Top 25 Movies in Documentary

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25. 20,000 Days On Earth - Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard

20,000 Days On Earth Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard Genre: Documentary Price: $14.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 19, 2014

20,000 Days On Earth is an inventive, lyrical ode to creativity and an intimate examination of the artistic process of musician and cultural icon Nick Cave. In their debut feature directors Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard fuse drama and documentary, weaving a staged day in Cave's life with never-before-seen verité observation of his creative cycle. It features those who have affected his life, including wry tales from the road shared with his regular collaborator, the multi-instrumentalist Warren Ellis; actor and friend Ray Winstone; and Kylie Minogue, who shared a duet with Cave in the breakout hit "Where the Wild Roses Grow." These voices from the past revisit Cave in daydream-like scenes as he sits behind the wheel driving through his adopted hometown of Brighton, England. Neither a music documentary nor a concert film, 20,000 Days On Earth still contains electrifying performances. Audiences see a song grow from the tiniest of ideas to an epic performance at Sydney Opera House. Cave also opens up to a psychoanalyst as he discusses how his early years continue to inform his work, and journeys through his memories via mementos from his personal archive. This category-defying film pushes the form into new territory, exploring universal themes about artistry, and celebrating the transformative power of the creative spirit. © © 2014 Pulse Films LTD The British Film Institute Channel Four Television Corporation

24. Almost Ablaze - Teton Gravity Research - Todd Jones, Steve Jones & Blake Campbell

Almost Ablaze - Teton Gravity Research Todd Jones, Steve Jones & Blake Campbell Genre: Sports Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 13, 2014

TGR's Almost Ablaze awarded "Film Of The Year" at the 2014 International Freeski Film Festival, is a global odyssey combining state-of-the-art cinematography and the most progressive riding on The Planet. Experience a new level of sensory overload as each athlete is wired for sound, immersing the audience completely in the moment. Watch as athletes push the edge to realize a heightened state. Almost Ablaze highlights stunning locations, next-level riding, and the globetrotting lifestyle of these thrill-seeking athletes. The crew sets up camp deep in the Teton Range hitting 5,000-foot dream lines all on foot. Check out urban riding in the war-torn Winter Olympic venues of Sarajevo. Explore the massive untapped terrain of Sella Nevea, Italy during a record winter where they struggle to keep lifts and chalets from completely disappearing into the snow. Finally, feel the madness as TGR's full cast of athletes meets in Revelstoke for a mind-blowing session producing some of the most diverse riding in the world. Almost Ablaze takes you beyond the boundaries. Experience a rarely seen state of being and level of excitement where one missed step will result in total chaos. “The Edge...There is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over. The others-the living-are those who pushed their control as far as they felt they could handle it, and then pulled back, or slowed down, or did whatever they had to when it came time to choose between Now and Later. But the edge is still out there.” -Hunter S. Thompson © © 2014 Teton Gravity Research, All Rights Reserved.

23. America: Imagine the World Without Her - Dinesh D'Souza & John Sullivan

America: Imagine the World Without Her Dinesh D'Souza & John Sullivan Genre: Documentary Price: $17.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 28, 2014

What would the world look like if America never existed? Dinesh D'Souza, best-selling author and creator of 2016: OBAMA'S AMERICA, explores this fascinating question in this thought-provoking documentary. Through reenactments of landmark events in America's history and insightful interviews with leading historians, D'Souza brings us face-to-face with the brave heroes who built a great nation—and offers a powerful defense against critics intent upon "the shaming of America.”

22. Attractive Distractions - Unknown

Attractive Distractions Unknown Genre: Sports Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 8, 2014

In our film project Attractive Distractions we take 10 of the most progressive young surfers today on a journey from their hometowns to far off destinations. We were on a mission to capture surfing at its highest level from paddling Jaws at 50 feet, to airs that yet to be seen. Follow us on our adventure to beautiful destinations as we merge surfing & scenic cinematography. Highlighting a surfer’s world of Attractive Distractions and the world of emotions that it entails. © © 2014 Take Shelter, All Rights Reserved.

