Social Cultural Documentary Movies

Kirby Dick's provocative documentary investigates the secretive and inconsistent process by which the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)...

In 150 years, twice marked by total destruction —a terrible earthquake in 1923 and incendiary bombings in 1945— followed by a spectacular...

The posthumous ceremony to honor Mexico's national anthem's authors.

The shocking true story of an allegedly fake story that some now say might just be a true story. With first-hand interviews from those at the helm,...

An exclusive and intimate portrait following the first pregnant transgender man, Thomas Beatie and his wife Nancy, into the delivery room as Thomas...

Soon after New York state passed a 2015 law that health insurance should cover transgender-related care and services, director Tania Cypriano and...

In 1977, a book of photographs captured an awakening - women shedding the cultural restrictions of their childhoods and embracing their full...

The official sequel to the original shockumentary presents a series of bizarre, shocking and grotesque cultural rituals, practices and events from...

Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others as she tours with "Becoming."

A documentary that uncovers the rich, global history of vegetarianism—from ancient Indian Jains and Roman philosophers to Victorian activists...

Sadio's story is the classical heroes journey and and archetype for African football players. Blessed with exceptional talent, he sets out from his...

In this documentary companion to CHARLIE'S COUNTRY, Australian actor David Gulpilil tells the story of when his people's way of life was derailed by...

In 1609, Henry IV sent Inquisition judge Pierre de Lancre to the French Basque Country to investigate witchcraft. In the trials, 80 people were...

Large boats navigate the Amazon River daily, transporting people, animals and goods. This film portrays one of these trips.

The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled; but when it comes to George Lucas himself, many have found their...

One of the most controversial writers of our times, join Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh as he undergoes a remarkable trip to find new meaning in...

A look at the Black revolution in 1970s cinema, from genre films to social realism, from the making of new superstars to the craft of rising auteurs.

Passers-by, those who knew him in his youth, René Barjavel, witness of his beginnings, his wife, his doctor, writers ... By questioning them...

Ghyslain Raza, better known as the “Star Wars Kid,” breaks his silence to reflect on our hunger for content and the right to be forgotten...