controlthebleeding Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Here is a list of stuff that i think is killer:-The Weather Underground (documentary about the famous group from the 70's) -The History of Rock and Roll (sure it's a bit dated, but FUCKING SOLID) -This film is not yet rated -King of Kong -Second Skin -All 3 of the Jesco White Movies -The Original Warped Tour Documentary -Starz Sex in the Cinema mini series What's the 3rd Jesco White doc? I know there was the older PBS one that's mentioned in TWAWWOWV Dancing Outlaw, Dancing Outlaw II: Jesco goes to Hollywood, and the most recent, The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I still consider the BBC's nature documentaries Planet Earth, Life, and Frozen Planet to be the greatest things ever captured on film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbrain Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Bumping this old thread because I just saw a really great documentary called "A.K.A. Doc Pomus" about one of the biggest songwriters of the 50s and 60s. It's worth a watch even if you don't have a particular interest in oldies music (which I don't). The guy's life was just so inspirational, and it's mind-blowing to see all the huge hits he had a hand in (Viva Las Vegas, Teenager In Love, This Magic Moment) and the artists he influenced (Dylan, Lennon, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Just kind of skimmed through the posts so I don't know if these were mentioned or not. I watch a lot of documentaries. Capturing the Friedmans Dig! The Imposter Tarnation The Devil and Daniel Johnston You're Gonna Miss Me The Thin Blue Line Roger & Me Hoop Dreams The Tillman Story Shut Up Little Man Grey Gardens Dogtown and Z-Boys Following Sean Anvil: The Story of Anvil Crumb anthemforadoomed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laralaurent Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Some great docs have been mentioned but here are some more: chasing ice encounters at the end of the world hitler's children jiro dreams of sushi we were here is also a really well done and sad about the rise of aids in san fran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6heart6breaker6 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 The Wild And Wonderful Whites Of West Virginia girlfriend thought it was the saddest thing she's ever seen....I thought it was the funniest...You make the call: Funny or Sad? 80% boring, 11% sad, 9% funny. Couldn't get into it by any stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 80% boring, 11% sad, 9% funny. Couldn't get into it by any stretch There were definitely some good one liners on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 It is a great year for docs. The film i produced is about to open in Nyc, la, Seattle, Chicago and SF. Im hoping a few more cities will be added. Time will tell. hudsoncomplex, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and jtcohenour 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo Revival Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 It is a great year for docs. The film i produced is about to open in Nyc, la, Seattle, Chicago and SF. Im hoping a few more cities will be added. Time will tell. Any word on a Philly screening or anything? Id love to see your doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6heart6breaker6 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 It is a great year for docs. The film i produced is about to open in Nyc, la, Seattle, Chicago and SF. Im hoping a few more cities will be added. Time will tell. Website or Chi info plz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 No Philly dates as of yet. Film will not appeal to all but I'm pretty proud of it. Trailer: http://www.oprah.com/oprahdotcom/Official-Trailer-Running-From-Crazy-Video For Doc fans: The Square is just making its' release. It is really really good. Other films of 2013 that I have enjoyed a lot: The Crash Reel Blackfish Let the Fires Burn God Loves Uganda There are others but I'm hitting a blank for a moment. 2013 is a great year for docs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 It is a great year for docs. The film i produced is about to open in Nyc, la, Seattle, Chicago and SF. Im hoping a few more cities will be added. Time will tell. I'm guessing that it isn't showing at festivals---that has already taken place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I'm guessing that it isn't showing at festivals---that has already taken place? if you watch thetrailer you'd see whether or not this has played at festivals or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 We did a ton of fests already. I'll put up a thread when it is going to air on TV in early 2014. Then folks can praise, debate or bash accordingly. I like getting reactions to my work. Stay tuned. It's been a long year and we are still six months out of our air date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodfriendbadhabit Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Dive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 The American Scream on Netflix is a really good doc about people who build haunted houses. Good to see people who actual like this holiday, and don't just pretend like it's their favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Not sure if it's out yet, but I AM DEVINE is really good if you're a fan of john waters movies and the phenomenon that is DEVINE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 It is a great year for docs. The film i produced is about to open in Nyc, la, Seattle, Chicago and SF. Im hoping a few more cities will be added. Time will tell. I have been wanting to check the documentary you worked on out since you first mentioned it here. I'm hoping for a PDX screening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthemforadoomed Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 -Skateistan: To Live And Skate in Kabul (Really amazing documentary about a skatepark in Afghanistan being a place for the children and creating community) -Dogtown & Z Boys -Why We Fight -Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on A Moving Train -American Movie -The Life and Times of Harvey Milk -Jonestown: The Life and Death of People's Temple -Jesus Camp -Anvil: The Story of Anvil -Spell Bound -Spinal Tap -Neshoba (Isn't great in terms of production but tells an important story) -Pray the Devil back to Hell -Half the Sky -America's Most Hated Family (Parts 1 & 2) -The Thin Blue Line -The Man With the Movie Camera -Berlin: Symphony of a City -I Am -Made in America -The Central Park Five Sorry this is such a long list!! These are all amazing documentaries though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtcohenour Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 -Skateistan: To Live And Skate in Kabul (Really amazing documentary about a skatepark in Afghanistan being a place for the children and creating community) -Dogtown & Z Boys -Why We Fight -Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on A Moving Train -American Movie -The Life and Times of Harvey Milk -Jonestown: The Life and Death of People's Temple -Jesus Camp -Anvil: The Story of Anvil -Spell Bound -Spinal Tap -Neshoba (Isn't great in terms of production but tells an important story) -Pray the Devil back to Hell -Half the Sky -America's Most Hated Family (Parts 1 & 2) -The Thin Blue Line -The Man With the Movie Camera -Berlin: Symphony of a City -I Am -Made in America -The Central Park Five Sorry this is such a long list!! These are all amazing documentaries though.. We have very similar tastes as I have watched quite a few of the docs on your list. I really liked Why We Fight. Have you seen Into the Abyss? It is really good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 You have a couple of real old boys in there. You need a few more Late-60s and 70s films. I'd recommend these to fill that gap: - Marjoe - Harlan County - Gimme Shelter / Salesman / Grey Gardens (Maysles - gotta love em) - A Time for Burning - Gates of Heaven - Don't Look Back Also, I'm of the opinion that all lists need to include Hoop Dreams. It's a monumental achievement in the genre and an entertaining film to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthemforadoomed Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 We have very similar tastes as I have watched quite a few of the docs on your list. I really liked Why We Fight. Have you seen Into the Abyss? It is really good as well. I haven't! I definitely want to, Herzog is his own genre he's so good (Aguirre, the Wrath of God is one of my favorite movies) And Why We Fight is incredible. I forgot a really really important one on my list (somehow). The Fog of War by Errol Morris is some next level shit. If you like Why We Fight, and haven't seen it I really highly recommend it! You have a couple of real old boys in there. You need a few more Late-60s and 70s films. I'd recommend these to fill that gap: - Marjoe - Harlan County - Gimme Shelter / Salesman / Grey Gardens (Maysles - gotta love em) - A Time for Burning - Gates of Heaven - Don't Look Back I've been meaning to watch Harlan County (especially!), Gates of Heaven, and A Time for Burning, for a while and for one reason or another haven't had the opportunity. I'll check the others out for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Harlan County USA is a great documentary! The music is incredible as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomany45s Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'm surprised 'A Band called Death' isn't getting more love. It's a fantastic story. Also, Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone and Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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