What Documentary Shows and Movies to watch on Plex

Few great actors have been so unfairly represented in the public image. Drunk, a wastrel, uncontrollable, unprofessional, besotted with glamour and wealth - just a few epithets dumped on Richard Burton.

Cat Ladies takes viewers into the real world of four "cat ladies". Through intimate access with Diane, Margot, Jenny and Sigi, we create a sensitive and emotionally honest portrait of women whose lives and self-worth have become intractably linked to cats.

The start of career, rise to fame, and death of the legendary TV painter Bob Ross.

LEITIS IN WAITING is a raw yet tender portrait of Joey Mataele, the leader of an intrepid group of leitis, or indigenous transgender women, fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in their South Pacific Kingdom. The film follows Joey, a devout Catholic of noble descent, as she organizes an exuberant beauty pageant presided over by a princess, provides shelter and training for a young contestant rejected by her family, and spars with American-financed evangelicals threatening to resurrect colonial-era laws that would criminalize the leitis' lives. With unexpected humor and extraordinary access to the Kingdom's royals and religious leaders, her emotional journey reveals what it means to be different in a society ruled by tradition, and the challenge of fulfilling the promise of human rights for all without forsaking culture and tradition. This is an inside story, created by a transgender Native Hawaiian who once competed in Joey's beauty pageant.

Cast and crew of Ghostbusters (1984) discuss the making of the film.

'Bizarre: A Circus Story' is a unique tale about passion, triumph and heartache. Part portraiture, it centers around Master Lu Yi, revered as the father of modern acrobatics. It follows his fascinating life story with all the victories, grief, and wisdom of a 75-year-old circus master. From his rise among the Communist Party as an acrobatic leader to his time as a prisoner during China's Cultural Revolution, Master Lu Yi's triumph to freedom is nothing short of a miracle. Known among his students as "Johnny Appleseed," he has been spreading his love and knowledge of the circus for over 50 years. Based at the Circus Center in the heart of San Francisco, he continues to build his legion of circus lovers. But it takes more than just talent and training to survive in the circus. It's grueling, competitive, and painful. 'Bizarre: A Circus Story' is also part performance based and features breathtaking performances by members of the circus community, from world-renowned performers to youth artists, who have dedicated their lives to this special art form. Shot entirely on the RED Epic and Phantom Flex, these unique performances use super slow motion to provide a rare glimpse at the raw strength, talent and poise it requires to be a circus performer. These enchanting interludes portray circus artists in a totally new way. This extraordinary story is proof that this ancient tradition not only continues to thrive, it's evolving in the modern world.

This documentary will cover all aspects of his life, from the Jackson 5 to This Is It, from his humble beginnings to Neverland, and from his abusive father to his alleged abuse cases. Join us as we, remember the king.

From the moment of her engagement to Prince Charles in 1981 until her untimely death in a car accident in 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, was arguably the most famous woman in the world. Diana was an enigma: the most pre-eminent female celebrity of her generation, a fashion icon, an image of feminine beauty, but also a high-profile campaigner on AIDS issues and a committed opponent of landmines. During her lifetime, she was the most photographed person in the world, quickly becoming an iconic presence on the world stage. But although Diana, Princess of Wales, was noted for her pioneering charity work, her endeavours were sometimes overshadowed by her tempestuous and controversial marriage to Prince Charles. Her death in Paris on August 31st 1997 was one of the most shocking events of the 20th Century. To her admirers, the Princess of Wales was a role model; and after her death some called for her to be nominated for sainthood. But her detractors saw her short life in the goldfish bowl of the world's media as a cautionary tale of how an obsession with publicity can ultimately destroy an individual. On the fifteenth anniversary of her death, this new feature programme celebrates the life of Diana, Princess of Wales and draws upon previously unseen archive and new insights since her death to piece together a portrait of the most iconic woman of the twentieth century. With personal and insightful contributions from royal biographers and correspondents, Princess Diana: A Celebration is a timely retrospective of a unique woman and her impact on the world.

The life story of Vincent Capodanno, a Catholic Priest who received the Medal of Honor for his valor as a chaplain to the Marine Corps during some of the most harrowing battles of the Vietnam war.

The extraordinary story of Danny Glover and his lifetime friendship with fellow actor Ben Guillory.

An international team of scientists explores a subglacial lake buried 3,600 feet beneath the Antarctic ice to reveal hidden truths about our planet's dynamic past. As they struggle against the ferocity of the ice and wind, they consider how our relationship with nature - and with one another - will impact humanity's future and the future of all life on our rapidly changing planet.

Harry Styles knows how to carry clothing well. Whether you picture him circa 2014 wearing head-to-toe Saint Laurent, we're talking skinny jeans, Chelsea boots, bandanas, and tailored wool coats. Or the head-to-toe Gucci look from the 2021 MET Gala proves Styles has earned his surname for many years to come. That's because he knows what style is: putting together a wardrobe around a bunch of basics and then adding some finishing touches. His outfits never fail to inspire, whether they're velvet double-based suits or pastel-coloured flares to ruffled shirts. From Elvis Presley to David Bowie, musicians have a unique ability to embody and inform the zeitgeist. Even as a teen, Styles showed glimmers of the artist he would grow into a decade later: someone who wasn't afraid of self-expression, appeared to reject the traditional confines of masculinity and learned to connect with his fan base authentically. His authenticity, along with his talent, has caused him to become one of the defining artists of the century.

