What Documentary Movies to watch on Tubi

The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirshfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of seventy years. He was still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly. (At one point, he he claims that his only exercise has been the stairs in his Manhattan townhouse.) He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates.

A beautiful documentary on the life and challenges of dogs as they age into seniors, and the wonders of what love and laughter a Senior Dog can bring to any family or community of retired senior humans. Also includes the smartest dog in the world that knows more than 1000 words and can retrieve objects by their name.

The life of Love Kaphesi-a remarkable story of his perseverance and faith. Discover how God transformed not only Love's life but also life for people around him.

A man struggling with alcoholism turns to a reverend for help.

Nominally a documentary, this film combines a number of unrelated sequences (both real and staged) -- including a South Pacific "cargo cult", the ritual slaughter of a bull, tribal dances and rituals, and a visit to an ornate pet cemetery -- all focused on the lurid, sensational, and eccentric.

Documentary about UFO's and related phenomena.

They’re more like us than you think! A tribute to the spirit and humanity of people who are physically different from the average: very tall and very large men and women, a bearded woman and her long-time husband, Siamese twins joined at the midsection, and several little people including actor Billy Barty (Foul Play, Willow, Legend, Under the Rainbow).

Having moved across the globe, a group of expatriates living in a small town in South Korea adapt to life abroad and navigate relationships with their peers.

On the 10th of June, 1940. Benito Mussolini declared war on France and Britain. It brought the war to the Mediterranean. This was Mussolini’s war as Hitler was focused heavily on his ambitions in Eastern Europe

Following Francisco Franco's death in 1975, Spanish cinema saw censorship relax, leading to its full abolition in 1977. The "S" rating flagged films with sexual, violent, or political content, becoming a hit in a newly liberated society.

Based on the acclaimed book written by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, The Final Days chronicles president Richard Nixon's administration during his critical period after the Watergate break-in scandal, which ultimately led to Nixon's resignation from the office on August 1974.

You were born to live fully alive. With his trademark humor and engaging personal stories, Ken Davis shares his own journey from lethargic resignation to a new life of adventure, spiritual renewal, and health. See the snapshot that started it all, and the three hours of terror that changed Ken forever. Don't live in quiet desperation. Be inspired to live in the power of Christ's resurrection.

In this heartfelt documentary, we hit the streets to get to the bottom of an age-old debate. Who's better, Cats or Dogs?

Enrich your palette with some of the tastiest vegan dishes coming out of London with The Feel Good Cafe owner Idan Naor, social media superstar Clare Every (The Little London Vegan) and award winning vegan chef Brett Cobley. Fully immerse yourself in veganism and see what it's like cooking for tomorrow.

The Crypto Crew team investigates a mysterious house in Wallins Creek, Ky. The team attempts to unravel the long history of the house and document paranormal activity taking place on the property. Witnesses report seeing the ghost of a young girl at the house, can the team discover the identity of the ghost girl and what happened to her?

Eighteen year-old Leigh lives in a trailer park on the outskirts of Los Angeles, he goes to community college, has no real friends, no girlfriend, and works part time at The Home Depot. With an obsession for Steven Spielberg and enrolled in a film production class at his local small-town college, he is sure all his misery can change, so he sets out to make his cinematic masterpiece, "Enslavence". He hopes this film is his ticket out of a mundane life and into a world of women, popularity, money, and success. And he may actually be on his way, if he doesn't self-destruct first.

This is the story of Raul and Pere, a mountaineer and filmmaker united by a common dream: to climb for the first time a mountain higher than 8,000 meters. For months, filmmaker and mountaineer move in the Himalayas in search of life experiences and finish by climbing the eighth highest mountain all over the world, the 8,163 meter Manaslu.

An investigation into the reports of houses in Hollywood that are supposedly haunted by the ghosts of dead movie stars.

REBEL ROSSA is a personal investigation into the life and legacy of the famous - and infamous - Irish rebel Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa by his American great-grandsons told within the context of the controversies leading up to the 100-year anniversary of the Easter Rising in Ireland.

"Blacksmith" is a 15-minute poetic documentary that highlights the work of Rob Flurry, the resident blacksmith at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum in Beaumont, Texas. Unlike the blacksmiths portrayed in the media today, Flurry's craftsmanship is that of the old-school artisan - no expensive equipment; no modern forge in which to work. Instead, Flurry relies primarily on nature's elements of fire, iron, air, and water (along with his own strength) to hammer out beautiful creations within the smoky furnace of his shop. "Blacksmith" was filmed in the tradition of poetic documentary - no voice overs, monologue or dialogue is spoken. All of the action is put to music that compliments the mood of each scene.

According to Hulu's offering, this documentary (from 1966) is "a Powerful account of an astonishing slice of Holocaust history, told with poignant intimacy by the daughter of a survivor. On the eve of WWII, Jewish children boarded trains taking them to refuge in London, many never to see their parents again.

This documentary was produced in 1944 by the United States Coast Guard, featuring on-the-spot coverage of the initial assault on fortress Europe.

The filmmaker tries to make sense of the way his father chose to die, opening up several boxes, all that is left behind. The forgotten photos, letters and home videos take the film back to the 1970s Yugoslavia, when his parents became lovers. But the journey through the years, to family members, lost friends and places, reveals the lingering horrors of the recent Balkan wars still tearing people and families apart. A film that, in the most immediate way, questions the individual responsibility of ordinary people caught in the winds of war.

Lovers Rock, often dubbed 'romantic reggae' is a uniquely black British sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound systems. Lovers Rock allowed young people to experience intimacy and healing through dance- known as 'scrubbing'- at parties and clubs. This dance provided a coping mechanism for what was happening on the streets. Lovers Rock developed into a successful sound with national UK hits and was influential to British bands (Police, Culture Club, UB40) These influences underline the impact the music was making in bridging the multi-cultural gap that polarized the times. The film sheds light on a forgotten period of British music, social and political history.