Documentary Movies

A look at the abortion debate through a Florida town where a clinic and a pro-life outfit stand on opposite sides of an intersection.

This Oscar®-winning documentary shines a spotlight on the longtime backup singers behind some of the greatest hit songs of all time.

This film examines the 2012 murder in Florida of an unarmed African American teen and the trial of his white shooter.

Spike Lee's documentary about the 1963 Birmingham church bombing that killed four young girls.

This film chronicles a 1978 Philadelphia shootout and the subsequent fight to release nine convicted members of the group, MOVE.

An endearing and enlightening portrait of the life and careers of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States.

Disturbing look at the stories of five handguns that killed five children--and how their deaths might have been prevented.

The courageous journey of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus to save 50 Jewish children from the Nazis is chronicled in this inspiring film.

This documentary looks back at the wildly contested 2000 presidential election which came down to 537 votes.

This documentary explores the power of images in advancing racial, economic, and social equality as seen through the work of Gordon Parks.

This film focuses on three families with a child who has a serious mental illness, and the struggles of each to find appropriate treatment.

Rosie O'Donnell looks at the changing face of families today in this moving documentary.

Oscar(R)-winning film about a young Pakistani woman who lived to tell of her narrow escape from an attempted 'honor' killing.

Acclaimed actor and FDNY veteran Steve Buscemi looks at what it's like to work as a New York City firefighter.

An elderly woman recounts the horrific story of her rape and her 12-year fight for justice and change in a flawed legal system.

An intense, thought-provoking look at the human side of one of the most explosive moral and political issues of our time.

A thought-provoking look at the issue of abortion today, told through the stories of the women involved on all sides.

A dizzying bevy of iconic former supermodels look back at their careers and the changing world of fashion in this unique video portrait.

This documentary features insights from experts on trends and treatments in the ongoing battle against drug and alcohol abuse.

A celebration of the life and work of actor/filmmaker Adrienne Shelly who was murdered in 2006.

This eye-opening documentary examines the rising phenomenon of “fake news” in the U.S. and its impact in the age of social media.

Biographical portrait of Gianni Agnelli, the legendary Italian industrialist, playboy and fashion trendsetter.

A chilling southern gothic tale of a woman who accused her preacher-husband of trying to kill her--by rattlesnake bite.

The courage and charisma of boxing legend Muhammad Ali are witnessed through the bond he formed with television host Dick Cavett.

First-person stories of ten Alive Day heroes--soldiers who survived near-fatal wounds while serving in Iraq--as told to James Gandolfini.

Touching film that explores the innovative ways Americans are approaching end of life.

Ten American couples--captured in the comfort of their own beds--openly discuss romance, sex, trust and love in candid interviews.

This documentary short explores our history with elephants and the problems that arise when they are brought to live in captivity.

The life and career of Andre the Giant, one of the most beloved legends in WWE history, is chronicled in this documentary.

Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon's six-year war on drug trafficking is the focus of this investigative documentary.

Mountain biker Paul Basagoitia's recovery from a devastating spinal cord injury is chronicled in this documentary.

An intimate portrait of legendary playwright Arthur Miller as told from the unique perspective of his daughter, Rebecca.

This hard-hitting documentary chronicles the lives affected by the Larry Nassar sexual-abuse criminal case that shook the sports world.

An illuminating look at the impact of a long-festering nuclear-waste landfill on two increasingly desperate St. Louis communities.

A dynamic and intimate look at several families whose autistic children create and perform a live musical in L.A.

This follow-up to the Emmy(R) winning "AUTISM: The Musical" follows five young adults on the spectrum as they navigate their early 20's.

This engaging documentary explores the life and legend of the famed New York Yankees slugger.

A haunting examination of Dr. Quincy Fortier, a fertility specialist who used his own sperm to impregnate an untold number of women.

Life and death at the 86th Combat Support Hospital--the U.S. Army's premier medical facility in Iraq.

A compelling look at the struggles of police and activists to hold Baltimore together following the 2015 death of the Freddie Gray.

Chronicle of famed street artist Banksy's month-long residency in NYC, utilizing local footage and social-media content.

Biographical tribute to the lasting legacy of great American actress and activist Beah Richards.

Filmmaking legend Mike Nichols opens up about his storied career in this intimate documentary shot just four months prior to his death.

This fascinating documentary traces the remarkable life, career and credo of billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

Legendary football coaches Bill Belichick and Nick Saban open up in this documentary that looks at their four-decade-long friendship.

