Biographical Documentary Movies

A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.

Documentary about martial arts actor Bruce Lee, from his birth in 1940 till his death in 1973, with interviews with his fellow actors and family....

A portrait of John Grierson, the first Canadian Government Film Commissioner and founder of the National Film Board in 1939. Interweaving archival...

The German documentary is dedicated to an influential figure of the 20th century: Petra Kelly spent her life campaigning for feminism, environmental...

In his early days as an actor, Marlon Brando (1924-2004) was a shy young man with theatrical ambitions, like many others; but his charisma and superb...

Roland Emmerich himself and many of his companions provide insights into his life. With films such as Independence Day, 2012, and The Day After...

If something of import has taken place in our lifetimes, chances are that Steve McCurry has photographed it, from the wars in the Arab world to the...

In 1969, the grocery store's son and promising cyclist Eddy Merckx took part in the Tour de France for the first time. He devours the competition and...

The story of Romain Ntamack, French rugby star, who practically grew up in the locker rooms of the French national team and Stade Toulousain....

Utilizing potent TV interviews and many forgotten performances from his 30-year career, we are immersed into Frank Zappa’s world while...

Sibiry Konate, a contemporary dance choreographer of African descent who wants to bring balance to an unbalanced world, seeks connection and meaning...

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

An aspiring songwriter from a small steel town, Betty Mabry Davis arrived on the scene to break boundaries for women with her daring personality,...

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

Since her debut at the age of 18, musician, civil rights campaigner and activist Joan Baez has been on stage for over 60 years. For the now...

After 40 years, Tom Cruise continues to push the envelope in film. Exposing one's heart to the world through their work is not only risky business,...

In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong's comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted,...

A documentary focusing on the career of the academic and researcher Kustaa Vilkuna.

The personal and professional story of Ilona Staller, known as Cicciolina, is probably unique: she left communist Hungary and moved to Italy, where...