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Tiger King: Season 1 Tiger King: Season 1 (2020)
Among the eccentrics and cult personalities in the stranger-than-fiction world of big cat owners, few stand out more than Joe Exotic, a mulleted, gun-toting polygamist and country western singer...

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Tiger King: Season 2 Tiger King: Season 2 (2021)
More outrageous allegations. More eye-opening revelations. The mind-blowing saga of Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin and Jeff Lowe is far from over.

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Grizzly Man Grizzly Man (2005)
A docudrama that centers on amateur grizzly bear expert Timothy Treadwell. He periodically journeyed to Alaska to study and live with the bears. He was killed, along with his girlfriend, Amie...

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Catfish Catfish (2010)
In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most...

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Dear Zachary: A Letter To A Son About His Father Dear Zachary: A Letter To A Son About His Father (2008)
In 2001, Andrew Bagby, a medical resident, is murdered not long after breaking up with his girlfriend. Soon after, when she announces she's pregnant, one of Andrew's many close friends, Kurt...

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Conversations With A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes Conversations With A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (2019)
A unique look inside the mind of an infamous serial killer with this cinematic self-portrait crafted from statements made by Ted Bundy, including present-day interviews, archival footage and audio...

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Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)
A behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

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Won't You Be My Neighbor? Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
Fred Rogers used puppets and play to explore complex social issues: race, disability, equality and tragedy, helping form the American concept of childhood. He spoke directly to children and they...

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Capturing The Friedmans Capturing The Friedmans (2003)
Documentary on the Friedmans, a seemingly typical, upper-middle-class Jewish family whose world is instantly transformed when the father and his youngest son are arrested and charged with shocking...

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Paradise Lost: The Child Murders At Robin Hood Hills Paradise Lost: The Child Murders At Robin Hood Hills (1996)
Berlinger and Sinofsky's documentary of a gruesome triple murder in West Memphis, Arkansas and the subsequent trials of three suspects, takes a hard look at both the occult and the American justice...

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Moonage Daydream Moonage Daydream (2022)
A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.

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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)
Follows the life of beloved actor and advocate Michael J. Fox, exploring his personal and professional triumphs and travails, and what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable...

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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)
Sam Dunn is a 30-year old anthropologist who wrote his graduate thesis on the plight of Guatemalan refugees. Recently he has decided to study the plight of a different culture, one he has been a...

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The Bridge The Bridge (2006)
Filmmakers use hidden cameras to capture the various suicide attempts at the Golden Gate Bridge - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe...

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Soaked In Bleach Soaked In Bleach (2015)
Reveals the events behind Kurt Cobain's death as seen through the eyes of Tom Grant, the private investigator that was hired by Courtney Love in 1994 to track down her missing husband (Kurt Cobain)...

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Mommy Dead And Dearest Mommy Dead And Dearest (2017)
In this documentary, the murder of Deedee Blanchard by her daughter Gypsy Rose is explored, as well as the circumstances leading up to the event.

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West Of Memphis West Of Memphis (2012)
West of Memphis is an examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas. The documentary tells the hitherto unknown story behind an extraordinary and desperate fight to bring the truth to light. Told...

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Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory (2011)
In 1993, a horrific triple child murder was discovered in West Memphis, Arkansas, but the reaction to it precipitated a horror of its own. This film follows up on the story of the three boys,...

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The Devil And Daniel Johnston The Devil And Daniel Johnston (2005)
This 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and...

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The Confession Killer The Confession Killer (2019)
Henry Lee Lucas was known as America's most prolific serial killer, admitting to hundreds of murders, but, as DNA results contradict his confessions, will they expose the biggest criminal justice...

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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
A documentary about Anthony Bourdain and his career as a chef, writer and host, revered and renowned for his authentic approach to food, culture and travel.

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Paradise Lost 2: Revelations Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000)
In 1994, three nonconformist boys in West Memphis, Arkansas were convicted for a horrific triple child murder. However, the original film shows how questionable evidence and a prejudiced community...

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After Porn Ends After Porn Ends (2012)
Documentary examining what happens to some of the biggest names in the history of the adult entertainment industry after they leave the business and try and live "normal" lives.

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Inside Deep Throat Inside Deep Throat (2005)
In 1972, a seemingly typical shoestring budget pornographic film was made in a Florida hotel, "Deep Throat," starring Linda Lovelace. This film would surpass the wildest expectation of everyone...

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Aileen: Life And Death Of A Serial Killer Aileen: Life And Death Of A Serial Killer (2003)
Nonfiction filmmaker Nick Broomfield and his frequent collaborator Joan Churchill return to the subject of an earlier film, Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer, for Aileen: Life and...