A chilling look at the infamous case in which two 12-year-old girls stabbed their friend to pay tribute to Internet legend 'Slenderman.'

A profile of the remarkable life and career of tennis legend Billie Jean King, both on and off the court.

A look at the indelible contributions of some of the foremost African American artists in today's contemporary art world.

A son's video diary of his mother's long ordeal following hip-replacement surgery underscores the problems of American health care today.

A filmmaker-mother's heartbreaking film about the suicide of her 15-year-old son.

The excitement and poetry of the Brave New Voices 2010 National Slam team championships is captured in this special.

An in-depth profile of iconic New York City journalists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill.

An intimate portrait of Hollywood royalty in all its eccentricity, this film celebrates the lives of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.

Follow Andy Warhol's iconic 'Brillo Box (3¢ Off)' sculpture from a New York family's living room to the contemporary global-art market.

This film explores infamous attorney Roy Cohn's rise to power and how his influence continues to rule today.

A look back at the December 2017 wildfire that devastated a Ventura County, California community.

Follow reporter Buzz Bissinger as he explores his sexual identity while collaborating with Caitlyn Jenner on her tell-all memoir.

The exclusive inside story of Barack Obama's journey from the U.S. Senate to the White House.

A riveting look at a family's disintegration amidst the turmoil of the father and youngest son being charged with child molestation.

Cuban American writer Caro Hernandez is on a mission: to come out as gay to her entire Cuban family, most of whom reside in Miami.

See what celebrated Latino actors, newsmakers and a music legend have to say about being Latino in the U.S. in this sixth 'Habla' special.

See what celebrated Latino actors, newsmakers and a musical legend have to say about being Latino in the U.S.

​A revealing account of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and Ukraine's resilience told through newly discovered archival footage.

Whoopi Goldberg hits the stage, to shake, rattle and roll through a riotous stand-up hour, recorded live on stage in Los Angeles.

Alexandra Pelosi criss-crosses the U.S. to meet new Americans in this illuminating look at the naturalization process in America.

This documentary examines one of the darkest and saddest chapters in sports history: the CCNY basketball team game-fixing scandal.

A look at the effects of gentrification in West Chelsea, NYC, where affluent kids share a street with people from public-housing projects.

Filmmaker Maxim Pozdorovkin shines a light on Puentes de Salud, a Philadelphia health-care clinic serving undocumented immigrants.

A year in the lives of four patients at JFK Medical Center's Center for Head Injuries as they emerge from comas.

This film chronicles the lives of five young filmmakers whose families were on the frontlines during the first wave of the Coronavirus.

​A provocative look at the minds of serial killers through the lens of renowned psychiatrist Dorothy Otnow Lewis.

This illuminating documentary takes a harrowing look at the humanitarian crisis in Syria and the devastating civil war.

Counselors at the Veterans' Crisis Line open up about providing phone support to troubled military veterans.

This film explores the artistry and innovation of blind photographers Pete Eckert, Bruce Hall and Henry Butler.

Experience the evolving genius of rock icon David Bowie in this documentary that chronicles the last five years of his life.

Author/historian David McCullough welcomes viewers into his public and private world in this documentary.

This film chronicles the life and vision of snowboarding pioneer Jake Burton Carpenter, who propelled the sport into a global phenomenon.

Five families reveal the struggles, hopes and fears that arise from raising kids with Bipolar Mood Disorder.

Nearly 20 years after the death of Princess Diana, her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, look back on her life and work.

HBO Sports presents the extraordinary story of Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona.

Diego Torres performs Christmas songs and his own works in this performance in Bogota, Colombia.

A look at the local obsession with auto racing in the struggling town of Anderson, Indiana.

A group of children, ages 5 to 9, share their advice for parents to help kids adjust and cope when families go through a divorce.

Documentary about the relationships of two drug-addicted couples who eke out a bare-bones existence on the streets of New York.

This romantic comedy follows a man and a woman who form a bond while they are trapped together in the last video store in the city.

This documentary follows 10 people from all over NYC as they learn the rich art of salsa dancing from celebrated instructor Tomas Guerrero.

A look at Texas police officers who take an innovative approach to diffusing dangerous situations.

The Kennedy political dynasty is seen from the perspective of Ethel Kennedy in this deeply personal documentary.

A son creates a list of things worth living for to raise the spirits of his chronically depressed mother in this stage adaptation.

A candid portrait of writer/director Nora Ephron, directed by her son, journalist Jacob Bernstein.

Three L.A. transplants take part in an experiment aimed at turning everyday people with modest online followings into "famous" influencers.

