Top 21 Great Documentaries
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- DirectorBrett WhitcombStarsChris ThrashAaron FechterTravis SchaferA cult fan-favorite documentary that explores the rise and fall of Showbiz Pizza Place, its animatronic rock band, and the origins of Chuck E. Cheese.
- DirectorRandall LobbStarsPeter LairdKevin EastmanMark AskwithThe history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise.
- DirectorLaurent MalaquaisStarsJohn de LancieAlex TibckenTim StarProfiling the cross-demographic fanaticism for the ostensibly girl-orientated television series, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010).
- DirectorKenny OrtegaStarsMichael JacksonAlex AlAlexandra ApjarovaA compilation of interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
- DirectorMorgan SpurlockStarsMorgan SpurlockDaryl IsaacsChemeeka WalkerWhile examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.
- 2017–TV EpisodeStarsNolan BushnellNolan Bushnell is known as "the father of the video game industry." You probably know him as a founder of Atari. But one of his creations lives on.
- DirectorDan BootheStarsRobert GuillaumeJeffrey KatzenbergRoy Edward DisneyBehind the scenes look at the making of The Lion King.
- DirectorJosh JohnsonStarsBen JousanDavid GregoryMicah MatthewsHome video changed the world. The cultural and historical impact of the VHS tape was enormous. This film traces the ripples of that impact by examining the myriad aspects of society that were altered by the creation of videotape.
- DirectorSteve JamesStarsRoger EbertChaz EbertGene SiskelThe life and career of the renowned film critic and social commentator, Roger Ebert.
- A documentary regarding the sad life of the famous actress Judy Garland.
- DirectorSteve KroopnickStarsJohn Rhys-DaviesRon ClementsGlen KeaneHosted by John Rhys-Davies, this made-for-TV documentary details the work that went into the production of Aladdin, Disney's musical rendition of the classic Arabian Nights' tale. Animation fans are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this family favorite, as well as to interviews with the director and cast members, who give their insights into the inspirations for the various characterizations and effects of the film, and also the efforts that were needed to bring this project to completion.
- DirectorJoseph CaroleiStarsDavid Ogden StiersDon HahnAlan Menken
- StarsGary OwensEric BoardmanFrank NelsonHosts Gary and Eric go on a worldwide adventure to help Gary, who's slowly turning into a dino. The duo also presents many fascinating facts about dinosaurs in a fun way. The Chiodo Brothers provide for impressive stop motion animation.
- DirectorRob BoorStarsRob BoorChristopher AmesAlex BeltmanA documentary narrated by Rob Boor about the controversial online media production company Channel Awesome.
- DirectorHannah Lux DavisJeff BiermanJon ChemaStarsDemi LovatoMarissa CallahanDianna De La GarzaSinger and actress Demi Lovato opens up about using drugs, bipolar disease, eating disorders and her road to sobriety and a healthy life.
- DirectorLouis J. HorvitzStarsPeter UstinovWilliam EckertAnn MallalieuA panel of experts examines the five main suspects in the Jack the Ripper murders and determines which of them is the most likely to have committed the crimes.
- DirectorRob BoorStarsRob BoorNoah AntwilerDanny BarkerThe follow up to "The Downfall of Channel Awesome" in which Rob Boor exposes the other side for their wrongdoings and double standards with backed up evidence that prove that life isn't just black and white.
- DirectorAndy PerrottStarsLeonard PickelJames-Michael RoddyTurn out the lights and go "behind the screams" of Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights.
- DirectorDave LaMattinaChad N. WalkerStarsCaroll SpinneyJim HensonFrank OzCaroll Spinney has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969; at 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
- DirectorFredrik KnudsenStarsDarkSydePhilFredrik KnudsenAfter an early YouTuber finds unexpected fame and turns his hobby into a career, his poor decisions and his fanbase slowly dismantle him.
- DirectorJosh L.StarsChristine Weston ChandlerChris DuckworthJosh L.A brief history of the life of Christian Weston Chandler, an autistic comic book artist who rose to legendary levels of internet infamy in the mid-2000's with his comic, "Sonichu."