Documentary

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson | United States of America
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8.4 (1608 votes)
The story of Jack Johnson, the first African American Heavyweight boxing champion.

Honor Deferred
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5.7 (51 votes)
During World War II, it was an unwritten order in the US military to avoid recommending African-American soldiers for the highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, no matter how worthy they were of it. Decades later, the Clinton administration ordered this old injustice systematically assessed and corrected. This film profiles the stories of African-Americans who displayed extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty who were finally given their proper due.

In the Land of the Free...
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7.2 (51 votes)
Tells the shocking and unbelievable story of Herman Wallace, Albert Woodfox and Robert King, three black men from rural Louisiana who were held in solitary confinement in the biggest prison in the U.S., an 18,000-acre former slave plantation known as Angola.

From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic | United States of America
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7.3 (486 votes)
The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."

I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
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8.1 (176 votes)
I AIN'T SCARED OF YOU is a documentary tribute to Bernie Mac (1957-2008). From his stand-up in underground Chicago comedy clubs to the Big Screen in Hollywood, Bernie Mac's sharp tongue and heart of gold resonated with millions of fans throughout his career.This film revisits much of his work through exclusive recordings of early stand-up, featured scenes from his film and TV appearances, and interviews with his co-stars, including Samuel L. Jackson, Cameron Diaz, Chris Rock, and many more. Testimonials from friends and family offer colorful anecdotes about Bernie Mac, from his practical jokes to his strong appreciation for manicures, and paint a vivid picture of who he was as an actor-comedian, husband, father, and friend.

Shaquille O'Neal: Larger than Life | United States of America
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At 7'1' Shaquille O'Neal is currently the biggest NBA superstar. This profile is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and features exclusive on-court action, intimate commentary from the big man himself and original songs from Shaq's debut rap album 'Shaq Diesel'.

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IMDB
7.8 (15073 votes)
Budget
1,000,000.00$
Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States.

Young Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition
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5.2 (20 votes)
Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson the movie takes viewers behind the scenes with Young Jeezy while he tours the world. The doc includes interviews with Jay-Z, DJ Drama, DJ Khaled, P. Diddy and other artists. But more telling are the conversations with his father, who was a Marine, and his mother a former drug addict who he found high in a crack house on one occasion. Their eventual divorce would have a heavy impact on Jeezy as as child. Watch the video below to get another side of the trap star.

African Cats | United States of America
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7.6 (5943 votes)
African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies | United States of America
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7.8 (305 votes)
HBO documentary about movies

Conor McGregor: Notorious | Ireland
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7.2 (3818 votes)
Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Filmed over the course of 4 years, Notorious is the exclusive, all-access account of Conor’s meteoric rise from claiming benefits and living in his parents' spare room in Dublin to claiming multiple championship UFC belts and seven figure pay-packets in Las Vegas.

Age of the Image
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8 (61 votes)
Documentary series in which art historian James Fox explores how the power of images has transformed the modern world.

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