U.S. Domestic Documentaries
Highlighted Movie
The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. | 81 minutes
Was it really a lone racist named James Earl Ray that killed Martin Luther King or was his assassination part of a much bigger plan? And why was the FBI treating Martin Luther King like a threat?
Bad Voodoo's War | 55 minutes
A group of California based soldiers, calling themselves the "Bad Voodoo Platoon" provides an inside look at their time in Iraq.
Bastards of the Party | 96 minutes
See what the LA gangs, the Bloods and Crips are like from the inside and learn about what the FBI and LAPD had to do with their creation.
Big Brother, Big Business | 129 minutes
Companies you've probably never heard of know all about you: where you live, if you're married, where you go on vacation and where you shop. CNBC's David Faber takes a look inside the world's greatest single source of personal marketing data in a two-hour special, "Big Brother, Big Business."
Big Bucks, Big Pharma | 45 minutes
This new documentary looks at how illness is used, manipulated, and, in some instances, created by pharmaceutical companies to make greater profits.
Big Easy to Big Empty | 57 minutes
Are corporate political favors responsible for the deaths of the Katrina victims? One year after Hurricane Katrina hit the south and the levies broke in New Orleans, why is the city's situation deteriorating even further while most assume reconstruction was well under way?
Black Wallstreet | 45 minutes
Take a journey to Tulsa Oklahoma 1921 to learn about the worst race riot in US history.
Bowling for Columbine | 116 minutes
Michael Moore investigates the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. He looks into the causes for such violent crimes, focusing on guns as a symbol of both American freedom and its self-destruction.
Breaking Ranks | 46 minutes
So what happens when a soldier from the Iraq war decides that hes done with the war before the government does? He moves to Canada! Here are their stories.
Century of Self: Episode 1 | 58 minutes
"Century of the Self" tells the untold and sometimes controversial story of the growth of the mass-consumer society. How was the all-consuming self created, by whom, and in whose interests? Episode 1 discusses how Freud's theories started the industry of public relations.
Century of Self: Episode 2 | 59 minutes
"Century of the Self" tells the untold and sometimes controversial story of the growth of the mass-consumer society. How was the all-consuming self created, by whom, and in whose interests? Episode 2 discusses how WWII affected how the U.S. government and corporations regarded citizens.
Century of Self: Episode 3 | 59 minutes
"Century of the Self" tells the untold and sometimes controversial story of the growth of the mass-consumer society. How was the all-consuming self created, by whom, and in whose interests? Episode 3 discusses the backlash to Freud's ideology and how corporations used this new philosophy for their own gain.
Century of Self: Episode 4 | 59 minutes
"Century of the Self" tells the untold and sometimes controversial story of the growth of the mass-consumer society. How was the all-consuming self created, by whom, and in whose interests? Episode 4 discusses how Clinton and Blair used Freudian techniques to get elected and how it changed policies.
Cheney's Law | 57 minutes
For decades, Vice President Dick Cheney conducted a secretive campaign to give the president virtually unlimited wartime power that in the aftermath of 9/11, resulted in a number of controversial legal decisions. Orchestrated by Cheney and his lawyer, the Justice Department was able to grant the Bush Administration the power to detain, interrogate, torture, and spy without congressional approval
Cover-up in Oklahoma | 108 minutes
Look at evidence and news reports pointing to a cover-up in the Oklahoma City Bombings. Was this a cover-up?
Defending Democracy in America | 55 minutes
Blacked out or dismissed by corporate news outlets, reports of massive vote fraud in the 2004 presidential election circulated on the internet and independent media. What if it can be proven that George W. Bush didn't win the election of 2004 but rather lost by several million votes?
Evidence of Revision, Episode 1 | 100 minutes
The assassination of JFK is quite possibly the most famous and most questioned ever. Why exactly did Jacklyn Kennedy refuse to take off her blood stained dress before arriving in front of high ranking officials and proclaim, "Let them see what they have done". By providing evidence that puts doubt in the official story, this film discusses which officials were involved, who pulled the trigger and
Evidence of Revision, Episode 2 | 90 minutes
Who was JFK angerring behind the scenes and why did they have a motive to kill him? What was Kennedy planning on doing that was so revolutionary to the establishment? This is Episode 2 of the 5 part series. We recommend watching this series starting with Episode 1.
