New documentaries
A collection of new documentaries added to Docur. Last update June 06, 2018 @ 04:05 AM
The Queens Coronation in Colour
The Queens Coronation in Colour, a 2018 documentary presented by Alexander Armstrong in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Queen of England. The new colour footage brings justice to one of the most elaborate events in history that happened on a typical British summers day in 195[...]
Atom
Atom, a three-part documentary series by British physics professor Jim Al-Khalili telling the story of how we came to realise that everything was made from atoms. As scientists discovered more and more about the atom, the stranger and stranger the very nature of reality appeared to be.[...]
The Flow of Time
The Flow of Time, a captivating documentary exploring the nature of time using Einstein's general theory of relativity as an anchor point. The film discusses the implications of space-time, a reassuring idea that says everything that has existed still does on a fourth-dimensional ax[...]
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin, a documentary examining the history of Bitcoin and its tremendous impact on society. The film tells the story of Bitcoin through the eyes of Daniel Mross, a 35-year-old programmer from Pittsburgh. In 2011 he became obsessed with the cryptocurrency and today[...]
Beware the Slenderman
Beware the Slenderman, a 2016 biographical crime documentary film about two girls who murdered one of their friends in order to appease "The Slenderman". "The Slenderman" is a fictional faceless monster reportedly featured in a horror story on the website fanfiction.[...]
The Science of Interstellar
The Science of Interstellar: physicist Kip Thorne who worked on the Christopher Nolan movie "Interstellar" explains how the amazing visuals featured in the film are based on real science. This documentary is a journey in wormholes, black holes, interstellar travel, and much mo[...]
NASA: Triumph and Tragedy
NASA: Triumph and Tragedy, a two-part documentary series hosted by Alisdair Simpson made in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first Moon landing. The film features recent interviews with many of the most well known Apollo astronauts including Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong and[...]
Egypt's Great Pyramid: The New Evidence
Egypt's Great Pyramid: The New Evidence: The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and for more than 4000 years it was the tallest man-made structure in the world. It is considered to be one of humankind's best achievements ever. Despite this, ve[...]
Steven Avery: Innocent Or Guilty?
Steven Avery, from Manitowoc County, Wisconsin was convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder in 1985. After serving more than 18 years in prison new DNA evidence gave him back his freedom. Only two years later he once again convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.[...]
The Girl in the Box
The Girl in the Box: a 2016 crime documentary telling the horrendous story of Colleen Stan by producer Stephen Kemp. 20-year-old Colleen was a reasonably experienced hitchhiker and was always cautious about who she decided to travel with. In 1977 she was hitchhiking from her hometown of[...]
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father, a 2008 biographical crime documentary created single-handedly by American filmmaker Kurt Kuenne. The film is a story about Andrew Bagby, a childhood friend of Kuenne's who was murdered in 2001. The main suspect was Bagby's ex-gir[...]
Ultimate Guide: Extreme Weather
This Extreme Weather documentary examines the innermost workings of a storm system to reveal the visible forces that make them possible. Using the latest (as of 2000) 3D graphics and information from weather satellites, this documentary explores trade-winds, tornadoes, lightning, monsoo[...]
Russell Brand: From Addiction To Recovery
British comedian Russell Brand is one of the most well-known celebrities to have survived a life-threatening heroin addiction. This deeply personal documentary tells the story of Russell's addiction to recovery, how he managed to get clean, stay clean and turn his life completely ar[...]
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High, a debut documentary by Canadian filmmaker Brett Harvey about the growth, sale and trafficking of Cannabis. The film primarily focuses on the illegal trade between British Columbia and the United States. The money to be made from shipping Cann[...]
How Nestle Makes Billions Bottling Free Water
A short documentary by Dena Takruri examining how one of the worlds largest companies, Nestle, is taking Michigan’s water for basically nothing and making billions in profit. While some local residents are paying up to $200 a month in water bills, Nestle is allowed to pump 400 gal[...]
The City Addicted to Crystal Meth
World-renowned British documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux travels to the city of Fresno, California, also known as the "The City Addicted to Crystal Meth" because it has the highest number of Meth addicts in the US. Those of you have heard of crystal meth will know it is a de[...]
The Culture High
The Culture High examines the modern day prohibition of marijuana to provide an insight into the truths and lies behind both for and against legalising it. The film was created by Canadian filmmaker Brett Harvey whos debut 2007 documentary "The Union: The Business Behind Getting Hi[...]
Planet Ocean
Planet Ocean, a 2012 nature documentary by French directors Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Michael Pitiot which reveals with breathtaking cinematography the relationship between humans and the ocean. The film lets the sheer beauty of nature do the talking, though it does have narration from a[...]