What Documentary Movies to watch on Tubi

Mutiny In Heaven is the first fully authorized telling of the history of The Birthday Party, one of underground music's most notorious and influential bands. Narrated exclusively by the original band members, this film delves deep into a band's psyche, chronicling how Nick Cave and his school friends startled audiences with their confrontational performances, primal screams, outlaw gothic horror, and anarchic lifestyle. Featuring never-before-seen personal footage from band members, dynamic animation sequences, and jaw-dropping concert clips, the film provides a sweaty, electrifying front-row seat to one of the most legendary live acts in rock history.

The Sepik river is known as a living anthropological museum. Local tribes remain immensely proud of their crocodile cult, only practiced today in a few villages. The atmosphere in Marab, a village hidden deep in the wild, is bursting with raw human spirit - the air is full of ancient mystery and the power of hypnotizing drums is palpable. At the same time, while swimming with sharks, turtles and other fascinating underwater creatures we discover coral reefs in one of the widest diversity of marine life in the world.

Saint Lucia is the only nation to be named after a woman and is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The film explores its unique coral reefs, lush rainforests and volcanic plugs. Enjoy the magic of night diving and meeting a "living submarine" capturing a mutual interconnection between the quiet undersea world and the colorful life onshore.

On the High Plains of Southwest Kansas, a thriving community sustained for decades by waves of immigrants becomes the target of white nationalists intent on killing the latest arrivals: Muslims. When they attempt to recruit a local man with a conscience he infiltrates them, partnering with the FBI and risking his life to prevent the attack and bring the domestic terrorists to justice. Animated courtroom testimony of the plot is interwoven with the inspiring story of immigration and the determination of a community to welcome the world.

Early humans may have discovered wine accidentally, but now it's grown and sold just about everywhere. Jim Hodgson stops in Egypt, ancient Rome, Spain, France and other locations to trace wine's delicious history.

Acclaimed director Charlie Minn brings attention to the victims of the infamous massacre that occurred on February 14th, 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. A normal day at school became a true nightmare for Parkland, Florida citizens as they experienced something they had never thought would happen in their small suburb. In just six minutes, 17 students and staff were fatally shot and 17 more were wounded, while innumerable lives were changed forever. The true heroes of that day have come together to tell their stories and to bring words to those who are no longer here to offer them. This documentary reveals testimony and the raw emotions of those involved, highlighting the actions taken by individuals to save the lives of others through selfless and brave acts.

When the hammer came down on a Vincent Black Lightning motorbike at a Bonhams auction in 2018, an Australian collector paid $1.2 million to own the machine – making it the most expensive motorcycle ever sold.

"Surviving The Hill" is a documentary from Supernatural INC Films that addresses the current plight and state of the Drug Epidemic (Opioid, Heroin, Cocaine/Crack, MDMA and other addictions and recovery) within the United States featuring Stephen Hill. Stephen Hill is a bestselling author, recovery coach, and a fierce attorney advocating for treatment over incarceration. He is a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention and mental health awareness. The film is both educational and entertaining. It also features local State government, law enforcement and raw, inspirational and intriguing stories/experiences from both those in recovery and those who have overcome addiction.

Set just 12 miles south of Fenway Park at Adams Field in Quincy, Massachusetts, "The 100th Inning" is a compelling documentary directed by Alex Koppelman, shining a light on the world's longest baseball game and its profound impact in the fight against ALS. The film poignantly showcases the dedication of individuals like Brett Rudy, the game's founder, and the unwavering commitment of Walter Bentson, the umpire chief, who, after orchestrating this game for over two decades, was tragically diagnosed with ALS himself. Key figures such as Rick Kennedy, president of The Angel Fund, and Pete Frates, the visionary behind the Ice Bucket Challenge, feature prominently, demonstrating the expansive reach and influence of this remarkable event. Amplifying the game's resonance are Curt and Shonda Schilling, whose advocacy has been paramount in raising awareness. As each inning unfolds, the documentary captures the heart, resilience, and unity of a community tirelessly batting for a cause far beyond the baseball diamond.

Inspired by the lives of Warsaw based artists, Wojtek Bakowski and Zuzanna Bartoszek, two emblematic figures of the contemporary art scene, this romance examines the relationship between narcissism and love.

The life of the former football player Diego Armando Maradona is recreated in this film, from his childhood up to his first heart attack and his firm decision of recovering himself, passing through his stage of largest football glory when he was awarded with ten titles. This helped him to be chosen, in 2000, as the best athlete in the century, in a vote promoted by the FIFA.

From the prairie fires of Kansas, through the neon glow of a carnival, to a year long journey on making a dream come true, this documentary follows The Balderson Family on their pursuit to prove that anyone can make motion pictures.