Alexandra Pelosi's documentary about scandalized former Governor Jim McGreevey's road to redemption.

Follow NYC maestro Arturo O’Farrill to Veracruz, Mexico where he meets up with the masters of the folk music tradition called son jarocho.

A look at the circumstances faced by more than eight million children in orphanages and other institutions.

Intimate portrait of literary figure Edwin Honig on his journey into the depths of Alzheimer's disease.

A powerful look back at the unforgettable moment in the '68 Olympics when two U.S. athletes raised their fists in a black-power salute.

The personal story of a young Iranian woman who became a symbol of protest after being shot during the recent presidential campaign.

This documentary looks at the moving stories behind the largest county child protection agency in the U.S.

An immersive look at the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol when Washington D.C. was overrun by protesters of the 2020 presidential election.

Famed anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass' words about racial injustice are brought to life in this documentary.

Alexandra Pelosi travels to America's heartland for a look at the leaders and followers of the evangelical Christian movement.

Jeanie Finlay spent a year on the set of “Game of Thrones” chronicling the creation of the show’s last season.

Josh Fox widens the scope of his look at the dangers of natural gas fracking in this explosive follow-up to his Oscar(R)-nominated film.

Acclaimed filmmaker Rory Kennedy takes a disturbing look at the abuses that occurred at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.

A vivid portrait of Gloria Steinem and her career as a journalist and a pivotal member of the feminist movement.

The Oscar(R)-nominated documentary about a promising young actress who left Hollywood to become a nun.

Former Scientologists shine a light on L. Ron Hubbard's controversial church, its origins and how it cultivates devoted believers.

The international drug wars in South and Central America are examined in this documentary. Directed by Lilia Luciano.

Latinos share funny, often touching anecdotes and real-life accounts of what it means to be Latino in the U.S.

Latinos share funny, often touching anecdotes and real-life accounts of what it means to be Latino in the U.S.

Junot Diaz, Carlos Ponce, Blue Demon, and others share their riveting stories and experiences as Latino men in the United States.

This edition in the "Habla" series addresses major issues Latinos are facing today: discrimination, activism, racism, and more.

Latinos from Texas share their personal stories in this two-part installment in the 'Habla' series.

Take a uniquely Latina view of life in the United States in this no-holds-barred 10th installment in the 'Habla' series.

An installment of HBO's 'Habla' specials that feature anecdotes and real-life accounts of what it means to be Latino in the U.S.

An installment of HBO's 'Habla' specials that feature anecdotes and real-life accounts of what it means to be Latino in the U.S.

Latino celebrities encourage the Latino community in the U.S. to get out and vote in this installment in the award-winning series.

Latinos share funny, often touching anecdotes and real-life accounts of what it means to be Latino in NY.

Latinos share funny, often touching anecdotes and real-life accounts of what it means to be Latino in NY.

A look at self-ordained preacher Justin Fatica who started his controversial 'Hard as Nails' ministry as a way to reach troubled kids.

The realities of long-term unemployment are seen through the eyes of several jobless Long Island residents in this documentary.

Filmmaker Melanie Perkins's search for answers in the still-unsolved case of a childhood friend's disappearance in 1976.

The deeply personal memoir about 65-year-old deaf couple who decide to undergo surgery to have their hearing restored.

An unflinching portrait of 'Hollywood Madam' Heidi Fleiss as she attempts to open the first legal brothel for female clients.

A filmmaker explores the lives and deaths of her grandparents, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were executed as spies in 1953.

The heroin epidemic sweeping small-town America is seen from the perspective of several young addicts in idyllic Cape Cod.

Jerrod Carmichael explore aspects of the black experience through interviews with his family in this special.

An investigation into the issue of homegrown Islamic terrorism: actions planned or perpetrated by American citizens or legal US residents.

Alexandra Pelosi's film that follows children stuck living in motel rooms in one of America's wealthiest areas.

This inspiring documentary charts the challenges and triumphs of a group of teens and young adults living on the autism spectrum.

The race to roll out COVID-19 vaccines in the war against the coronavirus pandemic is the focus of this documentary.

A timely exploration into why hundreds of thousands of untested rape kits are ignored in the U.S.

A diverse group of children share their thoughts on what it would be like to grow up to become President of the U.S.

A compelling portrait of children who overcome their learning disabilities by focusing on their individual talents.

Insightful family documentary that takes a candid look at the lives of more than a dozen American children who have Tourette Syndrome.

Explore the fascinating contradictions at the heart of the famed financier and "Lone Wolf of Wall Street," Carl Icahn, in this documentary.

