Author Topic: Documentaries - Discussion - Which should I watch? (Read 384786 times)

BB · « **Reply #475 on:** July 29, 2018, 02:12:35 PM »

Talked To Death -

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HBO's look at the talk show industry from the late 90's. Follows basic production through some of the larger scandals to hit the talk show circuit. Included is the infamous Jenny Jones gay murder case. It lulls a bit in the middle, but is bookended by two interesting stories. It's become a pretty hard to find doc, as it always gets pulled by HBO or the talk shows themselves.

Harvest of Shame, famous documentary about the perils migrant farmers faced in the US for decades. I know it doesn't sound exciting, but it is a very fine piece of film making, that makes a person glad for what they have -

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BB · « **Reply #476 on:** September 01, 2018, 09:21:01 PM »

Not sure how long it will stay up, but this guy is putting up some good crime and non fiction audio books -

https://www.youtube.com/user/miah2176 .

sync pulse · « **Reply #477 on:** October 23, 2018, 02:36:17 PM »

From the Clavichord to the Modern Piano - Part 1 of 2

From the Clavichord to the Modern Piano - Part 2 of 2

BB · « **Reply #478 on:** December 03, 2018, 07:45:22 PM »

48 Hours on Crack Street -

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(You'll need headphones for the audio).

48 Hours Return to Crack Street -

https://archive.org/details/48HRS.CrackStreet2 .

Three surprising gritty old documentaries on the 1980's crack epidemic.

For a change of pace, "Hamburger America" by George Motz. A look at hamburger culture around America -

www.dailymotion.com/video/x46dw6v .

BB · « **Reply #479 on:** February 01, 2019, 05:08:20 PM »

Kinsey's Paedophiles, a look at Alfred Kinsey's use of pedophiles in his studies, and the moral questions it raises -

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fista34 · « **Reply #480 on:** February 11, 2019, 12:04:17 PM »

I recently watched some great documentaries notability billy the kid and exit through the gift shop i highly recommend both documentaries. We help communities organize, education, advocate, and build community around social justice documentary film and conversation. its stormy and all i am tryna do is get deep into a documentary, i have seen quit a few on amazon hulu and netflix I can't quite member the names but if i saw them im sure i had recognize them.

BB · « **Reply #481 on:** April 10, 2019, 07:21:16 AM »

Frank Terpil - Confessions of a Dangerous Man -

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A joint American and British look at Frank Terpil, a supposedly ex- CIA agent who went rogue in the early 70's, and was involved in many of the arms dealings, and other spycraft that went on in that decade. A little slow in parts for the modern viewer, but a very interesting subject that shows how things really go on behind the scenes.

herne · « **Reply #482 on:** April 27, 2019, 01:16:32 PM »

herne · « **Reply #483 on:** April 27, 2019, 01:20:08 PM »

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sync pulse · « **Reply #484 on:** April 30, 2019, 04:54:59 PM »

BB · « **Reply #485 on:** July 12, 2019, 09:22:46 PM »

Quick and fun watch -

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AbrahamG · « **Reply #486 on:** July 12, 2019, 09:57:50 PM »

One of my favorites (not sure it's a textbook documentary) is on Netflix. It's called The Seven Five. It chronicles the corruption in New York's 75th precinct in the 80's and early 90's.

Gregzs · « **Reply #487 on:** July 29, 2019, 07:53:27 PM »

God of War | Raising Kratos | "Making Of" Documentary

SouJerz · « **Reply #488 on:** August 06, 2019, 06:09:17 PM »

Fog of war

Not sure if these were recommended before i didn't scroll through, please if you must beat me, NOT THE FACE!

sync pulse · « **Reply #489 on:** August 06, 2019, 10:05:53 PM »

Quote from: SouJerz on August 06, 2019, 06:09:17 PM

Fog of war

Not sure if these were recommended before i didn't scroll through, please if you must beat me, NOT THE FACE!

BB · « **Reply #490 on:** August 28, 2019, 09:43:17 AM »

Not a doc, but a pretty good mini-series about the heroin trade -

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If the name looks familiar, it's because the US Oscar winning film on the same subject was based on this mini - series.

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Gregzs · « **Reply #491 on:** September 25, 2019, 02:18:40 PM »

Coming Soon:

Class Action Park: The World's Most Dangerous Amusement Park. Official Documentary Trailer

During its 1980s heyday, New Jersey’s Action Park was known as the world’s most dangerous amusement park.

It was as a lawless land, ruled by drunk teenage employees and frequented by drunker teenage guests. The rides ignored basic notions of physics, common sense, and safety. The end result lay somewhere between Lord of the Flies and a Saw movie.

But despite countless injuries and deaths, Action Park is looked back at fondly as an insane—but insanely fun—rite of passage. The scars it left? Badges of honor.

Class Action Park is the first-ever feature documentary to explore a place that has long since entered the realm of myth. The film peels away the trappings of nostalgia to reveal the shocking truth behind the park and its genius madman founder.

https://nerdist.com/article/class-action-park-documentary-trailer/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Nerdist&utm_content=Trailer%20for%20CLASS%20ACTION%20PARK%20Documentary%20Is%20Insane&fbclid=IwAR3ejz1MCAwcEjnVVY1M06X8nd8PLl6_Q7ihWZGi1inm-a4YSf0GlSEtL_k

FitnessFrenzy · « **Reply #492 on:** October 05, 2019, 07:44:00 AM »

Gregzs · « **Reply #493 on:** October 25, 2019, 09:56:50 AM »

Former amateur competitor

Meet the Accidental Genius

FitnessFrenzy · « **Reply #494 on:** November 16, 2019, 02:20:28 AM »

BB · « **Reply #495 on:** December 16, 2019, 08:46:54 PM »

Bill Moyers's "Anyplace But Here" documentary on mental health and hospitals, circa 1978 -

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Secrets of The Shining Knight. A PBS Nova documentary on British and American metal workers trying to recreate one of the best suits of armor from the 16th century. Quick, fun watch if you're into metal working or history -

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6wn704 .

BB · « **Reply #496 on:** January 05, 2020, 09:45:11 PM »

Everybody Street, a nice little documentary on NYC street photography from the 60's - 2010's -

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SouJerz · « **Reply #497 on:** January 09, 2020, 10:48:54 PM »

don't fuck with cats?

Gregzs · « **Reply #498 on:** January 20, 2020, 12:43:56 PM »

Why India's Fair Skin Business Is Booming

AbrahamG · « **Reply #499 on:** January 21, 2020, 09:07:56 PM »

There are two different Aaron Hernandez docs out right now. A 3 part one on Netflix and a 2 part one on the I.D. channel (Investigation Discovery).
Both are worth a watch.