21. Drug Lord: The Legend of Shorty - Angus MacQueen & Guillermo Galdos

Drug Lord: The Legend of Shorty Angus MacQueen & Guillermo Galdos Genre: Documentary Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 14, 2014

From the producer of SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN and MAN ON WIRE, follow two documentary filmmakers on their manhunt to find Mexico’s most notorious and wanted drug lord, Shorty: a latter-day Robin Hood to some, and Public Enemy No. 1 to others. © © 2013 AIM FILMS Ltd & BFI, Channel 4 Television Corporation, WGBH

20. Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead - Joe Cross

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead Joe Cross Genre: Documentary Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $2.99 Release Date: April 1, 2011

Overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross was at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. With doctors and conventional medicine unable to help, Joe traded in junk food and hit the road with a juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for 60 days. Across 3,000 miles Joe had one goal in mind: To get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle. © © 2011 Reboot Holdings Pty Ltd

19. Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 - Kurt Engfehr

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 Kurt Engfehr Genre: Documentary Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 18, 2014

In 2010, Joe Cross took viewers on his journey from overweight and sick to healthy and fit via a 60-day juice fast in the award-winning Fat ,Sick & Nearly Dead. And now he’s back with Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2, where Joe examines how to make healthy habits last for the long-term, and how lifestyle choices impact overall health. Throughout this story, Joe meets with experts who present realistic solutions and viable strategies to make and maintain long-term sustainable improvements to eating behaviors and overall health. © © 2014 Reboot Holdings Pty. Ltd.

18. Fed Up (2014) - Stephanie Soechtig

Fed Up (2014) Stephanie Soechtig Genre: Documentary Price: $9.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: May 9, 2014

Everything we’ve been told about food and exercise for the past 30 years is dead wrong. FED UP is the film the food industry doesn’t want you to see. From Katie Couric, Laurie David (producer of the Oscar-winning AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH) and director Stephanie Soechtig, FED UP will change the way you eat forever. © © 2014 Atlas Films

17. Higher - Teton Gravity Research - Todd Jones & Steve Jones

Higher - Teton Gravity Research Todd Jones & Steve Jones Genre: Sports Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 6, 2014

Ten-time Big Mountain Rider of the Year winner Jeremy Jones revolutionized backcountry snowboarding with DEEPER, his 2010 ode to splitboarding and human-powered adventure. His 2012 sequel, FURTHER, took him to the planet's most remote mountain ranges and earned him a nod as a 2013 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and his environmental advocacy work with Protect Our Winters won him recognition as one of President Barack Obama's 2013 Champions of Change. Now Jones and his crew are elevating their game and taking their quest to the next level for the third and final installment of the DEEPER, FURTHER, HIGHER trilogy. HIGHER--like the chapters that preceded it--is produced and co-directed by Jeremy's brothers Steve and Todd Jones, who are the co-founders of Teton Gravity Research. HIGHER traces Jones' snowboarding journey from hiking Cape Cod's Jailhouse Hill as a child to accumulating several generations' worth of wisdom and expertise about thriving and surviving in the winter wilderness. Jones has gathered friends old and new to pass the torch to the next generation of big mountain rippers. His crew for the film includes Bryan Iguchi, Luca Pandolfi, Lucas Merli, Ryland Bell, and others. With these friends, Jeremy leaves tracks on signature lines in the close-to-home playgrounds he's made his own around Jackson Hole and Lake Tahoe. He also makes history with far-flung first descents in the Eastern Alaska Range and the Himalaya of Nepal, where the stakes are as high as the peaks themselves. © © 2014 Teton Gravity Research, All Rights Reserved.

16. Ivory Tower - Andrew Rossi

Ivory Tower Andrew Rossi Genre: Documentary Price: $14.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: June 13, 2014

Is college worth the cost? Groundbreaking filmmaker Andrew Rossi (Page One: Inside the New York Times) asks the critical question about the value of higher education, revealing how colleges have come to embrace a business model that often promotes expansion over quality learning. With escalating tuition rates and student-loan debt now over the one trillion dollar mark, the once-great American institution is at a breaking point. Ivory Tower explores the current education crisis from the halls of Harvard, to community colleges, to online learning, providing an astonishing look at the university landscape. © © 2014 Cable News Network, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

15. James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge - John Bruno, Ray Quint & Andrew Wight

James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge John Bruno, Ray Quint & Andrew Wight Genre: Documentary Price: $9.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: August 8, 2014

On March 26, 2012, James Cameron made a record-breaking solo dive to the Earth’s deepest point, successfully piloting a submarine nearly seven miles (11 kilometers) to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. This documentary chronicles the filmmaker and avid explorer’s groundbreaking diving expeditions in his custom “Deepsea Challenger” submarine. © © 2014 Wight Expedition Films PTY LTD

14. Jiro Dreams of Sushi - David Gelb

Jiro Dreams of Sushi David Gelb Genre: Documentary Price: $9.99 Rental Price: $2.99 Release Date: March 9, 2012

JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI is the story of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearances, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a prestigious three-star Michelin Guide rating, and sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimage, calling months in advance and shelling out top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro’s sushi bar. © © 2011 Sushi Movie, LLC.