Evidence of Revision, Episode 3 | 93 minutes
Who was Edgar Hoover? Was he in the pocket of the mafia and what would him being secretly gay have anything to do with John F. Kennedy´s assasination? And you thought politics was boring! This is Episode 3 of the 5 part series. This is Episode 3 of the 5 part series. We recommend watching this series starting with Episode 1.
Evidence of Revision, Episode 4 | 108 minutes
Who was Robert F. Kennedy? What did he stand for and why was he assasinated? And how was this associated with the assination of his brother? And who was that girl in the blue polka dot dress that gleefully claimed to have killed him on the scene of his murder? These are topics discussed in this 4th episode of a 5 episode series. We recommend watching the series starting with episode 1.
Evidence of Revision, Episode 5 | 80 minutes
Is there any evidence that the CIA conducted hypnosis and brainwashing experiments? Why was the one man that survived the Jones town massacre a top CIA agent and why do hypnotism experts alledge that Sirhan Sirhan was hypnotized during the shooting of Bobby Kennedy? This is Episode 5 of the 5 part series. We recommend watching this series starting with Episode 1.
Eyes on the Prize II: Episode 1 | 48 minutes
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Episode 1 of this eight-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at the rise of Malcolm X and the 'call for power'
Eyes on the Prize II: Episode 3 | 48 minutes
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Episode 3 of this eight-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at the rise of Black Power, the election of Carl Stokes and the Black Panther Party.
Eyes on the Prize II: Episode 4 | 48 minutes
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Episode 4 of this eight-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at Martin Luther's King's efforts in the years preceding his death and the impact of his assassination on the civil rights movement.
Eyes on the Prize II: Episode 5 | 46 minutes
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Episode 5 of this eight-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at the influence of Muhammad Ali.
Eyes on the Prize II: Episode 6 | 46 minutes
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Episode 6 of this eight-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at police violence and the death of two Black Panther Leaders.
Eyes on the Prize II: Episode 7 | 46 minutes
Episode 7 of this eight-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at the effects of the anti-discrimination legal rights with some whites challenging them and blacks striving to show they can work.
Eyes on the Prize II: Episode 8 | 46 minutes
Episode 8 of this eight-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at the black community in Miami where civil strife is high and also the black community in Chicago where Harold Washington is elected as mayor, the first black mayor.
Eyes on the Prize: Episode 1 | 55 minutes
Series topics range from the Montgomery bus boycott in 1954 to the Voting Rights Act in 1965; from community power in schools to ""Black Power"" in the streets; from early acts of individual courage through to the flowering of a mass movement and its eventual split into factions. Episode 1 of this six-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at the murder of Emmet Till and the Mont
Eyes on the Prize: Episode 2 | 55 minutes
Episode 2 of this six-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at the obstacles posed by local law and how it affected students. Covers the Little Rock Nine and James Meredith.
Eyes on the Prize: Episode 3 | 55 minutes
Episode 3 of this six-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at students taking on leadership roles and organizing 'sit-ins'. Looks at Freedom Riders and their attempts to desegregate buses.
Eyes on the Prize: Episode 4 | 55 minutes
Episode 4 of this six-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at the varying success of mass movements and the influence of Martin Luther King.
Eyes on the Prize: Episode 5 | 55 minutes
Episode 5 of this six-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at the murder of 3 activists in Mississippi and the challenge on the Mississippi delegation at the Democratic Convention.
Eyes on the Prize: Episode 6 | 55 minutes
Episode 6 of this six-part series on the American Civil Rights Movement. Looks at the march to Selma.
Frankensteer: The passionate eye | 44 minutes
What do they really put into your meat? And why is US and Canadian beef illegal in Europe? If you eat meat then you should watch this film. And no, this isn't a film with vegetarian propaganda.
Freedom to Fascism | 112 minutes
Join Aaron Russo as he explores the connection between income tax collection and the erosion of civil liberties in America.
