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- DirectorAli TabriziStarsAli TabriziRichard O'BarryLucy TabriziPassionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species - and uncovers alarming global corruption.
- DirectorChris SmithStarsMatthew ModineRoger RignackJillian PetersonReenactments drive this documentary investigating the mastermind behind a scam to sneak the kids of rich and famous families into top US universities.
- DirectorJim CramerStarsJames ChanosJim CramerMark CubanThe debacle of 2021 when GameStop stocks plummeted and Melvin Capital attempted to sell against them brought the little guy together in an effort to squeeze the market and make GME stocks soar again.
- DirectorSoleil Moon FryeStarsSoleil Moon FryeBuzz AldrinDavid ArquetteAn intimate look at young Hollywood starlets growing up in the 1990s, using hundreds of hours of footage captured by Soleil Moon Frye.
- DirectorEmmett MalloyStarsThe Notorious B.I.G.Damion ButlerSean 'Diddy' CombsThis documentary features rare footage filmed by Christopher Wallace's best friend, Damion "D-Roc" Butler, and interviews with his closest friends and family, revealing a side of Biggie Smalls that the world never knew.
- DirectorR.J. CutlerStarsBillie EilishFinneas O'ConnellMaggie BairdAn intimate look at the singer-songwriter's journey, navigating life on the road, on stage, in the streets and at home, while creating her debut album.
- DirectorBenjamin HirschStarsFrank BrunoPaul DempseyDon KingAn exploration of the rivalry and relationship between Frank Bruno and Mike Tyson, two heavyweight icons from opposite sides of the Atlantic.
- DirectorBen NicholasDavid TryhornStarsPeléMuhammad AliAmarildoLooks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from young superstar in 1958 to national hero in 1970; a radical yet turbulent era in Brazil’s history.
- DirectorMichael Paul StephensonAs the "Murder Hornet" makes national headlines, a small town crew of beekeepers and scientists band together to protect their quiet Washington community from the dangerous invasive species.
- StarsFrancis CollinsKizzmekia CorbettAnthony FauciA riveting 90-minute report about the race to develop, manufacture and distribute a vaccine for Covid-19 and end the worldwide pandemic.
- DirectorMike JacobsStarsNicole J. GeorgesMaggie ThompsonMeet the writers and artists behind characters like Black Panther, Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Luke Cage, the X-Men, Captain Marvel, and many other characters in the Marvel Universe, highlighting their impact on pop culture and media.
- DirectorNick BiltonStarsChristopher BaileyOsiris BashirJustine BatemanDocumentary follows an actress, fashion designer and real estate assistant who attempt to become social media influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to boost their popularity.
- DirectorJan Oliver LucksStarsJan Oliver LucksNatalie MedlockSimon LondonBefore tying the knot, Ollie and Zoe want to try something new.
- DirectorRob ColdstreamStarsSalvatore VecchioJong-Un KimChung Ming LeeExamination of the turbulent rule and complex psychology of Kim Jong Un and follows the last three turbulent years inside the Hermit Kingdom as its young and unpredictable leader tries to turn around his country's fortunes.
- StarsAmber SabathiaC.C. SabathiaTake an intimate dive into the life and career of the recently retired star pitcher CC Sabathia in this HBO Sports documentary.
- DirectorTaylor MordenStarsLauren LapkusTom CaseyKevin SmithThis nostalgic documentary reveals the real story of Blockbuster's demise, and how one last location in Bend, Oregon keeps the spirit of a bygone era alive.
- DirectorEric DrathStarsHector CamachoTeddy AtlasHector Camacho Jr.Hard-hitting look at the rise, fall and death of one of boxing's most colorful champions. The film chronicles his epic battles inside the ring, his struggles with addiction outside of it and the mystery of the crime that claimed his life.
- DirectorGabriel RangeStarsJohnny FlynnMarc MaronJena MaloneChronicles the young David Bowie's first visit to the US in 1971 - a trip that inspired the invention of his iconic alter ego Ziggy Stardust.
- DirectorJames ErskineStarsTrent Alexander-ArnoldAlisson BeckerKenny DalglishInside story of the 2019/20 Premier League winning season. In a year when all sports came to a standstill, fans of Liverpool F.C. finally saw their team lift the trophy that had eluded them for 30 long years.
- DirectorAlex WinterStarsFrank ZappaLonnie LardnerPatrice ZappaAn in-depth look into the life and work of musician Frank Zappa.
- DirectorTom JenningsStarsTom BrokawScott CarpenterGordon CooperFollow the story of the first American astronauts in space in this National Geographic documentary.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsWill SmithDaphne ReidJanet Hubert30 years later, we're bringing the Banks family back together. Join Will Smith and his former co-stars for a funny and heartfelt night full of music and dancing in honor of the show that ran for six seasons and 148 episodes.
