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What Documentary Movies to watch on Pluto

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The Frames in the Deep Shade

1 hr 30 mins

Conor Masterson’s film In the Deep Shade is not a ‘definitive’ career-spanning documentary of The Frames. It is, simply put, a stark portrait of an extraordinary band, filmed during their 20th anniversary tour.

The Frames in the Deep Shade
  • 2013

Ephraim's Rescue

1 hr 39 mins

By listening to and following his heart, Ephraim Hanks finds his way in life and eventually provides relief and rescue to the suffering Martin Handcart Company. Based on a true story.

Ephraim's Rescue
  • 2013

Fat Head

1 hr 44 mins

A comedian replies to the "Super Size Me" crowd by losing weight on a fast-food diet (including plenty of double-cheeseburgers and fried chicken) while demonstrating that almost everything you think you know about the obesity "epidemic" and healthy eating is wrong.

Fat Head
  • 2009

The Pride of the Yankees

2 hrs 8 mins

Biopic traces the life of Lou Gehrig, famous baseball player who played in 2130 consecutive games before falling at age 37 to ALS, a deadly nerve disease which now bears his name. Gehrig is followed from his childhood in New York until his famous 'Luckiest Man' speech at his farewell day in 1939.

The Pride of the Yankees
  • 1942

Syd Barrett: Up Close and Personal

0 hrs 57 mins

The rise and fall of original Pink Floyd front man Syd Barrett is charted in this documentary, which tells the whole story from the formation of Pink Floyd, through Barrett's creative genius, his shocking slide into psychiatric illness and finally to his tragic and untimely death. Includes interviews with many who knew and worked with him.

Syd Barrett: Up Close and Personal
  • 2007

Last Days in the Desert

1 hr 38 mins

On his way out of the wilderness, after weeks of subsisting on only water and prayer, a holy man (Ewan McGregor) struggles with the Devil (also McGregor) over the fate of an ordinary family in crisis, setting for himself a dramatic test with distinctly human conflicts.

Last Days in the Desert

Phantom Punch

1 hr 44 mins

The story of World heavyweight champion boxer Charles L. "Sonny" Liston, who was knocked down 2 minutes into a championship fight by a seemingly harmless right hook from Muhammad Ali. It would forever be known as the "Phantom Punch". Liston later died under mysterious circumstances.

Phantom Punch
  • 2008

Glastonbury

2 hrs 18 mins

A documentary on the 30th anniversary of Britain's best-known music festival.

Glastonbury

Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake

1 hr 13 mins

In the 1940's American-born Willard MacDonald jumped his troop train heading to WWII. Fearing authorities he lived as a hermit deep in the northern wilderness of Nova Scotia, Canada for more than 60 years inspiring folklore for generations.

Willard: The Hermit of Gully Lake
  • 2007

Wild Ocean

0 hrs 45 mins

Wild Ocean is an uplifting cinematic experience capturing one of natures greatest migration spectacles through the magic of IMAX. Plunge into an underwater feeding frenzy amidst the dolphins, sharks, whales, gannets, seals and billions of fish. Filmed off the Wild Coast of South Africa, Wild Ocean is a timely documentary that celebrates the animals that now depend on us to survive and the efforts by local people to protect this invaluable ecological resource. Hope is alive on the Wild Coast where Africa meets the sea.

Wild Ocean
  • 2008

Who the Hell Is Juliette?

1 hr 31 mins

Cinematographer Carlos Macovich met Yuliet Ortega, a young "jinetera" (prostitute) from Havana, when he shot a video in Cuba, starring model Fabiola Quiroz. When he realized that the two women had not seen their respective fathers for many years, he made this documentary, which is also a reflection on the process of filmmaking.

Who the Hell Is Juliette?
  • 1997

Kim Kardashian West: Hollywood Royalty

0 hrs 53 mins

Whether it’s rumours of plastic surgery or complimenting her figure in a body hugging outfit, Kim will always be the superstar at the top of celebrity news, with her famous family not far behind.