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Andre The Giant Andre The Giant (2018)
From HBO Sports, WWE, JMH Films and Ringer Films comes Andre The Giant, a documentary examining the life and career of one of the most beloved legends in WWE history. The ambitious, wide-ranging...

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The Times Of Harvey Milk The Times Of Harvey Milk (1984)
Monday morning, November 27th, 1978, approximately 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Board of Supervisors Supervisor Harvey Milk were assassinated by Milk's former fellow...

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Jonestown: The Life And Death Of Peoples Temple Jonestown: The Life And Death Of Peoples Temple (2006)
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he...

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The Mystery Of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes The Mystery Of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (2022)
Explores the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle.

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Global Metal Global Metal (2008)
A continued examination of the heavy metal subculture focusing on the adaptation and performance of heavy metal in various global communities, and how the increased import of Western cultural forms...

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Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows (1998)
What started out to be a documentary on professional wrestling in general became a look at the last year of Bret Hart's career as a wrestler in the WWF. The main focus is on WWF owner Vince...

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Dark Side Of The Ring: Season 5 Dark Side Of The Ring: Season 5 (2024)
From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the...

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Dark Side Of The Ring: Season 4 Dark Side Of The Ring: Season 4 (2023)
From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the...

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Dark Side Of The Ring: Season 3 Dark Side Of The Ring: Season 3 (2021)
From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the...

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Dark Side Of The Ring: Season 2 Dark Side Of The Ring: Season 2 (2020)
From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the...

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Dark Side Of The Ring: Season 1 Dark Side Of The Ring: Season 1 (2019)
From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the...

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Marwencol Marwencol (2010)
"Marwencol" is a documentary about the fantasy world of Mark Hogancamp. After being beaten into a brain-damaging coma by five men outside a bar, Mark builds a 1/6th scale World War II-era town in...

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The Resurrection Of Jake The Snake The Resurrection Of Jake The Snake (2015)
A fallen professional wrestling superstar battles his past demons in a struggle to reclaim his life and the family that has given up on him.

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Untouchable Untouchable (2019)
A look at the rise and fall of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein featuring interviews with former colleagues and those who accused him of sexual misconduct.

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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling Of A Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos: The Selling Of A Serial Killer (1993)
Nick Broomfield directed this controversial documentary about Aileen Wuornos, a Florida prostitute who confessed to killing seven men between 1989 and 1990. Though Wuornos claimed to have acted in...

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Ted Bundy: Falling For A Killer Ted Bundy: Falling For A Killer (2020)
After nearly 40 years of silence, Elizabeth Kendall Ted Bundy's former girlfriend and her daughter Molly share their experiences with unsettling new details about the notorious serial killer.

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After Porn Ends 2 After Porn Ends 2 (2017)
After Porn Ends 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, and not only turns back the clock to meet the oldest living stars in adult film's history, but goes in depth with some of its most current...

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Porn Star: The Legend Of Ron Jeremy Porn Star: The Legend Of Ron Jeremy (2001)
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy offers audiences a penetrating look inside the world of Ron Jeremy, America's most unlikely sex star and hero to millions. With nearly 25 years in the adult film...

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Devil's Playground Devil's Playground (2002)
The Devil's Playground is a fascinating and moving documentary about a little-known aspect of Amish life. Amish are not permitted to join the church until their late teens, and have to do so of...

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Corman's World: Exploits Of A Hollywood Rebel Corman's World: Exploits Of A Hollywood Rebel (2011)
Chronicles the six-decade career of the U.S. film industry's most diverse, dogged and resourceful low-budget producer-director-entrepreneur, painting the soft-spoken Roger Corman as an indie cinema...

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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child (2010)
Director Tamra Davis pays homage to her friend in this definitive documentary but also delves into Basquiat as an iconoclast. His dense, bebop-influenced neoexpressionist work emerged while...

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You Cannot Kill David Arquette You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020)
Branded as the most hated man in wrestling after winning a highly controversial WCW World Heavyweight Championship in 2000, actor David Arquette attempts a rocky return to the sport that stalled...

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The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle (1980)
A rather incoherent post-breakup Sex Pistols "documentary", told from the point of view of Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, whose (arguable) position is that the Sex Pistols in particular and punk...

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Who Killed Malcolm X? Who Killed Malcolm X? (2020)
Activist Abdur-Rahman Muhammad begins his own investigation into the perplexing details surrounding the assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X.

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What's My Name: Muhammad Ali What's My Name: Muhammad Ali (2019)
One of the most iconic figures in athletic history, Muhammad Ali's incredible story from world champion boxer to inspiring social activist is explored through his own voice and never-before-seen...

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