What Documentary Shows and Movies to watch on Plex
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Behind the Stage Door
From his early days playing drums in his band, The Grains of Sand, to becoming one of the top grossing concert promoters in the United States, Rich Engler is the embodiment of the rags to "riches" American Dream come true.

- 2022
Plan A
Eine unfassbare, beinahe unbekannte und wahre Geschichte, die gleichermaßen berührt und schockiert. 1945 plant eine Gruppe Holocaust-Überlebender die größte Racheaktion der Geschichte: Für jeden ermordeten Juden soll ein Deutscher sterben. Doch kurz bevor der erste Giftanschlag ausgeführt werden kann, wird der Plan aufgedeckt.

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- 2021
Kili Big
A group of plus-sized women from around the world attempt to climb the tallest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro.

- 2021
Let the Little Light Shine
The National Teachers Academy (NTA) is a top ranked school with a thriving population of mostly low-income and Black students. But as the neighborhood grows and gentrifies, a parents' group eager for a high school in the community seeks to close NTA and replace it with a high school campus. As Chicago Public Schools administrators and city politicians debate the future of the school, the film brings you inside NTA to meet the students, parents, and educators fighting to save their beloved institution.

- 2022
Whitney Houston: As I Am
Whitney Houston possessed a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and was commonly referred to as ‘The Voice’ in reference to her exceptional vocal talent. Her untimely death sent shockwaves around the world. A voice that only comes around once in a lifetime.

- 2021
Tipping the Pain Scale
A feature documentary film following individuals grappling with the current systemic failures of how we have dealt with addiction and their journey to develop and employ new, innovative, and often controversial solutions to the problem.

- 2021
Tampa Beer: Crafting the Bay

- 2022
The Last Band on Stage
March 14, 2020. Chicago is the last band on stage as the worldwide COVID lockdowns begin. The Last Band on Stage tells the incredible story of how the 55 year-old band survived a pandemic that stopped the world in its tracks.

- 2022
Betty White: Pure Gold
"A friendly smile, a kind heart and a mean wit. With over 8 decades of work in the TV business, Betty White was the first lady of television, the grandmother of the nation and an icon. A pioneer of early television, White was noted for her vast work in the entertainment industry and for being one of the first women to work both in front of and behind the camera. She was the first woman to produce a sitcom in the United States. After making the transition to television from radio, White became a staple panelist of American game shows, including Password, Match Game and The Hollywood Squares. She became the first woman to receive the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. But for many, it was her role as Rose Nylund in the mega-hit sitcom Golden Girls that cemented her place in their hearts. The sweet and naive character became almost indistinguishable from the real Betty White. Her sad passing, just two weeks before her 100th birthday on New Year's Eve 2021 made celebrations bittersweet but if anyone has a life worth celebrating it is the incredible... Betty White. "

- 2022
Equal Playing Field
30 female soccer players from 30 different countries summit Mount Kilimanjaro and descend to the Dead Sea, to play the highest and lowest soccer games ever played.

- 2022
Searching for Sasquatch 4: Eyes in the Night
Journey with Jason as he goes deeper into the wilderness of Michigan with a group of Bigfoot researchers searching for evidence of bigfoot. Learn tracking from Robert Kryder, hear strange gibberish, glowing eyes and much more.

- 2022
They're Always Watching You
They're always watching you. They've always been there. Humanity has only lived on planet Earth for a fraction of our planet's incredibly long history, and many believe that a species of shapeshifters who predate humanity are still with us today. They need to consume us to survive, but most believe they also enjoy the hunt.

- 2021
Diana: Life in Fashion
Lady Diana Spencer was one half of the highest-profile courtship the British royal family had seen in decades.The wonder of Diana, and her style, stemmed partially from how noticeable she was from the very beginning.

- 2022
Marc Bolan: Destined for Fame
Marc Bolan, an enigma, a man whose quest for fame inspired a generation, but who was the real Marc Bolan? Marc Bolan: Born for Stardom, follows the spectacular career of Britains first and biggest Glam Rocker. Told by some of Marc's closest friends we explore the highs (and lows) of Bolan's career, from the height of Glam-rock to Marc's final days, in an effort to truly understand, who was the real Marc Bolan?

