Documentary Movies

Big cat trainer Mabel Stark spent more than 50 years in the ring—doing what circus bosses said a woman could never do. Available for streaming and DVD purchase, Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer documents the life of the world’s first lady tiger trainer.

Documentary filmmaker Lu Chuan takes us on a journey deep into China's wildlife as he depicts three animal families struggling to survive in their environment.

Eric Bana the actor becomes Bana the director and Bana the race-car driver in this very personal documentary. Benjamin Cox starts his engines and put the pedal to the floor.

Whether you're looking for famous people with dyslexia or want an educational documentary, these four will do the trick.

It’s no secret that Michael Moore wears his politics on his sleeve. And his pant legs. And around his waist, on his head, and in his shoes. Fourteen years ago he famously skewered the George W. Bush administration in the Palme d'Or-winning documentary Fahrenheit 9/11, followed by 2007’s Sicko...

Is there a better time than right now for a documentary about one of the most honest, humble, and life-affirming men of the last century? In a day when cynicism is at an all-time high and the country is split wider than at any time since the civil rights movement, Won’t ...

My review of the hit anti-Seaworld documentary Blackfish, and some thoughts about zoos and captivity in general.

A heartfelt and evocative look at arguably the biggest band in history, Ron Howard takes us on a journey of music, hysteria and history. Benjamin Cox straps in for the ride.

These are the top five documentaries on Netflix that you can enjoy while not feeling guilty for wasting time.

A Pennsylvania family's YouTube videos have been turned into a movie called "Fraud" by a famous independent filmmaker. The story about the movie that they unwittingly stared in is quite a tale.

Unless you’re a child of the 80s, it’s quite conceivable that you’ve never even heard the name Joan Jett. Out of the mainstream for thirty years, Jett’s name has only come up in the past decade in punk rock circles (she’s a well-known producer) and because of her 2015 induction into the Rock and...

Win Wenders' excellent documentary about the almost-forgotten Cuban music scene is a stunning watch and an even better listen. Benjamin Cox quickly tracked down the album not long after...

A rich introspective look at the history and city of Istanbul, as told from the point of view of the cats that live there.

A list of ten great documentaries about hard rock and heavy metal music, by a diehard metal fan and movie geek.

Liberal loudmouth Michael Moore takes aim at his favourite target and gives 'em both barrels. Benjamin Cox examines Moore's explosive documentary and wonders where it stands in today's world...

Looking at the history and trends of documentary films, we seek to uncover just how real is the "real" in documentary films, and what new filmmakers are doing about it.