Biographical Documentaries

Davis Guggenheim evenhandedly spends time with the three musicians striving and struggling as much to expand their signature sound today as when it was initially inked.

Dec 4, 2009 - Nick Rogers

The new documentary Picture Me paints a daunting picture of the fashion industry, proving once more that not all that's gold glitters.

Nov 30, 2009 - Anya O'Hare

William Tallon devoted himself to a lifetime of service at Clarence House where he rose from footman to become the Queen Mother's devoted servant, friend and confidant.

Nov 26, 2009 - Carolyn M Cash

Princess Margaret's and Lord Snowdon's lives are under the microscope in a documentary about their tumultuous marriage and scandalous divorce.

Nov 24, 2009 - Carolyn M Cash

Dale Tryon was all but forgotten until now, as she was literally airbrushed from history. However, this documentary asks more questions than provides answers.

Nov 19, 2009 - Carolyn M Cash

THIS IS IT is a film that showed how kind and considerate Michael Jackson is--without the media hype about sexual abusing children. Jackson was extremely hardworking.

Nov 11, 2009 - Megan Clancy

Sit back and watch the real power behind the throne, editor in chief Anna Wintour, in this powerful look behind the rise of Vogue through director R.J. Cutler's control.

Nov 6, 2009 - Robert Waldman

Michael Jackson proves his musical genius in this unique behind the scenes look at his final concert bow.

Nov 6, 2009 - Robert Waldman

More new DVDs about Michael Jackson will be released in time for the holidays.

Nov 3, 2009 - Leslie C. Halpern

Documentary by historian Mei Trow places local man at the heart of London's notorious Whitechapel murders.

Oct 22, 2009 - Robin Jarossi

The documentary on former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is an examination of the famous boxer's life through one-on-one interviews and old media footage.

Oct 19, 2009 - Mckenzie Cassidy

"Grizzly Man" surpasses expectations of nature and biographical documentary, tackling philosophical problems of meaning and authenticity with a graceful lens.

Oct 19, 2009 - Raphi Gottesman

Overpraised as the second coming of American Movie, what Anvil! The Story of Anvil lacks in documentary chops, it makes up for with warm, humane heavy-metal comedy.

Oct 18, 2009 - Nick Rogers

The personal glimpse into the world of the members of Anvil, a metal band from Canada that has been playing for 30 years, is heartfelt and poignant.

Oct 4, 2009 - Heidi Lowry

A new movie by filmmaker Brigitte Berman goes beyond the bunnies and the mansion parties, and takes a tender look at Playboy Magazine Founder and Editor Hugh Hefner.

Oct 1, 2009 - Andree Lachapelle

Victoria was born into a monarchy whose political future seemed uncertain. Her early struggles involved a controlling power-hungry mother who kept her under surveillance.

Sep 26, 2009 - Carolyn M Cash

Dominick Dunne recalls his remarkable life as he reports on the trial of Phil Spector in this fascinating documentary by Kirsty de Garis and Timothy Jolley.

Sep 22, 2009 - Kevin Sturton

Although Friday the 13th appear to be a simplistic film with horror and nudity, the character of Jason has much more depth as shown in this documentary.

Sep 14, 2009 - Malene Jorgensen

Aileen wanted the public to see her as an innocent victim, but the escalating mind presented in her final interviews show a psychotic woman, quite capable of killing.

Sep 13, 2009 - Malene Jorgensen

Although the title promises a great deal of war drama, the docu-film focuses instead on Churchill's personal life and political career, avoiding the storm all together.

Sep 13, 2009 - Malene Jorgensen

New compilations, tributes, biographies, and retrospectives seem to come out every few weeks honoring Michael Jackson.

Sep 1, 2009 - Leslie C. Halpern

Teddy: In His Own Words is a HBO documentary that includes personal recollections by Senator Ted Kennedy and rare archival footage, family pictures and home movies

Aug 26, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

In this exclusive interview, The Boys: The Sherman Brothers Story writer/directors Jeffrey and Gregory Sherman discuss their legendary fathers, and working with Disney.

Aug 21, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

In this exclusive interview, legendary songwriter Richard Sherman talks about battling Mrs. Travers, and how Julie Andrews inspired a spoonful of sugar.

Aug 21, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Evan Scott Perry was a young boy, obsessed with death and suicide. But what makes a person so miserable that living is simply unbearable?

Aug 18, 2009 - Malene Jorgensen