January monthly [REQUEST] thread. Post your questions and requests here.

sarcastasaur · 2015-01-06T07:59:54+00:00

Is there a doc out that talks about the detailed lives of the very rich in the world? People so rich that they don't work at all. Top 0.01%, super yachts, that kind of thing. I am trying to get a better picture of what they do on a day-to-day basis, what their children, marriages, relationships, are like. thanks!

naimina · 2015-01-12T22:10:05+00:00

I am looking for Crime documentaries with focus on the courtroom process. The more "passive" documentary team, the better.

The one that is my dearest favourite is: "The Staircase Murders".

I have also seen the Paradise Lost movies, the "Murder on a Sunday Morning" and some others I can't remember the names of.

Thank you very much.

ssider · 2015-01-03T23:19:22+00:00

Hey.. hoping someone can help me find a documentary (and its follow up). It features an uncontacted tribe in the Amazon and was shot in the 80's (I think), and a follow up was shot in the 00's. Anyone know the name? I think I initially saw it on the BBC?

Thanks!

TobiasProtector · 2015-01-05T22:35:14+00:00

Looking for any / all good documentaries on Chinese History/ Industry / People / Food (basically anything on China that you can recommend.)

wukiwu · 2015-01-07T08:41:35+00:00

I'm looking for documentaries on food history. Food, cooking and food technology. Really interested in history of kitchen goods like cooks/chefs knives which I have really struggled with finding any information, as well as pots, pans, stoves etc.

Also any decent docos on tea and coffee.

palrefre · 2015-01-08T20:49:32+00:00

Any documentary on how are competition reality shows are filmed? I'm talking about Top Chef, Project Runway, etc.

blatantselfpromotion · 2015-01-04T18:00:20+00:00

I'd like to find any documentary about the internet piping strewn across the see between continents, and the ships and workforce maintaining them

Maldz · 2015-01-06T09:25:32+00:00

I'm looking for any documentaries about depression or dealing with depression, or really any sort of mental illness that might also produce depression.

funwithnopantson · 2015-01-10T20:34:38+00:00

I'm looking for a documentary (I think it was maybe an hour long or maybe just half) that was similar in look as 'Into the Wilderness' but it was just about building a log cabin.

From what I can remember it had no narration, it was just filming with some music. The builders may've been amish or Russian or something, I dunno. They were wearing flat caps. Any help would be great!

planetes42 · 2015-01-12T05:31:30+00:00

Is there a documentary about ticket scalpers? Every time I purchase a ticket from one, I find myself intrigued by the economics of their business. I can't imagine it being wildly profitable, but at the same time the scalpers are omnipresent so there must be some money in it. Also, it would be helpful to get some insight into how the dynamics change as it gets closer to gametime and how proximity to the stadium affects negotiating/etc.

This is my first time coming across this subreddit, so I hope this is an appropriate place to post this question.

Smartiie · 2015-01-12T22:40:47+00:00

Hey, looking for crime documentaries, just list everything you can think of (I'll take documentary series as well).

wordplayar · 2015-01-14T23:13:34+00:00

What are some good war documentaries with first hand accounts from the war? I've been scouring for some good ones for a while but only found a couple. Any help is much appreciated.

Triumphant_Victor · 2015-01-15T03:42:04+00:00

I am planning to do an essay on the importance of science funding to further scientific education and research. Things like funding NASA, research facilities, private companies' research endeavors, and science education in order to help improve our society. I need to have a documentary included as a source.

I know its kind of a lot to ask for, but any help is appreciated.

wordplayar · 2015-01-04T17:56:03+00:00

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badwhiskey63 · 2015-01-07T01:50:33+00:00

I posted this on Urban Planning:

I'm looking for a good documentary to give an overview of architecture for the intro to urban and regional planning class I teach. Mostly what I find are ones that cover one specific style or architect. About the best I've found is 10 Buildings that Changed America I like that it is US based, because so is the class. Later in the year I show Urbanized which is excellent. Any other suggestions for an Architecture documentary? Hopefully something between 60 and 90 minutes.

nekogaijin · 2015-01-07T17:06:15+00:00

I am looking for a good documentary on the origins of Chinese Writing. Searches have pulled up several videos on How to Write, but I haven't found any detailing the history of the written language.

Thank you.

