What Documentary Movies to watch on Pluto
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The Last 24 Hours: Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix became an over night sensation during the late 60s, however his fame didn’t last long after he tragically passed aged just 27s. The last 24 hours and attempts to clear the air surrounding his tragic passing.

- 2019
Will.i.Am: The Way I Am
Will.i.am has the complete showbiz package: songwriter, producer and entrepreneur. There are no limits or boundaries for this universal superstar. What will he do next?

- 2016
Kylie Minogue: Showtime
Kylie Minogue has been a household name for over the last three decades, she is a true showbiz product and an incredibly successful woman. Join Kylie and discover her incredible journey. It is time for Showtime.

- 2016
Kanye West: Saint
Kanye West is one of the most recognisable rappers of the 21st Century, transforming the sound of music through his production style and passionate lyrics. This is the story of Kanye West.

- 2018
Diet Fiction
The film exposes the most popular diets on the planet as well as several misconceptions about weight loss and nutrition. The film follows the audacious filmmaker Michal Siewierski (Food Choices) in his treacherous journey.

- 2019
The Beatles: In the Life
Shooting onto the scene in the early 60’s, The Beatles took the world by storm. Their fame was new, massive and continues to this day. They are still the best-selling band of all time 183 million sales world wide.

- 2019
Bob Dylan: Busy Being Born
Few musicians have made an impact throughout the decades as seismic as Bob Dylan. Retrace his journey, from humble folk beginnings in Hibbing, to the bustling electric Greenwich Village.

- 2020
Blockchain City
Capturing the insights of leading figures from the technology industry, the Blockchain City Documentary is the story of Dubai's rise as a Blockchain powered city. With Interviews from leading governments worldwide that have implemented Blockchain technology, including the Government of Netherlands, Government of Estonia and of course the City of Dubai, the film captures what is shaping our collective tomorrow so that we can all join hands and take the next steps together.

- 2018
Occupied City
The past collides with the present in this excavation of the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam: a journey from World War II to recent years of pandemic and protest and a provocative, life-affirming reflection on memory, time and what's to come.

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- 2023
USS Franklin: Honor Restored
Emotions run deep, still today, in the surviving men of the USS Franklin. The carrier, known as "The Ship That Wouldn't Die", survived a direct hit by a Japanese armor-piecing bomb just fifty miles off the coast of Japan in March 1945. In an instant the crew's lives were changed forever and the events that followed would make the story of "Big Ben" one of the most dramatic and inspiring in naval history.

- 2011
Navy Heroes of Normandy
Chronicles the building and dedication of the first-ever United States Navy monument in Normandy, France. Dozens of interviews with Navy D-Day veterans are included. New England region Emmy Awards for writing and photography. Airing on American Public Television.
- 2008
Sugar Sisters
Sugar Sisters is a documentary following Hannah and her sisters, Amalia and Caroline, as they enter the highly controversial world of Sugar-Dating. Hoping for a Sugar Daddy with deep pockets to pay their bills, it turns out dating older, wealthy men for money isn't as sweet as it sounds.

- 2016
Tyler Perry: Man of Many Faces
Despite humble beginnings, Tyler Perry established a successful career as a writer, director, and producer for stage, television and film. Perry's acclaimed work has lead to international stardom making him Hollywood's highest paid man.

- 2021
Everybody Loves Chris Rock
The boy from Brooklyn who endeared bullying at an all-white high school remains in the past. The last laugh now belongs to Chris Rock be it on stage or the silver screen. Despite Rock dropping out of high school and working humble fast food jobs, he finally caught a break at the Catch A Rising Star nightclub. Rock's resume boasts critical acclaim. Three seasons on Saturday Night Live. Five celebrated comedy specials on HBO and Netflix. Award-winning Everybody Hates Chris TV series. Fifty-four films. Stints as host of the Oscars. Even a Broadway play. Applauded dramatic role on crime series FARGO. We take an intimate look into the life of one of the world's greatest entertainers as fans agree Everyone Loves Chris Rock.

