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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.

Bukowski: Born Into This (2003)

7.9/10
Director: John Dullaghan
Starring: Charles Bukowski, Bono, Harry Dean Stanton, Tom Waits, Linda Lee Bukowski, Tayl...

The first comprehensive documentary on the controversial poet, underground writer and cult icon. Director John Dullaghan spent seven years researchin... Read more

Bulletproof Salesman (2008)

6.8/10
Director: Petra Epperlein, Michael Tucker

An intriguing and unnerving documentary about German armoured-car salesman Fidelis Cloer, for whom the war in Iraq has been an economic windfall. The... Read more

Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film (2006)

7.2/10
Director: Tom Thurman
Starring: Hunter S Thompson, Johnny Depp, John Cusack, Sean Penn, Gary Busey, Tom Wolfe, e...

Nick Nolte narrates this acclaimed bio-documentary about the maverick writer and Gonzo journalist that includes interviews with many of the 'outlaw ce... Read more

Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery (2008)

7.4/10

It's high adventure, triumph and tragedy as we journey around the world in the wake of one of the greatest explorers of all time - James Cook. A hero... Read more

Catherine the Great (2006)

6.3/10
Starring: Emily Bruni

One of Russia's most brilliant rulers, Catherine the Great, is the subject of this thrilling and extensively researched documentary/drama. Lavishly f... Read more

Celia (2018)

8.2/10
Director: Amanda Millar

Amanda Millar’s moving documentary celebrates the enduring legacy of Celia Lashlie, a passionate advocate for social interventions that equipped those... Read more

Champion (2005)

7.2/10
Director: Joe Eckardt
Starring: Danny Trejo

This multiple award winning documentary chronicles actor Danny Trejo's life through raw and candid conversations about everything from trying heroin a... Read more

Chanel, Chanel (1986)

Director: Eila Hershon, Roberto Guerra
Starring: Diana Quick, (narrated by)

Aka "Chanel and Her World". Chanel, more than just one of the world's most successful fashion labels, also the name of a woman who led a fascinating l... Read more

Charles Bradley: Soul of America (2012)

7.6/10
Director: Poull Brien
Starring: Charles Bradley

Starting off on his 62nd birthday, follow Charles Bradley's extraordinary journey from James Brown impersonator to recording artist during the electri... Read more

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life (2009)

8.6/10
Starring: David Attenborough

A personal insight from the world's favourite naturalist into Darwin's theory of evolution. This special documentary was made to celebrate the 200th a... Read more