1. Though You May Not Know (Aunque tú no lo sepas: la poesía de Luis García Montero)
An account of the life and work of the Spanish poet Luis García Montero; a journey through his experiences, his mentors, his influences and his contact with other artists, both from the literary world and from other disciplines.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
2. Notarangelo the Soul Hunter (Notarangelo ladro di anime)
David Griecos documentary showcases the underappreciated photography of Domenico Notarangelo, and through it, tells the story of Matera, it's people and it's history.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
3. Francisco Brennand (Francisco Brennand)
Francisco Brennand is an eighty-five year odl, painter, sculptor and ceramist from Brazil. He lives and works isolated in an open-air museum set in an old ceramic roofing tile factory that belonged to his father. Based on his diaries, written over the past 60 years, the film narrates the artist's journey from the moment he moved into the factory until today.
It has an average vote of 5.5 on TMDB.
4. Notre ami l'empereur Bokassa Ier (Notre ami l'empereur Bokassa Ier)
(Notre ami l'empereur Bokassa Ier)
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
5. Philippe Pétain (Philippe Pétain)
(Philippe Pétain)
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
6. Truffaut / Godard, scénario d'une rupture (Truffaut / Godard, scénario d'une rupture)
An inquiry into two of the most influencial French filmakers friendship and feud.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
7. The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life (The Pretenders : Chrissie Hynde ou la vie en rock)
A journey through the artistic life of the British-American rock band The Pretenders, formed in 1978, and a portrait of its leader, the charismatic singer and songwriter Chrissie Hynde.
It has an average vote of 4 on TMDB.
8. Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams
Shot over the course of a year, this intimate portrait of provocative composer John Adams presents scenes of the artist at work and at play against the backdrop of dramatic American landscapes that reflect the themes of his music. Though he has a number of credits to his name, Adams is best known for his unconventional opera "Nixon in China," which explores the former U.S. president's meeting with Mao Zedong in 1972.
9. Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds Story
The story of one of cinema's true professionals, "little person" Mike Edmonds, from his early life in Essex to the Star Wars franchise, Time Bandits, The R.S.C. and beyond.
10. Bajo el signo de las sombras (Bajo el signo de las sombras)
A portrait of the Spanish director Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia , one of the outsiders of Spanish cinema, and the story of his masterpiece, a cult work that tells the story of a self-taught filmmaker who was born under the sign of the shadows, lights and chiaroscuro of cinema.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
11. Blackout
First responders, journalists, shop owners, those inside the pressure-packed control center of Con Edison on West End Avenue, and other New Yorkers tell about what happened when the lights went out on July 13, 1977.
It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.
12. AURORA: Nothing Is Eternal
Following the artist from the bustling streets of New York to her rain-soaked hometown of Bergen, the film includes interviews with AURORA's closest friends, as well as uniquely stripped-back performances of tracks including “Warrior” and “Murder Song .” Whether she’s reminiscing on her childhood with her sisters, dancing through the city streets in her headphones, or discussing the secret life of apples, there’s a spellbinding quality to everything the artist does.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
13. Infinite Potential: The Life & Ideas of David Bohm
INFINITE POTENTIAL takes us on a mystical and scientific journey into the nature of life and reality with David Bohm, the man Einstein called his "spiritual son" and the Dalai Lama his "science guru." A physicist and explorer of Consciousness, Bohm turned to Eastern wisdom to develop groundbreaking insights into the profound interconnectedness of the Universe and our place within it.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
14. Mifune: The Last Samurai
An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune , the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.
It has an average vote of 7.17 on TMDB.
15. This Is Sparklehorse
An comprehensive look at the life and music of Mark Linkous, a influential figure in the alternative music scene.</p><p> Critically-acclaimed Linkous had a dramatic life that saw him battle with drug and alcohol addiction, paralysis, and debilitating depression that resulted in his eventual suicide.</p><p> Mark's music was heralded by his peers and critics; a mix of delicate pop, discordant punk and melodic odyssey; it has been described as defiantly surrealist with all manner of references to smiling babies, organ music, birds, and celestial bodies.</p><p> The film mines Marks life and music and navigates the sacrifices and highs and lows of his art.
It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.
16. Big Pun: The Legacy
His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.
It has an average vote of 4.5 on TMDB.
17. An Honest Liar
An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru names Carlos.
It has an average vote of 7.085 on TMDB.
18. The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark
A documentary on the life and work of Gene Clark, co-founder of The Byrds, whose subsequent career was a rollercoaster of pioneering music and personal disaster.
It has an average vote of 7.25 on TMDB.
19. Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (Jerry Lewis, clown rebelle)
Since the early days, Jerry Lewis—in the line of Chaplin, Keaton and Laurel—had the masses laughing with his visual gags, pantomime sketches and signature slapstick humor. Yet Lewis was far more than just a clown. He was also a groundbreaking filmmaker whose unquenchable curiosity led him to write, produce, stage and direct many of the films he appeared in, resulting in such adored classics as The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, The Errand Boy, and The Nutty Professor.
It has an average vote of 6.7 on TMDB.
20. Tiny Tim: King for a Day
The story of Tiny Tim’s improbable rise to stardom is the ultimate fairytale - and so is that of his downfall. For a brief time, the shy and truly unusual outsider artist was the biggest star in the world.
It has an average vote of 6.1 on TMDB.