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to r/Documentaries by Mrsparkles7100
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Only The Dead. NSFW Documentary following Micheal Ware, war journalist in Iraq. (2015) [01:19:25] image
Only The Dead. NSFW Documentary following Micheal Ware, war journalist in Iraq. (2015) [01:19:25]
Iraq/Syria Conflict
in Iraq
to r/Documentaries by lumpylizard21
10 months ago
Preview thumbnail for The COMPLETE History of Horror Movies (2023) - A documentary about the history of horror movies, their evolution throughout the history of film and the impact they have had on cinema [02:27:18] image
The COMPLETE History of Horror Movies (2023) - A documentary about the history of horror movies, their evolution throughout the history of film and the impact they have had on cinema [02:27:18]
to r/Documentaries by HanJaub
6 months ago
Preview thumbnail for How a Band from the 1960s Predicted the Future of Music (2022) [00:15:58] image
How a Band from the 1960s Predicted the Future of Music (2022) [00:15:58]
Music
to r/Documentaries by civver3
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for The Logistics of Airplane Food (2020) - looking at the cooking and delivery of airline meals by the UK’s largest inflight caterer [00:48:35] image
The Logistics of Airplane Food (2020) - looking at the cooking and delivery of airline meals by the UK’s largest inflight caterer [00:48:35]
Cuisine
to r/Documentaries by circlefullofcurses
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for The Gate of Heavenly Peace (1995) - A documentary about the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 [03:00:00] image
The Gate of Heavenly Peace (1995) - A documentary about the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 [03:00:00]
History
to r/Documentaries by DrinkMoreCodeMore
9 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Why African Americans are taking up arms? (2022) - According to surveys, 1 in 4 black ppl own a gun, a number that has risen sharply in recent years. They are disproportionately more often the victims of shootings. Many are turning to gun clubs as they learn how to handle their weapons [00:12:25] image
Why African Americans are taking up arms? (2022) - According to surveys, 1 in 4 black ppl own a gun, a number that has risen sharply in recent years. They are disproportionately more often the victims of shootings. Many are turning to gun clubs as they learn how to handle their weapons [00:12:25]
to r/Documentaries by AllRequestRetro
6 months ago
Preview thumbnail for The Supreme Court Declares War On The Environment (2022) A comedic look at the past 50 years of the EPA, the environmental damages the EPA has prevented, and what the Supreme Court's recent ruling against the EPA's authority means for the future. [00:24:44] image
The Supreme Court Declares War On The Environment (2022) A comedic look at the past 50 years of the EPA, the environmental damages the EPA has prevented, and what the Supreme Court's recent ruling against the EPA's authority means for the future. [00:24:44]
to r/Documentaries by slybird
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for How Hard Candy is Made (2021) Sugar Smith Greg Cohen and the staff from Lofty Pursuits make traditional Christmas candy using century’s old techniques and equipment at their shop in Tallahassee, Florida. Produced by Wired Magazine. [00:13:21] image
How Hard Candy is Made (2021) Sugar Smith Greg Cohen and the staff from Lofty Pursuits make traditional Christmas candy using century’s old techniques and equipment at their shop in Tallahassee, Florida. Produced by Wired Magazine. [00:13:21]
Education
in Tallahassee, FL
to r/Documentaries by Missing_Trillions
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for WikiRebels (2010) - Sweden’s public television service, SVT, released a one hour documentary chronicling the history of WikiLeaks, starting with its early leaks of Scientology documents and ending with its recent release of American diplomatic cables. [00:57:25] image
WikiRebels (2010) - Sweden’s public television service, SVT, released a one hour documentary chronicling the history of WikiLeaks, starting with its early leaks of Scientology documents and ending with its recent release of American diplomatic cables. [00:57:25]
in Sweden
to r/Documentaries by geo_jam
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for The newspaper Ukrainian Pravda put together a short documentary called The Occupant with footage from one Russian soldier's phone. It shows him graduating from a military academy, life before the invasion, and some footage from in Ukraine. (has English subtitles). Very fascinating (2022) [00:24:11] image
The newspaper Ukrainian Pravda put together a short documentary called The Occupant with footage from one Russian soldier's phone. It shows him graduating from a military academy, life before the invasion, and some footage from in Ukraine. (has English subtitles). Very fascinating (2022) [00:24:11]
War
in Ukraine
to r/Documentaries by cherry_coloured
4 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Mingus: Charlie Mingus 1968 (1968) - Film following the life of jazz bassist Charles Mingus as he awaits eviction from his New York City apartment [00:58:17] image