GimpyDota · 2015-01-07T17:13:53+00:00

Hi. Any documentaries about Nursing (Profession) and its progression? I would also like to see any documentaries for Doctors pursuing Medicine. Thanks!

SpunkinDunkin · 2015-01-10T08:17:01+00:00

Hi, I was wondering if anybody knew where I could find a boxing documentary called "assault in the ring"? I have tried to find it in stores here in Ireland but I have had no luck.

peoplespeakthroughme · 2015-01-10T21:36:35+00:00

I'm wondering if there is any documentaries on the Red Scare? Any docs on McCarthyism? Or any subject on communism in america and Americas reaction to it.

Noble06 · 2015-01-11T10:49:51+00:00

After watching "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" I find myself wanting to learn more about Japan. Any suggestions?

alibabaXXIV · 2015-01-12T15:01:33+00:00

Looking for docs about everyday life in various countries.

emerty · 2015-01-12T21:10:48+00:00

Latest science breakthroughs please. Any field.

kittysub · 2015-01-13T20:28:22+00:00

I'm looking for a specific documentary I watched a few years back. I don't remember a whole lot about it, so sorry if this isn't much to go on.

It was about some high school or college where the students didn't really learn. I believe the school was founded in the 60's by a hippie. A lot of the students there had been raised as "Indigo Children."

If anyone thinks they know the name of the school, or a few docs that might be similar, that could help me continue my search.

Thanks!

wordplayar · 2015-01-18T12:39:56+00:00

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chocolate_nutty_cone · 2015-01-18T20:54:07+00:00

Looking for docs that focus on the late 60s/early 70s punk movement in the UK.

LordTyran · 2015-01-04T22:50:31+00:00

I'll try it here. Is there a documentary/series of the Holy roman empire?? like a rise and fall kind of thing...??? any help would be appreciated.

DaveTheQuaver · 2015-01-08T10:16:39+00:00

I'm looking for a documentary series, it follows a police force in canada (i think) and do wilderness policing, they enforce like hunting permits, check traps and stuff like that. I remember watching some of it last year but cannot for the life of me remember the name. Many thanks

Boomshakalaka89 · 2015-01-09T06:25:42+00:00

I know this may sound out of the ordinary, but I have been very interested in race issues for a few years and with all of the issues going on throughout the world, I would like to see some documentaries having to do with race. I have seen multiple Vice docs having to do with this topic, and a few on Neo-Nazi's in America, but I want to learn about the feelings of race issues from other races as well.

I am also interested in the so called "hooligans" in the European football scene as well as conflicts in Ireland, whether it be between both parts of Ireland, or internally in one part. IRA stuff if possible. I hope everyone finds what they are looking for!!

mazen316 · 2015-01-11T06:23:47+00:00

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mazen316 · 2015-01-11T11:08:28+00:00

I am finding a hard time organizing my documentary library on my computer, i am currently sorting the files by subject - Art, Economics, Entertainment, Health, History, Music, Nature, Politics, Science and Technology, Sports, Travel, and finally War. But lately, its getting harder to sort some documentaries with overlapping subjects, so i wanted to ask if anyone has a better sorting arrangement that could help me out with?

DisconcertedLiberal · 2015-01-11T13:54:33+00:00

Does anybody know of any good docs about Middle Eastern culture?

jmose86 · 2015-01-11T16:05:59+00:00

Does anyone have a mirror for Laverne Cox's "The T Word"? Please and thank you!

Syphiliticc · 2015-01-11T17:57:55+00:00

Hi, new round here but hoping someone can point me in a good direction.

I love documentaries about planes, particularly missing ones whether it's MH370 or the Bermuda Triangle or whatever. Could someone maybe suggest some documentaries that might take my fancy?

BlameItOnMyADHD · 2015-01-11T19:43:58+00:00

Hi.

I am looking for a documentary series by the BBC called The Beauty of Maps. It's a 4-episode series and is about the design and illustration of maps. I've already found episode 2 on vimeo but can't find the entire series

Thanks

Tanaka-san · 2015-01-13T23:32:28+00:00

[Request] I'm looking for documentaries on conflict minerals but not diamonds. More like cassiterite, gold ore, and common minerals found in every day appliances we all use.

Anyone know of any? Thanks!

JonAce · 2015-01-14T05:42:14+00:00

Any good Pearl Harbor documentaries?

