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- DirectorDan ReedA documentary detailing an indiscriminate terrorist attack that left 71 dead in Kenya.
- DirectorJoshua OppenheimerStarsAdi RukunM.Y. BasrunVolker HanischA family that survived the genocide in Indonesia confronts the men who killed one of their brothers.
- DirectorJacob BernsteinNick HookerStarsTom HanksSteven SpielbergAmy AdamsA look at the life and work of writer/filmmaker Nora Ephron.
- DirectorSharmeen Obaid-ChinoyStarsAsad JamalSabaA woman in Pakistan sentenced to death for falling in love becomes a rare survivor of the country's harsh judicial system.
- DirectorChris MoukarbelStarsBeth StebnerKeegan HamiltonJaime RojoDocumentary chronicling the famed street artist's "31 works of art in 31 days" in New York city.
- DirectorSteven OkazakiDocumentary examining the impact heroin has had on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, following the stories of eight people who are all in their twenties as they battle with their addiction.
- DirectorAndrew EastelStarsDavid GestKatherine JacksonTito JacksonProducer David Gest presents a feature-length definitive portrait of his best friend Michael Jackson, featuring never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews with Michael's mother Katherine and siblings Tito and Rebbie.
- DirectorJohn LittleBruce LeeStarsBruce LeeKareem Abdul-JabbarPeter ArcherA documentary showing the life of Bruce Lee up-close.
- DirectorNick LoveStarsDanny DyerFrank HarperTamer HassanAn insight on the gritty life of a bored male, Chelsea football hooligan who lives for violence, sex, drugs & alcohol.
- DirectorLauren LazinStarsTupac ShakurRappin' 4-TayConrad BainHome movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop M.Cs. of all time.
- DirectorFisher StevensStarsLeonardo DiCaprioBan Ki-moonAlejandro G. IñárrituA look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems and native communities across the planet.
- DirectorMichael MooreStarsMichael MooreJohnny FancelliChristina FancelliTo learn what the USA can learn from other nations, Michael Moore playfully "invades" them to see what they have to offer.
- CreatorJenner FurstJulia Willoughby NasonNick SandowStarsJay-ZKalief BrowderVenida BrowderAfter his arrest at age 16, Kalief Browder fought the system and prevailed, despite unthinkable circumstances. He became an American hero.
- DirectorSpike LeeStarsMichael JacksonJackson 5Berry GordyA look at the life of the late pop star Michael Jackson from his early days at Motown Records to the release of his hit 1979 album, Off the Wall.
- DirectorLouis J. HorvitzStarsDave ChappelleTiffany HaddishSteve HarveyDef Comedy Jam 25 celebrates the impact and legacy of the groundbreaking HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam, which debut 25-years ago running from 1992 to 1997. Def Comedy Jam 25 celebrates the impact and legacy of the long-running comedy series with surprise guests, tributes, and performances of unbelievably funny and raw moments.
- DirectorHetty Naaijkens-Retel HelmrichDocumentary in which a group of Indo-Dutch reflects on the hardships they endured during and after World War II.
- DirectorBeyoncéEd BurkeStarsBeyoncéJay-ZKelly RowlandThis intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.
- DirectorGodfrey ReggioStarsEdward AsnerPat BenatarJerry BrownA collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot. The footage focuses on the relationship between nature, humanity, and technology.
- DirectorGodfrey ReggioStarsChristie BrinkleyDavid BrinkleyPatrick DisantoAn exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
- DirectorReginald HudlinStarsClarence AvantHank AaronGwen AdolphFollows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
- DirectorAva DuVernayStarsMelina AbdullahMichelle AlexanderCory BookerAn in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
- DirectorMark RitchieStarsAsante BlackkAva DuVernayCaleel HarrisOprah Winfrey talks with the exonerated men once known as the Central Park Five, plus the cast and producers who tell their story in "When they see us"
- DirectorStanley NelsonStarsBlair AndersonOmar BarbourJulian BondThis documentary tells the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party, one of the 20th century's most alluring and controversial organizations that captivated the world's attention for nearly 50 years.
- DirectorJack C. NewellStarsJacob BickelhauptAlexa Welsh42 Grams is an intimate portrait of how chef Jake Bickelhaupt evolved from running an illegal restaurant out of his home to being a culinary celebrity in less than a year and the toll it takes on his personal life.
- DirectorWhite Trash TylerIsaac YowmanStarsKylie JennerTravis ScottStormi Webster'Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly' traces the Houston rapper's rise to super-stardom, focusing on the months surrounding ASTROWORLD.
