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Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet? (2024) - Most of us know that Pluto isn't considered a planet anymore, but how many of us actually know the reason why? (CC)[00:05:33]
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The Life Of A Tower Climber | Death and chaos in a vital industry (2024) (CC) [00:27:43]
The Life Of A Tower Climber is an inside look into the industry that keeps our cell phones operational. I myself have an extensive background in tower climbing, which is the very reason I was compelled to make this documentary. Tower climbing is an obscure niche industry with a very small community of men and a few women. Every day tower climbers are subjected to all weather condition any hour of the day in all parts of the country year round. Not a year goes by that few or many are killed on the job. Serious change is needed in terms of safety, pay and overall care for the climbers. This is the cost of keeping us all connected. Tommy Schuch
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Never Mind The Baubles (2013) - Christmas '77 With The Sex Pistols [00:59:58]
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Recommend a Documentary!
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What Makes Mass Shooters Snap? - Examining Columbine and Utoya (2012) Crime Documentary (CC) [01:29:11]
19:29 UTC
Everything You Need to Know About Enceladus | Saturn's Moon (2024) In this video, you'll get a quick look at Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons discovered way back in 1789. (CC) [00:04:31]
09:10 UTC
Sudan's forgotten war (2024) [1:08:57]
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9/11 (2002 Documentary by Jules and Gédéon Naudet) [02:08:37]
15:06 UTC
Las Vegas Exposed: The Glamour and the Grim (2024) - Today we take you underground... to show you a totally different side to Las Vegas (CC) [00:49:55]
19:42 UTC
The Story of Hussain: Battle of Karbala (2020) - The battle of Karbala, where Hussain and his 72 loyal companions stood bravely against an army of thousands, forever changed the course of history [00:17:50]
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Griselda Blanco: The Cocaine Godmother's Ruthless Rise and Tragic Fall (2024) - This mini documentary explores the extraordinary life of Griselda Blanco, better known as "Cocaine Godmother". A notorious drug lord from Mexico [00:13:17]
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Exploring The Underwater World [4K UHD] Blue Planet II BBC Earth (2017) [1:07:22]
Educational and fascinating.
21:47 UTC
How a Single Family Was Shot Dead on a Street in Gaza (2024) - A video emerged with the bodies of a mother, father and their four sons strewn across a street in Gaza City. Beside them: a stretcher, shovels and a makeshift white flag. NYT examines how they got there and who killed them (CC) [13:50]
10:54 UTC
"Separated By the Cloud" (2024) - 9/11 retrospective only using eye-witness, on the ground survivor stories (office & emergency workers) [44:10] English | CC
22:03 UTC
Looking For Mike (2016) - A 12 Year Long Investigation into his Best Friend's Mysterious Death [00:46:09]
01:26 UTC
Ridge and Swale - Part 1: The Awakening (2023) - A history of conservation in Door County [00:54:43]
04:04 UTC
Ridge and Swale - Part 2: The Flourish (2023) - A history of conservation in Door County [00:59:35]
04:04 UTC
Alabama Is Generating Billions by Trapping People in Prison (2024) - Alabama is farming out incarcerated people to work at hundreds of companies, including McDonald’s & Wendy’s [00:14:03]
15:42 UTC
The Tomb of Genghis Khan The Secret Revealed (2016)
10:52 UTC
Into the world of Paragliding in the Midwest (2023) [26:10] (CC)
The Corn Alps is a look into paragliding in the midwest. Interviews with pilots from the Chicago Paragliding crew gives us a wealth of knowledge for people looking to get into the sport and experienced pilots alike. Enjoy!
03:39 UTC
Pedal (2002) - Focuses on messenger subculture in NYC [00:52:15]
16:32 UTC
Jenin, Jenin (2002)
16:20 UTC
Bancoco (2023) - heartwarming documentary about a New Yorker who returns to the Darien Gap to reconnect with an indigenous tribe he photographed 20 years earlier. It highlights the emotional power of photography and the deep human connections that transcend time and cultural differences [01:04:00]
07:29 UTC
Gabe Schuch (2024) - A Portrait of a Chicago Street Skateboarder (CC) [07:20]
This video follows a local up and coming legend Gabe Schuch on random day in Downtown Chicago. Gabe hits a few street spots on the way to Grant Skatepark for a session.
02:18 UTC
Recommend a Documentary!
Welcome to our weekly chat! Whether you're searching for a specific documentary, exploring new subjects, or trying to recall a documentary, we're here to help!
Feel free to:
- Ask for recommendations on specific documentaries.
- Dive into discussions about documentaries covering various subjects.
- Seek help with remembering the title of a documentary that's on the tip of your tongue.
Got any questions about what you can post? Just shoot us a message through modmail.
And hey, if you're not finding the documentaries you love, why not share some of your favorites with us? Let's make this space a treasure trove of fantastic films together!
Please be sure to mention if the documentary you're sharing is restricted to a specific region.
For past posts, don't forget to check out the 'Recommend a Documentary' flair!
16:00 UTC
Everything You Need to Know About Titan | Saturn's Moon (2024) You’ll get a look at Titan’s weird landscape, with lakes and rivers made of methane, and there might even be an ocean under all that ice—which makes you wonder if life could actually be there. (CC)[00:04:58]
11:34 UTC
J.R.R. Tolkien's Mythological Influences | All 15 Valar Explained (2024) -- A walkthrough of the various possible Pagan roots of Tolkien's legendarium [49:56]
05:42 UTC
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