WooTs_67 · 2015-01-14T06:07:32+00:00

Looking for something in the same realm as Quantum Physics or something. A good doc that will get me thinking.

I have seen probably everything on Youtube.

righteousrobot · 2015-01-15T09:36:20+00:00

I am looking for documentaries on ancient life, preferably before humans, but also neanderthals. I've watched all of the ones on Netflix (Walking With Beasts/Dinosaurs/Monsters, Your Inner Fish, etc.) and am looking for more.

I'm also interested in the evolution of the universe, but I found a few in the Science topic thread I plan on going through.

Thank you :>

Awkwardcriminal · 2015-01-18T02:29:09+00:00

Any good docs on...

Sargon of Akkad

Akkadian Empire

Sumerians

Sargon was the first emperor of the first empire, thats something I find really interesting but I cant find a doc about it. Want "good" docs or even video lectures on these. No ancient aliens/annunaki/niburu crap please. Only interested in real historical stuff. Its a long shot I know.

Fridhemsplan · 2015-01-18T19:37:58+00:00

Looking for documentaries about life in prison, that focuses on the prisoners and their activities (daily life, gangs, relationships etc.). Something in the style of Louis Theroux Behind Bars in San Quentin (can be viewed here: https://archive.org/details/BehindBarsInSanQuentin-LouisTheroux), which I love. Any ideas?

Giddius · 2015-01-23T01:15:55+00:00

Looking for documentaries about the Holy Roman Empire and the Habsburg dynasty.

Vladie · 2015-01-24T20:09:09+00:00

Any good Boko Haram documentaries out there? If not, I'd settle for some good ISIS ones (I've seen the VICE ones).

hungariannastyboy · 2015-01-25T02:04:26+00:00

Okay so I'm looking to get into a little "project" (not really a project honestly in the sense of me doing anything actively, I'll just have to sit and watch/listen). I'd like to watch documentaries on/pertaining to as many countries as I can (might be difficult to do for smaller island nations and the like) - just to get a glimpse of each of them - this is by no means a way to gain a deeper understanding of them, obviously, which would require a lot of reading and research, but that's not my goal with this.

So, my question is, how do you guys think I should go about figuring out which documentary is most worthy of my time for each country? You can also give me recommendations if anything comes to mind (it can be anything - history, politics, current events or ongoing conflicts in the country, culture, sports, the only important point is that each of these should preferably feature only one country in some capacity, but not necessarily).

Thanks! :-)

[deleted] · 2015-01-25T22:52:58+00:00

Is there a Documentary about Japan's history and/or Chinese history? I have no idea about those countries' past and I want to get a general idea. Thank you very much.

lewisthomson33 · 2015-01-27T23:21:31+00:00

Hi, my Dad and I are looking for a documentary he watched back in the 80s about British Bare Knuckle boxing. The information he has given me is that the boxer is bald. As you probably guessed im having an incredibly hard time finding it and was just wondering if anyone here can help? I know the chances are slim but i refuse to believe there is any tv show in existence not listed on the internet.

OrjanNC · 2015-01-06T22:17:49+00:00

Any good documentaries about coffee? Both its history or how its produced. Any suggestions would be appreciated :)

lloremipsum · 2015-01-04T20:59:59+00:00

Looking for some hard core documentaries. Non PC documentaries maybe, drug documentaries, war through the eyes of the enemy etc.

gzeum · 2015-01-09T21:46:10+00:00

I want fringe documentaries and mind-fuck stuff.

HippieHeadShot · 2015-01-23T06:41:40+00:00

I would really enjoy a doc on emotions that is not full of buzz words or an awful narrator.

You know real science

slapshotregatta · 2015-01-05T04:35:26+00:00

A short clip popped up on r/combatfootage today about the RAF and spitfire's in WW2. Wondering if there are any docs out there specifically on arial combat im WW2. Thanks!

blacklabelpaul · 2015-01-09T02:14:40+00:00

I got done watching Trinity and Beyond...for like the 4th time.

To me, this is a fascinating documentary. It has very little "chit-chat", entirely dialogue by declassified footage, documents, and more. Not to mention, they explain the significance behind each test and accurately portraying the terror of these bombs with an amazing score.

I'm hoping to find a documentary, similar to this. I thoroughly enjoyed Fog of War as well. But Trinity and Beyond squeezed comes out a little more on top.