This documentary explores the many ways people around the world are feeling the effects of climate change.

Irrepressible writer-comedian Carl Reiner looks at the secret to living into your 90s–and loving every minute of it–in this documentary.

A compelling look at the 2011 people-powered revolt in Egypt's Tahrir Square that brought down a dictator and changed Egypt forever.

The origin and spread of the coronavirus--from its outbreak in Wuhan, China to its rampage across the U.S.--is recounted in this film.

A look at 9/11 through the eyes of eight people who witnessed the attacks from nearby Stuyvesant High School.

Celebrate the 120th anniversary of 'Vogue' with this profile of fashion's most influential magazine.

A cautionary look at the possibly catastrophic consequences of an accident or terrorist attack on the Indian Point nuclear power plant.

Looking back at five memorable seasons of Insecure, this documentary finds creator/star Issa Rae and others reflecting on the hit series.

An inside look at the human consequences of the migration crisis that unfolded between Italy and the Balkan corridor

A companion to HBO Films' "O.G.," this documentary is co-directed by 13 incarcerated men who reflect on their lives.

Meet Hilary Knight in this up-close-and-personal portrait of the illustrator and artist who drew the iconic book character Eloise.

Jane Fonda speaks candidly and frankly about her life, loves, causes and missteps in this documentary.

Brian Oakes' powerful documentary about the life, death and legacy of journalist James Foley, who was murdered by ISIS in 2014.

Explore the life of Sen. John McCain in this illuminating profile of one of the most influential forces in modern American politics.

This video diary captures Alexandra Pelosi's 18 months on the road covering the 2000 presidential campaign of George W. Bush.

Explore the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer--Kareem Abdul-Jabbar--in this documentary.

Following hacker-turned-election expert Harri Hursti, this film takes a chilling look into the vulnerability of election technology.

Through personal stories of the people who were around him, this film follows Martin Luther King, Jr. during the last years of his life.

Three 10-year-olds study and compete in The International Holy Koran Competition in Cairo--recitation of the Koran from memory.

A journey through the life and career of iconic Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain as seen through his home movies, recordings, artwork, and more.

Author, playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer is the focus of this portrait of one of the most important figures in gay America.

This poignant tribute to the U.S. soldiers who have died in the war in Iraq features final missives read by the families of 10 victims.

The brutal trilogy of light-welterweight fights between Arturo "Thunder" Gatti and "Irish" Mickey Ward is the focus of this documentary.

The life and career of legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen is explored in this film that features U2 and others.

Explore the past and present of the iconic Statue of Liberty in this documentary.

A moving look at a couple's inspiring efforts to save their only son Sam from the rare and fatal premature-aging disease of progeria.

This follow-up to One Year in the Life of Crime follows three of the original subjects in a netherworld of crime and drugs.

The final part in Jon Alpert's documentary trilogy that follows three friends from Newark, NJ whose lives have been torn by addiction.

Legendary singer Linda Ronstadt travels to Mexico to explore her family history and her musical roots in this documentary.

This film follows skiing legend Lindsey Vonn as she attempts to break the record for most World Cup wins.

A look at today's Little Rock Central High School, which 50 years ago became a symbol of the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement.

Filmmaker Peter Kunhardt examines how a one-of-a-kind collection of Abraham Lincoln photos and memorabilia has shaped his family.

A graphic and unblinking documentary portrait of life inside America's largest prison complex.

Inside Afghanistan's Badam Baugh Women's Prison, where half of the inmates are locked up for 'moral crimes.'

An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.

Filled with riveting testimony from actual C.I.A. agents, this film reveals the true story of the pursuit of Osama bin Laden.

Inside the class-action lawsuit undertaken by a tiny Indian tribe against big business.

Portrait of the provocative and controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

This documentary revisits the Boston Marathon bombings through the prism of individuals whose lives were forever changed by the attacks.

Follow groundbreaking artist Marina Abramovic as she creates a major retrospective of her work at New York's Museum of Modern Art.

The life and career of Mavis Staples is chronicled in this documentary about the soul and gospel singer and civil-rights icon.

Follow the story of the North Carolina brothers Scott and Seth Avett--founders of the indie folk-rock band The Avett Brothers.

An exploration into the life of one-of-a-kind British fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

Sex abuse in the Catholic Church is explored through the case of a pedophile priest and the four men who set out to expose him.

Intrepid filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi talks with the mega-donors who are funding America's presidential candidates.

