
- DirectorLee HirschStarsAlex LibbyLona JohnsonKelby JohnsonA documentary on peer-to-peer bullying in schools across America.This is a must see if you have children, were a bully, are bullying, and want to stop bullying. An incredibly important film.
- DirectorJack FisherStarsDanny AielloGeraldo RiveraMaria CaceresIt was a nightmare that shocked not only New York, but all of America. The public outcry about the Willowbrook State School for people with developmental disabilities resulted from Geraldo Rivera's expose on WABC after he had entered Willowbrook with a film crew in 1972, using a stolen key.First there was Willowbrook: The Last Disgrace - a movie that shook us to our core. Now it's this follow up that shakes us. This movie is emotion. If you have any shred of a soul in you you'll have a difficult time watching the stories being told.
- DirectorSean DunneThe 'Hillbilly Heroin' epidemic that's slowly rotting the soul of rural America.A great addition to the drug/pill category.
- DirectorGabriela CowperthwaiteStarsTilikumDave DuffusSamantha BergA documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales.Free Tilly.