Looking for Documentary Recommendations
I am looking to view some docus that have been made in the last few years. I've seen Tim's Vermeer and Jodorowsky's Dune which were both excellent. Looking to learn something but avoid gut-wrenching, true-life horror stories (Holocaust, famine, etc.). Thanks.
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The Plague Dogs
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Waking Sleeping Beauty
We Are Legion The American Scream Paul Williams...Still Alive Best Worst Movie Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp Los Angeles Plays Itself I Am Devine Video Nasties: Draconian Days Searching For Sugar Man Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (A little bit of "true horror" in this though) |
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Supermensch
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DIG!
The Corporation |
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The Seven Five
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Watched MERU the other night. Pretty good stuff. If you liked Everest you'll like it.
If you didnt like Everest, watch it anyway. Some pretty good footage. |
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I thought Man On Wire was decent
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Jodorowsky's Dune is one of the most incredible documentaries I've ever seen--and a lot of fun. [EDIT: I didn't originally notice that you've seen this. I still stand by my recommendation.]
If you've never seen Crumb--doo eet! Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey is the best documentary I've seen about the martial arts legend. Also a second vote for Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief. |
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Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k
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I am looking to view some docus that have been made in the last few years. I've seen Tim's Vermeer and Jodorowsky's Dune which were both excellent. Looking to learn something but avoid gut-wrenching, true-life horror stories (Holocaust, famine, etc.). Thanks.
* - highly recommended *The Outrageous Sophie Tucker *Listen to Me, Marlon The Best of Enemies (about the 1968 televised debates between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley) The Black Panthers Peggy Guggenheim, Art Addict |
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I found The Search for General Tso pretty entertaining, and pretty informative on Chinese food in America on the whole.
Surprised no one has mentioned Dear Zachary yet. |
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The Act of Killing is one of the greatest docs I've ever seen.
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Just watched I Touched All of Your Stuff on Netflix. Incredibly interesting.Wasn't sure what to expect, not certain what I got. :)
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A Band Called Death
The Search for Weng Weng In The Turn Can't Stand Losing You |
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Wim Wender's Oscar nominated - 'The Salt of the Earth' (watch this on a really big TV and surround sound setup)
'The Red Army' Milius (2013) - doc film about director of John Milius is just outstanding. Last Days of Vietnam The Wrecking Crew Tim's Vermeer Jerusalem (IMAX doc) [home video releasae: Dec. 1] |
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Originally Posted by printerati
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Surprised no one has mentioned Dear Zachary yet.
Looking to learn something but avoid gut-wrenching, true-life horror stories
Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum
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*Listen to Me, Marlon
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I Am Santa Claus is a good one to watch this time of year.
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Just watched Deli Man the other day, loved it.
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Originally Posted by Mondo Kane
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Though it's a top-10 doc for me, I didn't think it would fit OP's guidelines
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Alive Inside is quite a remarkable movie about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and the integration of music to the brain to stimulate memories. Highly recommended.
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Originally Posted by VHS?
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Watched MERU the other night. Pretty good stuff. If you liked Everest you'll like it.
If you didnt like Everest, watch it anyway. Some pretty good footage. |
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Yes it did. Jimmy Chin has done some incredible photography. I only wish ...
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It's not recent but, if you're fan of fantastic art & artists... and you can find it, I'd recommend the Frank Frazetta doc "Painting with Fire".
Not big on documentaries really, but I've picked up a few. Tim's Vermeer Jordorowsky's Dune Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life Pumping Iron Tales of the Rat Fink Painting With Fire Oh crap… started looking thru my collection and found more than I thought I had. The Sci-Fi Boys Will Eisner - Profession: Cartoonist Chuck Jones: Extremes & Inbetweens A Life in Animation Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels Countdown to Wednesday (about comic book publishing) Comic-Con: Episode IV A Fan's Hope Stripped (about comic strips) Star Wait Harlan Ellison: Dreams With Sharp teeth Beast Wishes: The Fantastic World of Bob & Kathy Burns The Kid Stays In The Picture John Ford Dreaming the Quiet Man |
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The Boys: Sherman Brothers Story
Frank and Ollie Atari: Game Over King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters |
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I dug watching "An Honest Liar" myself.
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Originally Posted by g
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The Boys: Sherman Brothers Story
Frank and Ollie Atari: Game Over King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters |
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