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Collective
2019 · 109m
In the aftermath of a tragic fire in a Romanian club, burn victims begin dying in hospitals from wounds that were not life threatening.
Documentary Movies on Prime
60 documentary movies on Prime in the US. Includes Collective, Rite Here Rite Now, and Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father.
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Rite Here Rite Now
2024 · 144m
Music
Whether you’re a devoted disciple looking to relive treasured memories of the GHOST live spectacle or among the curious uninitiated, RITE HERE…
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Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
2008 · 94m
Grief & LossMedicalCollege & Campus
In 2001, Andrew Bagby, a medical resident, is murdered not long after breaking up with his girlfriend.
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The Last Waltz
1978 · 117m
Music
Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured…
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BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas
2023 · 103m
Music
Join RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook in this special cinematic cut, re-edited and remixed for the big screen.
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Gleason
2016 · 110m
Based on a True Story
At the age of 34, former New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS and given a life expectancy of two to five years.
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Blackfish
2013 · 83m
Nature & SciencePsychological
Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer.
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Man on Wire
2008 · 94m
LegalBased on a True Story
On August 7th 1974, French tightrope walker Philippe Petit stepped out on a high wire, illegally rigged between New York's World Trade Center twin…
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In Search of Darkness
2019 · 264m
Horror
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their…
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Ennio
2022 · 156m
MusicHistory
A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a…
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Anvil! The Story of Anvil
2008 · 81m
Showbiz & Music DramaMusic & Arts DocumentaryFriendship
At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever.
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Requiem for the American Dream
2015 · 73m
Fashion & High Society
Through interviews filmed over four years, Noam Chomsky unpacks the principles that have brought us to the crossroads of historically…
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The Decline of Western Civilization
1981 · 100m
Music
The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film.
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970 · 95m
Music
On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a…
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Jiro Dreams of Sushi
2011 · 82m
Food & CulinaryBased on a True Story
Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.
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Baraka
1992 · 97m
A paralysingly beautiful documentary with a global vision—an odyssey through landscape and time—that attempts to capture the essence of life.
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Marley
2012 · 144m
Music
Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled.
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The Endless Summer
1966 · 91m
Sports
Documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown, himself a competition-level surfer, follows surfers Michael Hynson and Robert August on an around-the-world…
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Murderball
2005 · 88m
Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.
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Kiss the Ground
2020 · 85m
Nature & Science
Sheds light on an alternative approach to farming called “regenerative agriculture” that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water…
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Food, Inc.
2008 · 94m
Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner examines how mammoth corporations have taken over all aspects of the food chain in the United States, from the…
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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
2005 · 110m
Wall Street & Finance
A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they led to its fall.
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One Child Nation
2019 · 88m
Through interviews with both victims and instigators, Nanfu Wang, a first-time mother, breaks open decades of silence on a vast, unprecedented…
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I Am: Celine Dion
2024 · 103m
Music
A raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar's struggle with a life-altering illness.
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City of Ghosts
2017 · 90m
War
With unprecedented access, this documentary follows the extraordinary journey of “Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently”—a group of anonymous…
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102 Minutes That Changed America
2008 · 102m
The morning of September 11, 2001 is shown through multiple video cameras in and around New York City, from the moment the first WTC tower is hit…
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Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau
2014 · 98m
The story of the insane scandals related to the remake of “Island of Dr.
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George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing
2005 · 74m
PoliticalComedyMade-for-TV
Carlin returns to the stage in his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO®.
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Valley Uprising
2014 · 99m
SportsAdventureHistory
In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with…
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Land of Silence and Darkness
1971 · 85m
Through examining Fini Straubinger, an old woman who has been deaf and blind since her teens, and her work on behalf of other deaf-blind people,…
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Muscle Shoals
2013 · 111m
HistoryMusic
In a tiny Alabama town with the curious name of Muscle Shoals, something miraculous sprang from the mud of the Tennessee River.
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The Imposter
2012 · 99m
ProceduralDetectiveBased on a True Story
In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas.
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Zeitgeist: Addendum
2008 · 123m
PoliticalConspiracyHistory
Director Peter Joseph examines examples of economic subjugation and offers solutions based on alignment with nature.
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Meru
2015 · 89m
Based on a True StorySports
Meru is the electrifying story of three elite American climbers—Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk—bent on achieving the impossible.
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Prime
Zero Days
2016 · 116m
Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts.
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An Honest Liar
2014 · 90m
BiopicMagicBased on a True Story
An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing'…
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Time
2020 · 81m
Fox Rich, indomitable matriarch and modern-day abolitionist, strives to keep her family together while fighting for the release of her…
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Prime
John Candy: I Like Me
2025 · 113m
Based on a True Story
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and…
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Tubi
Iris
2014 · 83m
IRIS pairs legendary 87-year-old documentarian Albert Maysles with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who…
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Sour Grapes
2016 · 86m
Controversy erupts when an unassuming young man floods the American wine market with fake vintages valued in the millions, bamboozling the wine…
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The Phenomenon
2020 · 100m
AliensConspiracySpace
This documentary examines unidentified aerial phenomenon.
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Val
2021 · 109m
Based on a True StoryHollywood & Showbiz
For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood's most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors, has been documenting his own life and craft through…
78
Netflix
The Queen of Versailles
2012 · 100m
With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to…
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Janis: Little Girl Blue
2015 · 106m
Based on a True StoryMusic
Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of…
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Prime
Chasing Happiness
2019 · 96m
Music
From humble roots as pastor's sons in New Jersey, through their meteoric rise to fame, the Jonas Brothers' bond was unshakeable-until a surprising…
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Life, Animated
2016 · 91m
At three years old, a chatty, energetic little boy named Owen Suskind ceased to speak, disappearing into autism with apparently no way out.
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
2007 · 123m
Music
As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever.
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Good Night Oppy
2022 · 105m
Nature & ScienceSpace
The inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years.
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My Best Fiend
1999 · 99m
Hollywood & Showbiz
A film that describes the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and…
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Gimme Danger
2016 · 108m
Showbiz & Music DramaMusic & Arts DocumentaryMusic
No other band in rock'n'roll history has rivaled The Stooges' combination of heavy primal throb, spiked psychedelia, blues-a-billy grind, complete…
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Score: A Film Music Documentary
2017 · 94m
Showbiz & Music DramaMusicHollywood & Showbiz
Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences.
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Prime
Mosul
2019 · 86m
Military
An Iraqi journalist joins an army of uneasy allies and unforgettable characters in the epic battle to liberate the city of Mosul from the Islamic…
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I Am Bruce Lee
2012 · 94m
Music & Arts DocumentaryMartial ArtsHollywood & Showbiz
Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce…
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Where to Invade Next
2015 · 121m
PoliticalComedy
To understand firsthand what the United States of America can learn from other nations, Michael Moore playfully “invades” some to see what they…
73
Prime
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
2003 · 89m
PrisonParenthood & Family BondsCrime
British documentarian Nick Broomfield creates a follow-up piece to his 1992 documentary of the serial killer Aileen Wuornos, a highway prostitute…
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Super Size Me
2004 · 100m
Morgan Spurlock subjects himself to a diet based only on McDonald's fast food three times a day for thirty days without exercising to try to prove…
71
Prime
Behind the Curve
2018 · 96m
Meet the growing, worldwide community of theorists who defend the belief that the Earth is flat while living in a society who vehemently rejects it.
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