Kim Kardashian West: Hollywood Royalty
  • 2020

Travis Pastrana's Baja Diaries

1 hr 4 mins

From the inception of the team, to the purchase and construction of the motorcycle and super-fast pro, Baja Diaries covers the difficulties and expenses that face any team attempting to mount a charge in the Mexican Desert.

Travis Pastrana's Baja Diaries
  • 2006

Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story

1 hr 10 mins

The summer Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald lived in Connecticut inspired one of the world's most beloved novels: The Great Gatsby. We know the book, we know the films and series, but do we know the truth? Track down the mystery millionaire who threw extravagant parties, uncover new evidence of the location and players, and dig deep to discover the untold story of the real-life Jay Gatsby himself.

Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story
  • 2020

1917: The Real Story

1 hr 0 mins

1917 was a pivotal year for both sides in the conduct of the First World War. Decisions made during that year were to have a profound impact on what happened the following year and the eventual outcome of the war. One of those events provides the backdrop for the incredibly successful movie by Sam Mendes, "1917". "1917" was a huge blockbuster success and was inspired by the director's great-grandfather. So how much was fiction and how much was fact? This documentary analyses the movie and looks at what elements are true, the real-life characters and what became of them.

1917: The Real Story
  • 2020

Man and Machine

1 hr 56 mins

Enter the world of Extreme Enduro where it's man and machine against impossible terrain on a clock. Man and Machine is a compilation of the best Extreme Enduro races in the world, including the infamous Big 5 races and newcomer races like XTinction.

Man and Machine
  • 2011

WWII Aircraft: Designed for Victory

0 hrs 44 mins

Watch as we follow the ingenuity and genius of designers from both side of the Atlantic as they manufacture planes such as the Vought XF5U and the Chance Vought flying Pancake throughout the Second World War.

WWII Aircraft: Designed for Victory
  • 2020

Wolfman's Got Nards

1 hr 31 mins

This documentary explores the power of cult film told through the lens of The Monster Squad (1987) and the impact it has on fans, cast and crew, and the industry.

Wolfman's Got Nards
  • 2018

Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey

1 hr 36 mins

Hailed as one of the most influential climbers of all time, Fred Beckey conquered more unclimbed peaks than anyone in history in his 80-year career.

Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey
  • 2017

UFO Chronicles: The Black Programs

1 hr 25 mins

UFO Chronicles is an unprecedented and uncensored film series featuring the top authorities on the UFO enigma. Pilots, Astronauts, Government Officials, Military Officials, Medical Experts, Scientists, Religious Leaders and more reveal, in never before seen interviews, the ramifications of the Alien Presence on planet Earth. The UFO Chronicles collector's series discloses information you were never meant to know. Researcher Michael Schratt claims to have had firsthand experience with classified "Black Programs" including former USAF pilots, retired Naval personnel, and aerospace engineers with a former top secret clearance. Explore the ramifications of the Alien Presence on planet Earth.

UFO Chronicles: The Black Programs
  • 2018

When We Walk

1 hr 18 mins

Award-winning documentary director, Jason DaSilva was found diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis years ago while filming his film in India. Since then, Jason have been going through series of unfortunate challenges like being trapped in New York City due to his disability caused by MS, got divorced with his beloved wife and trying to stay close with his son who is now in Texas with his ex-wife.

When We Walk
  • 2019

Rescue Me: International

1 hr 0 mins

In this moving and informative documentary, the rescue me team goes to the United Kingdom to exam a local home-grown cat rescue and a larger national organization.

Rescue Me: International
  • 2020

The Gut: Our Second Brain

0 hrs 55 mins

For years, scientists have known about the existence of another brain within our bodies. Our stomach functions totally independently and does far more than just digestion. It reigns over a spectacular colony of one hundred thousand billion bacteria that have a strong impact on our personalities. Some diseases of the brain, like Parkinson's, may stem from the degeneration of intestinal neurons.

The Gut: Our Second Brain
  • 2014

Hitler's Fatal Mistake: The Fall of the Third Reich

0 hrs 56 mins

With the declaration of war on September 3rd, the fight would be long and bitter, and Hitler’s decision to destroy his non aggression pact with Stalin was a fatal mistake that would cost him dearly.

Hitler's Fatal Mistake: The Fall of the Third Reich
  • 2020
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