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2012 Documentary Movies

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After Porn Ends(2012)

1h 30min | Documentary
2.9/5 (with 117 votes)

Documentary examining what happens to some of the biggest names in the history of the adult entertainment industry after they leave the business and try and live "normal" lives.

The Imposter(2012)

R
| 1h 39min | Documentary, Mystery
3.7/5 (with 321 votes)

In 1994 a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later he is found alive thousands of miles away in a village in southern Spain with a horrifying story of kidnap and torture. His family is overjoyed to bring him home. But all is not quite as it seems.

Directed by Bart Layton - With Frédéric Bourdin, Ellenie Salvo González, Ronald Kukulies, Nils Brunkhorst

The Act of Killing(2012)

NR
| 1h 55min | Documentary
3.9/5 (with 292 votes)

Filmmakers expose the horrifying mass executions of accused communists in Indonesia and those who are celebrated in their country for perpetrating the crime.

Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, Christine Cynn

Room 237(2012)

NR
| 1h 42min | Documentary
3.1/5 (with 222 votes)

A subjective documentary that explores various theories about hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's classic film The Shining. Five very different points of view are illuminated through voice over, film clips, animation and dramatic reenactments.

Directed by Rodney Ascher

I Am Bruce Lee(2012)

1h 34min | Documentary
3.9/5 (with 69 votes)

Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago. The greatest martial artists, athletes, actors, directors, and producers in the entertainment business today will share their feelings about the one who started it all. We will interview the people whose lives, careers, and belief systems were forever altered by the legendary "Father of Martial Arts Cinema". Rarely seen archival footage and classic photos will punctuate the personal testimonials. Prepare to be inspired.

Directed by Pete McCormack

Searching for Sugar Man(2012)

PG-13
| 1h 25min | Music, Documentary
3.9/5 (with 395 votes)

Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez. The film won Best Documentary at the 85th Academy Awards.

Chasing Ice(2012)

PG-13
| 1h 14min | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 71 votes)

When National Geographic photographer James Balog asked, “How can one take a picture of climate change?” his attention was immediately drawn to ice. Soon he was asked to do a cover story on glaciers that became the most popular and well-read piece in the magazine during the last five years. But for Balog, that story marked the beginning of a much larger and longer-term project that would reach epic proportions.

Directed by Jeff Orlowski - With Jeff Orlowski

Side by Side(2012)

NR
| 1h 39min | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 146 votes)

Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.

Directed by Christopher Kenneally

Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie(2013)

R
| 1h 27min | Documentary
3.1/5 (with 9 votes)

Long before O'Reilly and Beck, Morton Downey, Jr., was tearing up the talk-show format with his divisive populism. Between the fistfights, rabid audience, and Mort's cigarette smoke always "in your face," The Morton Downey Jr. Show was billed as "3-D television," "rock and roll without the music." Évocateur meditates on the hysteria that ended the '80s and ultimately its most notorious agitator.

Directed by Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy Newberger - With Morton Downey Jr., Gloria Allred, Michele Bachmann, Glenn Beck

Love, Marilyn(2013)

NR
| 1h 45min | Documentary
3.3/5 (with 28 votes)

Using the book 'Fragments', which collects Marilyn Monroe's poems, notes and letters, and with participation from the Arthur Miller and Truman Capote estates who have contributed more material, each of the actresses will embody the legend at various stages in her life.

Directed by Liz Garbus - With Marilyn Monroe

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry(2012)

R
| 1h 32min | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 36 votes)

An account of the many tribulations that Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, known for his subversive art and political activism, endured between 2008 and 2011, from his rise to world fame via the Internet to his highly publicized arrest due to his frequent and daring confrontations with the Chinese authorities.

Directed by Alison Klayman - With Ai Weiwei

The Summit(2013)

R
| 1h 35min | Adventure, Documentary
3.5/5 (with 43 votes)

The Summit is a 2012 documentary film about the 2008 K2 disaster directed by Nick Ryan. It combines documentary footage with dramatized recreations of the events of the 2008 K2 disaster. On the way to and from the summit, eleven climbers died during a short time span creating one of the worst catastophes in climbing history. Much of the documentary footage was captured by Swedish mountaineer Fredrik Sträng. Sträng was planning to do a Documentary which was aborted due to the fact that he did not reach the summit. The footage was still valuable to help solving what really did happen since all the climbers had different stories about what happened.

Directed by Nick Ryan
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Stories We Tell(2012)

PG-13
| 1h 49min | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 93 votes)

Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending of their implication in the events, which are remembered in different ways; so a trail of questions remains to be answered, because memory is always changing and the discovery of truth often depends on who is telling the tale.

Directed by Sarah Polley - With Rebecca Jenkins

Chimpanzee(2012)

G
| 1h 18min | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 50 votes)

A nature documentary centered on a family of chimps living in the Ivory Coast and Ugandan rain forests.

Elena(2013)

1h 22min | Documentary, Drama
3.7/5 (with 42 votes)

Petra heads to New York in search of her older sister after a long time of being separated. They are both movie actresses and heirs of the wounds of the Brazilian dictatorship. But Petra has only a few clues: home movies, newspaper clippings, a diary...