- DirectorRobert ChildStarsNicholas AmmannRodrick DorseyJeffrey T. SammonsAmidst the horrors and indignities of Jim Crow America, one million African Americans served their country to protect democracy abroad and expand it at home during World War II. This documentary tells about a unit struggling to succeed in battle and proving their full citizenship when their lives seemed to matter less. Serving for Justice: The Story of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion is a story of fortitude, brotherhood, and faith in America's ideals.
- DirectorFrank OzStarsDerek DelGaudioHal SchulmanJason EnglandStoryteller and Conceptual Magician Derek DelGaudio attempts to understand the illusory nature of identity and answer the deceptively simple question 'Who am I?'
- DirectorThom ZimnyStarsRoy BittanNils LofgrenPatti ScialfaBehind-the-scenes look at Springsteen's creative process with full performances from The E Street Band, in-studio footage, and never-before-seen archival material.
- DirectorBrittany HuckabeeFollows the story that is shaking up Democratic Party politics nationwide, highlighting the role of power and money in a system many believe is broken but can be fixed.
- DirectorNamrata Singh GujralFilm reveals the staggering human and material cost of illegal immigration to the U.S.A. Documentary is a raw depiction of death, torture and hardship suffered by Americans and foreigners due to illegal immigration.
- DirectorJohn MaggioStarsDmitri AlperovitchWill HurdChristopher MillerThe rise of cyber conflict as the primary way nations now compete and sabotage each other.
- DirectorR.J. CutlerStarsJohn BelushiTanner ColbyTom SchillerUsing previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi's death, director R.J. Cutler's documentary examines the too-short life of once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
- DirectorAlex GibneyOphelia HarutyunyanSuzanne HillingerStarsAlex AzarCharlie BakerScott BeckerAn in-depth look at how the United States government handled the response to the COVID-19 outbreak during the early months of the pandemic.
- DirectorJames FoxStarsPeter CoyoteChris MellonWilliam T. ColemanThis documentary examines unidentified aerial phenomenon. With testimony from high-ranking government officials, and NASA Astronauts, Senator Harry Reid says it "makes the incredible credible."
- DirectorAlex RudzinskiSandrine OrabonaStarsKeith BaptistaSamaria BarnesMelissa BattifaranoThe Savage X Fenty Show gives a look into Rihanna's creative process for her latest lingerie collection. Modeled by incredible, diverse talent; celebrating all genders and sizes; and featuring performances by the hottest music artists.
- DirectorJenny PopplewellStarsNickole AtkinsonJim BenemannLuke EppleIn 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters disappear in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world.
- 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.
- DirectorBlake J. HarrisJonah TulisStarsHoward PhillipsShinobu ToyodaPaul RiouxIt was 1990: Sega, startup gaming co. assembled a team to take on Nintendo, world's greatest video game company. A make or break conflict pit brother against brother, Sonic against Mario and, American capitalism against Japanese tradition.
- DirectorDawn PorterStarsPete SouzaBarack ObamaBen RhodesFormer Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza's journey as a person with top secret clearance and total access to the President.
- DirectorWeixi ChenHao WuAnonymousRaw and intimate, this documentary captures the struggles of patients and frontline medical professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan.
- DirectorWerner HerzogClive OppenheimerStarsWerner HerzogClive OppenheimerSimon SchafferA documentary from Werner Herzog about meteors and comets and their influence on ancient religions and other cultural and physical impacts they've had on Earth.
- DirectorAnthony CaulfieldNicola CaulfieldA film that explores the influence of the Sony PlayStation and how it took video game development and the very way we experience games to a whole new level, revolutionising the video games industry forever.
- DirectorMatthew AkersStarsLuke AikinsMike BauwensDavid BlaineDavid Blaine will redefine magic once again for an unprecedented live event at a time when the world could use a positive distraction.
- DirectorSeth PorgesChris Charles Scott IIIStarsJohn HodgmanFaith AndersonAlison BeckerA documentary that focuses on a dangerously legendary water park and its slew of injuries and crimes along with child safety concerns.
- DirectorTyshun WardlawStarsTiana GeeBrandon HaneyMarquell JenkinsBehind every statistic is a story. Three inner-city youth growing up in Milwaukee struggle with the daily dilemma of growing up Black and avoiding becoming just another statistic.
