Movies Listings by Genre Documentary on Subtitleslibrary
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My Life Over the Top (2015)
Genre: Documentary2015
1h 37m
6.5 IMDB
Cast: Omar GoodingSynopsis: "My Life Over The Top" Is the real rags-to-riches story of a self-made Kingpin turned Boss Pimp. From selling pots and pans for pennies, to moving kilos of drugs and pimping high-class prostitutes, Virgil defined what it meant to be a Hustler. This documentary depicts everything from the times he was living on top of the world with millions of dollars to the times he was sent to prison and had it all taken away. This is the success story of a man who, against all odds, was able to overcome the dangerous challenges of street life and the penitentiary. This is the story of a living legend as told by the first-hand accounts of numerous well-known cross-country pimps, hoes and kingpins. -
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Foster (2018)
Genre: Action, Documentary2018
1h 37m
6.9 IMDB
Oscar®-winning filmmakers Deborah Oppenheimer and Mark Jonathan Harris (Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport) reunite for a revealing first-hand look at the foster care system as seen through the eyes of those who know it best. With extraordinary access to the inner workings of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Oppenheimer and Harris go beyond the sensational headlines and stereotypes to take an unprecedented look at an often misunderstood world and upend some of the most enduring myths about foster care and those involved in the system. -
Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much (2017)
Genre: Documentary, History2017
1h 37m
6.5 IMDB
Cast: Kevin Pollak, Bob Barker, Drew CareyWinner of "Best Documentary" at the Orlando FIlm Festival, "Perfect Bid" explores how Slauson became adept at recording and memorizing prices of products featured on the show since its inception in 1972, culminating in him helping a contestant place a perfect bid during a 2008 Showcase, and ending in one of the biggest controversies in game show history as covered by TIME Magazine, Esquire, TMZ and more. Upon seeing a rough cut, Roger Dobkowitz, 5 time Emmy winner and 36-year producer of the show, along with television legend, Bob Barker, both commended Wallis' workmanship, and gave of their time in support of the project by participating in interview sessions and providing invaluable context for the film. "I think this wonderful documentary has a big chance of breaking away from all the other documentaries that come out each year. I am happy someone is recognizing the dedication of our fans," said Dobkowitz. "Ted Slauson is a loyal friend and true. People like that are the reason I didn't have to work for a living....its the least I could do" - Bob Barker. -
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You Can't Kill Meme (2021)
Genre: Action, Documentary2021
1h 37m
3.6 IMDB
A feature debut by director/cinematographer Hayley Garrigus, YOU CAN'T KILL MEME follows her three-year descent into the anonymous internet underworld to explore the genesis of "memetic magic" and how memes have provided an entirely new way of articulating beliefs. The documentary includes interviews with individuals that post memes online from both sides of the political aisle, as well as with "lightworkers" and author of Memetic Magic: Manipulation of the Root Social Matrix and the Fabric of Reality, R Kirk Packwood. -
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Namibia, Sanctuary of Giants (2016)
Genre: Action, Documentary2016
1h 37m
N/A IMDB
Of all the countries of Africa there is one that wears a crown for wildlife, Namibia. Vast cattle properties and industries are beginning to swallow the land where Namibia's wild animals roam. Poaching is on the rise. Elephants and rhinos are under threat. With the threat comes hope. Namibian government experts, biologists and philanthropists have joined forces to develop simple, innovative strategies to stop the tide of destruction. This film is a celebration of the people who are making Namibia a sanctuary for the giants of Africa and an intimate look at the majestic creatures they are fighting for. -
Whale Island (2020)
Genre: Documentary2020
1h 37m
7.4 IMDB
Taiwan is an island country. Although it is surrounded by the sea, its people fear the sea since the politics, the history and the religious beliefs held on this island make people turn their backs to the sea. Oceanic literature author Liao Hung-chi and underwater photographer Ray Chin lead the audience out to the sea and into the water. They prompt us to understand the sea and to think about the possibility that the ocean might become our lives and the future of our country. -
A Tiny Ripple of Hope (2021)
Genre: Action, Documentary2021
1h 37m
6.6 IMDB
Cast: Lena WaitheJahmal Cole is the confident and charismatic leader of My Block, My Hood, My City: an organization that brings hope and opportunity to teenagers across Chicago's segregated South and West Sides. Away from the spotlight of his important work though, Jahmal is in the fight of his life as he battles to keep his home out of foreclosure, his marriage alive, and himself out of harm's way. A Tiny Ripple of Hope follows a formative year for Jahmal as he struggles with everything he must sacrifice so that the people and the city he loves can prosper. -
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