​​A look back at comedy icon Mel Brooks' legendary career in film and TV, as told through Mel's interviews over the years with Alan Yentob.

This documentary looks at meth addiction in rural America from the perspective of dealers, users and law enforcement.

One of the greatest rivalries in all of sports--Michigan vs. Ohio State in college football--is examined in this documentary.

This documentary takes you on a harrowing ride with the Ochoa family who owns one of Mexico City’s many private ambulance companies.

Follow 'Miss You Can Do It' founder Abbey Curran and eight young contestants in this pageant for little girls with special needs.

Mafia turncoats give personal accounts of life inside the Mob in this shocking documentary.

Take a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of surfing to see how a group of teenagers changed the sport and its culture in the 1990s.

A firsthand look at the true-crime story of Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter Gypsy Rose.

A podcast for the HBO documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest.

Two Long Island sisters use their beauty salon to aid in the fight against cancer in this Oscar(R)-nominated documentary short.

This film weaves together the stories of a deaf boy, his deaf grandfather and Ludwig van Beethoven the year he was blindsided by deafness.

The life and career of Barry Goldwater from his start as a hugely influential Arizona Senator to his tumultuous run for president in 1964.

Focusing on a year in the life of Earl “DMX” Simmons, this documentary follows the late rapper through his 2019 comeback tour.

An intimate exploration of Alanis Morissette and her groundbreaking 1995 album Jagged Little Pill.

The life and all-too-short career of wunderkind rapper Juice WRLD is revealed in this intimate and often eye-opening documentary.

An examination of the most popular instrumentalist of all time and why he is polarizing to so many.

The meteoric career of music entrepreneur Robert Stigwood is chronicled in this documentary.

An examination of Woodstock 99, the infamous music festival that, instead of celebrating peace and love, descended into mayhem.

Actor Natalie Wood's personal life, illustrious career, and mysterious death are intimately explored in this documentary.

A revealing film that looks at the many sides of Richard Nixon through his recently declassified White House tapes.

This film highlights the close ties that developed between Stella D'oro cookie factory employees during a strike.

A look at the political and economic miscalculations following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Gloria Vanderbilt and her son, TV journalist Anderson Cooper, take a candid look back on Vanderbilt's remarkable life and career.

The sobering realities of the American obsession with dogs is explored in this searing documentary.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores how advances in neuroscience are shedding light on the origins and impact of stress.

Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann's life is explored through photos, film clips and interviews in this compelling documentary.

Director Jon Alpert takes his cameras undercover for this hard-hitting look at men who live by theft and suffer addiction.

Oprah Winfrey hosts this conversation with Wade Robson and James Safechuck, subjects of the two-part HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland."

Based on the bestselling book, this documentary looks at how small towns and cities respond to setbacks to find their way forward.

Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi explores 10 of the most divisive questions facing Americans today.

A behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the New York Times newsroom amid a changing media landscape.

This documentary short is an intimate portrait of the filmmaker's father during an unexpected day at the beach.

The day-to-day challenges faced by millions of women in America today are seen through this story of a struggling single mom in Tennessee.

Foreign pen pals tell their American friends about their daily lives through touching and informative letters.

This expose of the dark side of plastic surgery focuses on three cases of procedures that went horrifically wrong.

This engaging documentary chronicles the painting of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor by 25 very different artists.

Artist Spencer Tunick gathers 85 HIV-positive men and women to bare it all for his latest photo shoot in this third 'Naked' film.

A profile of Samantha “Princess Shaw” Montgomery, an unknown singer who forges a collaboration with a producer from across the world.

A unique look at The Queen's role as a figure on the global stage, and the baton she is passing to the younger members of the Royal Family.

An inside look at modern-day creationist Christians who reject Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Meet New York City's 'canners': unemployed men and women who eke out a meager living by collecting empty bottles and cans for redemption.

Bill Maher goes on a humorous pilgrimage around the world to question people's faith and find out why they believe in God.

After the pandemic shut it down, the Public Theater returns to the stage with Shakespeare in the Park in NYC.

A harrowing look back at some of the 8,000 plus men, women and children who were killed by gunfire in America in the spring of 2014.

Follow Andy Señor Jr. to Cuba, where he embarks on a personal journey while directing a historic production of "Rent."

A case-study look at the risks of alcohol use and the ways in which the medical community is viewing and treating 'risky drinkers' today.

Told largely through his own words, this funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of Robin Williams looks back at the comedy legend.

This documentary captures the lives of incarcerated young men who are granted a second chance through a one-of-a-kind boot-camp program.