Zurich in the early 1980s: The militant lawyer Barbara Hug wants to change the Swiss justice system from the ground up. During the youth riots - keyword "Züri brennt" - she represents rebellious left-wing autonomists such as the punk girl Heike and uses the court as a stage to draw attention to the abuses of a backward criminal justice system. One day, the rebellious son of an industrialist dynasty and professional criminal Walter Stürm, who has just escaped from prison, seeks her advice. The charismatic Stürm breaks all the rules, lives unconditional selfishness and repeatedly clashes with the system. Heike is not the only one to fall for his mischievous charm; Barbara is also attracted to her client. Stürm, of all people, becomes a symbol of freedom and the dignity of the individual in left-wing circles and in the youth movement - and thus the idol of an entire generation. When the "escapee king" ends up in prison again after fleeing to Istanbul, he is sent to solitary confinement. But this time the situation seems more hopeless than ever - he becomes suicidal and also goes on a grueling hunger strike. And the chronically ill Hug also neglects herself under the pressure of the situation to such an extent that her life hangs by a thread.

The film explored how the young entrepreneur and media darling known as "Norway's Mark Zuckerberg" ends up being arrested by the FBI and sentenced to 11 years in prison. Emil Trier (The Other Munch) says the film will be both a coming of age film and a biopic focusing on Waleed Ahmed's youth and high school years, through interviews with the protagonist, his family and friends. "The creative documentary will blend interviews with archive material to underscore the elaborate storytelling" says the director.

A documentary that casts a penetrating look at the consequences of the death penalty through three powerful stories - the rare perspective of a former state executioner who comes within days of executing an innocent person; a Boston Marathon bombing victim who struggles to decide what justice really means; and the parents of a murder victim who choose to fight for the life of their daughter's killer. As the battle to overturn capital punishment comes to a head in the U.S., this provocative film challenges viewers to question their deepest beliefs about justice. As wrongful convictions, botched executions, and a broken justice system inch further into the spotlight, we must consider: What is justice? What part should the death penalty play? Winner of an Award of Excellence at the IMPACT Docs Festival .

Dads have a voice. Perhaps the most important voice in shaping a daughter's identity. In this documentary, filmmaker Brett Culp explores the power of the father/daughter relationship and the essential role all of us play in supporting young women. Through heartwarming stories and insights from experts, A VOICE THAT CARRIES empowers fathers to be a positive influence. The film shares inspiring ideas about building relationships, body image, and emotional presence.

Every Christmas we put up the tree, pull out the ornaments and deck the halls, but have you ever wondered where those traditions started? Germany in the late 1800's was the epicenter for craftsmen making Christmas décor and ornaments. One such craftsman was Richard Mahr. Born on St. Nicholas day December 6, 1879, it would seem he was destined to build a life around Christmas and its traditions. Born at the dawn of a new century, a time of upheaval and change. This is the story of Richard Mahr and his family and how they overcame personal tragedies while navigating their company through the Great Depression, two world wars, a devastating fire and the annexation of their homeland by the communist state. How did Richard Mahr and his family survive insurmountable odds to save his vision for keeping Christmas?

With the 2010 Olympics approaching, will the world get to know Vancouver's darkest secret? 'Streets of Plenty' chronicles one man's perilous journey to live in Vancouver's downtown east side ghetto. The rules of this twisted social experiment? Starting with only a pair of underwear, he must survive the harsh winter streets for 31 days. He has no money, no friends, no family, and most importantly, no home. He must navigate the institutions, policies and services alongside the thousands of people that call Vancouver's streets home.

It was the biggest race of 2005: the return of world championship motorcycle racing to US soil after an eleven year break. 2005 Laguna Seca, California. MotoGP hits the USA. Life, liberty and the pursuit of maximum speed.

Before MTV and the age of television, there were Soundies. First appearing in 1941, these three minute black-and-white films featured artists of the Big Band, Jazz and Swing era, like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Jordan, Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa, The Mills Brothers, Les Paul, Cab Calloway, and Fats Waller. The Soundies helped launch the careers of Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Liberace, and Dorothy Dandridge, among others. Viewed for a dime through a special machine called a Panoram, a movie jukebox, these forerunners to the music video could be seen in nightclubs, roadhouses, restaurants and other public venues across the U.S. These classic films remain as glorious time capsules of music, social history, popular culture, and tell the story of a crossroads in our country, when the uncertainties of war, race relations, and emerging technologies combined to write one of the most influential chapters in our nation¹s history.

The Crusty boys are back at it. Showcasing the best of the best moto from the fertile island of Austrailia. Witness the do or die attitude that catapulted these extraordinary Aussies onto the worldwide stage!

Dolly Parton is the most honoured female country performer of all time, She had a stream of hit singles in the 80’s, the most success being her 1981 hit ‘9 to 5’. She is quite simply the reigning queen of Country Music…this is her story.

Follow the rise of one of the most successful Latin-American pop artists of all time. Shakira signed her first record deal at 13, selling over 70 million albums worldwide making her the highest selling Colombian artist of all time.