Can anyone recommend any docos on par with it? Not necessarily has to do with a-bombs, although I do find the history behind them fascinating...but really any recommended solid docos on pre-vietnam?

Thanks in advance!

dymphna_Rose · 2015-01-09T18:24:43+00:00

Would love to see, and have been looking for, The Man Who Forged America - about Mark Hoffman's escapades (if you can call forgery and planting bombs escapades) with forging documents that the Mormon church was eager to get its hands on. It's a fascinating story and I've read the book The Mormon Murders but can't seem to find the documentary anywhere. I think it's a bit old (90s?).

TooManyCookz · 2015-01-09T21:19:04+00:00

I've been seeing commercials about the premiere or a doc about a old guy who's accused of killing 8 people and changing his identity each time or something.

I distinctly recall a woman saying "he's already killed 8 people" near the end of the commercial.

I thought this was an HBO doc but apparently not, it's nowhere on their site. I guess it's not Showtime either.

At this point, I feel like I've imagined these commercials or something. I can find no mention of it anywhere online.

Anyone have any idea what doc I'm talking about???

MovieSuperFreak · 2015-01-10T18:49:02+00:00

I just watched 'Fury'. Now I'm in the mood to watch the best WWII tank documentaries you can recommend. So, please do.

[deleted] · 2015-01-10T21:10:30+00:00

I try to find a documentary of surviving. Cant remember the title, something like Survive against terror.. the documentary teach what to do when facing a extreme disaster such as nuclear war, tiger kidnapping and so on.

alexeliasson · 2015-01-11T14:38:44+00:00

What are the best documentaries about the Gulf War? (1990's - not the Iraqi war 2003)

MinusHuman470 · 2015-01-12T19:40:35+00:00

Request : The Austin Disaster 1911: A Chronicle of Human Character by Gale P. Largey Narrated by Willie Nelson

have been unable to locate

nightwingr · 2015-01-13T04:14:08+00:00

I'm looking for a good film that highlights the Russian Revolution, including the March Revolt. I'm particularly interested in a film that documents the ideological to bureaucratic shift of Soviet Russian politics.

MeltingDog · 2015-01-13T11:50:47+00:00

Would love to see more Ancient History docs

[deleted] · 2015-01-13T19:18:59+00:00

Hello! Just wondering if anyone knows of any documentaries to do with Social Exclusion in 1970's Liverpool? If so, it would be extremely appreciated, thanks!

2015-01-15T13:04:23+00:00

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BinaryChode · 2015-01-18T21:29:48+00:00

I have scoured the internet looking for the Frontline Documentary L.A.P.D Blues. It's about the rampart scandal and I believe it came out in 2001. If anyone has it or knows where I can watch it, please let me know. Thanks

irwin08 · 2015-01-19T04:24:21+00:00

Looking for documentaries on 19th Century Geopolitics. What kind of crises happened during that era, pax britannia, etc.

prettygirls_ · 2015-01-19T12:27:19+00:00

Hi friends! I'm new to the documentary world. I recently got surprise dumped and have taken a liking to documentaries to pass the time and increase my knowledge.

I've been watching history, paranormal, health, etc. But I'd be interested in a documentary about feng shui or the art of decoration in terms of qi and flow, etc. If anyone knows of something good I would very much appreciate it!

ThisBetterBeFun · 2015-01-20T00:30:15+00:00

I am desperately searching for the documentary "The Singularity" by Doug Wolens. Neither Amazon nor Itunes Streaming is working for me, because I happen to live in Germany and the streams aren't available here. VPN/Proxy workarounds didn't work too. I also can't find any DVDs or Blurays. So turning to the dark side, but same story here: Torrents aren't available on this. No stream websites, no Warez-Websites provide this documentary.

First time in my Internetlife I couldn't manage to get something that is out there, so: Reddit, can you help?

TheHorseMaskGuy · 2015-01-21T02:01:26+00:00

Does anybody know where I can find a good watchable version of "reversal of fortune" (2005)? I can only find a YouTube version that was recorded with a cellphone

zxxx · 2015-01-21T19:32:29+00:00

Is it possible to find "Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case" online?