Throughout history, boxing has provided a haven for the downtrodden. Beyond a means of entertainment, the sport fosters discipline, concentration, and self-determination. While boxing may require sacrifice, for Manny Pacquiao, it was survival. Not only was he an international success and face of the country, but he also symbolized hope to millions. Hope that they, too, could one day make it out of the hardship he had once endured. Few sporting legacies revolve around their exploits outside of the field of play. Manny Pacquiao's legacy will forever be remembered for the change accomplished inside and outside the ring...but the larger-than-life Filipino personality was never far from controversy. This is the remarkable journey of one of boxing's most unstoppable forces.

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr, better known by his stage name, Lil Wayne, is a diamond-toothed multimillionaire, undisputed hip-hop champion. With an incredibly recognizable voice straight out of the Southern Delta, he is universally celebrated as one of the most prolific hip-hop artists. He is a lyricist like no other. Lil Wayne's playful wordplay and often radio-friendly songs have elevated him to heights unimaginable. He's already won four Grammy Awards and sold millions of records worldwide. His music shares his life's pain from serving time in one of New York's toughest penitentiaries to surviving a self-inflicted gun wound at age 12. A wildly inventive and revolutionary rapper, the breadth of his work is astonishing, ranging from hip-hop to rock 'n' roll. He even invented the term, 'bling-bling' at the age of 17 and was name-dropped by President Obama.

Michael Schumacher was the undisputed Formula 1 world champion, breaking new records with each new victory. Despite his profession, he enjoyed thrill-seeking outside of his career; these pastime activities would change Schumacher's fate.

The digital possibilities of social control in China have led to an unprecedented level of state surveillance. Through self-censorship or spying on neighbors, surveillance covers not only those perceived as a threat by the government, but increasingly and ever more totally the ordinary citizen: whether buying flowers, taking your child to school, or taking out the trash at night. Big Data and digital technologies are already being used as weapons to curtail freedoms. Step by step, the social and political behavior of the Chinese is changing. With the documentary film "Total Trust", Chinese filmmaker Jialing Zhang, who lives in the USA, succeeds in providing an exclusive and previously never possible intimate insight into the interior of China. She tells a deeply disturbing story about technology, (self-)censorship and abuse of power.

On the 20th November 1943, one of the bloodiest battles in American History began - the target, a tiny island called Tarawa. Tarawa was the most strongly defended island in the Pacific which the Japanese boasted that a million Americans couldn't take the island in one hundred years. On Tarawa, the Marines faced their sternest test yet. High above the Island reconnaissance aircraft charted the course of the battle. These photographs, original footage and first-hand accounts shed unprecedented light on the battle of Tarawa, a ferocious 76 hour conflict that shaped the course of the Pacific War.

It was autumn of 1988, and an evil monster, responsible For committing a series of gruesome murders, was stalking the streets of London.

Memphis is wild at heart. But as a young man with cerebral palsy, he feels stuck. His parents waver between supporting his desire for independence and pushing him towards a more pragmatic reality. YOUR FRIEND, MEMPHIS is an intimate portrait of Memphis’ dogged determination to bridge the distance between the world’s expectations and his own aspirations.

"Truelove: The Film" is a documentary feature film following Callie Truelove, a teenager with Williams syndrome who was blessed with the superpower of love. On this journey, Callie travels across America to meet other individuals with Williams syndrome who get to tell their stories and showcase the wondrous effects of this rare genetic disorder. Callie's goal is to spread her unique brand of unconditional love and awareness for Williams syndrome, while shining a light on these very pure and precious souls, so that together they can help to heal this fractured world. With the help of some recognizable faces, audiences will get a glimpse of what it's like to see life through Callie's unburdened eyes, while humans of this planet get to realize that there is no better medicine for all the negativity and darkness in life - than a dose of Truelove.

Hosted by Jack Perkins (of A&E's "Biography" series), this documentary profile of Maine's Acadia National Park is an intimate look at one of America's favorite destinations, and a tribute to the men and women who keep and preserve it.

BECOMING BARACK presents a close-up, never-seen perspective of Barack Obama. Starting with his early days as a Chicago organizer in the 1980's and the early 1990's, BECOMING BARACK offers new details about how his identity evolved and his leadership skills developed. Even during this early period in his career, a vision of hope for "the world as it should be" shone brightly. But along the way, he realized that gaining power was the most certain path toward helping to assure change. This is the story of Barack Obama's amazing journey--a future president--years before he was a public figure!

Follow the inside story of how it all began for Dr. Dre, as we take a journey though his pinnacle producer years right through to his lucrative partnership with Apple.

At age 13, Paul Petroskey started making videos of himself in hopes of becoming famous. 30 years, 2,000 videos, 160 songs, 42 records, and 11 cameras later, he's still trying.