Documentary Feature

A documentary film is a nonfictional motion picture intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record. Such films were originally shot on film stock—the only medium available—but now include video and digital productions that can be either direct-to-video, made into a TV show or released for screening in cinemas. “Documentary” has been described as a “filmmaking practice, a cinematic tradition, and mode of audience reception” that is continually evolving and is without clear boundaries.

U.S. and foreign films

The English film title, original title, country of origin and production year are listed. Foreign-language films are subtitled in English.

Latest
Most Viewed
Most Commented
Exit: Music

James Murdoch | Canada | 2016 | 1:22:00 Before the arrival of Adolf Hitler in 1933, Germany was the centre of the musical world. Within five years thousands of musicians had fled the country as the Nazi regime tightened its race laws and attempted to fashion its own cultural image. EXIT: MUSIC examines how anti-Semitism manifested… Read more »

Triple Divide [redacted]

Joshua B. Pribanic, Melissa A. Troutman | United States | 2016 | 59 m Facebook | Twitter A ‘bombshell’ documentary about the impact of fracking with exclusive interviews from oil and gas industry leaders, independent experts and impacted residents. TRIPLE DIVIDE covers five years (2011 – 2016) of cradle-to-grave investigations by investigative news nonprofit Public Herald… Read more »

A Candle in a Candy Store

Phil Audibert, Ross Hunter | United States | 2016 | 55 m A documentary celebrating 100 years of community service by what may be the oldest rural volunteer fire company in the state of Virginia

Casablanca Mon Amour

United States | 2012 | 1 h 16 m Arabic with English Subtitles An essay-road movie that offers a playful subversion of the traditional American “Hollywood goes to Morocco” story.

Celestial Serpent – The Moneyless Journey

Celestial Serpent | New Zealand | 2015 | 1 h 33 m 33 s Facebook | Twitter Join Artist, Musician, Filmmaker and Metaphysician Celestial Serpent on a wild and whacky adventure across NSW and QLD Australia. In this spontaneous Social experiment, Celestial serpent will spend 70 days traveling with absolutely no money. Yes! you heard correctly, During… Read more »

For My Children

Sweden | 2015 | 1 h 9 m English, Polish, Spanish, Swedish with English Subtitles Facebook This documentary follows Jerzy Donus who in 2009 was manipulated out of his children ́s life as father for the children he loves and cares for. The worries and stress in the struggle for the children, gave him a… Read more »

Fursonas

Dominic Rodriguez | United States | 2015 | 1 h 21 m 25 s Approaching a community filled with so many rumors and misconceptions is no easy task. Director, Dominic Rodriguez, is not without his own biases, but instead of attempting to deny this fact, he faces it head on, unafraid to be shot down by his… Read more »

Special Blood

Natalie Metzger | United States | 2015 | 58 m Facebook Failed by a healthcare system that is largely ignorant of their existence, four patients with a life-threatening, rare disease learn to find strength in each other and their small, but strong community.

00:00
Welcome to Jarbo State

Annelie Olsson | Sweden | 2013 | 1 h 13 m 52 s Facebook In the film Welcome to Jarbo State we follow the life of a small district, with a population fewer than in a high-rise. We meet some residents in their ordinary life as well as in extraordinary situations, where both seriousness and humor given… Read more »

The Unknowns

Neal Schrodetzki | United States | 2016 | 01:24:00 Facebook | Twitter “The Unknowns” is a documentary film created by Army Veterans Ethan Morse and Neal Schrodetzki. Both were stationed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, and bring a unique perspective to the rigorous and intricate training process that soldiers must… Read more »