What Documentary Shows and Movies to watch on Plex

Manchester’s vogue ball scene is revealed in this documentary exploring notions of love, community and creativity, as preparations are underway for an upcoming competition. This is a celebration of the queer heroes of this scene, which takes its inspiration from the US model of competing Houses

The Prince of Darkness. Ozzy Osbourne. He is the physical embodiment of Rock and Roll.

A powerful documentary film that tells stories from the front lines of the opioid crisis. The film features four families whose lives have been impacted and forever changed by addiction, and includes perspectives from the recovery community, law enforcement, health care workers, judges, prosecutors, and others who deal with people in this crisis every day. Trigger Warning: Scenes of drug use.

Americart is a documentary film filmed in ten cities across the U.S., from NYC to Sonoma County, CA, featuring interviews of artists, art teachers, museum curators, and everyday Americans talking about how art has an impact in their life.

Beyond the Vatican walls, there is a soccer championship like no other: young priests in seminary from around the world gather to play in the Clericus Cup. ‘THE HOLY GAME’ is a documentary feature about religion, sport, tradition and looks at why anyone in this era would sacrifice so much to become a priest.

When Peter Wohlleben published his book "The Hidden Life of Trees" in 2015, he quickly entered bestseller lists. The forester wrote vividly about his experience that trees are able to communicate with each other, a thesis explored here.

THE LONELIEST WHALE is a cinematic quest to find the "52 Hertz Whale," which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude, calling out at a frequency that is different from any other whale. As a group of scientists mount an expedition to locate this elusive creature, the film delves into the profound interconnection that exists between whale culture and our own.

Brewer reveals the disturbing truth about this problem in modern America through the complicated experience of three forced marriage survivors. Nina Van Harn, Sara Tasneem, and Fraidy Reiss share intimate details of their personal journeys of surviving, escaping and ultimately becoming powerful voices in the historic fight to end the human rights abuse of forced marriage.

When young genius Felix Brainiac teams up with his time-traveling dinosaur pal Big T, the duo sets out on an amazing adventure, going where no kid and dino have gone before. This time, join Felix and Big T as they meet the most fascinating lizards under the sun in Kid Brainiac: Lovin' Lizards.

A documentary celebrating the Black cultural renaissance that existed in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, OK, and investigates the 100-year-old race massacre that left an indelible, though hidden stain on American history.

In this documentary, overnight fame leads a young British girl to a music career in Los Angeles, but a nervous breakdown, a bankruptcy, and a breakup with her manager lead her to a new struggle to re-establish her success.

Born to Play highlights the athletes of the Boston Renegades women's tackle football team. With heart, hustle, and hope, the Renegades are on the path to redemption after losing in their championship game the previous year. These unpaid athletes put their bodies on the line while maintaining full-time careers that support their lifelong dream. Born To Play shines a light on a team of remarkable women, ranging in age from 19-49, from a vast spectrum of backgrounds who dedicate their time, bodies, and paychecks to pursue their passion for playing football.

A feature-length tribute to the age and spirit of Punk, which begins as a gentle ramble through the pasture of popular culture and spirals into a story of comic absurdity. 30 years after the release of his cult record 'Punk Strut' Kevin Short has assembled the original musicians to record a new kicking version of the track, and to mark the event, Richard Gibson becomes Rik Shaw once again to present a wild and highly entertaining rockumentary of Kevin Short and His Privates 30th year reunion. In the process, they explore the world of punk today, and meet some of the surviving bands and fans. Mixing documentary, music, and fiction, the film also looks at the reality of punks approaching their sixties.

Who's on Top? LGBTQs Summit Mt. Hood features emotional stories of members of the LGBTQ community who challenge stereotypes about gender and sexuality, and demonstrate their diverse journeys in overcoming physical and figurative mountains.

City of Ali is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of how the death of Muhammad Ali brought the people of his Kentucky hometown - and the world - together for one unforgettable week. Ali's passing on June 3, 2016, came in the context of a bitter U.S. presidential election, a proposed Muslim ban and the global expansion of the Black Lives Matter movement. Yet on the day of Ali's funeral procession, more than 100,000 people lined the streets of Louisville to celebrate his life, and an estimated one billion people worldwide watched events like Ali's memorial, held in the packed KFC YUM. Center as stories of the Louisville Lip's wit, generosity, swagger and commitment to justice were retold by President Bill Clinton, Billy Crystal, Lonnie Ali, and many others. City of Ali explores Ali's lifelong relationship with his hometown through candid interviews with friends and relatives whose history with The Champ dates back to his childhood at 3302 Grand Avenue, and who share stories even devoted Ali fans have never heard. We also get behind-the-scenes accounts of this unprecedented celebration of one man's life from those who planned the events. We also hear thoughtful reflections from visitors such as NBC's Craig Melvin, TV legend Dick Cavett, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, 4-time Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield, ESPN's Hannah Storm and many others who gathered in Louisville to answer the question, "How do you say good-bye to The Greatest?"

CHARMING THE HEARTS OF MEN is a romantic drama set during the politically charged early 60s where a sophisticated woman returns to her Southern home town and discovers her options are limited yet discrimination is plentiful. With the help of a Congressional ally, she inspires historic legislation which allows opportunities and protections never before afforded to women.

In the 1950s, Ernest Cole worked as a photographer in his native South Africa, and eventually became very critical of the apartheid system. This led to him being forced to flee in the 1960s, and he ended up in New York with a suitcase full of negatives. Through several parallel stories, we get a nuanced insight into the photographer's life. However, all the stories ultimately lead to the same place - a vault in Stockholm.

Comparing online dating with meeting someone traditionally such as in bars by interviewing members of the public on how comfortable they feel online and whether getting to know a partner online first fosters more long term relationships.

Preparing for a role, an actress interviews and rehearses with 15 young women who have experienced teenage pregnancy.

This fascinating documentary reveals the young Diana Spencer in the years and months before her marriage to Prince Charles and charts her incomparable and challenging journey to become the icon, the People's Princess, Princess Diana.

Martina Halik and her 60 year-old mother Tania embark on a six-month ski trek through the treacherous Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. This journey has only been completed once before, and never by a female duo. Their adventure is interspersed with beautifully crafted portraits of high-altitude human endurance and passion-an avalanche survivor, a snowshoe artist, a snowbound convent-that are by turns captivating and inspiring. Woven between their arduous and uplifting story are vignettes of others who have chosen a mountain life: a group of nuns inhabiting a mountain retreat to be closer to God; a photographer is buried in an avalanche; an impassioned alpinist; a focused snow artist; a couple who has been living off grid in the mountains for nearly 50 years. What is it that leads these adventurous people to sacrifice everything - comfort, family, personal safety - for a life in the mountains?

Under the guidance of many of the best experts - Michelle Rodriguez travels the Globe in search of a Hidden Technology from our Ancient past that has been locked away for thousands of years.

A Documentary film exploring the history and evolution of vinyl records. Featuring Interviews with the experts, musicians and fans alike, ‘Stuck in the groove’ takes you on a journey of vinyl-mania, music and nostalgia.