1. Objectified
A feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them.
It has an average vote of 7.1 on TMDB.
2. George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances
George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at the Beacon Theater in New York City on November 17, 2001. In "Complaints and Grievances," Carlin shamelessly exposes the people and subjects that irritate him the most.
It has an average vote of 7.508 on TMDB.
3. Cern and the Sense of Beauty (Il senso della bellezza - Arte e scienza al CERN)
An exploration of the link between science and beauty through the work of scientists at CERN, in Geneva.
It has an average vote of 6.2 on TMDB.
4. Jihad: A Story of the Others
An unflinching but sensitive and personal examination of jihadism and radicalisation, its causes and its possible solutions.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
5. The Storytellers (Narradores de Javé)
A small poor community called Javé is under threat of being flooded by a new dam that is being built, and the only way to prevent this is to prove the town's historical value. As most of the inhabitants are illiterate, they have no choice but to ask for the help of Antônio Biá, a man who has been ostracized ever since it was discovered that he had sent out letters with lies about their reputations as a way to keep his job in Javé's seldom-used post office. He now has the task of documenting people's memories of how the city was founded, yet each inhabitant has his or her own version of what happened.
It has an average vote of 7.381 on TMDB.
6. American Drug War: The Last White Hope
Texas filmmaker Kevin Booth delves into a world of deceit and corruption controlled by a drug dealing government who's only allegiance is to its corporate masters.
It has an average vote of 6.9 on TMDB.
7. Rocky Mountain Express
A history of the nation's first transcontinental railway accompanies a steam-train ride through the Canadian Rockies.
It has an average vote of 5.4 on TMDB.
8. Bubble
Set against the backdrop of a decaying Midwestern town, a murder becomes the focal point of three people who work in a doll factory.
It has an average vote of 6.3 on TMDB.
9. Dying of Laughter (Muertos de risa)
Nino and Bruno are two comedians who reach the heights of success with their duo act, turning them into huge TV celebrities. However, the hate between them grows as fast, and as much, as their fame
It has an average vote of 6.6 on TMDB.
10. The Snow Walker
A bush pilot in nothern Canada who with the aid of modernity thinks he can handle it all & knows it all. After reluctantly agreeing to transport a local indian girl to a medical facility his light plane crashes & they have to survive whilst finding their way back to civilization. Along the journey the man finds a new respect for the native ways as they battle to survive the elements.
It has an average vote of 6.977 on TMDB.
11. Swimming with Sharks
Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.
It has an average vote of 6.631 on TMDB.
12. Water Drops on Burning Rocks (Gouttes d'eau sur pierres brûlantes)
In 1970s Germany, Leopold, a 50-year-old businessman, picks up and seduces 20-year old Franz, who swiftly moves into his bachelor pad. Their cozy relationship soon sours as Leopold turns cranky and argumentative. When Franz's buxom blond girlfriend surfaces, and then Leopold's elegant and enigmatic ex, things get funnier, steamier and a lot more complicated.
It has an average vote of 6.6 on TMDB.
13. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
In this hilarious arcade showdown, a humble novice goes head-to-head against the reigning Donkey Kong champ in a confrontation that rocks the gaming world to its processors! For over 20 years, Billy Mitchell has owned the throne of the Donkey Kong world. No one could beat his top score until now. Newcomer Steve Wiebe claims to have beaten the unbeatable, but Mitchell isn't ready to relinquish his crown without a fight. Go behind the barrels as the two battle it out in a vicious war to earn the title of the true King of Kong.
It has an average vote of 7.8 on TMDB.
14. Best Worst Movie
A look at the making of the film Troll 2 and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.
It has an average vote of 7.1 on TMDB.
15. Bat★21
Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows the area he's in is going to be carpet-bombed but a temporary shortage of helicopters causes a delay. Working with an Air Force reconnaissance pilot, Capt. Bartholomew Clark, he maps out an escape route.
It has an average vote of 6.265 on TMDB.
16. Cottage Country
When Todd takes his girlfriend Cammie up to the family cottage for a reclusive proposal, the last thing he expected to be doing was dealing with was his slacker brother and his hippie girlfriend. But in this comedy of errors, Todd and Cammie, have to deal with his accidentally murdered brother in order to live happily ever after.
It has an average vote of 5.376 on TMDB.
17. Let's Kill Ward's Wife
Everyone hates Ward’s wife and wants her dead, Ward most of all. But when his friends’ murderous fantasies turn into an reality, they have to deal with a whole new set of problems — like how to dispose of the body and still make their 3 p.m. tee time.
It has an average vote of 5.6 on TMDB.
18. Winged Migration (Le peuple migrateur)
This documentary follows various migratory bird species on their long journeys from their summer homes to the equator and back, covering thousands of miles and navigating by the stars. These arduous treks are crucial for survival, seeking hospitable climates and food sources. Birds face numerous challenges, including crossing oceans and evading predators, illness, and injury. Although migrations are undertaken as a community, birds disperse into family units once they reach their destinations, and every continent is affected by these migrations, hosting migratory bird species at least part of the year.
It has an average vote of 7.572 on TMDB.
19. This Film Is Not Yet Rated
Kirby Dick's provocative documentary investigates the secretive and inconsistent process by which the Motion Picture Association of America rates films, revealing the organization's underhanded efforts to control culture. Dick questions whether certain studios get preferential treatment and exposes the discrepancies in how the MPAA views sex and violence.
It has an average vote of 7.12 on TMDB.
20. Life in a Day
A documentary shot by filmmakers all over the world that serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010.
It has an average vote of 7.164 on TMDB.