- 2021
Living with Lions
On the African plains, where only the strong survive, one big cat rules supreme. This is life in the raw: savage, beautiful and unforgettable. During the eight years that Jurgen Jozefowicz filmed a pride of lions in South Africa's Kruger National Park, he won the trust of the dominant male and, astonishingly, was accepted into the pride. This is his story. How does it feel to live amidst a group of the most feared predators on the African continent as they fight to survive in a harsh, unforgiving world? Jurgen's film shows what it's like and is the result of his remarkable adventures. Jurgen is one of the world's premier wildlife photographers. His story of his life with these lions is one that spans a period of political struggles, disease and drought, showing the highs and the lows of life in the lion pride.
- 2002
Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Clue (1985) has become a cult classic film and is loved by multiple generations. Yet there has never been a documentary created to tell the behind the scenes stories...until now.

- 2022
Clean
A fly-on-the-wall insight into the world of trauma cleaning through the journey of charming transgender business owner Sandra Pankhurst and the lives of a motley crew of workers at Frankston's Specialised Trauma Cleaning Services (STC). Released theatrically under the title Clean after premiering to acclaim at this year's Melbourne International Film Festival and SXSW.

- 2022
Catching Air
Despite holding its world championships each August on a massive outdoor stage in Finland to 10K in-person fans and being broadcast and covered in the news around the world, competitive air guitar is still widely mocked. It's seen as a frivolous pursuit by people with no talent who can't play real instruments. The reality is quite different: From office workers to school mascots to art directors and actual musicians, the international air guitar community is a tight-knit, creative group of fun-loving people from all walks of lives. Catching Air is a documentary about those people-competitors who channel their own personal creativity through the purest form of rock n' roll expression: playing the air guitar. Through multiple intersecting storylines, Catching Air follows a cast of memorable characters as the air guitar community gets them through the both the best-and toughest-times of their lives. We're talking about true love and life-and-death situations here, people. It also follows the dreams of three veterans all vying for the U.S. title during one season, and tells the story of one musician's unlikely and tradition-defying journey to winning the Air Guitar World Championships. Through showing their passion and dedication to this unusual craft, the filmmakers hope to inspire others' hidden creativity.

- 2023
Song for Hope
When diagnosed with terminal cancer, a world renowned trumpet player uses music to give hope from concert stages to mountain tops, proving art is essential to survival.

- 2022
Alien and UFO Encounters: The Top 20
Since the beginning of recorded history, mankind has witnessed mysterious crafts in the sky, fueling heated disputes about their origin and intentions. These 20 hair-raising ET encounters, crashes and abduction cases provide clear answers to mankind's greatest secret - that there is an undeniable Alien presence among us. Shockingly real, harrowing accounts expose government cover-ups, black budget projects, military ET interactions, human exchange programs and more that blow the lid off lies and deception.

- 2023
Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time
Lady Gaga- the worlds most talented and controversial pop star. One Sequin at Time explores the ups and downs of this highly influential superstar,see how Lady Gaga is taking on the world - one sequin at a time.

- 2010
Diana: Conspiracy Theories
With interviews and exclusive footage we delve into the conspiracy that has left the world wanting answers for years. This is Princess Diana…Conspiracy Theories.

- 2016
Elvis Home Movies
Hidden in a closet for decades, the discovery of this rare 8 millimeter color home movie footage is akin to striking gold for every Elvis fan! Dating back to the summer of 1956, before Elvis became, The King, Elvis Home Movies, features the oldest footage of Elvis in a private setting!

- 2015
Clint Eastwood: Hollywood Outlaw
With a career spanning over six decades, Clint Eastwood is one of the most successful actors ever. But transitioning into an A-list director was a whole other journey. Known for his straight-shooting, unfussy filmmaking; this is the story of a master storyteller, working in the shadows of the Hollywood system, bucking traditional methods and making movies on his own terms, his own way. This is a portrait of a renegade artist straddling the worlds of studio filmmaking and independent passion projects, painted by those who have observed his work close-up.

- 2020