- DirectorDanny WolfStarsWarren BeattyElizabeth BerkleyMartine BeswickThe definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films, from the early silent days to the present, studying the changes in morality that led to the use of nudity in films, while emphasizing the political, sociological, and artistic changes that shaped that history. Skin also studies the gender inequality in presenting nude images in motion pictures, and follows the revolution that has created nude gender equality in movies today. It culminates in a discussion of "what are nude scenes like in the age of the #METOO movement" as well as nudity as a part of motion pictures' future. The documentary compares the use of nudity to further story-lines vs. simple exploitation, and discusses how nudity is used in movies today with the explosion of "must-see" programming and its influence on the film medium.
- DirectorLance DrakeStarsMatt BellamyKelly DankbarDominic HowardConceived and filmed at London's O2 Arena in September 2019 the film follows a team of scientists as they investigate the source of a paranormal anomaly appearing around the world. Blurring the lines between narrative and concert film, virtual and reality, Muse's most theatrical tour to date launches the viewer through a supernatural spectacle, questioning the world around us.
- DirectorDebbie D'SouzaDinesh D'SouzaBruce SchooleyStarsStephen BrodieDinesh D'SouzaJohn Di DomenicoThe facts before and after the election to take over America by the lrft.
- DirectorFranck NatafStarsNicolas AnelkaRoman AbramovichFabrice AbrielBad boy of the French football, arrogant, precocious, misunderstood, scorer, unclassifiable, genius, unmanageable. Despite a having a career of almost 20 years at the highest level, Nicolas Anelka is still hard to define.
- DirectorDaniel DiMauroMorgan PehmeStarsKen BuckDaniel DiMauroMatt Gaetz[HBO] HD. A behind-the-scenes documentary following members of the rebellious Freedom Caucus as they navigate friends and foes from both parties.
- DirectorBrett RapkinStarsJeremy BloomDavid BoudiaSasha CohenA look at the mental health challenges Olympic athletes often face.
- DirectorDavid LuceStarsChloeJoe ExoticThe story behind Joe Exotic and the infamous G.W. Zoo, featuring interviews with Joe, his ex-employees, rescue leaders, exotic animal experts and others with firsthand knowledge of the animal trafficking and breeding that fueled Joe Exotic's empire.
- DirectorElio EspanaStarsBanksyFelix BraunClaire de Dobay RifeljBanksy, the world's most infamous street artist, whose political art, criminal stunts, and daring invasions outraged the establishment and created a revolutionary new movement while his identity remained shrouded in mystery.
- DirectorRhys ThomasStarsGary KempMartin KempPerry BensonSpandau Ballet global superstars Gary and Martin Kemp ,their lives and careers.
- DirectorAsh KreisEric RisherStarsSam ConwaySasha R. JonesMichele LightTHE FANDOM dives headfirst into the imaginative world of "furries," fans of the anthropomorphic arts. Using archival footage this documentary traces the history of the fandom from its roots in the 1970s to the global community it is today.
- DirectorViridiana LiebermanStarsBrian SweeneyBorn to Play highlights the athletes of the Boston Renegades women's tackle football team. With heart, hustle, and hope, the Renegades are on the path to redemption after losing in their championship game the previous year. These unpaid athletes put their bodies on the line while maintaining full-time careers that support their lifelong dream. Born To Play shines a light on a team of remarkable women, ranging in age from 19-49, from a vast spectrum of backgrounds who dedicate their time, bodies, and paychecks to pursue their passion for playing football.
- DirectorAlessandra Pedrotti CatoniStarsSusan Bauer-WuThe Dalai LamaRichard DavidsonToday, over 10% of the global population suffers from mental health problems. Three decades of collaboration between scientists and Buddhist scholars have revealed techniques that allow us to develop our mental well-being and improve the impact we have on our planet.
- DirectorBonni CohenJon ShenkStarsMaggie NicholsGina NicholsJohn NicholsFollow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols.
- DirectorHannah OlsonStarsWendi BabstQuincy FortierBrad GulkoFor more than 30 years, Dr. Quincy Fortier covertly used his own sperm to inseminate his fertility patients. Now his secret is out and his children seek the truth about his motives and try to make sense of their own identities.
- DirectorKriv StendersStarsAlexandra BrockBev BrockJulie BamfordBrock: Over the Top is a feature length documentary that not only chronicles the extraordinary life of Australia's greatest racing car driver, Peter Brock, but peels away the surface to reveal the profoundly human story behind the legend. This film is a cinematic, thrilling yet intimately personal portrait of a life lived on the racing track and in the public eye. Using a treasure trove of rare archival material coupled with candid interviews with the key characters in Peter Brock's life including his family, his partners, and closest colleagues, this film tells the epic story of Brock's early obsession with cars, his hard won ascension to the top, his incredible record-breaking victories at Bathurst, his various professional and personal controversies, and his ultimate, tragic death on the race track.