Mingus: Charlie Mingus 1968 (1968) - Film following the life of jazz bassist Charles Mingus as he awaits eviction from his New York City apartment [00:58:17]
Music
in New York City
to r/Documentaries by flyforasuburbanguy
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Who are the Appalachians? (2019) [00:11:35] image
Who are the Appalachians? (2019) [00:11:35]
History
to r/Documentaries by JayMandao
6 months ago
Preview thumbnail for The Chaotic Past of Back to the Future (2022) - A look at the firing of actor Eric Stoltz from the role of Marty McFly and how it shaped the final film. [00:12:39] image
The Chaotic Past of Back to the Future (2022) - A look at the firing of actor Eric Stoltz from the role of Marty McFly and how it shaped the final film. [00:12:39]
Film/TV
to r/Documentaries by rinkydinkmink
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Bankrupt By Beanies (2009) - short documentary about one family's obsession with beanie babies [00:08:28] image
Bankrupt By Beanies (2009) - short documentary about one family's obsession with beanie babies [00:08:28]
to r/Documentaries by Kaceymorghulis
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for The True Scale of Ocean Pollution (2021) [00:37:47] image
The True Scale of Ocean Pollution (2021) [00:37:47]
to r/Documentaries by HanJaub
6 months ago
Preview thumbnail for How Countess Bathory Influenced Early Black Metal: Was the First Black Metal Act Just a Copycat? (2021) [00:18:39] image
How Countess Bathory Influenced Early Black Metal: Was the First Black Metal Act Just a Copycat? (2021) [00:18:39]
to r/Documentaries by hi9580
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Fact vs. fake - why don’t we trust science any more? (2021) - Corporate disinformation, coverups, intentionally misleading scientists and the public, false beliefs, conspiracy series [00:42:26] image
Fact vs. fake - why don’t we trust science any more? (2021) - Corporate disinformation, coverups, intentionally misleading scientists and the public, false beliefs, conspiracy series [00:42:26]
Science
to r/Documentaries by flyforasuburbanguy
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (2006) The story of the Broadway musical [60:52:12] image
No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (2006) The story of the Broadway musical [60:52:12]
Art
to r/Documentaries by Wolfman92097
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for 9/11 (2002) - 2 Brothers set out to film to journey of a probationary fire fighter of FDNY and end up inside the twin towers on 9/11 with the fire department [1:57:23] image
9/11 (2002) - 2 Brothers set out to film to journey of a probationary fire fighter of FDNY and end up inside the twin towers on 9/11 with the fire department [1:57:23]
History
to r/Documentaries by gamepopper
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for When Abortion Was Illegal: Untold Stories (1992) - In light of Texas' new anti-abortion law, here are stories about what women did before the Roe v. Wade decision to legalise abortions. [00:28:02] image
When Abortion Was Illegal: Untold Stories (1992) - In light of Texas' new anti-abortion law, here are stories about what women did before the Roe v. Wade decision to legalise abortions. [00:28:02]
in Texas
to r/Documentaries by ilikelegoandcrackers
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Dying in the Name of Vaccine Freedom - (2021) - A short NYT opinion piece with a sober ending [00:07:32] image
Dying in the Name of Vaccine Freedom - (2021) - A short NYT opinion piece with a sober ending [00:07:32]
Health & Medicine
to r/Documentaries by flyforasuburbanguy
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Red Light Go (2002) | Bike Messenger Alley Cat Racing Documentary [00:52:05] image
Red Light Go (2002) | Bike Messenger Alley Cat Racing Documentary [00:52:05]
Sports
to r/Documentaries by flyforasuburbanguy
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for History of Grand Theft Auto (1984 - 2021) (2021) | History of the Grand Theft Auto series from the first game to it's most recent release [02:17:04] image
History of Grand Theft Auto (1984 - 2021) (2021) | History of the Grand Theft Auto series from the first game to it's most recent release [02:17:04]
Pop Culture
to r/Documentaries by Kaceymorghulis
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for The Pink Room (2011) | Documentary about child sex slavery in Cambodia and the efforts of one town to save their kids and help them adjust back to normal life [00:56:50] image
The Pink Room (2011) | Documentary about child sex slavery in Cambodia and the efforts of one town to save their kids and help them adjust back to normal life [00:56:50]
in Cambodia
to r/Documentaries by Kaceymorghulis
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for A Year With The Ravens at Crystal Cove (2018) a fascinating documentary about the life of wild ravens at Crystal Cove state park and the relationship the film maker has with them [01:19:14] image
A Year With The Ravens at Crystal Cove (2018) a fascinating documentary about the life of wild ravens at Crystal Cove state park and the relationship the film maker has with them [01:19:14]
Nature/Animals