- 2022
Rarity: Retro Video Game Collecting in the Modern Era
With each passing year Retro-Game collecting becomes more and more popular. This documentary explores the evolution of the retro game collecting world with the Introduction of the Graded game market. We ask retro-game collectors why they collect. The cast includes prominent Youtube gaming personalities, up and coming collectors and collectors with some of the most expensive Retro Game collections in the world. Explore Retro Game world oddities, rarities and one of a kind collectibles in the first retro game collecting documentary of its kind.

- 2021
Fighting for Daybreak
Daybreak, a first-year EDM festival gets hit with inclement weather. As the fear of headliners canceling, attendees demanding refunds, the deeper purpose of the festival becomes clear - but is it enough to save Daybreak?..

- 2022
Tiger Woods: Icon
With the introduction of Tiger, the sport reached unimaginable heights. The young prodigy breached the trench of the heavily white dominated sport with the aim of conquering it. Experience the highs and lows of arguably golf’s greatest ever icon.

- 2021
The Race to Alaska
“The Race to Alaska” spans 750 miles. Icy water. No motors. No support. Described as “the Iditarod on a boat with a chance of drowning or being eaten by a Grizzly bear,” this epic endurance race attracts the intrepid and unhinged who find their edge along a coastline that is as punishing as it is beautiful.

- 2020
Accepted
T.M. Landry, an unconventional prep school in Louisiana, receives national attention for sending its graduates to elite universities. When an explosive New York Times exposé rocks the school, students face uncertain futures and must decide for themselves what they are willing to do to be accepted.

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- 2021
The Story of Santa
He is one of the ten best-known people on the planet. He has many names...and millions of faithful followers around the world. We name him Father Christmas, or Santa Claus, the large jolly man in red with white hair, a white beard, and red clothing, who rides on Christmas Eve on a magical sleigh pulled by his trusted reindeers. But who is this character that has become so popular at this time of the year? Is he the same over the world? Why does he live in such a remote place? Traditionally, Christmas is a time for the family, for exchanging presents and for great indulgent food. It is the biggest holiday in the United States, an extra-exciting moment for both children and adults. While traditions differ around the world, everywhere Christmas is celebrated with loved- ones, in its own unique way. Cities transform into magical wonders of twinkling lights and festive decorations. People are full of joy. Whether you are young, or just young at heart, Christmas around the world is the stuff of dreams. And the story of Santa, is one that has always fascinated me. Let me share it with you.
- 2022
The Ark of Lilburn
In Lilburn, GA, a suburb of Atlanta, lies one of the state’s most hidden gems. We follow the journey of a father and son’s dream of transporting their 50 foot Ark from Lilburn, GA to Knoxville, TN down to it’s final destination in Tampa, FL.

- 2022
Queen of Many Colours
Queen Elizabeth II - an icon of our times. In her 70 year reign, the Queen has witnessed enormous social, cultural and technological change. The new Elizabethan era has seen some of the greatest changes and developments in human history. Her reign, a cornerstone to these extraordinary times. Portrayed in films, artwork, photography and more, the image of Queen Elizabeth has become a recognised and beloved icon that has defined an era. Her polished and perfected image, where we never quite get a glimpse of the real Elizabeth, has allowed her to maintain a sense of grandeur and majesty, whilst becoming a more modern monarch who is universally accepted and loved. Over almost a century, we have watched her style evolve from fairytale princess to formal Queen. Whilst she must remain unbiased, and cannot offer her opinions, what she wears and how she looks provides a way for her to communicate her thoughts and feelings, be that through colour or accessories.

- 2023
The Great Nazi Escape
Nazi Germany has fallen. What started as a proposed Thousand-year Reich barely lasted 13 years and was finally destroyed in 1945. After allied forces defeated Nazi Germany in World War II, Europe became a dangerous place to be associated with the Nazi regime. Thousands of Nazi officers, high-ranking party members and supporters of Hitler began to flee Germany and search for safety across the Atlantic.

- 2023
Orders from Above
Fifteen years after the end of World War II, Israeli police officer Avner Less interrogates Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann, one of the architects of the Final Solution.

- 2021