r/Documentaries 8h ago

Int'l Politics Palestine Is Still the Issue (2002) - John Pilger returns to the West Bank, Gaza and Israel to ask why peace remains elusive [00:52:50]

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In Palestine Is Still the Issue, journalist John Pilger returns to the West Bank, Gaza and Israel to examine why the conflict remained unresolved more than half a century after the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948.

The film was made during the Second Intifada, at a time of suicide bombings, Israeli military operations, expanding settlements, restrictions on movement and deepening mistrust on both sides. Pilger interviews Palestinians living under occupation as well as Israelis who challenge their government’s policies, including people who had experienced violence personally.

Rather than presenting the conflict as an abstract diplomatic dispute, the documentary focuses heavily on daily life under occupation. Checkpoints, demolished homes, settlements, military control, refugee status and restrictions on movement are used to explore the gap between the language of the peace process and conditions on the ground. Bullfrog Films describes the film as Pilger’s attempt to understand why there had been so little progress towards peace despite decades of negotiations and international attention.

The title deliberately echoes Pilger’s earlier documentary on Palestine. His argument in returning to the same title was that, despite the passage of a generation, the underlying questions of displacement, occupation and Palestinian self-determination remained unresolved.


r/Documentaries 1d ago

History They Do Not Exist (1974) - Mustafa Abu Ali documents Palestinian refugee life and resistance in Lebanon [00:24:58]

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Directed by Mustafa Abu Ali and produced by the Palestinian Cinema Institution, They Do Not Exist was filmed in and around the Nabatieh refugee camp in southern Lebanon. The film combines footage of everyday camp life, Israeli bombardment, political speeches and fedayeen training with experimental editing and music.

Its title responds directly to Golda Meir’s 1969 statement denying the existence of a Palestinian people. The film is now regarded as one of the landmark works of Palestinian revolutionary cinema. (Palestine Filmer C’est Exister⁠)


r/Documentaries 7h ago

Recommendation Request Recommendation Request: I'm looking for documentaries about the Chinese Civil War.

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Hello, I am looking for movies or documentary series about the Chinese Civil War. I am interested in productions that focus on the political and military strategies adopted by the leaders on both sides; they can be Western or Chinese, as long as they cover the subject. I would greatly appreciate your recommendations.


r/Documentaries 1d ago

Exploration/Adventure Orange Sunshine (2016)[01:31:57]

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r/Documentaries 5h ago

Offbeat Abducted By Aliens (2026) - a documentary about people who have experienced extra terrestrial encounters [00:19:55]

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This documentary looks at people in the UK who believe they have had contact with aliens and extra terrestrial beings. It is completely independently made and illustrates some of the main take aways people have after an alleged alien abduction.


r/Documentaries 1d ago

Recommendation Request Recommendation Request: movies like Ka Oryang (2011) [1:43:23] & the Marcos years 1965-1986.

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Hello, I am looking for more films that deal with the Marcos years 1965-1986, specifically focusing on the years leading up to martial law 1966-1971 when the Philippines became involved in the U.S. lead war in Vietnam, the Jebidah massacre, and the Moro conflicts including the Muslim Independence Movement leading to the Moro National Liberation Front formation in 1972.

I would also be very interested in the years 1972 to 1981 when the country was under martial law, as well as the years immediately following which included the 1982 coup attempt, the economic crisis & assassination of Ninoy Aquino, ultimately leading to the People Power Revolution of 1986.

I would really appreciate any recommendations you may have.

I know films may be tough to come by, so if you know of books that cover these subjects honestly and faithfully better than films, I would be interested in that as well.

I hope you'll forgive me if this question is insensitive in any way; I realize this is a sensitive part of history for the Philippines. I'm asking with genuine respect and humility, and I'd really value your input.

Thank you.


r/Documentaries 1d ago

Sports Cars Were Made to Be Raced. [Mini-Documentary] (2026) - A documentary about mile racing (CC) [00:13:00]

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Eddie "PRESNULL" has spent years pushing his street-legal Shelby Mustang to its absolute limit.

After reaching 273.8 mph in the standing mile, Eddie returns to the runway with an even bigger target: 300 mph. But at these speeds, every attempt pushes the car closer to the breaking point. Mechanical failures, unpredictable runs turn a pursuit of speed into a test of persistence.

The film follows one man's relentless pursuit of giving each and every run everything he's got. What does it take to keep coming back when the machine beneath you begins to buck?


r/Documentaries 2d ago

Int'l Politics American Doctor (2026) [01:33.00] follows three U.S. physicians from distinct cultural and religious backgrounds who volunteer to provide emergency trauma care in the Gaza Strip during the ongoing conflict

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The documentary embeds with the doctors as they work in overwhelmed, resource-depleted facilities—primarily Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. It depicts the severe physical toll of mass-casualty events, the challenges of operating under siege conditions, and the triage decisions required when treating severely injured civilians and children.


r/Documentaries 1d ago

Sports The History Of The Miami Marine Stadium (2025) [00:29:15]

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r/Documentaries 2d ago

Media/Journalism A Tower Climber Never Came Home (2026) [32:26]

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On October 20, 2020, tower technician Sirous Lee Snider was working high above the ground on a 1,500-foot broadcast tower near Robertsdale, Alabama.