Romeo Santos, the self-proclaimed "King of Bachata," performs live at a sold-out show in Madison Square Garden.

This film follows Beto O’Rourke’s rise from virtual unknown to national political sensation.

Celebrity TV chef Sandra Lee takes a courageous journey through cancer treatment and recovery.

A look at the future of San Francisco, where the invasion of the tech elite is causing economic divisions and upheaval.

This documentary follows Saudi women as they embrace being allowed to drive legally for the first time.

Oscar(R)-winning documentary short about women disfigured by acid attacks in Pakistan and a plastic surgeon dedicated to helping them.

Inside look at the effort to save a brown pelican from the drilling catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico.

Behind-the-scenes look at what happened to Sandra Bland, an African-American woman who died in police custody after a routine traffic stop.

An emotional look at Section 60 in Arlington National Cemetery--final resting place for those who died fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Megan Rapinoe joins Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Hasan Minhaj, and Nikole Hannah-Jones for a chat about changing America for the better.

Jerrod Carmichael explores aspects of the black experience through interviews with his family in this HBO Special.

Famed Colombian vocalist Shakira performs smash hits like "Chantaje" and "La Bicicleta" as well as other favorites in this concert.

This baseball documentary looks at the famed 1951 Giants-Dodgers pennant race that ended with Bobby Thomson's epic home run.

This documentary explores the social and political trends that have shaped our attitudes about free speech.

Written and directed by Alex Winter, this film examines the highs and lows of working kids in the entertainment industry.

An inspiring look at Luis A. Miranda Jr., a Puerto Rican migrant who helped shape New York politics for over three decades.

This follow-up to 'Afghan Star' returns to see what has become of infamous Afghan talent show contestant Setara.

Megan Mylan's powerful look at Syrian families as they search for normalcy in building life anew through a whirlwind of obstacles.

Explore the life and career of renowned Broadway lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.

This inside look at a neo-Nazi skinhead group shows the methods and mentality of the racist White Power movement in America.

Step inside a "Supermax" in this unflinching exploration of life inside one of America's most notorious prisons.

The story of Benny Agrelo, a terminally ill 15-year-old who fought to live the remainder of his life on his own terms.

In the wake of tragedy, Marjory Stoneman Douglas drama students and their teacher harness the power of music and theater to heal.

Photographer Gillian Laub documents a divisive murder case in a small Georgia town, one year after the town merged its segregated proms.

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg steps out from behind the camera to open up about his life and career in this documentary.

The original cast and creative team of the Tony-winning Broadway play "Spring Awakening" reunite for a spectacular reunion concert.

Focusing on overparenting in youth sports, this documentary turns a spotlight on four parents as they push their children to the limit.

Follow Stockton, California's 28-year-old Mayor Michael Tubbs in this documentary that chronicles his work to reverse the city's fortunes.

A look at the Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014, as told through the eyes of the girls who were released in 2017.

Take a memorable walk down Sesame Street for this look at how the children's show became one of most influential and impactful in history.

An inside look at the harsh reality of playing in the NCAA, unveiling the league’s policies that leave many athletes struggling to get by.

A fond and illuminating look back at influential author and media personality Studs Terkel.

An inspiring film about a custom-suit company in NYC that helps members of the LGBTQ community embrace their identities.

Follow several women and men from around the country who use dating apps to navigate a seemingly unlimited stream of potential partners.

Delve inside the tortured soul of boxer Johnny Tapia whose storybook career was undermined by tragedy and drug abuse.

The 2013 terrorist siege of the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya is the focus of this investigative documentary.

A unique look at the life of four-time Super Bowl Champion and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw.

This documentary profiles iconic journalist Helen Thomas who has covered the White House for more than 60 years.

The unique history and legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater is explored in this documentary.

Inside the web of conspiracy behind the murder of Guatemalan human rights activist Bishop Juan Gerardi.

This documentary chronicles the rise of the legendary band The Bee Gees and the evolution of their music over the years.

The story of two generations of graduates from DeWitt Clinton High School is set against the socio-cultural history of the Bronx.

A revealing look into the case to overturn California's 'Proposition 8' ban on same-sex marriage.

The horrific 2007 murders of Jennifer Petit and her two daughters in a home invasion in Cheshire, CT are explored in this chilling film.

Restored footage shot by director William Wyler documents the lives of World War II's heroic Eighth Air Force.

A look at the sports world's shutdown in 2020 due to COVID-19 and the prominent role of athletes in the reckoning with racial injustice.