13. K2: Siren of the Himalayas - Dave Ohlson

K2: Siren of the Himalayas Dave Ohlson Genre: Documentary Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: August 22, 2014

This breathtaking film follows an historic attempt to summit the world's most challenging peak on the 100-year anniversary of the Duke of Abruzzi's landmark K2 expedition in 1909. World-class alpinists Fabrizio Zangrilli and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner team up with veteran climbers Jake Meyer and Chris Szymiec in a dangerous foray of high altitude mountaineering. The documentary also examines the history and geography of the Karakoram mountains while contemplating the risks, rewards and personal nature of exploration in an age when there are few blank spots left on the map. The second highest peak on Earth at 8,611 meters, K2 is also one of the most dangerous mountains to climb - for every four people who have reached the summit of K2, one person has died trying. © © 2012 Ursus Films, 2R Productions, Roped In Productions

12. Nas: Time Is Illmatic - One9

Nas: Time Is Illmatic One9 Genre: Documentary Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $6.99 Release Date: October 1, 2014

Twenty years after the release of Nas's groundbreaking debut album 'Illmatic,' Nas: Time Is Illmatic takes us into the heart of his creative process. Returning to his childhood home in Queensbridge, Nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences — from the music of his jazz musician father Olu Dara to the burgeoning hip-hop scene in New York City — and the obstacles he faced before his major label signing at age 20. Featuring interviews with his 'Illmatic' producers (Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and DJ Premier) and musical peers (including Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, and Busta Rhymes), Nas: Time Is Illmatic is a thrilling account of Nas's evolution from a young street poet to a visionary MC.

11. Navy SEALs-Their Untold Story - Carol L. Fleisher

Navy SEALs-Their Untold Story Carol L. Fleisher Genre: Documentary Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 11, 2014

Despite the attention paid to the U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) since their daring takedown of Osama bin Laden, few know the story of how the first U.S. Navy frogmen became the renowned warriors of today. NAVY SEALs—THEIR UNTOLD STORY details their fascinating transformation and the people who made this story happen. Discover how these clandestine commandoes morphed with evolving threats from Hitler to bin Laden. The Navy’s first special warfare units date back to World War II, and, without them, much of U.S. and world history would have been written differently, from the beaches of Normandy to the Pacific theater, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Through firsthand accounts and never-before-seen footage, this unprecedented documentary recounts many of the ticking-clock missions of the "Commandoes of the Deep." © © 2014 fleisherfilm, inc. All rights reserved.

10. Pumping Iron - Robert Fiore & George Butler

Pumping Iron Robert Fiore & George Butler Genre: Special Interest Price: $11.99 Rental Price: $2.99 Release Date: January 18, 1977

Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in this documentary about the 100 days leading up to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. Five-time former champion Schwarzenegger is pitted against shy newcomer Lou Ferrigno (TV's "The Incredible Hulk") in a showdown that is as mental as it is physical. With psychological warfare, intense determination, trash-talking, and the easy charm that would later catapult Schwarzenegger to stardom, PUMPING IRON changed the world of bodybuilding forever and launched both men's careers. © © 1976 White Mountain Films. All Rights Reserved.

9. Searching for Sugar Man - Malik Bendjelloul

Searching for Sugar Man Malik Bendjelloul Genre: Documentary Price: $9.99 Rental Price: $2.99 Release Date: July 27, 2012

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest ‘70s rock icon who never was. After being discovered in a Detroit bar, Rodriguez’s sound struck 2 renowned producers and they signed a recording deal. But when the album bombed, the singer disappeared into obscurity. A bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero. © © 2012 Canfield Pictures AB. All Rights Reserved.

8. Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show - Des Doyle

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show Des Doyle Genre: Documentary Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 30, 2014

“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United States' biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical. Featuring interviews with the showrunners behind Lost, Boardwalk Empire, Bing Bang Theory, The Good Wife, Sons of Anarchy, Spartacus, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestar Galactica, Person of Interest and Firefly. © © 2014 BLACK SHEEP PRODUCTIONS

7. Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon - Mike Myers & Beth Aala

Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon Mike Myers & Beth Aala Genre: Documentary Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: June 6, 2014

Meet the man who invented SEX, DRUGS, and ROCK ‘N ROLL. Shep Gordon is the ultimate Hollywood insider who spent his life making other people famous. In his directorial debut Mike Myers returns the favor by shining a light on this living legend.

