Documentaries Ranked

A comprehensive history of the United States' involvement in the bitterly divisive armed conflict in Southeast Asia.

A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war.

A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems and native communities across the planet.

An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.

A documentary on Steven Spielberg, filmmaker. Includes interviews with relatives, film critics, peers and people who have worked with him.

A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.

A documentary about the Kon-Tiki expedition of the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl.

A documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales.

A documentary following film fans working to restore the set of the climactic graveyard scene from the iconic spaghetti western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).

Explore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.

A documentary about youth politicians changes radically when a terrorist commits Utøya-massacre of 69 party kids while filming.

This film follows 9 girls from Haiti, Nepal, Ethiopia, India, Egypt, Peru, Cambodia, Sierra Leone, and Afghanistan on their journey to education.

Annie Leibovitz enrolled in the San Francisco Art Institute intent on studying painting. It was not until she traveled to Japan with her mother after her sophomore year that she discovered her interest in taking photographs.

Rocknroll concert doc following the Stones on their 2016 tour, culminating in their historic stop in Havana, Cuba.

The documentary is about the covert CIA drone war. Through voices on both sides of this new technology, the film reveals crucial information about the drone war in Pakistan and offers unique insights into the nature of drone warfare.

A look at Tarantino's career from the beginning, with interviews from co-workers, critics, stars and master filmmakers alike as well as a tribute to his greatest collaborator, Sally Menke.

Margreth Olin has filmed 22 persons i their meeting with the well known voluntary healer Joralf Gjerstad. For 65 years more than 50.000 has gone to him to be healed from illnesses and ill-doings. He has never asked for a penny for this.

Live concert performance of Bruce Springsteen singing songs from his album 'Western Stars'.

A portrait of singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes' life, chronicling the past few years of his rise and journey.

Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.

A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.