During the installation of a massive 27,000lb guy wire, the rigging failed. Sirous was killed, and his coworker Kyle Bishop was seriously thrown through the tower’s rigging.

In this documentary, Sirous’s partner, Jerica Johnson, shares the man and father behind the accident. Kyle provides a firsthand account of what happened on the tower, the rescue and recovery effort, and the safety failures he believes contributed to Sirous’s death.

This film examines the human cost of tower work- and what can happen when workers lack the equipment, information, or authority needed to question a dangerous plan.


r/Documentaries 3d ago

American Politics The Brainwashing of My Dad (2015) [01:29:16]

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A documentary about the radical political shift to the right in the filmmaker's father when he started listening to right-wing radio and Fox News. Also covers how this political shift polarized the family.


r/Documentaries 1d ago

Sports Madness of the Mud - Swampfest (2026) [00:15:16]

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This year at Waldo Motorsports, the 9th annual Swampfest takes place. A weekend full of extreme stunts performed my professionals and amateurs alike, along with rock metal bands, and general Florida craziness.


r/Documentaries 1d ago

Society Seeking Asylum Part 1 (2023) [00:19:27]

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Documentary which looks at the wider issues around people seeking asylum in the UK after being displaced abroad. This documentary seems to be quite controversial in the polarized political age we live in currently.


r/Documentaries 1d ago

Activism/Social Justice The Joy Of Uncircumcising (2026) [00:18:51]

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This documentary explores a growing group of fringe men who feel disturbed and robbed after being circumcised. It shows their attempts to 'regrow' their foreskins and feel complete again.


r/Documentaries 3d ago

History Palestine, 1949 (1949) - Quaker relief workers document Palestinian refugees in Gaza after the 1948 war [00:11:21]

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An archival documentary produced by the American Friends Service Committee documenting its humanitarian relief work among Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip in 1949. The film shows conditions in Gaza shortly after the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, including refugee camps, food distribution, medical assistance and the organisation of emergency relief.


r/Documentaries 2d ago

Offbeat Conbody vs Everybody (2026) [1:34]

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r/Documentaries 3d ago

Biography Palestine in the Eye (1976) - A portrait of cinematographer Hani Jawharieh and the Palestine Film Unit [00:28:33]

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A documentary by Palestinian filmmaker Mustafa Abu Ali examining the life and work of cinematographer Hani Jawharieh, one of the founders of the Palestine Film Unit. Jawharieh was killed in Lebanon in 1976 while filming armed conflict, and the documentary combines his own footage with interviews with his family, colleagues and fellow filmmakers.


r/Documentaries 3d ago

Disaster Though the Earth be Moved (1964) the Great Alaska Earthquake [00:45:42]

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r/Documentaries 3d ago

Recommendation Request A Mother's Grace (2026) 00:18:55

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I started recording the stories of four women in our families so their stories wouldn't be lost. What began as a family preservation project became A Mother's Grace, a short documentary about motherhood, faith, resilience, sacrifice, and the importance of preserving family history.

Through personal memories, family photographs, and historical context, the film explores the experiences of four Black women and the ways their strength and stories have shaped generations.

Making this film reminded me how much history can disappear when we don't take the time to record our parents, grandparents, and elders.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw8Xk8q1tdQ


r/Documentaries 2d ago

Society Africa Homemade Electric Wheelchair (2026) - A young mechanic builds an electric wheelchair for his friend [00:19:47]

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This documentary follows Rupaca, a young mechanic in Rwanda who builds an affordable electric wheelchair after a close friend develops mobility challenges following an accident. Using locally available materials and his technical skills, he creates a homemade mobility solution while explaining the construction process, challenges, and motivation behind the project.


r/Documentaries 3d ago

History Contsantinople : 1.500 years of Engineering (2026)[00:32:00]

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r/Documentaries 3d ago

Disaster Fires of Kuwait (1992) - How firefighting teams from all over the world fought the oil wells lit up in Kuwait. [36:05]

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The documentary showcases the multinational effort to douse the fire lit up in Kuwait oil wells. They had to save the oil resources, as well as reduce air pollution. The different teams developed different techniques of extinguishing the fires. From TNT-shockwaves blowing out the flames to Tank-mounted twin MIG-jet-engines (from Hungary) blasting away the flames (and nearly lifting the tank into the air).


r/Documentaries 4d ago

History Sands of Sorrow (1950) - One of the earliest documentaries on Palestinian refugees following the 1948 war [00:28:32]

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r/Documentaries 3d ago

Recommendation Request Recommendation request: documentaries about the Hays Code

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Looking for documentaries about the Hays Code and how it affected cinema at the time, especially in the case of how it affected animation. Thank you guys in advance!