- StarsBill GatesDavin OrnessAlex BueermannA documentary that tells Bill Gates' life story as he pursues solutions to some of the world's most complex problems.
- DirectorJose Manuel Colón ArmarioStarsÓscar JaenadaOchoa JuanZoe SaldanaShows the health risks and social problems African albino's face. Advocacy groups in Spain are trying to help them.
- DirectorRebecca GitlitzStarsJess CagleKing Charles IIIHillary ClintonShe was beloved by millions, but plagued by hidden turmoil. A tale of royalty, resilience and the heavy cost of fame.
- StarsGwilym LeeChristian WolfPiers BrendonThe history of Britain's ruling dynasty, the Windsors, over the last 100 years, starting with the time around the outbreak of WWI.
- DirectorLouie PsihoyosStarsJames WilksArnold SchwarzeneggerPatrik BaboumianA UFC fighter's world is turned upside down when he discovers an elite group of world-renowned athletes and scientists who prove that everything he had been taught about protein was a lie.
- DirectorKip AndersenKeegan KuhnStarsKip AndersenLarry BaldwinNeal BarnardAn intrepid filmmaker on a journey of discovery as he uncovers possibly the largest health secret of our time and the collusion between industry, government, pharmaceutical and health organizations keeping this information from us.
- DirectorAlan HicksRashida JonesStarsQuincy JonesRashida JonesKareem Abdul-JabbarAn intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.
- DirectorLiz GarbusStarsNina SimoneLisa Simone KellyRoger NupieA documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the "High Priestess of Soul."
- DirectorAsif KapadiaStarsAmy WinehouseMitch WinehouseMark RonsonArchival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.
- DirectorKelly DuaneStarsSam CookeQuincy JonesSmokey RobinsonAn investigation into the circumstances and controversy surrounding Sam Cooke's murder.
- DirectorKief DavidsonStarsBob MarleyArnold BertramCindy BreakspeareThe violent political suppression of the roots reggae movement in Jamaica told through an investigation into Jamaican politics and the CIA's involvement in the mysterious shooting of Bob Marley.
- StarsShadLL Cool JBig Daddy KaneMC and journalist Shad Kabango meets with Hip-Hop's biggest stars to retrace how Hip-Hop became the world's most popular music, but realizes that Hip-Hop's true legacy is something much more profound.
- DirectorTom O'DellStarsThe BeatlesJonathan GouldChris InghamThe history of The Beatles and their influence on everything from music, art, and culture to fashion and politics.
- StarsJan FoppenJoop HuetingJournalist and historian Coen Verbraak interviews fourteen veterans. Including Joop Hueting, who in 1969 was the first to report war crimes committed by the Dutch.
- DirectorPaul DwyerStarsMichael JacksonPaul DwyerLeslie RobinetteSo much has been written about Michael Jackson. The majority of it manufactured, twisted and just down-right untrue. Until NOW - In the year 2000, Michael Jackson was listed into the Guinness book of world records for breaking the WORLD record for the "Most Charities Supported by a Pop Star." An achievement that was accomplished by a lifetime of effort and tireless dedication, yet a little-known fact that has been overshadowed by years of fiction. In a world first, author Paul Dwyer takes a look into the every-day world of Michael Jackson, stripping away the rumors, the media and the mayhem to take an in-depth look at The MAN - The humanitarian. Based on the book, the documentary delves into Michael Jackson's charity involvement over the course of his career. It includes a diary of Michael Jackson's visits to orphanages and children's hospitals around the world, charity appearances and documents his body of work that was never celebrated or publicized by the mass media and is just as big, if not more-so than his musical career.
- StarsMichael Kenneth WilliamsO.G. Ron C.DJ HollygroveIn his most personal project to date, Michael K. Williams journeys into the dangerous world of illicit trade.
- DirectorJessica BeshirStarsYussuf Mume SalehElias Shagiz Adonay TesfayeFor over 35 years Yussuf Mume Saleh journeys at night to the outskirts of the walled city of Harar to bond with his beloved hyenas.
- DirectorDaniel H. BirmanAfter 16-year-old Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison, questions about her past, physiology and the law itself call her guilt into question.
- StarsPeter NeufeldBarry ScheckMichael WestCases of wrongful conviction that the Innocence Project and organizations within the Innocence Network have worked to highlight and overturn.
- DirectorSandra BeerendsStarsDenise AznamA documentary entirely composed of unique archive footage, which tells the story of a young woman who worked as a nanny in the former Dutch colony of Indonesia.
- StarsStevie NicksBonoDr. Dre"The Defiant Ones" examines the partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre - one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - and their leading roles in a chain of transformative events in contemporary culture.
