What Documentary Movies to watch on Tubi

Lewis Pugh has 10 seconds before he plunges into the freezing Arctic Ocean, where he swims a kilometre across Antarctica, wearing nothing but a Speedo and a swim cap, a feat never thought possible. 'Ordinary' humans would probably die within minutes in this icy water! How can his naked body cope with these conditions for so long? And why on earth would anyone want to do such a crazy thing?

This film reconstructs the life of famed marine biologist and environmental pioneer Jacques Cousteau using a fascinating mix of wildlife footage, archive material and elaborate re-enactments. Over the years, millions have watched in awe as this legendary explorer dove into the universe beneath the waves. Come aboard the Calypso one last time and explore his influence on the world today.

This feature-length documentary outlines the unintended consequences of the smartphone on societies around the world and on individuals. The story arc follows the lives of several individuals in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, outside Philadelphia. The County is very densely populated and represents the full socio-economic ladder of individuals within the United States. The film also includes interviews with the following experts whose research address issues related to the rapid growth of the smartphone and its "game-changing" impact on both individuals and the greater society: Matt Richtel, Pulitzer-Prize New York Times reporter, and author "A Deadly Wandering" (San Francisco), Adam Gazzaley, MD, Ph.D, UCSF School of Medicine Neurologist and Founder of the GazzaleyLab - Cognitive Neuroscience Research Lab UCSF (San Francisco), Jacy Good and Steve Johnson, nationally recognized speakers, (Jacy lost both parents in a cellphone-related accident, and she still suffers disabilities) (White Plains, NY), Harriet Rossetto, Founder and Senior Consultant of Beit T'Shuvah (Los Angeles), Rabbi Mark Borovitz, Senior Rabbi, Author and Addiction and Criminal Rehabilitation Expert (Los Angeles), Jeff Nalin, Psy.D. - Founder and Clinical Director, Paradigm Malibu Adolescent Treatment Center (Malibu), Loretta Simons, Ph.D, Dept. of Psychology, Specialty, Behavioral Addictions, Widener University (Chester, PA), Michael J. Baime, M.D., Director of the Penn Program for Mindfulness, (Philadelphia), Brandon McDaniel, Ph.D, Illinois State, who studies negative implications of technology and families and technology and couples, who has developed the term "technoference." (SKYPE interview from Normal, IL), Dr. Kenda Dean, Princeton Theological Seminary, expert on youth and Christianity (Princeton, NJ), Lt. James Hennigen, PA State Highway Patrol, Delaware County (Media, PA), Dr. David Strayer, Neuroscientist at the University of Utah, one of the nation's leading researchers on distracted driving (Salt Lake City). While the film's primary audiences consist of high school students and collegiate undergrads, the film also targets parents and concerned citizens and lawmakers around the world who have noted the same array of negative impacts: reduced driver safety, poorer academic performance, depression, anxiety, reduced interpersonal skills, marital problems, etc.

The true story of the origins of a sport known as 'freestyle walking,' and the four Chicago-area teenagers who spawned it in 1996, along with a multi-million-dollar line of shoes called 'Soaps.'

Lino Tagliapietra is considered by many to be the greatest glass blower in history. His influence on a whole generation of artists has been profound. He has been a mentor and a motivator. An innovator. A change-maker. And at age 83, he's still pushing the bounds to see what both the material and the man can do.

Titou will soon be forty. He lives high up in a sheep shed in the Corbières mountains. With Soledad, who lives in a nearby caravan, they make their own wine, compose their music, live their love in step with the seasons - much as you might cultivate resistance.

The idea of uniting the aircraft and the ship is a simple one but this simple idea has been the subject of great technical innovation, has led to decisive military success and has found itself the focus of increasing controversy.

The general Flemish education system can no longer refuse to accept pupils who have disabilities, conditions, or handicaps and require extra care. The M-Decree obliges schools to adapt to the needs of children. This documentary observes in beautiful black and white how four children with different special needs experience going to a normal school. Inclusief is not a rushed TV report or reality series that panders to your emotions, but a carefully made, cinematic film that offers an intimate insight into the lives of four children, Rosie, Sami, Irakli and Nathan.

Diagnosed with an incurable disease, an American mother and medical doctor develops an unconventional approach in the hopes to save her own life.

From the dawn of mankind there have been groups with the power and intent to manipulate the masses to their end game of control and dominance over all humanity. Over the centuries there have been elite brotherhoods that have developed incredibly subtle, complex ways to manipulate the people. As populations grew so did the quest for power and the need to create new, improved methods of control. They have invented religions and mysteries; they have seeded revolution and started countless wars. Explore how these ancient secret societies manipulate the masses, the psychology they use to control the way we consume and live our daily lives. Everything we do and think is created for us, even though we believe we are free. This omnipotence began many thousands of years ago, they are our gods, leaders, priests and revolutionaries. They are the secret societies behind the veil of our reality.

After witnessing the local priest abuse his power, Sofia attempts to convince her devout Catholic family to act.

Liquor House Comedy presents the Big 3 featuring stand up comedians Brian Isley (New York's Apollo Theater) Bo Alambis and Ampston Hews. None of these three comedians are a like. They all bring a unique style of stand up comedy that's excellently displayed on stage. Brian Isley jokes about his family and being a celebrity look alike. Bo Alambis jokes about being raised in the south and become a southern man. While Ampston Hews tells hilarious stories of about his college life, and what he's learned about women. Recorded at various comedy venues in Raleigh and Durham, NC. This Liquor House Comedy show was hosted by Dink (Ghettorauchi) Kearney and recorded in front of a live audience.

