What Documentary Shows and Movies to watch on Plex

Theodore Brasmer, a 2nd generation Truck Driver takes us through his world of long haul truck driving. The film follows Theodore throughout the journey of one assignment where he is dispatched to pick up and drop off a load starting in the historic city of Rock Island Illinois and ending in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

An introspective look at the artist T.Cooke during the making of his debut '7 Cities' album. Interviews from family, friends, and influencers from the Hampton Roads area, allow the viewer to get and intimate never-before-seen look at who he is not only as an artist, but as a person as well. Follow along as T.Cooke uses the umbrella of the 757, to tell a greater much-needed story of his childhood upbringing and how it has shaped his artistry today.

The Royal Family is a beloved, yet controversial staple of the United Kingdom. From the beloved Queen, to Prince Harry and Meghan choosing to live in another country, to the acrimonious divorce of Charles and Diana, to Prince Andrew's sex scandal, this cheeky documentary covers it all.

Follow renowned Didge-Maker, Noah Frisch, as he sets off exploring the world with a custom-made, travel-ready didgeridoo.

Three men travel to the Philippines to search for the love of their lives. But find that their lives are not important to the woman they find.

Uncle Art tells the story of the man behind some of the most memorable gaming music of the 80's and 90's - Starglider, Carrier Command, Beneath a Steel Sky, After Burner and more. Dave Lowe broke technological boundaries of the period and inspired legions of gamers worldwide with his music.

Filmed over 10 years, Magical Universe is a strange and inspiring portrait of Al Carbee, an 88 year old eccentric artist who spends all his days making Barbie art. The documentary chronicles the decade-long relationship between artist and filmmaker Jeremy Workman, who became Carbee's closest friend and only link to the outside world. At its core, Magical Universe is about wonder, friendship, and the transcendent power of creativity, and it culminates with Al Carbee's greatest triumph as an artist and man.

Filmmaker Jeff B Harmon and cameraman Alexander Lindsay dodged bullets and kidnap to bring us the definitive 16mm coverage of the Soviet war from both the Russian and Afghan perspectives.

Jorge has only a few weeks with his five-year-old son Natan before he leaves to live with his mother in Rome. Intent on teaching Natan about their Mayan heritage, Jorge takes him to the pristine Chinchorro reef, and eases him into the rhythms of a fisherman's life. As the bond between father and son grows stronger, Natan learns to live in harmony with life above and below the surface of the sea.

Prime Minister Netanyahu gives journalist Peter Greenberg unprecedented access in this history-making, one-hour television special. It is a cutting-edge, unique look at Israel through the eyes of its leader.

Directed by Alex Gibney, this is the story of Fela Anikulapo Kuti's life, his music, his social and political importance and how his impact transformed the life of many Nigerians and rights activists throughout the world.

A Palestinian in Ramallah, Mosab Hassan Yousef grows up angry and ready to fight Israel. Arrested for smuggling guns at the age of 17, he's interrogated by the Shin Bet, Israel's security service, and sent to prison. But shocked by Hamas's ruthless tactics in the prison and the organization's escalating campaign of suicide bombings outside, Mosab agrees to spy for Israel. For him, there is no greater shame. For his Shin Bet handler, Gonen, there is no greater prize: "operating" the oldest son of a founding member of Hamas.

"DC Fashion Week: The Documentary" goes beyond the runway by telling the story of everyone involved through interviews with participating models, designers and organizers. Directed by Ian Balina, Executive Producer and founder of Fusion Video, the film features exclusive interviews from Miss DC World 2015, Shannon Lynch, an aspiring model and actress walking in fashion week, and Executive Director, Ean Williams, the founder of DC Fashion Week. "Having spent over four years on the sidelines filming DC Fashion Week, nobody can appreciate more than I just how much effort goes into putting together a fashion week," said Balina. "Making this film was truly a labor of love for me as I initially started out as an audience member before being compelled to become involved as a videographer. I have met lots of amazing people from all walks of life trying to make it in the fashion industry, and I hope to share their story as inspiration for others that would like to follow their paths."

The Legacy Project tells the fate of the World War II heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis using exclusively first-person accounts. The last crew and their families share gripping stories of kamikaze attacks, invasions, a secret mission, and ultimately a devastating torpedo attack that killed three fourths of the crew. The survivors recall the 5 days they spent floating alone in the Pacific Ocean, their miraculous rescue, and how they fought together to clear their captain's name. Start to finish, this feature-length film flows from survivor to survivor as they finish each other's sentences. Set to a completely original score, the incredible story unfolds while rare WWII footage, a collection of previously unpublished photographs, open-ocean reenactments, and new footage from one of the last WWII era heavy cruisers in existence.