- StarsOprah WinfreyAva DuVernayOprah Winfrey sits down with other to discuss social and cultural issues.
- DirectorNadia HallgrenStarsElizabeth AlexanderAdrian K. CollinsValerie JarrettJoin former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others during her 2019 book tour for 'Becoming.'
- DirectorEstevan OriolStarsEstevan OriolMister CartoonSnoop DoggPhotographer Estevan Oriol and artist Mister Cartoon turned their Chicano roots into gritty art, impacting street culture, hip hop and beyond.
- DirectorDan ForrerStarsGene SimmonsQuestloveRoosevelt GrierA documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
- DirectorHeidi EwingRachel GradyStarsEttyChani GetterAri HershkowitzPenetrating the insular world of New York's Hasidic community, focusing on three individuals driven to break away despite threats of retaliation.
- DirectorHetty Naaijkens-Retel HelmrichExamination of the influence of the Dutch-Indo history on modern pop music in the Netherlands.
- CreatorDavid GelbBrian McGinnStarsAdin RuddLinda KerrSusana BallesterosThe newest installment will travel to six countries in Latin America and explore the vibrant street food culture of Oaxaca, Mexico; Salvador, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru; Bogota, Colombia; and La Paz, Bolivia.
- CreatorDavid GelbBrian McGinnStarsPhilip HershCaitlyn ElizabethChawadee NualkhairExploring the rich culture of street food in some of the world's most colorful cities.
- DirectorAdrian BuitenhuisStarsSam ElliottDemi MoorePatrick SwayzeAn inside look at the life of Patrick Swayze as told by the people who knew him best.
- StarsKim KardashianJason BlumMark BeharFollows Kim Kardashian West as she uses her massive public platform to advocate for criminal justice reform in the United States.
- DirectorAlastair FothergillJonathan HughesKeith ScholeyStarsDavid AttenboroughMax HughesOne man has seen more of the natural world than any other. This unique feature documentary is his witness statement.
- DirectorMatt D'AvellaStarsDan HarrisRyan NicodemusRick HansonHow might your life be better with less?
- DirectorJennifer BeamishToby TrackmanStarsDavid EaglemanMichelle KhineBjarke IngelsNeuroscientist David Eagleman taps into the creative process of various innovators while exploring brain-bending, risk-taking ways to spark creativity.
- DirectorJeff Orlowski-YangStarsTristan HarrisJeff SeibertBailey RichardsonExplores the dangerous human impact of social networking; tech experts sound the alarm on their own creations.
- StarsHiro KanagawaHayate MasaoStephen TurnbullAn exploration of the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan when several powerful warlords fought to become absolute ruler.
- StarsLionel MessiHenrik LarssonMarc-André Ter StegenDocumentary serie about the transfer of Ronald Koeman from the Dutch national team to FC Barcelona.
- DirectorJessica VilleriusStarsEmma CarisFollowing 18-year-old Emma, and her struggle to overcome the deadly disease of anorexia. Emma offers her own unique perspective on her illness, struggle to survive, and her emotional as well as physical journey with anorexia.
- DirectorJessica Villerius
- DirectorBao NguyenStarsKareem Abdul-JabbarMuhammad AliLinda Lee CadwellRejected by Hollywood, Bruce Lee returned to Hong Kong to complete four films. Charting his struggles in two worlds, Be Water explores questions of identity and representation through rare archive, intimate interviews, and his writings.
- DirectorCrystal MoselleStarsCaitlyn JennerEsther JennerChrystie ScottAfter a failed attempt in 1972, Caitlyn Jenner made it her mission to win decathlon gold in Montreal in 1976.
- DirectorJoshua RoféStarsBob RossSteve RossVicky RossBob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees.
- DirectorFloyd RussStarsJermaine O'NealStephen JacksonMetta World PeaceA brawl broke out near the end of a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2004. Nearly 17 years later, we re-examine that night and all the consequences that came from it.
- DirectorLaura BrownsonStarsChristy MartinJoyce SaltersJohnny SaltersChristy Martin broke boundaries and noses as she rose in the boxing world, but her public persona belied personal demons, abuse and a threat on her life.
- DirectorChapman WayMaclain WayStarsRichard BrosalJames GalanteA.J. GalanteThey were the bad boys of hockey - a team bought by a man with mob ties, run by his 17 year old son, and with a rep for being as violent as they were good. The story of the Danbury Trashers.
- DirectorChapman WayMaclain WayStarsMardy FishKevin O'ConnorTom FishTennis star Mardy Fish's battles with anxiety and mental health.
- DirectorMarcus A. ClarkeStarsIlyasah ShabazzRahman AliCornel WestFrom a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals.
