Documentaries for a sunny day.
An on-going, unranked list of some of my favorite documentaries.
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- DirectorKirby DickStarsBob FlanaganSheree RoseKathe BurkhartDiagnosed with cystic fibrosis from a young age, performance artist Bob Flanagan shared his life and pain in his art, usually through sadomasochistic practices.Beautiful and endearing documentary about the man, the myth, and the legend, Bob.
- DirectorNick BougasStarsGoddess BunnyJohn Aes-NihilGlen MeadmoreA tour of Los Angeles, California's underground gay, lesbian, and transgender nightclub scene, as hosted by Goddess Bunny, a disabled, tap dancing artist.You've all seen The Goddess do her thing, now get to know The Goddess, Sandy, and Johnnie.
- DirectorSami SaifStarsRicardo LopezChronicling the last days of the life of the social outcast Ricardo Lopez in 1996 as he mails a bomb to Icelandic singer Björk.A graphic, touching and incredibly difficult watch that is a must see for anyone who is interested in mental illness. One of my favorites. R.I.P Ricardo.
- DirectorAdi SidemanStarsBarbara AdlerMimi TurnerBill AndrietteMembers of the controversial group NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy Love Association) discuss why their organization supports "boys and men who have or desire engagements in sexual or emotional relationships."You can literally feel the slime when watching a couple of these people. Undeniably interesting.
- DirectorJeff MalmbergStarsMark HogancampEmmanuel NnejiEdda HogancampDocumentary about Mark Hogancamp. After a vicious attack leaves him brain-damaged and broke, Mark seeks recovery in "Marwencol", a 1/6th scale World War II-era town he creates in his backyard. Inspired the movie Welcome to Marwen (2018)Being almost beat to death was the best thing that could have ever happened to him. Get on this if you like quirk in your docs.
- DirectorJohn HeynJeff KrulikStarsJohn Cloud Jr.Judas PriestA look at the wild scene outside a Judas Priest concert.A classic in every sense of the word.
- DirectorMatt MahurinStarsMichael FishmanJohn A. PapaEve ShopsinThis bitingly funny comedy follows a prickly, profanity-prone man seeking to preserve his dream; it dishes up bites of wisdom along the way, ultimately serving both a hilarious trip and a charming slice of New York history.It'll make you laugh, it'll make you think, and it will most definitely make you hungry.
- DirectorJake ClennellOsaka's top host club owner trains boys to excel in the underground love scene. They learn to fake relationships with girls, their income source.Bizarro land inside a Japanese night club. If you have even the slightest fascination towards society and culture, you owe it to yourself to watch this.
- DirectorKurt KuenneStarsKurt KuenneAndrew BagbyDavid BagbyA filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son.If you haven't heard about this, then I strongly suggest watching it fresh - do not watch any trailers or read up on it. Just watch it.
- DirectorBennett MillerStarsTimothy 'Speed' LevitchTimothy "Speed" Levitch, an eccentric New York City tour bus guide, takes tourists around the island of Manhattan and shares an archive of beautifully distorted information about the city.Timothy "Speed" Levitch is a man who knows things. Watch and listen. There's a great possibility you'll learn something about yourself as you watch him talk about himself.
- DirectorJason GoldwatchStarsJerry CavallaroGavin McInnesThe film follows 8 contestants as they compete as part of the Movie Watching Championship, all trying to break the World Record for most consecutive hours without sleep...while watching movies...in the middle of Times Square.Hilarious. Watch Gavin McInnes lose his f@ckin mind as he hosts a movie watching competition.
- DirectorRoger PomphreyStarsKeith AllenLauren HarriesKeith Allen spends some quality time with former child prodigy James Harries and his family. At first sight, they may seem to be a houseful of geniuses, but although every single member has a PhD in Metaphysics, we soon discover that some were purchased from a fake university in the USA, while the others were awarded to them by themselves. As the documentary proceeds, it eerily becomes apparent that this is a family that believes its own mythology. They regard themselves as morally, intellectually, and financially superior to the rest of society, even though the clan (housed in a mock mock-Tudor cottage in the middle of a Cardiff council estate) includes a convicted arsonist, an astral projectionist, a former Bunny Girl, a part-time private detective and a sex-change daughter (James is now Lauren), all of whom seem to live their lives in a parallel universe.Go into this fresh, and you'll see me smiling as I watch your jaw hit the floor.