It's a classic tale of David vs Goliath when Jeff Knite, a "nobody" from New York, decides to take on the self proclaimed "King Of All Media" Howard Stern, after Stern reneges on a promise to allow Knite to promote his film AMERICAN PIRATES on THE HOWARD STERN SHOW.

This is a documentary that aims to develop several topics related to the different types of hunting, including but not limited to: trophy, sport, indigenous, and subsistence hunting. Hunting is the act of trapping and killing animals. This documentary will illustrate the different methods of hunting throughout the planet and the will shine a light on the species who are most victimized - whether they be from land, sea, or air. The work carried against hunting by hunt saboteur organizations, anti-poaching entities, educational groups, as well as individuals will be highlighted in addition to local laws and law enforcement branches that are dedicated to monitor hunting and address poaching. The documentary will investigate and expose the effects that hunting has on local ecosystems, wildlife populations, and endangered species. On the Wild Side will attempt to analyze what drives people to kill for entertainment or sport. Additionally, we will bring to light the power that hunting lobbies have on law makers and the media. Most specifically we will show how their propaganda helps to create acceptance of hunting and the unfounded fear of predators. The goal of this documentary is to educate people about the realities of hunting and to act as a catalyst towards the eventual end of hunting.

Urartu was an early first millennium BC kingdom located in the Armenian highlands. Thanks to its animosity with Assyria, it had militaristic society and is thought to be the first kingdom to convert form bronze to iron weaponry leading Assyria to quickly follow suit. The kingdom is also know for an aqueduct, the Channel of Semiramis, a remarkable engineering feat for it's time. In modern times Urartu was unknown until the mid 1800s. Much of its history is now well documented but as of this writing the story of its beginnings and disappearance are still unclear.

Through her drive and passion for creating art, the Bohemian Rock Queen found an avenue to overcome her obstacles, going on to become the only woman inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame, twice.

The filmed diary of a filmmaker on a journey through Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. With an essay-like composition, 'Into the Blue' revolves around two basic hubs, Man and Nature, and the relationship between the two.

Sam Dalton is determined to save the only home she has ever known, the faded, dusty Romanian Princess ranch. Sam writes to a distant relative of her Aunt Christine hoping he can prevent the ranch from being repossessed. But it's J. T. Swinton, a teen-age boy who shows up. In desperation they turn to a seemingly futile hope, the treasure of Whisper Island. But does the Civil War treasure really exist? The answer seems to be trapped somewhere in the wishful delusions of Aunt Christine. As the teens search for treasure in a race against time, they must also search Christine's past and unravel a web of romance, intrigue and betrayal that spans a lifetime and beyond. What they find, changes their lives forever.

Dedicated to the famed UFO researcher Lt. Colonel (USAF Ret.) Wendelle C. Stevens, this epic documentary exposes decades of government disinformation, keeping knowledge of the extraterrestrial presence from the public: ongoing censorship and manipulation by the media, NASA's shocking evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life, secret underground bases, genetic experiments, alien implants, cattle mutilations, reverse engineering of alien technology, and an ancient history of an ongoing alien presence on Earth. Extensive interviews reveal the political motivations for the lies, harassment and discrediting of UFO abductees and witnesses. Among the 36 world renowned UFO experts and whistleblowers are: the former prime minister of Canada the Honorable Paul Hellyer, President Carter's investigative consultants Daniel Sheehan and Alfred Webre, New York Times bestseller Jim Marrs, US Air Force Captain Robert Salas, Air Force Colonel/nuclear engineer Don Ware, UK Ministry of Defense spokesman Nick Pope, astronomer Jacques Vallee, professor/abduction researcher David Jacobs, nuclear physicist Stanton Friedman, and many more, including contactees and abductees.

Goruck's Selection is not only one of the toughest endurance events on the planet, it's also an attempt by its creators to bridge the military-civilian divide. Hosted by a group of Special Forces combat veterans, this 48-hour challenge is a condensed interpretation of the US Army's 24-day Assessment and Selection. For the participants, the event is a chance to test their limits while paying tribute to those who serve. For the Cadre, it's an opportunity to honor their community and connect with civilians. Less than 2% of participants finished the first 18 iterations of the event. Will anyone in Class 019 meet "The Standard?"

Adam remains a consistent favorite among fans who are comforted that they will always have a good time. Get the inside story on this fascinating actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, husband, father, and forever FUNNY GUY.

In August 2014, the world was shocked to find out that Robin Williams had died by suicide. For someone who brought so much humor to the world, it was a tragic, traumatic end. But no one knew how much more there was to the story. Left to speculate on Robin's motives, the media circus spun out further and further, leaving the public in the dark about a complicated and obscured truth: Robin - bright, funny, quick witted - had lost a battle against an unknown enemy: the nearly impossible to diagnose brain disease Lewy body dementia. Knowing the truth can make all the difference. LBD is a disease that, while all too common, is unknown to most, and without a diagnosis causes heightened fear, paranoia and confusion. In the end, Robin may have lost his final battle with dementia, but he succeeded at his lifelong goal - To make people less afraid. This is Robin's wish.

NAACP Image Award Winner Denzel Whitaker sits down and talks about how his career started, the films he's been apart of , working on set with American Actor Denzel Washington, and his plans for the future.

The preacher's in love with the sunshine schizophrenic, the range runner has a family of five with one more on the way, and the professor is a cerebral alcohol aficionado; as for Slab City's unofficial sheriff, he shot and killed his step father at age six for raping his mother. The crazy thing about these wonderful people has nothing to do with their sanity (which is a slippery term to define), and everything to do with their intelligence, and enlightened views on life as a human being.