Director David Holbrooke looks at the life and resounding legacy of his father, renowned U.S. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke.

An inside look at the children in America's largest Muslim community in a post-9/11 world.

This documentary profiles five people living at home with terminal cancer, whose families recorded their journeys towards 'the end.'

A revealing look at the U.S. government's four-year effort to build a fence along the Mexican border.

Take a unique insiders' account of President Barack Obama's foreign-policy team during its last year in office in this documentary.

Dishy documentary following the creation of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fashion exhibition ''China: Through the Looking Glass.''

This documentary from Alex Gibney explores the indefinite imprisonment and torture of a suspected terrorist in the wake of 9/11.

This film chronicles the life and career of former Vogue magazine editor-at-large and fashion icon André Leon Talley.

This third 'Iceman' special finds killer Richard Kuklinski revealing more details of his deadly past to psychiatrist Dr. Park Dietz.

The continuing story of former Mafia hitman Richard 'The Iceman' Kuklinski who takes viewers back inside his cold, calculating mind.

A vivid and disturbing documentary interview with ruthless mob hit man Richard 'The Iceman' Kuklinski.

An inside look at Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes, whose ambition spawned one of the biggest frauds in Silicon Valley.

A timely look at a group of women who built an underground network for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions in 1970s Chicago.

​A look at the events aboard the ill-fated Diamond Princess cruise that was the center of the first big COVID-19 outbreak outside of Wuhan.

An emotional film about the workers of a GM plant in Moraine, OH, from the announcement of its closure to its last day in operation.

Explore the ever-expanding Latin influence on American music and arts in this scintillating documentary.

Renowned Latino artists and leaders pose for a series of highly personal video portraits in this documentary.

A cross-section of influential Latinos create a candid, compelling portrait of the struggles and triumphs of Hispanics in America.

Exposing punitive laws in Nigeria, this film follows a group of non-conforming Nigerians who have created safe houses in Lagos and Harlem.

A profile of the young members of the Louisville Leopard Percussionists as they embark on a trip from their Kentucky home to NYC.

The moving story of an interracial couple in 1960s Virginia who fought a long battle against the state's prohibition of mixed marriage.

The remarkable tale of NFL Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti, whose story encompasses turns as a linebacker, lawyer, sports agent, and more.

This documentary looks at the mystery hijacker who leaped from a plane and was never heard from again.

A profile of legendary Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee who fought to publish the Pentagon Papers and later brought down Richard Nixon.

An American boy and his great-grandfather, an Auschwitz survivor, share a conversation in this inspirational film.

A compelling account of the Oslo Accords that sheds new light on the secret talks between Israelis and Palestinians that began in 1992.

High-profile members of today's LGBTQ community reveal the struggles and triumphs of being "out" in America.

A searing look inside the rise of cyberwarfare as the primary way nations now compete with and sabotage one another.

Join internationally renowned Cuban singer, songwriter, and lyricist Carlos Varela as he celebrates his 30th anniversary as an artist.

Christian Dawkins opens up about how he wound up at the center of an extensive FBI investigation into college basketball corruption.

This film from Rudy Valdez chronicles the aftermath of his sister’s incarceration--and the consequences of mandatory-minimum sentencing.

This documentary chronicles the mystery behind the still unsolved death of Baltimore police detective Sean Suiter.

This documentary illuminates our present-day, fraught political reality by exploring historical challenges.

A hilarious and intimate documentary celebrating the life and legacy of the late actor, writer, and producer Bob Einstein.

A behind-the-scenes documentary following members of the rebellious Freedom Caucus as they navigate friends and foes from both parties.

Inside the lives and experiences of several prominent transgender Americans, including Caitlyn Jenner, Buck Angel, and others.

Alexandra Pelosi talks with former minister Ted Haggard who was exiled from his church in the wake of a sex-and-drugs scandal.

An eerie, eye-opening work of science nonfiction, this documentary charts incidents in which robots caused the deaths of humans.

When a client takes sanctuary in a church, undocumented attorney Lizbeth Mateo's own experience guides their fight for justice.

This special based on Eve Ensler's hit stage show features candid, funny and painful insights from women on their most intimate body part.

The widespread mental health issues among Olympic athletes are examined in this documentary.

Celebrate our country's founding documents as read by celebrities, lawmakers and children in this special from Alexandra Pelosi.

An exploration of the mystery surrounding the tragic 2009 wrong-way crash that killed a mother and seven others on NY's Taconic Parkway.

Documentary about WWI utilizes state-of-the-art digital technology to restore and colorize archival footage from the Imperial War Museum.

This documentary takes a deeply affecting look at the struggles of women to overcome eating disorders.

A probing look into the potential future of 'thought policing' through the headline-making case of the NYPD 'Cannibal Cop.'

Filmmaker Dan Reed chronicles the horrific events of the 2015 terror attack on the satiric weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

In this shocking documentary you have to see to believe, a pop-culture journalist investigates 'competitive endurance tickling.'

Told in five powerful acts, this film is an intimate and revealing look at the life and career of Tina Turner.

A California prison's experimental yard for prisoners sentenced to life without parole is the focus of this documentary.

Showcasing Tony Hawk’s pure joy in skateboarding, this documentary takes an all-encompassing look at his life and legendary career.

Inside the lives of Cistercian monks of Austria whose Gregorian chants have turned them into pop stars.

This film tells the stories of two mothers seeking to be reunited with their children after being separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Academy Award(R) Nominee Documentary Short Subject. A profile of Breaion King whose brutal arrest was captured by police dashcams.

An inspiring chronicle of the lives of four young people and their families as they navigate growing up transgender in America's heartland.

This film recounts a catastrophic 1911 industrial fire in New York City and the reforms that came in its wake.

An intimate portrait of Alabama public interest attorney Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative.

A documentary that tells the deeply personal story of a man who confronts the trauma of his past sexual abuse at the hands of a priest.

Take an intimate dive into the life and career of the recently retired star pitcher CC Sabathia in this HBO Sports documentary.

This film spotlights a community fighting in a racially charged environment to save the African-American subculture of roller skating.

​A tense documentary that follows the dramatic hunt for notorious extremist known as "Jihadi John."

Inside the hate-crime murder of a 15-year-old boy who had just begun exploring his gender identity.

This documentary takes an unprecedented look inside the lives of tennis legends, Venus and Serena Williams.

Explore the life and career of American fashion icon Ralph Lauren in this fascinating portrait.

A deeply personal film about the intimate relationship between veterans and their K9 companions, both during and after combat.

The devastating effects of opioid addiction are seen through the eyes of four families whose lives were tragically changed.

Some of the subject matter in the following documentary may be upsetting to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. A look at PTSD.

A documentary following ten veterans from varied backgrounds who come together through a USO-sponsored arts workshop.

Students take the stage in a public speaking competition in this inspiring portrait of Oakland, CA's 40th Annual MLK Oratorical Festival.

Hear the incredible story of Easy Company from the men who were actually there in this riveting companion documentary to Band of Brothers.

An inside look at a group of activists risking their lives to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ campaign in the Russian republic of Chechnya.

The world of competitive and creative dog grooming is the focus of this HBO Sports documentary.

Bruce Springsteen performs songs from his new album "Western Stars," backed by a full orchestra at his 100-year-old barn in New Jersey.

The tragic events of September 11, 2001 are revisited to help a younger generation learn about that day.

A cross-section of 16 gay men and women relate their individual stories of self-discovery in this documentary.

Parts 1 & 2 of Spike Lee's four-part HBO documentary event that recounts the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans.

Parts 3 & 4 of Spike Lee's four-part HBO documentary event that recounts the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans.

Filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt tracks down his fifth grade class to see what they recall from a bullying incident that occurred 50 years ago.

A dramatic look at the many migrant children from Latin America who travel atop freight trains to reach the U.S.

The powerful recollections of survivors of the atomic bombs that leveled the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Whoopi Goldberg pays tribute to the pioneering African American comedienne Jackie 'Moms' Mabley in this special.

Expect the unexpected from Whoopi Goldberg in 1988 solo HBO appearance from somewhere in the frozen tundra of Alaska.

Adapted from Whoopi Goldberg's one-woman Broadway show, this special finds Whoopi performing as five wildly different characters.

Whoopi Goldberg returns to HBO and Broadway, revisiting some of her most memorable characters in an hilarious night of cutting-edge comedy.

Filmmaker/insomniac Alan Berliner's complicated relationship with sleep and the ripple effect his insomnia has on everyone around him.

This illuminating documentary follows a handful of drag legends as they revive the iconic festival Wigstock.

A candid and deeply personal look into the double life and downfall of notorious WFAN radio host Craig Carton.

Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher tells her raucous, raw and intoxicating true story in this documentary based on her hit stage production.

An illuminating tale of the historic and transcendent USC 1980s women’s basketball team led by Cheryl Miller.

This film revisits the tragic 1989 death of an African American teen at the hands of an Italian mob in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.