Documentary AreaSimply the best Documentaries

This film is a multi-dimensional journey through the city that was once the cradle of the Italian Renaissance. Get an exclusive tour through the most beautiful and representative works of art of the period from Michelangelo and Brunelleschi, to Leonardo and Botticelli, with a detailed central chapter dedicated to the very treasure house containing their masterpieces: the Uffizi Gallery. This also includes the breathtaking 'Adoration of the Mag' by Leonardo Da Vinci, which, after several years of restoration, will be brought back to life and unveiled in this worldwide exclusive premiere on the big screen.

Fly across iridescent tropical reefs, brush through a cloud of a million jellyfish, visit an alien world where the closer you look, the more you see, where the tiniest creatures support the greatest predators... We think of reefs as exotic, distant places with little or no connection to our everyday world. Yet every reef is a living city beneath the sea with a parallel existence to ours, distant yet undeniably connected. Reefs are hotspots of biodiversity as vital to life on earth as the rain-forests. They have been shaping our shorelines, literally forming islands and mountains, for millions of years. The fossil record shows that given time they have recovered from all of earth's major extinction events. Even reefs pulverised by atomic blasts at Bikini Atoll have regenerated. Yet within our lifetime reefs have come to face their greatest threat...

In the last four episodes, Eugene Levy’s journey turns into a celebration of contrast and courage. In the Maldives, he tries to find his sea legs at a luxurious private island resort that promises anything, anytime, anywhere. In South Africa, he experiences a powerful encounter with an elephant that changes the way he sees connection and empathy. In Portugal, he delights in rich Iberian cuisine, uncovering the soul of local traditions. Finally, in Tokyo, he steps into the ring as a sumo referee, embracing the balance between discipline, culture, and humor in a city bursting with life.

All three episodes of this remarkable series are presented together in a single video on our website. This powerful documentary gives voice to the people of New Orleans, from the terror and chaos of the storm to the long, painful aftermath. As Hurricane Katrina approaches, the city orders a voluntary evacuation that soon becomes mandatory, but for many it is already too late. Trapped by rising waters, stranded in shelters like the Superdome, powerless without federal help, thousands are forced to endure the unendurable. Yet it is also a story of resilience, of neighbors helping neighbors, of grief and recovery.
Two decades later, survivors reflect on what they lost and how their culture and communities have been forever changed. With rare footage and emotional testimonies, this film becomes essential viewing.

This documentary chronicles the unconventional journey of three teenage blues musicians—Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard—from their modest Texan origins to becoming one of the most enduring and beloved rock bands in history. Through candid interviews, rare archival footage, and appearances by celebrity fans like Josh Homme, Steve Miller, and Billy Bob Thornton, the film paints an intimate portrait of the band's evolution, their signature style, and the mystique that’s kept them relevant for over five decades.
The narrative highlights key moments such as their early bar gigs, their rise during the MTV era, and the influence of their longtime manager Bill Ham. The storytelling allows viewers to connect directly with the band's legacy and the power of their music’s authenticity.

A searing and courageous feature-length documentary delves into one of the most painful and under examined chapters in collegiate athletics history. Through raw, emotional interviews with former student-athletes—including wrestlers and other victims—it confronts the decades of abuse inflicted by Dr. Richard Strauss at Ohio State University, and the systemic failures that allowed him to prey on vulnerable young men across nearly two decades.
The film doesn’t just recount trauma; it exposes the deep institutional complicity and silencing, featuring voices demanding truth, accountability, and justice.