John Brown's Holy War
2000 · 79 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary
Documentary about abolitionist John Brown
Directed by Robert Kenner
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America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Good-bye · 1998America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Good-bye
★ 10.01998
MovieDocumentary
This is a documentary about two photographers work to document and raise awareness about endangered animal and plant species in USA.
National Geographic: The Lost Fleet of Guadalcanal · 1993National Geographic: The Lost Fleet of Guadalcanal
★ 9.01993
MovieDocumentaryAdventure
Explorer follows Bob Ballard and veterans from both America and Japan as they search for ships that were sunk during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
A Dancer's Life · 1972A Dancer's Life
★ 8.01972
MovieDocumentary
The personal and professional lives of aspiring dancers at New York's American Ballet Theatre School are chronicled in this documentary.
Influenza 1918 · 1998Influenza 1918
★ 7.71998
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Influenza 1918 is the story of the worst epidemic the United States has ever known. Before it was over, the flu would kill more than 600,000 Americans - more than all the combat deaths of this century combined.
Merchants of Doubt · 2014Merchants of Doubt
★ 7.42014
MovieDocumentary
Spin doctors spread misinformation and confusion among American citizens to delay progress on such important issues as global climate change.
The Blues · 2003The Blues
★ 7.42003
SeriesDocumentary
The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues music. Each episode, directed by a different filmmaker, traces a unique aspect of the genre’s evolution—from its African roots to its global impact. Originally airing on PBS, the series includes Scorsese’s Feel Like Going Home, Wim Wenders’ The Soul of a Man, Richard Pearce’s The Road to Memphis, Charles Burnett’s Warming by the Devil’s Fire, Marc Levin’s Godfathers and Sons, Mike Figgis’ Red, White and Blues, and Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues.
Food, Inc. · 2008Food, Inc.
★ 7.42008
MovieDocumentary
Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner examines how mammoth corporations have taken over all aspects of the food chain in the United States, from the farms where our food is grown to the chain restaurants and supermarkets where it's sold. Narrated by author and activist Eric Schlosser, the film features interviews with average Americans about their dietary habits, commentary from food experts like Michael Pollan and unsettling footage shot inside large-scale animal processing plants.
The Confession Killer · 2019The Confession Killer
★ 7.22019
SeriesDocumentaryCrime
Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.
Point of View · 1988Point of View
★ 6.91988
SeriesDocumentary
Since its 1988 premiere, this critically acclaimed documentary series has presented hundreds of films that put a human face on contemporary social issues by relating a compelling story in an intimate fashion. "POV" has won virtually every major film and broadcasting award available, including 38 Emmys, 22 Peabody Awards and three Oscars.
Command and Control · 2016Command and Control
★ 6.82016
MovieDocumentary
September 18, 1980, 6:25 p.m., Titan II base in Damascus, Arkansas. On this fateful night an explosion kills an Air Force member and transforms the lives of everyone on the base. Honing in on a single case of so-called "human error", Command and Control juxtaposes precision on a minute scale against the gargantuan risks inherent in the United States' aggressive nuclear proliferation policy during the Cold War.
Food, Inc. 2 · 2024Food, Inc. 2
★ 6.72024
MovieDocumentary
Filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to take a fresh look at our efficient yet vulnerable food system.
American Experience · 1988American Experience
★ 6.51988
SeriesDocumentary
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
The Road to Memphis · 2003The Road to Memphis
★ 6.12003
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Director Richard Pearce (The Long Walk Home, Leap of Faith, A Family Thing) traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. Pearce's homage to Memphis features original performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon and Ike Turner, as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf and Rufus Thomas.
3:15 the Moment of Truth · 19863:15 the Moment of Truth
★ 5.81986
MovieActionCrime
Violent crime is routine. Organized drug trade runs rampant in the face of powerless authority. And a vicious street gang holds dominion with a savage reign of terror. Welcome to Lincoln High! Here the cobras rule the school and everyone in it. Everyone except for Jeff Hanna.
Blue City · 1986Blue City
★ 4.81986
MovieActionThriller
Returning to the small Florida town where he grew up, Billy Turner learns that his father has been killed. With little help from the police, Billy will take matters into his own hands and go up against a ruthless local mob boss in a desperate search to find the killer.
When Strangers Click: Five Stories from the Internet · 2011When Strangers Click: Five Stories from the Internet
★ 4.32011
MovieDocumentary
Finding love has never been easy. But it's also never been easier. Online dating sites thrive on the promise that dates and mates are just a 'click' away...but are they? From Robert Kenner comes a compelling new documentary about the way we woo in a wired world.
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★ 7.01999
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The Salt of the Earth · 2014The Salt of the Earth
★ 8.12014
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During the last forty years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed the major events of our recent history: international conflicts, starvations and exodus… He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of the wild fauna and flora, of grandiose landscapes: a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty. Salgado's life and work are revealed to us by his son, Juliano, who went with him during his last journeys, and by Wim Wenders, a photographer himself.
