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 U.S. vs John Lennon (2006)
7.4/10
Director: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld
Starring: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Gore Vidal, Noam Chomsky, etc ...
A compelling exposition of the political persecution of outspoken, anti-war Beatle, John Lennon. As an unpopular war in Vietnam dragged on into the 1... Read more
The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents (2013)
7.9/10
Few people may be aware that the office of the President of the United States was originally conceived by America's Founding Fathers as a mere adminis... Read more
The Universe of Keith Haring (2008)
7.6/10
Director: Christina Clausen
An intimate portrait of one of the most popular and culturally significant artists of the 20th century, whose mantra was 'art is for everyone!'. Chris... Read more
The Whale Warrior: Pirate for the Sea (2009)
Starring: Captain Paul Watson
Tells the dramatic story of Captain Paul Watson, star of Animal Planets Whale Wars! The Whale Warrior: Pirate for the Sea goes where TV cannot. Go ins... Read more
The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl (1993)
8/10
Director: Ray Muller
Starring: Leni Riefenstahl
Despite her fame as an actress and director in the '20s and '30s, German filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl will best be remembered as the creator of the mode... Read more
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1993)
7.4/10
Director: Steven M Martin
Starring: Leonard Theremin, Robert Moog, Brian Wilson
This amazing, truth-is-stranger-than-fiction documentary relates the fascinating life story of Russian-born Leonard Theremin, the inventor of the worl... Read more
This Way of Life (2009)
8.1/10
Director: Thomas Burstyn
Starring: Colleen Karena, Peter Karena
Shot over four years, "This Way of Life" is an intimate portrait of Peter Karena and his family. Masterful in the saddle and Hollywood handsome, Peter... Read more
Thomas Edison: Father of Invention (1995)
Life in the modern world would be unthinkable without his inventions. More than any other individual, he paved the way for the future. Thomas Alva Edi... Read more
Tintin and I (2003)
7.7/10
Director: Anders Ostergaard
Explores the world of Tintin creator Herge and his experiences and mental state leading up to the writing of 'Tintin in Tibet', often heralded as his... Read more
Too Tough To Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone (2006)
7.7/10
Director: Mandy Stein
Starring: The Ramones, Deborah Harry, Eddie Vedder, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Henry Rollins,...
Just two days before Johnny Ramone's untimely death in September 2004, friends and musicians staged a benefit concert to celebrate the 30th anniversar... Read more