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Biography

This documentary sub-heading is one of the most popular forms of non-fiction film. The biography details the lives - usually the achievements and faults of - noted or notorious public figures. Also included, alongside other movie types, are profiles of everyday people and their human interest stories.

Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)

7.5/10
Starring: Little Richard

Throughout his life, Little Richard careened between religion, sex and rock 'n' roll. A treasure trove of archival material brings to life a revolutio... Read more

Knowing the Score (2023)

7.8/10

Knowing the Score is a biopic of Australian conductor Simone Young, an inspiring, brilliant woman who made it to the top in a man's world wielding her... Read more

Moonage Daydream (2022)

7.9/10
Director: Brett Morgen
Starring: David Bowie

A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate. Read more

Hemingway (2021)

8.1/10
Director: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick examine the visionary work and the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers Amer... Read more

The Sparks Brothers (2021)

7.8/10
Director: Edgar Wright
Starring: Beck , Mike Myers, Weird Al Yankovic, Steve Jones, Jason Schwartzman

A musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with Ron and Russell Mael celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks. Read more

The Beatles: Get Back (2021)

9/10
Director: Peter Jackson
Starring: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, The Beatles

Documentary about the music group The Beatles featuring in-studio footage that was shot in early 1969 for the 1970 feature film 'Let It Be.' Read more

Napoleon: In The Name Of Art (2021)

7.5/10
Starring: Jeremy Irons

Explores the complex relationship between Napoleon, culture and art. Read more

Muhammad Ali (2021)

8.6/10
Director: Ken Burns
Starring: Muhammad Ali

An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist. Read more

Flee (2021)

7.9/10

FLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time. Read more

My Name Is Gulpilil (2021)

7/10
Starring: David Gulpilil, Jack Thompson

Early in 2017, Gulpilil was diagnosed with lung cancer. His doctors estimated six months for him but David, being David, was always likely to defy the... Read more