I'm looking for like a shocking, compelling documentary. It can be on anything but id prefer it to be non-political (not michael moore). something controversial
2007-02-05 13:48:39 · 16 answers · asked by Mike M 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Murderball - About wheelchair rugby. One of the best I've seen in years.
Devil's Playground - About the Amish tradition of Rumspringa (where the teens spend a year or more outside of the community.
Spellbound - About the national spelling bee
American Movie - About 5 different people and their unusual homes... sounds less than exciting I know but it's incredibly funny and insightful.
(BTW... "Thank you for Smoking" isn't a documentary)
I could give you a long list if you'd like, just send me an email.
2007-02-05 13:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Super Size Me
Standing In The Shadows Of Motown (FANTASTIC!!)
Z Channel A Magnificent Obsession
How To Draw A Bunny
The Blues (Martin Scorsese Presents)
The Aristocrats
Dust To Glory
Roger & Me (Micheal Moore, but this is economic and not political)
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Festival Express (interesting page of rock & roll history, even if the performers sugar coat their recollections of events).
2007-02-05 22:23:08 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bit hard to find, but American Experience did The Huey Long Story some time ago. While it's not as currently impressive as the shockumentaries, it does go into the back world of corruption in state politics. Seeing a single man capable of pocketing tax money while rallying followers with complaints about the way politicians treat you is always absorbing.
2007-02-05 22:51:38 · answer #3 · answered by wayfarer4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
super size me, or better yet An Inconvenient Truth, which a power point full of graphs narrated by Al Gore, I know, sounds boring, but it is very compelling. After that just turn on PBS, full of documentaries that are about everything and anything, some controversial, some just informative.
2007-02-05 21:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by maxworth 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I'm not sure how it could be termed "controversial", but I did see the penguin documentary March of the Penguins. I thought it was surprisingly good, especially given the benign subject matter.
2007-02-05 22:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by 1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate michael moore. Im not a democrat or avid supporter or al gore, and i know this movie may seem over rated, but it is well worth it. Watch "An inconvenient truth". Its a shocker, definitely. Its very factual, which i usually dont like, but everything is well explained. I know global warming is so cliche, but a lot of people dont even really understand it. this movie explains it all. just give it a try.
2007-02-05 22:34:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
An Inconvenient Truth or Super Size Me
2007-02-05 22:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by renee y 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
March of the Penguins, okay so it's not shocking or controversial but that's the only documentary that I know
2007-02-05 21:52:24 · answer #8 · answered by *Jenny from the block* 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
SuperSize Me. After watching it, I didn't eat at McDonalds for a couple of months. It had a lasting impact on me because I don't really eat there as often anymore.
2007-02-05 22:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by TPhi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check out "The Grizzley Man" its interesting. Also "Supersize Me" the one about McDonalds is crazy.
2007-02-05 21:53:36 · answer #10 · answered by hatfield41 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