Global Dimming | 47 minutes
What was it that one scientist measured the day after 9/11 2001 that caused him to make dire predictions on climate change? This film introduces the concept of global dimming which will compound the severity of Global Warming if this scientists theories are correct.
Hoop Dreams | 86 minutes
Join two young black high school basketball stars as they chase their dreams of becoming professional basketball stars
Immokalee | 25 minutes
What is life like for Mexican migrant workers in Immokalee, Florida and why are they organizing and angry at their bosses?
Jesus Camp | 86 minutes
"Jesus Camp" offers an unfiltered look at a revivalist subculture where devout Christian youngsters are being primed to deliver the fundamentalist community's religious and political messages.
Jewish Anarchists | 57 minutes
The Jewish Anarchists were one of several immigrant movements of the late 19th century whose goal was to improve workers rights in direct defiance of the establishment. This film interviews the elderly staff of this now defunct anarchist newspaper to understand their story and lessons learned.
Meet Your Meat | 13 minutes
Narrated by Alec Baldwin, this short documentary covers each stage of life of animals raised for food.
Merchants of Cool | 55 minutes
It is no surprise that the lucrative teen market is pursued by corporate America. What might surprise you is how aggressively and covertly they pursue this market as well as what effect they have.
Money As Debt | 47 minutes
There is a fundamental truth about money and debt which few people know and even fewer believe that something should be done about it.
Panacea or Poison? | 54 minutes
An informative documentary about GE and GMO products, their safety and lack of regulation in the U.S.
Pandora's Black Box | 64 minutes
Pilotsfor911truth.org presents its first full documentary based on the American 77 Flight Data Recorder as provided by the NTSB following the full flight in real time as it happens in the air traffic system on September 11, 2001.
Prisoners of Katrina | 59 minutes
You heard all about the evacuations of hurricane Katrina. But did you hear about the prisoners who were trapped as their jail was flooded or the bureaucratic mess afterwards?
Reel Bad Arabs | 50 minutes
Ever think about how Hollywood depicts Arabs as a variety of negative stereotypes? You won't realize just how much Hollywood is running a smear campaign until you watch this film.
Shut Up & Sing | 92 minutes
This film follows the trials, tribulations and camaraderie of the Dixie Chicks. These three regular girls turned music superstars were transferred into enemies of the state due to one fateful comment.
SiCKO | 124 minutes
This is Michael Moore's new documentary about healthcare or the lack of it in the United States. Learn why U.S. healthcare is second-rate yet by far the most expensive in the world.
Slavery: A Global Investigation | 80 minutes
This 80-minute documentary, inspired by Kevin Bales' award-winning book "Disposable People," exposes cases of slavery around the world, in India, Africa and right here in the U.S.
Slavery: The Making of America Ep 1 | 53 minutes
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Morgan Freeman narrates this well made series on Slavery in the US. If you want to know how the US was built, you can't ignore Slavery. This is Episode 1 of 4 covering the period from the 1620s to the 1730s
Slavery: The Making of America Ep 3 | 54 minutes
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Slavery and the Making of America - Seeds of Destruction: Slavery and the making of america is a four-part series documenting the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to its end in the Southern states and the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction.
Spying on the Home Front | 56 minutes
Who exactly are the government and corporations spying on? Terrorists or ordinary citizens?
Supersize Me | 100 minutes
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"Super Size Me" is one man's journey into the world of weight gain, health problems and fast food. It is an examination of the American way of life and how we are eating ourselves to death.
The Corporation | 146 minutes
"The Corporation", Canada's most successful documentary is based on Joel Bakan's book The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power. The film has won 26 international awards and 10 Audience Choice Awards including the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. Part film and part movement, "The Corporation" provides insightful and compelling analysis, the film puts the American corporation on t
The F.B.I's War on Black America | 49 minutes
This documentary captures a time in the U.S. when Black Americans were on the brink of revolution, a time when righteous leaders declared that it was time to stop being victims. A time when people like Dr. King, Malcolm X, The Black Panther Party and others were targets of J. Edgar Hoover's secret F.B.I program, the COINTELPO.
