Documentaries that make you think (24 titles)
86.6% from 3 members
Grizzly Man
Great exploration of a man, put against beautiful scenery and music. Herzog's commentary is classic.
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Grizzly Man
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Timothy Treadwell
Director: Werner Herzog
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Werner Herzog's persistent inquiry into the motivations of human obsession focuses this time on the self-proclaimed kind warrior Timothy Treadwell. A passionate wildlife preservationist and grizzly bear devotee, Treadwell lived unarmed among the grizzlies in a remote section of Alaska for 13 years, ..read more »
63%
from 15,235 members
Life And Debt
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Life And Debt
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: Jamaica Kincaid
Director: Stephanie Black
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Using Jamaica as its focus, filmmaker Stephanie Black presents an in-depth examination of the impact of the International Monetary Fund's global economic policies on a developing nation's economy. The program represents the views of Jamaican workers and farmers, as well as government officials and ..read more »
66%
from 314 members
The 11th Hour
NOT JUST ANOTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FILM or ego-trip by a hollywood actor, but an engrossing exploration of man's relationship with nature. Filled with facts that will make you think. We're screwed! Please Watch.
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The 11th Hour
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio
Director: Nadia Conners, Leila Conners Petersen
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A look at the state of the global environment including visionary and practical solutions for restoring the planet's ecosystems.
59%
from 1,906 member
Sicko
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Sicko
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Michael Moore
Director: Michael Moore
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A documentary about 45 million people with no health care in the richest country on earth.
71%
from 18,862 members
Capturing The Friedmans
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Capturing The Friedmans
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman
Director: Andrew Jarecki
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Watching Andrew Jarecki's riveting non-fiction drama is like watching a slow-motion replay of a multi-car pileup; you know it's headed for disaster, but there's no way you can stop watching. On the surface, the Friedmans were a typical 1980s American family. Living in Great Neck, Long Island, ..read more »
67%
from 10,725 members
Death In Gaza
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Death In Gaza
on DVD
Starring: James Miller, Saira Shah
Director: James Miller
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A documentary which looks at the history of West Bank and Gaza and the hostilities between the Palestinians and the Israelis.
67%
from 2,171 members
The Lost World Of Tibet
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The Lost World Of Tibet
on DVD
Starring: Dan Cruickshank
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A recently restored treasure-trove of colour films from the 1940s and 1950s provides the core of The Lost World Of Tibet, which allows us to see what Tibet was like before its brutal occupation by China. As members of the aristocracy and the Tibetan government in exile recall, the Tibetans' ..read more »
74%
from 103 members
A Crude Awakening - The Oil Crash
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A Crude Awakening - The Oil Crash
on DVD
(2006)
Director: Basil Gelpke, Ray McCormack
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A shocking wake-up call that is set to do for energy what Al Gore's 'An Inconvenient Truth' did for the environment, 'A Crude Awakening' is a compelling, intelligent and urgent warning that the age of abundant oil is over. Featuring testimonies from the world's top experts, this startling ..read more »
66%
from 1,761 member
Bowling For Columbine
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Bowling For Columbine
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: Michael Moore
Director: Michael Moore
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Michael Moore: thorn in the side of corporate America, scourge of the political hypocrisy and all-round ass-kicker of those that need a boot in the behind... With his trademark charm and biting wit, Michael Moore's documentary sets off on a rollicking journey to the heart of America, hoping to ..read more »
70%
from 31,866 members
Wal-mart - The High Cost of Low Price
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Wal-mart - The High Cost of Low Price
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: James Cromwell, Frances Fisher, Julie R. Lee
Director: Robert Greenwald
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Robert Greenwald, the man behind Outfoxed and Uncovered: The War on Iraq, launches an attack on the unscrupulous business practices of the world's biggest retailer Wal-Mart. Featuring interviews with current and former employees as well as owners of small businesses deeply affected by the expansion ..read more »
60%
from 5,680 members
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