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What Documentary Movies to watch on Tubi

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The Millennial Dream

0 hrs 45 mins

The American Dream Is the cultural motif that has inspired North America for the last century. Work hard, save, sacrifice and you will get ahead. America offers the freedom of upward mobility. But over the last decade the American Dream has been called into question. For many, it no longer seems to be working. The MILLENNIAL DREAM is a feature length documentary that explores the values that may replace the cultural motif known as The American Dream. As the Millennial generation becomes the most significant portion of the work force what will change about what we want from our jobs, what education will look like, what kinds of companies will succeed in the new economy and what kinds of living communities will be desired? And what can cities and regions do to attract the new economy? Interviews with experts such as Seth Godin and the personal reflections of young workers will stir debate and dialogue around what might emerge as the Millennial Dream.

The Millennial Dream
  • 2016

Cruel and Unusual

1 hr 42 mins

A feature documentary telling the story of three men who have spent longer in solitary confinement than any other prisoners in the US. Innocent of the crimes of which they are accused, from their 6 foot by 9 foot cells they campaigned for decades to end this unconstitutional, cruel and unusual punishment.

Cruel and Unusual
  • 2017

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

Cocaine Cowboys 2

1 hr 37 mins

In 1991, a small-time drug dealer becomes the right-hand man and lover of the notorious Cocaine Godmother Griselda Blanco, living a life of luxury and danger.

Cocaine Cowboys 2
  • 2008

Cold Love

1 hr 4 mins

For the past 3 decades, Arctic explorer Lonnie Dupre has traveled - by dogsled, skis and kayak - more than 15,000 miles throughout the High Arctic and polar regions. His life-long love of the Arctic and the knowledge he has gained by traveling and living with the Inuit people has led him to pursue one aim: advocating for these fragile Arctic environments that impact the well being of the whole planet.

  • 2014

Hit & Stay

1 hr 39 mins

A feature-length documentary about priests and nuns who protested the Vietnam War by breaking into draft boards, destroying draft records, and then waiting around to be arrested. Their actions inspired a movement, which shaped the anti-war movement and helped bring an end to the draft.

Hit & Stay
  • 2013

Uranium Drive-in

1 hr 10 mins

Uranium Drive-In is the story of an economically devastated rural mining community in Colorado that finds itself hopeful for the first time in decades. Their potential salvation: a new uranium mill, the first of its kind built in the U.S. in 30 years.

Uranium Drive-in
  • 2013

Portrait of Courage: The Untold Story of Flight 93

2 hrs 0 mins

Their story began with terror in the skies...it ended in an unforgettable moment of triumph and tragedy. On board United Airlines Flight 93, one of four commercial aircraft hijacked by terrorists on September 11, ordinary citizens battled back against the forces of evil that would turn the world upside down. in the days after the worst terrorist attacks in American history, pieces of the Flight 93 story would capture the imagination of the nation. But it is only after years of painstaking investigation , that the complete, and largely untold story, of Flight 93 can be told. "Portrait of Courage: The Untold Story of Flight 93" brings to light facts as revealed by those closest to the tragedy, the family members of those who lost their lives.

Portrait of Courage: The Untold Story of Flight 93
  • 2006

System Error

0 hrs 52 mins
  • 2010

Hard Coal: Last of the Bootleg Miners

1 hr 21 mins

"Hard Coal: Last of the Bootleg Miners" is a feature documentary about the last twelve independent coal miners in the United States and reveals the crushing injustices they face as the desperately cling to a familiar way of life while fighting off threats from unfamiliar enemies. The film is personal, political, and powerful.

Hard Coal: Last of the Bootleg Miners
  • 2008

America's Most Haunted Inns

0 hrs 59 mins

Have you ever seen a ghost? After seeing this program you can say you have... What figure appeared on horseback in the woods outside the Arianna Miles? Have your room at the Bucksville House tidied up in the morning by Colonial Maids who turn and vanish. At the Wedgewood Inn, explore a tunnel of the underground railroad where slaves passed through to freedom and some still remain. In this program you will see some of the most amazing images of spirits ever recorded-exactly as they were revealed to our cameras. Absolutely no computer generated images or post production effects or recreations were utilized in this production. Gives justice to the field of ghost hunting other documentaries fail to bring you anything other than campfire ghost stories.