The Ground Truth | 78 minutes
Give yourself a wake-up call. Real stories from real vets about the realities of the war in Iraq.
The Men Who Killed Kennedy : Episode 2 | 51 minutes
Where were the gunmen? How did they get away from the scene of the crime? As the mystery unfolds, it becomes apparent that there was more than one person involved and based on the wounds, positioning can be determined.
The Men Who Killed Kennedy : Episode 3 | 50 minutes
Was the government behind a massive cover up scheme or were other organizations involved? The Cover-up investigates charges of a conspiracy that allegedly kept the truth from being revealed. This film asks tough questions on an infamous gangster regarding his possible role in the assassination.
The Men Who Killed Kennedy : Episode 4 | 50 minutes
In this episode, more aspects of the assassination event are unveiled. Lee Harvey Oswald�s life is further examined and the mortician who buried Oswald reveals an interesting discovery.
The Men Who Killed Kennedy : Episode 5 | 51 minutes
Could JFK’s enemies be responsible for his assassination? This episodes begins a 5 part segment which attempts to answer some of the questions still surfacing regarding JFK’s death.
The Money Masters | 215 minutes
Is the US Federal Reserve a governmental institution or a private bank and what does it matter? This is an absolutely mind blowing film that covers the history of money and banking systems throughout Europe and America. It shows how wealth is concentrated and how the structure of the system forces people to transfer their earnings to an elite few without even realizing it.
The Second Gun | 99 minutes
What is the evidence for a conspiracy and why does it seem like the LAPD made a very strong effort to suppress information regarding the assassination of Bobby Kennedy.
The Secret History of the Credit Card | 58 minutes
Guess which three buildings became the first such structures to ever suffer complete collapse due to fire and damage in the history of mankind. They are the three towers that fell in NY on September 11th, 2001. This film explores how those towers collapsed.
The U.S. vs. John Lennon | 100 minutes
The compelling and provocative story of John Lennon's evolution from beloved Beatle to outspoken artist and activist to iconic inspiration for peace, and how, in the midst of one of the most tumultuous times in American history, Lennon stood his ground, refused to be silenced and courageously won his battle with the U.S. Government.
The Weather Underground | 90 minutes
Who was the Weather Underground and how did these young, white, educated liberals turn into terrorists?
Unconstitutional | 68 minutes
"Unconstitutional" explores the USA Patriot Act, a law pushed by the Bush administration and passed quickly by Congress in the wake of the September 11th attacks, supposedly to protect Americans. This film provides the facts and stories that illuminate administration lies, wrongheaded policies, and the real victims of these actions--the American people.
Unprecedented | 50 minutes
"Unprecedented" discusses corruption in vote counting as well as intentional vote manipulation in Florida during the 2000 presidential election, which George W. Bush won. If you haven't watched this film, there is probably much that you don't know about what really happened in 2000 and how the result of the election was decided by political connections.
Votergate | 36 minutes
Shot before the 2004 presidential elections, "Votergate" investigates the new electronic voting machines and discovers some troubling and disturbing information which may have had an impact on the 2004 election. If you care about democracy, this premonitory movie will shock, anger and worry you.
Waco Rules of Engagement | 136 minutes
Remember the Waco, Texas mass suicide of 1993? Ever wonder if it REALLY was a mass suicide?
Wal-Mart | 99 minutes
What is behind the low prices at your neighborhood Wal-Mart? "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" is a feature length documentary that uncovers a retail giant's assault on families and American values.
War Made Easy | 71 minutes
How does the media change during times of war and how does this change effect all of us? Watch the most comprehensive analysis of what war time media is, who it is benefits as well as who it hurts.
War On Drugs, The Prison Industrial Complex | 92 minutes
This shocking documentary shows just how much financial incentive local authorities have to incarcerate drug users. This film explains just how backwards things are. All Americans should watch this.
Who Killed the Electric Car | 90 minutes
It might surprise you to see just how hard American car manufacturers have fought to not sell modern, energy efficient vehicles.
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