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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.

The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps (2019)

Director: Julia Parnell, Rob Curry

The story of lyrical genius, Martin Phillipps and his band, The Chills, is a cautionary tale, a triumph over tragedy, and a statement about the meanin... Read more

The Clinton Affair (2018)

Starring: Bill Clinton

A series of exclusive interviews and archival footage examining Bil Clinton's political scandal of the 1990s and its lasting influence in the United S... Read more

The Crash Reel (2013)

8.2/10
Director: Lucy Walker
Starring: Shaun White, Kevin Pearce

This eye-popping documentary seamlessly combines twenty years of stunning action footage with new specially-shot verité footage and interviews as it f... Read more

The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)

8/10
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig
Starring: Daniel Johnston, Matt Groening, Louis Black, etc ...

An astonishing and lovingly-made portrait of cult indie-pop singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston whose artistic talent went hand in hand with manic depre... Read more

The End - Confessions of a Cockney Gangster (2008)

Director: Nicola Collins

Against the background of the hard-as-nails East End of London, first-time filmmaker Nicola Collins explores the fascinating lives of her real-life ga... Read more

The English Surgeon (2008)

8.2/10
Director: Geoffrey Smith

Dr. Henry Marsh is a renowned neurosurgeon from the UK, who lives with his wife in their luxurious South London home. But Dr. Marsh lives a double lif... Read more

The Eulogy (2018)

7.9/10

The untold story of Australia's greatest classical pianist. Read more

The Fabulous Flag Sisters (2007)

7.4/10
Director: Franco Di Chiera
Starring: Tito Le Duc, Mauro Bronchi, Neil Hansen

AKA 'Le Sorelle Bandiera'. This documentary explores the phenomenal popularity of Italy's drag trio Le Sorelle Bandiera ('The Flag Sisters') during th... Read more

The Fantastic World of M.C. Escher (1980)

6.3/10
Director: Michele Emmer

An interesting look at the art and theory behind the work of M.C. Escher (1898 - 1972). This documentary explores the imagination, inspiration and mat... Read more

The Fantastic World of Michael Crawford (1996)

5/10
Director: Tony Palmer
Starring: Michael Crawford

Michael Crawford has starred in some of the biggest and most popular hits of all time. From Frank Spencer in "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em", to the origin... Read more