Biographical Documentary Movies

Portrait of an actress in constant evolution who, through risk-taking and side steps, has emancipated herself from the overly polished image forged...

The extraordinary story of disco queen Donna Summer through a rich archive of unpublished film excerpts, home video, photographs, artwork, writings,...

Sally Ride's groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space concealed a deeply personal story. Her life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy,...

Featuring interviews with those who know her best, the doc will chart the 'Smile' singer’s journey from the 'Queen of MySpace' who changed the...

This visionary music documentary traces the turbulent, transcendent life of Gregg Allman — from a childhood ruptured by his father’s...

Albert Camus died at 46 years old on January 4, 1960, two years after his Nobel Prize in literature. Author of “L'Etranger”, one of the...

The end of World War II brings Europe a new political system, reshapes national and personal identities. Three women from Milan, Paris and Berlin...

A delve into the character and life of Albert Maysles, who, alongside his brother David, created some of the most well-known and iconic documentaries...

Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story reveals the extraordinary rise, sudden disappearance, and resurgence of trailblazing Black trans soul singer...

The Girl from Ipanema charts the progress of bossa nova (new wave), and the Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto's musical development and rise to fame....

World-famous architect Louis Kahn (Exeter Library, Salk Institute, Bangladeshi Capitol Building) had two illegitimate children with two different...

Great filmmakers claim the artistic influence of French director Henri-Georges Clouzot (1907-1977), a master of suspense, with a unique vision of the...

Alan Turing is the genius British mathematician who was instrumental in breaking the German naval Enigma Code during World War II, arguably saving...

After suffering a catastrophic and almost fatal spinal cord injury, professional rugby player Ed Jackson's world changed forever. Follows Ed's...

A legend of the Hollywood Golden Age, Gregory Peck (1916-2003) had an exemplary career, working under some of the greatest directors: Alfred...