6. The Fluffy Movie (Extended Edition) - Manny Rodriguez

The Fluffy Movie (Extended Edition) Manny Rodriguez Genre: Comedy Price: $14.99 Rental Price: $4.99 Release Date: July 25, 2014

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, the world-famous Hawaiian-shirt-clad comedian, takes viewers on a joke-filled journey into his life in this nonstop laugh fest. The funnyman delves into subjects such as the joys of parenting a teen, the similarities between India and Mexico, and more hilarious observations, while also providing fans with special backstage access and exclusive never-before-seen footage from his sold-out Unity Through Laughter tour. See Fluffy himself unleashed, as he puts his animated storytelling, spot-on impressions and vivid sound effects on display before audiences around the world in this must-own comedy featuring event. This extended edition includes more jokes not seen in theaters! © © 2014 Open Road Films. All Rights Reserved.

5. The Hornet's Nest - Christian Tureaud & David Salzberg

The Hornet's Nest Christian Tureaud & David Salzberg Genre: Action & Adventure Price: $14.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 9, 2014

The Hornet's Nest is a groundbreaking and immersive feature film, using unprecedented real footage to tell the story of an elite group of U.S. troops sent on a dangerous mission deep inside one of Afghanistan’s most hostile valleys. The film culminates with what was planned as a single day strike turning into nine intense days of harrowing combat against an invisible, hostile enemy in the country’s complex terrain where no foreign troops have ever dared to go before. Two embedded journalists, a father and son, bravely followed the troops through the fiercest and most blood-soaked battlegrounds of the conflict. What resulted is an intensely raw feature film experience that will give audiences a deeply emotional and authentic view of the heroism at the center of this gripping story. © © 2014 The Hornet's Nest

4. The Kill Team - Dan Krauss

The Kill Team Dan Krauss Genre: Documentary Price: $9.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: July 25, 2014

Equal parts infuriating and illuminating, THE KILL TEAM looks at the devastating moral tensions that tear at soldiers’ psyches through the lens of one highly personal and emotional story. Private Adam Winfield was a 21-year-old soldier in Afghanistan when he attempted with the help of his father to alert the military to heinous war crimes his platoon was committing. But Winfield’s pleas went unheeded. Left on his own and with threats to his life, Private Winfield was himself drawn into the moral abyss, forced to make a split-second decision that would change his life forever. © © 2013 f/8 Filmworks Ltd.

3. The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin - Nicholas Mross

The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin Nicholas Mross Genre: Documentary Price: $9.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 10, 2014

Daniel is a 35 year old computer programmer from Pittsburgh who lives a busy life. Along with balancing work, his marriage, and raising his three boys, Daniel spends much of his time actively involved in all things Bitcoin. After discovering Bitcoin in 2011, his love and obsession for the crypto-currency was born, revealing an uncharted world of new possibilities for him to explore. Join us as we take a journey through the rapidly growing world of Bitcoin. Along the way, we’ll follow the stories of entrepreneurs and start-ups that are helping shape the new financial frontier. We’ll look at the competitive mining market and the various subcultures within the Bitcoin community. You’ll encounter a variety of characters and opinions as we examine the social and political impact of an open-source digital currency. Will the rise of Bitcoin bring a monetary paradigm shift that will forever change the world? © © 2014 Bitcoin Rising, LLC

2. To Be Takei - Jennifer M. Kroot

To Be Takei Jennifer M. Kroot Genre: Documentary Price: $9.99 Rental Price: $0.99 Release Date: August 22, 2014

From outer space to Capitol Hill, from the silver screen to YouTube, the legendary George Takei has blazed his own trail while conquering new frontiers with a beaming trademark grin. Oh, my! TO BE TAKEI is a hilarious, entertaining, and moving look at the many roles played by eclectic 77-year-old actor/activist George Takei. His wit, humor and grace have helped him to become an internationally beloved figure and internet phenomenon with 7-million Facebook fans and counting. The film offers unprecedented access to the daily life of George and his husband/business partner Brad and chronicles George’s fascinating personal journey from Japanese American internment camp to his iconic and groundbreaking role as Sulu on STAR TREK, and his rise as an pop culture icon. The film shows what it truly means TO BE TAKEI. Featuring interviews with the cast of the original STAR TREK, the new “Sulu” John Cho, and more. © © MMXIV Rainbow Shooting Star Pictures LLC

1. WWE Macho Man: The Randy Savage Story - WWE

WWE Macho Man: The Randy Savage Story WWE Genre: Documentary Price: $12.99 Rental Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 18, 2014

WWE fans, you have waited long enough! His glistening wardrobe, often-imitated cadence and grandiose style was outshined only by his virtuoso performances in the ring. Macho Man, with his gorgeous leading lady Miss Elizabeth, embodied the raging 80s in WWE and later, compounded his success in WCW. Now, the complete story of his incredible life can finally be told in Macho Man: The Randy Savage Story.

© 2014 “™ & © 2014 WWE, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ”