Biography Documentaries
For those interested in particular high-profile individuals, the Biography category delves deep into the lives of particular peoples of interest. Biography is an inside look into the life, work and social contributions of these extraordinary people.
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The Real Castaway
When Martin Popplewell was 15 years old he watched the film The Blue Lagoon starring Brooke Shiel...
7.4
Views: 21,078
Biography

Kurt and Courtney
Director Nick Broomfield chronicles Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, the grunge icon who died in 1994 at ag...
7.7
Views: 19,787
Biography

Abdus Salam: The Dream of Symmetry
From a remote village in Pakistan to the prestigious colleges of Cambridge, from the vibrant atmo...
7.0
Views: 15,868
Biography

The Mind of Krishnamurti
Documentary about the life and teachings of J. Krishnamurti, by Michael Mendizza.Film Duration: 5...
7.1
Views: 17,321
Biography

The Chaplin Puzzle
This rare 2 part documentary focuses on Charlie Chaplin's development at Keystone and Essanay. It...
8.4
Views: 15,568
Biography

Last in Line
This is a documentary about Alison Current. She runs a dog rescue and puts on spay and neuter cli...
9.3
Views: 14,250
Biography

Stephen Hawking: A Personal Journey
A personal journey through the life of Stephen Hawking, told in his own words. His younger days, ...
9.6
Views: 11,604
Biography

Captain Cook: The Man Behind the Legend
In the late 18th century, Captain James Cook led three great voyages of discovery which pushed th...
6.3
Views: 11,769
Biography

Living Yoga: The Life and Teachings of Swami Satchidananda
Integral Yoga founder Swami Satchidananda became known as the Woodstock guru after giving the ope...
7.3
Views: 12,747
Biography

Lucrezia Borgia: Pretty Poison
She has been called the most depraved woman in history, yet the charges of murder and incest agai...
8.6
Views: 16,299
Biography

Tell Me The Truth About Love
Documentary film looking at the poetry of W H Auden, revealing how it came not just from inspirat...
Views: 12,112
Biography

Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath was an American poet, novelist, and short-story writer. Born in Boston, Massachusett...
6.5
Views: 42,139
Biography

Beautiful Minds: Richard Dawkins
2012. Professor Richard Dawkins reveals how he came to write his explosive first book The Selfish...
7.8
Views: 43,477
Biography

Idi Amin: Famous For the Wrong Reasons
Two sides to the man who hit the international charts in the 20th Century. Idi Amin has been call...
8.0
Views: 14,683
Biography