What Documentary Movies to watch on Pluto

In 2006, Barack Obama -- a largely unknown freshman senator from Illinois -- hits the campaign trail in a struggle to gain national recognition. Cameras follow Obama as he recovers from nearly losing to Sen. Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primaries and meets the challenge of his Republican rival, Sen. John McCain, in the general election. After a hard-fought campaign, Obama successfully captures the nation's imagination, becoming the first African-American president in U.S. history.

The future is now. A collective of six surfers set out on a voyage to alter one’s perception of modern day surfing.

An intimate and moving meditation on the late musician and artist Kurt Cobain, based on more than 25 hours of previously unheard audiotaped interviews conducted with Cobain by noted music journalist Michael Azerrad for his book "Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana." In the film, Kurt Cobain recounts his own life - from his childhood and adolescence to his days of musical discovery and later dealings with explosive fame - and offers often piercing insights into his life, music, and times. The conversations heard in the film have never before been made public and they reveal a highly personal portrait of an artist much discussed but not particularly well understood.

Chronicles three underprivileged students from inner-city Memphis and their volunteer coach who tries to help them beat the odds on and off the field.

40 Years of One Night Stands is the extraordinary account of two British adventurers who, in 1939, moved to the prairie town of Winnipeg and started an amateur dance club, now known internationally as The Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company.

An optimistic (and witty) discovery of what people are already doing, what we as a nation could be doing and what the world needs to do to prevent (or at least slow down) the impending climate crisis.

In the weeks following 9/11, the entire country was on edge and suddenly every Muslim became suspect. Sadly, it was not long before news broke of a white supremacist from Texas killing anyone who looked Arab. Mark Stroman claims he did this to avenge the United States of America. He was convicted, sentenced and sent to the most notorious ward in America, Texas Death Row. In a rare twist of fate, his only surviving victim became his biggest advocate - Rais Bhuiyan is a devoted Muslim who does not believe in the death penalty. A true story of hate, revenge, change, and forgiveness as lived by Mark Stroman on the Texas Death Row.

A documentary about the relationship between women and shoes. Set on a quest to decipher-from a psychological, sociological, historical, cultural, and erotic perspective-the fiery emotions that shoes exert on most women (and on quite some men), God Save my Shoes went from New York to Los Angeles, Paris to Milan, Toronto and Florence to interview extreme shoe collectors, from everyday women to celebrities, fashion historian, and all those that play a role in the ubiquitous shoe phenomenon!

Featuring Tony Hawk, this is the personal story of how sheer talent, skill, passion and the belief that anything is possible transformed skateboarding from a fringe pastime to a thrilling action sport

Adele has recieved iconic status from fans and industry proffesionals alike. With sold out concerts around the world and multiple awards to her name Adele came from humble beginnings and has gone on to be one of the biggest Artists in the world.

THE FLUFFY MOVIE will capture the wild on-stage hilarity and inspirational success story of Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, one of America’s most popular comedians who performs year-round in sold-out concerts across the United States and abroad.

Think you know everything there is to know about Sesame Street? You don't. You might know that Frank Oz turned down an offer to play Big Bird, but you probably don't know that until a last minute change of heart by NASA, Big Bird was supposed to go to space aboard the Challenger. Or you may know that Oscar the Grouch got his voice from a cantankerous cabbie, but you'd be surprised to learn that a fire in his trash can almost led to Caroll's untimely demise. Caroll's stories are the stuff of legend. He has been a constant presence in our lives for over 40 years, his path weaving through American history like that of Forrest Gump. His time inside the Bird has taught him about the world and about himself. I AM BIG BIRD will peel away the instances in Caroll's life that inspired his creation of characters that influenced generations of children. And, as the yellow feathers give way to gray hair, it is the man, not the puppet, who will steal your heart.

Directed by BAFTA Award winner Hamish Hamilton, the movie was filmed during the closing night of the V&A installation and features appearances by Pulp leader Jarvis Cocker,fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, and more.

Toot-toot. Hop on board the smartest locomotive in the world, Toot Skoot and join his exciting Train School where kids learn fascinating facts about their all-time favorite subjects. It's toot-toot - Train School.

Get a backstage pass into the inspiration behind Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, follow four campers through their journey to shred with their heroes and see how they overcome their fears and transform their lives. Rock stars remember their humble beginnings and reconnect with their love of music.

The story of Danish photographer Daniel Rye (Smed), who was captured by ISIS in Syria in 2013 and held hostage for 398 days along with 23 other foreign nationals including the ill-fated American journalist James Foley (Kebbell). The film follows Daniel's fight for survival and the alliance he formed with Foley before his shocking public execution in 2013.

Join Scout the horse as he hops on his trusty plane Axel, and sets off on an incredible learning journey about the amazing history of horse riding!. Grab your saddle and join them for Horseplay: The History Of Horse Riding.

In Alaska's last native reserve, two cousins lead their local basketball team to its first state championship in more than thirty years.

A documentary on the life of Kenny Scharf. A prolific New York Street artist who, together with Keith Haring and Jean-Michael Basquiat, conquered the art world and would become one of the icons of Pop art. The documentary features Kenny's arrival in New York until the present day and shows his impact via interviews and footage of artists as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Yoko Ono.

An account of the troubled life of Richard Sorge (1895-1944), a Soviet spy of German origin who played a decisive role in the outcome of World War II .

In an attempt to become Ireland’s first Winter Olympian’s a group of rowers form a bobsleigh team and against all odds, qualify for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Days before the event, their entry is withdrawn by their own Olympic council.

CERN and the University of California-Santa Barbara are collaborating in the search for the elusive substance that physicists and astronomers believe holds the universe together -- dark matter. Where is this search now in the realm of particle physics and what comes next?