  • 2004

Rage and Glory

1 hr 58 mins

An avowed anarchist and Stern Gang hitman is sent to Jerusalem to assassinate a senior British officer creating much tension within the already troubled cell and almost brings its collapse, as the British operatives are closing in. Heralded by the Film Society of Lincoln Center as one of the most important films in fifty years of Israeli cinema.

Rage and Glory
  • 1984

George W. Bush: Faith in the White House

1 hr 30 mins

This documentary examines how faith and prayer-based initiatives play into the presidency of George W. Bush.

George W. Bush: Faith in the White House
  • 2004

Lives Interrupted: The Takuma Ito and Go Matsuura Story

0 hrs 58 mins

An examination of the life and death of two students attending Marymount College who lost their lives in a car jacking in San Pedro, CA. back in 1994. The shooter, Raymond Butler, a local gang member, is on Death Row at San Quentin Prison.

  • 2019

The River

0 hrs 31 mins

This short Depression-era documentary describes the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States. It laments the environmental destruction committed in the name of progress, particularly farming and timber practices which cause massive erosion and result in vast amounts of top soil being washed down the river into the Gulf of Mexico. The film focuses especially on the impact this has had on impoverished farmers. It ends on a very upbeat note, however, with a celebration of the TVA, "modern" farming technology, and the use of dams to control the river and prevent flooding.

The River
  • 1938

Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles

0 hrs 42 mins

Documentary showing how dinosaurs have been used in films. Trailers and scenes from moving about or with dinosaurs are shown.

Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles
  • 1987

The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy

1 hr 48 mins

Surrounded by whisky-fueled outlaws and a treacherous wilderness, how is one to survive? Based on real events, this Texas based tale uncovers the mystery of the events surrounding the legendary Hell's Gate, a cliff formation that rises out of Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas. When a curious errand boy catches wind of one of America's most infamous crimes, he falls in with two desperate men on the wrong side of the law. Crossing paths with some of the West's most notorious figures, these three outlaws fight for their lives in the pursuit of fame and riches. Few are to be trusted, as their interwoven stories prove that everyone has a hidden agenda, and by no means is anyone innocent. Fueled by a talented ensemble cast THE LEGEND OF HELL'S GATE blends legend and history into a Western spectacle that recounts the treacherous existence in post Civil War Texas.

The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy
  • 2011

Hype!

1 hr 24 mins

The world of grunge. This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenon was born. More than just an examination of the music, this is a look at how this artistic movement became a societal and fashion trend with a major effect on American culture.

Hype!
  • 1996

Fantasm

0 hrs 56 mins

At 15 years old, Kyle Kuchta went to his first horror convention. Years later, he visits multiple cons to understand why these gatherings are so important to horror fans, vendors and celebrity guests.

Fantasm
  • 2013

The Smashing of the Reich

1 hr 24 mins

An unpublished documentary film proposed in restored version. 100 million meters of film viewing, film libraries inventoried 11 countries and 3 years of work were needed to bring these documents. This documentary evokes the destruction of the Nazi war machine with a particular emphasis on air power. The most significant events are recounted as the Normandy landings, the battle of Paris, the last German offensive with the historical siege of Bastogne and the landing on the island of Elba. Also shown are the bombing of German industrial centers, and the liberation of concentration camps.

The Smashing of the Reich
  • 1961

Target for Tonight

0 hrs 48 mins

A documentary made by the Royal Air Force puts audiences in the cockpit of a bomber called "F for Freddie" as it sets off on a bombing raid over Germany. Made in Britain by the Crown Film Unit with a cast comprised entirely of R.A.F personnel.

Target for Tonight
  • 1941

The Legend of Cool Disco Dan

1 hr 26 mins

The Legend of COOL "DISCO" DAN is a documentary narrated by Henry Rollins that tells the story of Washington DC in the 1980s through the eyes of a DC graffiti legend. Blending interviews local & national celebrities with archival footage, Washington natives offer a broad portrait to date. The development of Go-Go music, racial tensions, crews, crack, & graffiti are important pieces of this story.

The Legend of Cool Disco Dan
  • 2013

Hollywood My Home Town

0 hrs 54 mins

Ken Murray hosts his own behind-the-scenes home movies of some of Hollywood's greatest stars in candid moments.

Hollywood My Home Town
  • 1965

American Mustang

1 hr 12 mins

Filmmaker Monty Miranda examines the plight of wild horses in the West.

American Mustang
  • 2013
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