- DirectorBarbara SchroederStarsSteve ClementThomas MontgomeryKen CaseThis is the true story of a love triangle that takes place entirely online. Lies lead to murder in real life, as a teenage vixen (screen name 'talhotblond') lures men into her web. Revealing a shocking true crime story that shows the Internet's power to unleash our most dangerous fantasies.Once again, go in fresh. A tale of lies that will most assuredly get under your skin.
- DirectorIan PalmerStarsJames Quinn McDonaghPaddy Quinn McDonaghMichael Quinn McDonaghAn epic 12-year journey into the brutal and secretive world of Irish Traveler bare-knuckle fighting. This film follows a history of violent feuding between rival clans.Remember Brad Pitt from Snatch? Wouldn't it be cool to watch a movie based on his character's life? Well, this could work.
- DirectorJohn HyamsStarsMark KerrMark ColemanDawn StaplesThis is a documentary that follows M.M.A. great Mark Kerr, and his string of amazing victories in the ring.At the moment, it is the best MMA related doc there is. One of my favorite movies.
- DirectorDick ProennekeStarsDick ProennekeBob Swerer Jr.Wendy IshiiIn 1968, one man films his attempt to build a cabin and live in the Alaskan wilderness. He goes weeks or months at a time without human contact.This movie makes you want to live. Inspirational living at it's finest. You can see more of Proenneke in The Frozen North, and Alaska: Silence & Solitude.
- DirectorJesse MossStarsJames HogueThe true story of James Hogue, a brilliant impostor who embraced the American art of self-invention, fabricated a spectacular series of fictional identities for himself, and successfully conned his way into Princeton UniversityBeing a legit Con Man is one of the coolest things around - and this guy proves it. Unbelievable what he gets away with. Shock and awe.
- DirectorFrederick WisemanDocumentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman takes us inside the Massachusetts Correctional Institution Bridgewater where people stay trapped in their madness.Be careful with this one, it'll most likely upset you. Fascinating and depressing stuff.
- DirectorSimon KerslakeStarsMatt BarrJonah FalconSteed HoltA documentary about men with unusually large penises.Huge weiners are funny.
Watch Private Dicks: Men Exposed for more Jonah Falcon and even more peepee conversation. - DirectorSeth GordonStarsSteve WiebeBilly MitchellMark AlpigerDie-hard gamers compete to break world records on classic arcade games.Of course this is on here. It's a part of the Holy Trifecta of Video Game Documentaries.
- DirectorLincoln RuchtiStarsWalter DayBen GoldSteve Sanders1982's Video Game World Champions share their philosophies on joysticks, groupies and life.Another part of the Holy Trifecta of Video Game Docs. More Billy Mitchell and even more Mr. Awesome!
- DirectorJeremy MackStarsBill CarltonRobert MruczekTerry NelsonAlthough technology continues to evolve, a group of die-hard gamers refuses to abandon the classic arcade games of yesteryear. The 80's live on for these enthusiasts, who compete against each other and history to record the world's highest scores. Portland gamer Bill Carlton is one of the most brazen, fearlessly taking on some of the toughest records on the books. HIGH SCORE follows Bill as he attempts to take down the Atari classic Missile Command and its twenty year-old record. To get the 80 million points he'll have to play the game on one quarter for over two days straight. There is no pause button. There will be no sleep. There can only be one victor in this classic story of Man versus Missile Command.The Holy Trifecta is complete with this underdog story of stupendoustry!
- DirectorDuane GravesStarsRene MorenoBo RouckUniversity of Texas student Duane Graves chronicles his charismatic childhood chum Rene Moreno, a San Antonio native with Down Syndrome, in this playful, stirring, remarkably unique portrait documentary.Rene is the man. A vibrant and enjoyable doc that may teach you something.
- DirectorJulien NitzbergStarsJ. Parker Bazzle IIBig & RichPonty's CamperA year in the life of the White family, well known for Jesco White, the star of the "Dancing Outlaw" documentary.Kick back with a beer and explore the White family history. For a full night of White shenanigans, watch The Dancing Outlaw 1 and 2 as well. And if you really want to get some red on your neck, pop in Uncle Goddamn as well.
- DirectorMarc SingerStarsMarc SingerA cinematic portrait of the homeless population who live permanently in the underground tunnels of New York City.Awesome doc about people whom live side by side with trains in the underground railroads of NYC.
If you enjoyed this give Voices in the Tunnels, and The Tunnel Dwellers of New York a go.