Genre: Biographical Documentaries
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Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (2012)
Cast: Carol Channing, Loni Anderson, Harry Kullijian …
Directed by: Dori Berinstein
Nonagenarian Broadway legend Carol Channing is the bold, brash subject of this documentary by Tony winner Dori Berinstein. Getting to the root of what makes the entertainer tick, Channing…
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Anton Corbijn Inside Out (2012)
Cast: Anton Corbijn, Bono, Dave Gahan …
Directed by: Klaartje Quirijns
This documentary portrait of photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn records his globe-hopping career and explores the source of his reclusive nature. Director Klaartje Quirijns examines the…
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WWE: The Epic Journey of Dwayne The Rock Johnson (2012)
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Rocky Johnson, Vince McMahon …
Directed by: Kevin Dunn
The Rock has come back to WWE and, finally, the Rock's story is being told in its entirety! Follow the career of one of sports entertainment's biggest superstars, and find out what…
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Marley (2012)
Cast: Bob Marley, Rita Marley, Bunny Wailer …
Directed by: Kevin MacDonald
Featuring dozens of interviews, electrifying concert performances and rare footage, this documentary explores the music, life and legacy of reggae icon Bob Marley, from his birth in 1945 to…
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Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)
Cast: Justin Bieber, Boys II Men, Miley Cyrus …
Directed by: Jon Chu
In this high-energy musical documentary, teen singing sensation Justin Bieber provides personal snapshots from throughout his career, starting with his first set of drums and culminating with…
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George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)
Cast: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr …
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Director Martin Scorsese profiles former Beatle George Harrison in this reverent portrait that mixes interviews and archival footage, featuring commentary from the likes of Paul McCartney,…
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Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011)
Cast: A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Pharrell Williams …
Directed by: Michael Rapaport
Filmmaker Michael Rapaport goes behind the scenes with this documentary to chronicle the tumultuous group dynamics that have driven influential, genre-bending hip-hop sensations A Tribe…
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Vidal Sassoon: The Movie (2011)
Cast: Vidal Sassoon, Michael Gordon, Ronnie Sassoon …
Directed by: Craig Teper
This incisive documentary profiles trend-setting stylist Vidal Sassoon, from his harsh childhood and Israeli military service to his revolutionary approach to hairstyles and his establishment…
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The Bengali Detective (2011)
Cast: Rajesh Bharti
Directed by: Philip Cox
This documentary follows the career of Indian private detective Rajesh Bharti, who, between solving murders and poisonings, aspires to compete in a televised dance competition. Employing a…
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Ronald Reagan: An American Journey (2011)
Cast: Ronald Reagan
Directed by: Robert Kline
A Hollywood star who eventually became governor of California and the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan ranks among the most important cultural and political figures of the…
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We Were Here (2011)
Cast: Eileen Glutzer, Paul Boneberg, Guy Clark …
Directed by: David Weissman, Bill Weber
The AIDS crisis forever changed gay culture in San Francisco, as examined in this absorbing documentary from David Weissman, who explores the disease's impact on five individuals.…
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The Redemption of General Butt Naked (2011)
Cast: Joshua Milton Blahyi
Directed by: Daniele Anastasion, Eric Strauss
In this Sundance-selected documentary, filmmakers Eric Strauss and Daniele Anastasion chronicle the remarkable about-face of Joshua Milton Blahyi -- aka General Butt Naked -- a once-sadistic…
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Hell and Back Again (2011)
Cast: Nathan Harris
Directed by: Danfung Dennis
In this Oscar-nominated documentary, U.S. Marine Sgt. Nathan Harris is wounded by Taliban machine-gun fire, then grapples with the stress of civilian life upon return in his home of North Carolina.
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Bombay Beach (2011)
Directed by: Alma Har'el
Set on the salt-soaked shores of Southern California's crumbling Bombay Beach, filmmaker Alma Har'el's three-dimensional portrait tells the story of a boy, a teenager and a man…
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Last Fast Ride: The Life, Love and Death of a Punk Goddess (2011)
Cast: Marian Anderson, Henry Rollins
Directed by: Lilly Scourtis
The hard-edged life and outrageously sexual performances of notorious punk rock singer Marian Anderson (of the Bay Area bands the Insaints, the Thrill Killers and Five Fingers) are captured…
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The King of Luck (2011)
Cast: Willie Nelson, Owen Wilson, Kris Kristofferson …
Directed by: Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton's loving portrait of country outlaw Willie Nelson melds archival photos, concert footage and anecdotes from family, band mates, and pals Owen Wilson and Kris…
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The Other F Word (2011)
Cast: Tony Hawk, Flea, Jim Lindberg …
Directed by: Andrea Blaugrund
This insightful documentary examines the mid-life evolution of a generation of punk rockers, including Jim Lindberg, Art Alexakis and Flea, who must reconcile fatherhood and responsible…
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Better This World (2011)
Directed by: Katie Galloway, Kelly Duane de la Vega
At the 2008 Republican National Convention, friends David McKay and Bradley Crowder went from bandanna-wearing protesters to federal terrorism suspects. This searing documentary aims to…
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Living is Winning (2011)
Cast: Andrew Johnston
Directed by: Linda Burns
In 2004, leukemia stalled the hopes of champion triathlete Drew Johnston. This inspiring documentary follows Johnston's fight to physically and emotionally rebuild himself, culminating…
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Benda Bilili! (2011)
Cast: Leon Likabu, Roger Landu, Coco Ngambali …
Directed by: Renaud Barret, Florent de la Tullaye
Benda Bilili is an African street band, with a mix of paraplegics and able-bodied artists, determined to create a sound that would take Congo Kinshasa by storm. This doc captures their…
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Better than Something: Jay Reatard (2011)
Cast: Jay Reatard
Directed by: Alex Hammond, Ian Markiewicz
This documentary chronicles Tennessee garage rocker Jay Reatard from his humble beginning through to his cult stardom and untimely death at age 29. Performance footage accompanies interviews…
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Eames: The Architect and The Painter (2011)
Cast: James Franco
Directed by: Jason Cohn, Bill Jersey
This documentary tells the story of the husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames, widely considered America's most important designers. Their creations include furniture,…
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Jens Pulver: Driven (2011)
Cast: Jens Pulver, Abel Pulver, Kannika Pulver …
Directed by: Gregory Bayne
This documentary dives headlong into the inspiring and heartbreaking story of mixed martial arts star Jens Pulver, recounting his difficult upbringing as he prepares for what could be the…
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Soulja Boy: The Movie (2011)
Cast: Soulja Boy
Directed by: Peter Spirer
This documentary focuses on the many fascinating and fractious facets of DeAndre Cortez Way, otherwise known worldwide as Soulja Boy Tell Em. Love him or hate him, no one can deny that he…
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Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011)
Cast: Woody Allen, Letty Aronson, Antonio Banderas …
Directed by: Robert B. Weide
Iconic and influential director-writer-comedian Woody Allen granted unprecedented access for this in-depth profile of his award-winning career and controversial personal life. Highlights…