- DirectorJustin MaloneStarsBrandon TatumCarol SwainChad JacksonAn oral history of the American black conservative.
- DirectorGualtiero JacopettiFranco ProsperiStarsStefano SibaldiSusan HampshireDick GregoryTwo documentary filmmakers go back in time to the pre-Civil War American South, to film the slave trade.
- DirectorKamaran KarymStarsJose Polo-CuetoA doctor travels as a volunteer on a medical mission with the NGO Love for the Least in order to help with the ongoing humanitarian crisis happening within the UN refugee camps in Kurdistan.
- DirectorSam RegaStarsSrinivas AyyagariJacques BaillyValerie BrowningChronicle of the ups and downs of four Indian-American students as they compete to realize their dream of winning the iconic tournament.
- DirectorNathalie BibeauStarsPhil DemersDoug DraperJohn HolerAn animal trainer becomes an unlikely whistleblower and is sued for $1.5 million for plotting to steal a walrus, falling down the rabbit hole of a personal quest while a larger movement grows to end marine mammal captivity.
- DirectorMarty SchousboeStarsJoe PeraA quiet, quarantine special made from relaxing old footage and narrated by comedian Joe Pera, featuring trees, waterfalls, and Japanese monkeys.
- DirectorPat McGeeStarsSarah SilvermanPulls back the curtain to expose the corruption and bias that's rampant in mainstream media's coverage of presidential elections, and takes a hard look at a new generation and their relationship with news and politics.
- DirectorDonick CaryStarsNick OffermanStingA$AP RockyMixing comedy with a thorough investigation of psychedelics, 'Have a Good Trip' explores the pros, cons, science, history, future, pop cultural impact, and cosmic possibilities of hallucinogens.
- DirectorJeffrey James BinneyStarsAmy BethardsJeffrey James BinneyAmy CurrieAfter losing his mother to obesity, a thirty-two year old chubby ginger comedian and vegan son-of-a-pig-farmer sets out to avoid the same fate by running one hundred miles through the mountains of Colorado in one of the world's most difficult ultra trail marathons...and lives to tell jokes about it.
- DirectorAlex Lee MoyerStarsAmr AbdulgalilKantbotViddyA generation of disaffected young men searches for meaning in the dark corners of the internet. TFW No GF examines the subculture through the metaphor of an iconic meme.
- DirectorSpike JonzeStarsBeastie BoysMike DAdam HorovitzHere's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze.
- DirectorMike SmithStarsMike SmithKevin M. ShippBrad MartinAn exposé on how Hollywood and the mainstream media manipulate the multitudes by spreading propaganda throughout their content.
- DirectorMichael MazzolaStarsLinda A'RorahaWendy BoastJustice CampbellDr. Steven Greer examines details surrounding his alien-visitation "disclosure" movement.
- DirectorLuis AlfaroPablo LejarretaStarsÚrsula CorberóRodrigo de la SernaMiguel HerránA documentary on why and how "Money Heist" sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor.
- DirectorSean LambeWilliam SnyderStarsTrung LokiVu NguyenTrung ThanhThree generations of Vietnamese metalheads struggle against an indifferent culture to make their passion heard.
- DirectorPat KondelisStarsChristian DawkinsSean MillerWill WadeThe true story of basketball insider Christian Dawkins, who hustled the FBI in a scandal that threatened to take down the NCAA.
- DirectorSimon ArdizzoneRussell MichaelsSarah TealeStarsJ. Alex HaldermanSue HalpernNathaniel HerzFinnish hacker and election expert Harri Hursti investigates election-related hacks, uncovering just how unprotected voting systems really are.
- DirectorJames LebrechtNicole NewnhamStarsJames LebrechtLionel Je'WoodyardJoseph O'ConorDown the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement.
- DirectorHeber CannonMarston SawyersStarsHayley AdamsHeber CannonDave CastroIn 2019 the CrossFit Games consisted of dramatic changes to the season, and final competition. Can the top male and female athletes find their way in this new format to be crowned, the Fittest on Earth?
- DirectorTyler ChandlerStarsAdrianneTyler ChandlerNicholas MeyersAfter years of prescription medications failed her, a woman turns to the underground to try and overcome her depression, anxiety, and opioid addiction with illegal psychedelic medicine, like magic mushrooms and iboga.
- DirectorAndrew RossiStarsJack BurkmanElizabeth WilliamsonMolly McKewA look at the ongoing threat caused by the phenomenon of "fake news" in the U.S., focusing on the real-life consequences that disinformation, conspiracy theories and false news stories have on the average citizen.
- DirectorPippa EhrlichJames ReedStarsCraig FosterTom FosterA filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.
- DirectorJennifer IsenhartStarsMark HymanNina TeicholzGary TaubesLeading health experts examine the history of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines and question decades of dietary advice insisting that saturated fats are bad for us.
- DirectorMichael WinterbottomStarsSteve CooganRob BrydonClaire KeelanActors Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan travel from Troy to Ithaca following in the footsteps of the Odysseus.
- DirectorLudvig GürStarsTony HawkSteve CaballeroRodney MullenThe story of how skateboarding became a part of the mainstream by focusing on the success of the "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" video game franchise.
- DirectorBob MetelusFrom childhood to retirement you can see the life of an all star basketball player. Through ups and downs it let you get to know that life is more than basketball and it's lights.
- DirectorPaul SoletStarsMarvin HeemeyerPatrick BrowerGlenn Trainor Jr.Pushed to his breaking point, a master welder in a small town at the foot of the Rocky Mountains quietly fortifies a bulldozer with 30 tons of concrete and steel and seeks to destroy those he believes have wronged him.
- DirectorMichael PackStarsClarence ThomasJoe BidenAnita HillA controversial figure, loved by some, reviled by others, few know much more than a few headlines and the recollections of his contentious confirmation battle with Anita Hill. A story truly and fully, without cover-ups or distortions.
- DirectorLance OppenheimStarsDennis DeanLynn HenryAnne KincerBehind the gates of a palm tree-lined fantasyland, four residents of America's largest retirement community, The Villages, FL, strive to find solace and meaning.
- DirectorDavid FranceStarsOlga BaranovaDavid IsteevRamzan KadyrovA group of activists risk their lives fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Chechnya.
- DirectorKirby DickAmy ZieringStarsSil Lai AbramsJoe BidenTarana BurkeA former hip hop executive decides whether to make public her rape by one of the most powerful men in the music industry.
- DirectorJohn Antonio JamesStarsDmitriy FeldmanLuis MirandaBen AffleckAn immigrant from Puerto Rico is determined to bring the musical 'Hamilton' to his island home.
- DirectorAlison EllwoodStarsThe Go-Go'sCharlotte CaffeyElissa BelloThe Go-Go's are the most successful female rock band of all time. This documentary chronicles the meteoric rise of a band born of the LA punk scene that not only captured but created a zeitgeist.
- DirectorRon HowardStarsWoody CulletonMatt GatesJerry BrownThe community of Paradise, California, a town in the Sierra Nevada foothills, attempts to rebuild after devastating wildfires in 2018.
- DirectorMatt WolfStarsKathelin GrayMarie HardingWilliam DempsterA look at the group of people who built the Biosphere 2, a giant replica of the earth's ecosystem, in 1991.
- DirectorJoshua BakerStarsLouis TherouxVictoriaAshleighMeet women in UK, legally providing sexual services, either to make a living or to supplement their income, potentially earning hundreds of pounds per hour.
- DirectorAnthony BuenoStarsAlice DrummondAnnie PottsDan AykroydCast and crew of Ghostbusters (1984) discuss the making of the film.
- DirectorDenis Henry HennellyCasey SuchanStarsSteven BestHeidi BoghosianGeorge W. BushA chilling portrait of what happens when activism rattles the institutions of power.
- StarsKelly SlaterHD. A quick preview of the HBO Sports special '24/7: Kelly Slater.'
- DirectorDina KhreinoStarsConrad AnkerMaureen BeckTommy CaldwellAn introspective journey on the lessons life has taught 20 legends of the vertical world. At times brutally honest, other times pensive, these athletes' stories reveal the triumph of the human spirit, and the profound and unique connection formed as they overcome the world's fiercest physical and mental obstacles.
- DirectorFritz MitchellStarsSterling K. BrownEric BakerAshley GirdichAn inside look at some of the people working across Disney to make the magic happen.
- DirectorDavid StarkeyStarsMahmoud BashirCharles BonnetAbagail BreidensteinThe Kush Empire was an ancient superpower that dominated the Nile Valley and rivaled the Egyptians, and now, a new, cutting-edge investigation at a mysterious tomb could reveal the secrets of this formidable lost kingdom.
- DirectorOlivia CappucciniStarsSarah Muirhead AllwoodShane AnnunMark BenderA documentary film that tracks the tennis star's devastating injury journey between 2017-2019. From the front lines of surgical theatres, to the intimate corners of his home, we live alongside and witness Andy at his most vulnerable. Considered Britain's greatest sportsman ever, we see why Andy puts himself through the unimaginable to get back to the sport he loves.