- DirectorMona AchachePatricia TourancheauStarsAnne GautierHélène FrinkingAgnès NijkampTwo brave women, a police chief and a victim's mother, make tireless efforts to find and prosecute serial killer Guy Georges, in 1990s Paris.
- StarsFran LebowitzMartin ScorseseMichael Alexis PalmerWander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.
- DirectorSandra RestrepoStarsBrené BrownBrené Brown compares courage to vulnerability and gives her audience a call to take chances.
- StarsMichael JordanPhil JacksonScottie PippenLed by Michael Jordan, the 1990s Chicago Bulls establish themselves as one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.
- StarsJoseph Simmons IIILogicA Boogie wit da HoodieFeaturing an impressive collection of artists who have found worldwide success, this documentary series showcases hip-hop's impact on global culture.
- StarsDeanna ThompsonJohn GreenClaudette HamlinA group of online justice seekers track down a guy who posted a video of himself killing kittens.
- StarsDeanna ThompsonJohn GreenClaudette HamlinA group of online justice seekers track down a guy who posted a video of himself killing kittens.
- DirectorErin Lee CarrStarsBritney SpearsErin Lee CarrJenny EliscuJournalist Jenny Eliscu and filmmaker Erin Lee Carr investigate Britney Spears' fight for freedom by way of exclusive interviews and confidential evidence.
- DirectorJordan HillStarsMaria PendolinoBritney SpearsAlmost four decades as the Princess of Pop, superstar Britney Spears, continues to be in the public eye on the brink of winning a legal battle with her father that would end a conservatorship and at long last give her control of her life.
- StarsMonsterTaylor CoatneyYasmin SundermeyerAt the Sacramento County Jail, incarcerated women fight the power and one another as they try to make the best of life - and love - on the inside.
- Feuds, flirtations and toilet talk go down among the incarcerated women at the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans on this gritty reality series.
- DirectorVanessa RothStarsMary J. BligeSean 'Diddy' CombsAndre HarrellGrammy-winning recording artist and actress Mary J. Blige reveals the demons and blessings that inspired her 1994 LP 'My Life,' and celebrates the 25th anniversary of her most influential work by performing the album live for the first time.
- StarsSean EllisRosemary ScapicchioEdward McNelleyCharged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.
- StarsGwyneth PaltrowElise LoehnenAna HitoLeading with curiosity, Gwyneth Paltrow and her goop team look at psychedelics, energy work and other challenging wellness topics.
- DirectorAmanda LipitzStarsLily BolkaChloe LipitzSadie MangelsdorfThe story of three American teenage girls-each adopted from China-who discover they are blood-related cousins on 23andMe. Their online meeting inspires the young women to confront the burning questions they have about their lost history.
- DirectorWolfgang BüldStarsAswadAlton EllisJimmy LindsayThe young, gifted and black generation of the 70's who started the British Reggae movement is captured in this unique documentary. Groove to the smooth sounds and see rare footage.
- StarsPaul McCartneyRick Rubin2021 Six Episode Series on Hulu: Producer Rick Rubin interviews Paul McCartney on his work with the Beatles, Wings, and as a solo artist, including stories about his personal relationships that inspired his songwriting.
- DirectorAlina TeodorescuStarsChristian HoeningErnst HolzapfelNatascha KampuschAustrian girl Natascha Kampusch is kidnapped while walking to school and endues a long, traumatic captivity.
- DirectorSophia Nahli AllisonStarsTybie O'BardShinese HarlinsZoe FlintThe injustice surrounding the shooting death of 15-year-old Latasha Harlins at a South Central Los Angeles store became a flashpoint for the city’s 1992 civil uprising.
- DirectorMark VerkerkStarsBram van der VlugtCarice van HoutenMultiple animals are followed during their life in the by humans created delta.
- DirectorMark VerkerkStarsAbatutuMartijn FischerAna Luisa SantosThe city Amsterdam from the unique perspective of the many wild animals and plants that inhabit it. Seen through the eyes of the adventurous urban cat, Abatutu.
- StarsMark FallonJames LaPortaMichel ParadisThis unflinching series documents the 9/11 terrorist attacks, from Al Qaeda's roots in the 1980s to America's forceful response, both at home and abroad.
- DirectorPoppy BegumStarsCardi BPoppy BegumMegan Thee Stallion
- StarsJamie SaléRandy LanierPino NarducciFollows six stories of sports and crime, told by the athletes, coaches and law enforcement officials.
- StarsWill SmithBryan StevensonLarry WilmoreWill Smith hosts this look at the evolving, often lethal, fight for equal rights in America through the lens of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment.