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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.

McQueen (2018)

8.2/10
Director: Ian Bonhote, Peter Ettedgui

A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family,... Read more

Whitney (2018)

7.2/10
Director: Kevin Macdonald
Starring: Whitney Houston

Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, r... Read more

Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018)

7.8/10
Director: Thom Zimny
Starring: Ann-Margret , Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Berry, Dean Martin, Elvis Pres...

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Hamilton: Building America (2017)

7.5/10

This documentary captures the amazing life and times of our nation's forgotten founding father: Alexander Hamilton. Exploring the iconic American poli... Read more

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda (2017)

7.7/10
Starring: Ryuichi Sakamoto

From techno-pop stardom to Oscar-winning film composer, the evolution of Ryuichi Sakamoto's music has coincided with his life journeys. Following Fuku... Read more

Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. (2017)

7.5/10
Director: Mark Ford

Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. is the first biography to be authorized by his estate and will be the most personal and revealing documentary abo... Read more

McKellen: Playing the Part (2017)

8.9/10
Director: Joe Stephenson
Starring: Ian McKellen

Feature documentary on the life and work of Sir Ian McKellen. Read more

Westwind: Djalu's Legacy (2017)

6.9/10
Director: Ben Strunin

Didgeridoo master, keeper of an ancient dreaming, tribal elder: Djalu must pass on his sacred songlines. Are his sons ready? Djalu seeks a way forward... Read more

The Gospel According to Andre (2017)

6/10
Director: Kate Novack

Filmmaker Kate Novack explores the life and career of fashion journalist André Leon Talley -- from his childhood in the segregated South to his iconic... Read more

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017)

7.4/10
Director: Alexandra Dean

Hedy Lamarr was a Hollywood movie star who was hailed as the most beautiful and glamorous in the world. However, that was only the surface that tragic... Read more