The Keeper tells the extraordinary love story of a young Englishwoman and a German PoW who together overcome prejudice, public hostility, and personal tragedy. While visiting a PoW camp near Manchester at the end of WWII, Margaret Friar, daughter of the manager of the local football team, notices young German soldier Bert Trautmann. Her father is so taken by Bert's prowess as a goal-keeper that he gets him out of the camp to play for his local team. Margaret and Bert's love blossoms despite local hostility and the resentment of the German PoWs. In the meantime, Bert's heroics in goal are noticed by Manchester's City Football Club. Rather than going back to Germany like nearly all the other camp inmates, Bert marries Margaret and signs for Man City. His signing causes outrage to thousands of Man City fans, many of them Jewish. But Margaret wins support from an unexpected direction: Rabbi Altmann, a Man City supporter who fled the Nazis, who publishes an open letter opposing the campaign against Bert. Bert's path to acceptance begins and peaks at the 1956 FA Cup Final when he secures victory for Man City by playing on despite breaking his neck. Yet fate twists the knife for both Margaret and Bert. Alienated and alone, Margaret's and Bert's loyalty to each other will be put to the test once more. Heartbroken, Bert wants to give up. Equally heartbroken, Margaret insists that they move forward and that he keeps on playing.

In 1994, Miles Hargrove's father was kidnapped outside their home in Cali, Colombia by the FARC. In an instant, the Hargrove family found themselves in the midst of a Colombian epidemic - the kidnap and ransom trade. Their only hope was to give in to the guerrillas' demands, but they had no idea how to embark on the journey ahead. To cope with the long and difficult negotiations, Miles kept a Video8 diary of the events that unfolded. Twenty-five years later, he revisited the footage to turn his diary into a documentary chronicling his family's incredible story. Miracle Fishing is the story of a group of ordinary people who joined together to overcome relentless hurdles and achieve the impossible. The focus is the family and their close circle of friends - the way they handled adversity, the way the filled endless hours of waiting, and the unexpected way they reacted to news, both good and bad.

The Palindromists is a documentary delving into the world of palindromes–those peculiar words and phrases that read the same backwards and forwards. Explore palindromes in history and meet the world’s greatest palindromists as they see everything backwards while preparing for the World Palindrome Championship hosted by Will Shortz at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.

LGBT students grapple with questions of faith, sexuality, gender and love while attending Brigham Young University in Provo Utah.

makeSHIFT is a documentary film by WP Engine exploring the art and science behind the advertising industry's 20+ year evolution. Hear from a range of industry leaders from developers to designers to creative directors to founders at some of the most innovative agencies in the world, both small and large, digital and traditional. The film takes an inside look at how these makers and agencies have shifted and re-shifted their skillsets, creativity, and businesses, as new creative technologies emerged, declined, and were replaced by the next technology in an endless cycle of change. makeSHIFT shines light on this beautifully frustrating pattern, and celebrates the makers that have embraced the shift and thrived.

From The Director of the acclaimed documentary, Steak (R)evolution, comes Look Back In Angus. A tale of culture, history and, crucially, great food, this is the extraordinary and compelling story of how a small Scottish cow came to dominate global cuisine.

WIND RIDERS, a feature length documentary, tells the poignant and inspiring stories of three American balloonists who dedicate their lives to their sport: a masterful solo hot-air balloon pilot whose quiet passion transcends generations with his iconic seagull balloon, and a driven championship gas-balloon team competing in a tragic quest to defend their world title.

Desperate for cash to save his deathly ill mother, college wrestler Ali (George Kosturos, AMERICAN WRESTLER: THE WIZARD) enters the hidden world of underground fighting. Ali shows promise, but he lacks skills, and gets beaten bloody. Duke (Sean Patrick Flanery, THE BOONDOCK SAINTS), a troubled handler, takes pity on the boy and trains him to be a fierce competitor-but is it enough to make Ali a winner? This gritty action tale also stars Tommy Flanagan ("Sons of Anarchy").

After 13 years of failing to bring his father's killer to justice through the legal system, a young man sets out to find, capture, and deliver him to the federal prison once and for all.

One of the most important figures of Korean royal history King Sejong develop a 20-year relationship with engineer and inventor Jang Yeong-sil, a truly remarkable scientist based on their common interest in astronomy.