Directed by Petra Costa

West of Memphis(2012)

R
| 2h 30min | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 72 votes)

The documentary tells the hitherto unknown story behind an extraordinary and desperate fight to bring the truth to light. Told and made by those who lived it, the filmmakers' unprecedented access to the inner workings of the defense allows the film to show the investigation, research, and appeals process in a way that has never been seen before; revealing shocking and disturbing new information about a case that still haunts the American South.

Directed by Amy J. Berg - With West Memphis Three

Reincarnated(2012)

R
| 1h 38min | Music, Documentary
3.1/5 (with 30 votes)

Evolution as an artist is often times what separates legends from the more mundane. After being heavily influenced by his experience in Jamaica – and his subsequent name change from Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion – the LBC showman prepares his latest reggae-infused album Reincarnated. As part of the process, VICE followed Snoop to the island nation as he recorded various songs with backing from Diplo, Ariel Reichtshaid and Dre Skull of Major Lazer. Having grown tired of what rap provided him, the documentary reveals the rebirth and inspiration for his latest project.

Directed by Andy Capper - With Snoop Dogg

The Gatekeepers(2012)

PG-13
| 1h 41min | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 42 votes)

In an unprecedented and candid series of interviews, six former heads of the Shin Bet — Israel's intelligence and security agency — speak about their role in Israel's decades-long counterterrorism campaign, discussing their controversial methods and whether the ends ultimately justify the means. (TIFF)

Directed by Dror Moreh - With Ami Ayalon, Avi Dichter, Yuval Diskin, Carmi Gillon, Jacob Perry, Avraham Shalom, ...

The Invisible War(2012)

NR
| 1h 33min | Crime, Drama, History, Documentary
3.7/5 (with 50 votes)

An investigative and powerfully emotional documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military, the institutions that perpetuate and cover up its existence, and its profound personal and social consequences.

Directed by Kirby Dick - With Mike Turner, Chellie Pingree, Louise Slaughter, Loretta Sanchez, Jackie Speier, Ted Poe, ...

Leviathan(2012)

NR
| 1h 27min | Documentary
3.3/5 (with 38 votes)

Set aboard a hulking fishing vessel as it navigates the treacherous waves off the New England coast. The very waters that once inspired Moby Dick, the film captures the harsh, unforgiving world of the fishermen in starkly haunting, yet beautiful detail.

How to Make Money Selling Drugs(2012)

NR
| 1h 36min | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 42 votes)

Ten easy steps show you how to make money from drugs, featuring a series of interviews with drug dealers, prison employees, and lobbyists arguing for tougher drug laws.

Directed by Matthew Cooke

Crossfire Hurricane(2012)

NR
| 1h 51min | Documentary, Music
3.7/5 (with 24 votes)

This film is released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of the Rolling Stones. It tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teens in the early 60s to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of the Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage, and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Taking its title from a lyric in "Jumpin' Jack Flash," this film gives the viewer an intimate insight into exactly what it's like to be part of the Rolling Stones as they overcome denunciation, drugs, dissensions, and death to become the definitive survivors. Over a year in the making and produced with the full cooperation and involvement of the Stones, this film is and will remain the definitive story of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band.

Katy Perry: Part of Me(2012)

PG
| 1h 33min | Documentary, Music
3.6/5 (with 141 votes)

Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'(2009)

1h 40min | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 10 votes)

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.

Planet Ocean(2012)

1h 34min | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 27 votes)

Dive into our planet's greatest mysteries with a team of international underwater cinematographers as they explore the breathtaking bond between humanity and the ocean.

The Pervert's Guide to Ideology(2012)

R
| 2h 16min | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 55 votes)

A journey into the labyrinthine heart of ideology, which shapes and justifies both collective and personal beliefs and practices: with an infectious zeal and voracious appetite for popular culture, Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek analyzes several of the most important films in the history of cinema to explain how cinematic narrative helps to reinforce prevailing ethics and political ideas.

Directed by Sophie Fiennes - With Slavoj Žižek

Artifact(2012)

1h 45min | Documentary, Music
3.7/5 (with 38 votes)

Follow 30 Seconds to Mars as they record their latest album, This Is War, and their battle against record label EMI.

The Queen of Versailles(2012)

PG
| 1h 40min | Documentary
3.4/5 (with 102 votes)

With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.

Directed by Lauren Greenfield

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists(2012)

PG
| 1h 33min | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 162 votes)

Takes us inside the world of Anonymous, the radical "hacktivist" collective that has redefined civil disobedience for the digital age. The film explores early hacktivist groups like Cult of the Dead Cow and Electronic Disturbance Theater, then moves to Anonymous' raucous beginnings on the website 4chan. Through interviews with current members, people recently returned from prison or facing trial, writers, academics, activists and major players in various "raids," the documentary traces Anonymous’ evolution from merry pranksters to a full-blown movement with a global reach, the most transformative civil disobedience of our time.

Indie Game: The Movie(2012)

NR
| 1h 43min | Documentary
3.8/5 (with 198 votes)

Follows the dramatic journeys of video game developers as they create and release their games to the world. It's about making video games, but at its core, it's about the creative process, and exposing yourself through your work.

Directed by Lisanne Pajot, James Swirsky - With Edmund McMillen, Tommy Refenes, Phil Fish, Jonathan Blow
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