[deleted] · 2015-01-21T22:29:03+00:00

Titicut Follies.

please, I cant find a working link would be appreciated, thanks

PlasticGirl · 2015-01-22T06:56:25+00:00

Does anyone know where I can view the docu "I Am Eleven?" It came out in 2012, but you still can hardly watch it anywhere. I think it's on iTunes for like $25 but I don't have Apple anything and $25 is way high. It's not on Hulu, or Netflix, and I've spent an hour looking for a torrent or a streaming site. Nothing, nothing nothing. The only torrent - "maxspeed" - is bogus. Having a similar problem with "Code Black" which came out in 2014.

orangenewblack · 2015-01-22T12:10:46+00:00

I'm looking for a documentary about Taekwondo. It's really hard to find one. Im ok with korean voice over but i need english or german subtitles.

Would be so great if someone knows one.

tombh1 · 2015-01-22T13:04:56+00:00

nat geo - apocalypse - world war 1

pseudointellektuell · 2015-01-22T18:14:34+00:00

I'm looking for a documentary about USA post 9/11. I saw it a long time ago and after googling i can't find it. I believe it was French, and i think it was cut into a couple/three episodes. It was a real high quality series containing interviews of several important people in the war in afghanistan etc. Really hope someone could help me out on this one!

edit: as far as I can recall it didn't focus on the actual warfare but more on the geopolitics.

seidsfromtheredline · 2015-01-23T02:33:40+00:00

anything based around introvert and extrovert stuff. type a type b kinda things. nothing to specific just things to explore it, maybe how our brains work and what makes the two different.

TheGreatZiegfeld · 2015-01-23T17:54:52+00:00

Have a list of docs here, if you know anywhere I can find them (Netflix, Youtube, Vimeo, etc), that'd be much appreciated. (With English subtitles, if foreign)

What Now? Remind Me (Joaquim Pinto)

The Spirit of '45 (Ken Loach)

~~Finding Vivian Maier (John Maloof and Charlie Siskel)~~

Cavedigger (Jeremy Karoff)

Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall (Edgar Barens)

Facing Fear (Jason Cohen)

~~The Return to Homs (Talal Derki)~~

Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 (Ellen Goosenberg Kent)

Joanna (Aneta Kopacz)

Our Curse (Tomasz Sliwinski)

The Reaper (Gabriel Serra)

'Til Madness Do Us Part (Bing Wang)

Redemption (Miguel Gomes)

Some of these are short documentaries, so keep in mind the runtime if you find a copy.

edit: Found Return to Homs on U.S. Netflix

edit 2: /u/wordplayer found a copy of Finding Vivian Maier on viooz.

futurewatt · 2015-01-23T18:55:26+00:00

A documentary about classical Indian music? Anyone?

lightchipster · 2015-01-24T10:59:28+00:00

Are there any good documentaries about the history of Microsoft? I would like to know more about the founding, but also the development of Windows and Microsoft Office if possible.

Ahrk · 2015-01-24T18:48:35+00:00

Anyone happen to know of some decent documentaries about the Peshmerga?

adnoH · 2015-01-25T22:22:22+00:00

Black Friday?

ermergeerd · 2015-01-25T22:34:52+00:00

I'm looking for a documentary about the transatlantic internet connections - a guy goes around to the different internet exchange points and tries to figure out how it all works... does anyone know the title?

Vonbrawn · 2015-01-26T14:18:16+00:00

There was a video posted earlier today with a few hundred upvotes, but it was soon deleted, it appears by the OP. It was a preview of the soon to be released Hitchcock Holocaust documentary. The title of the post was "Night Will Fall (2015) | The HBO documentary uncovering Alfred Hitchcock's shelved Holocaust film shot in 1945."

Does anybody know if / where a mirror of this exists? I watched 2/3 of it, had to pause it with the intent to return, but it was removed shortly afterward. I'd really love to finish it.

Freddy216b · 2015-01-27T03:39:10+00:00

I;m looking for good doc about warships during the world wars. This can be about the battles or the ship itself and events surrounding it. As long as it's focused well and a well written doc anything would be appreciated.

[deleted] · 2015-01-27T06:53:04+00:00

I'm looking for a documentary that's got the wtf factor. I watched The Imposter and by the end of it, my husband and I were looking at each other like "no way! This story is nuts ." The second best we've got the that wtf factor was Catfish. (Those guys were really sweet to that lady, btw.) do you guys have any recommendations?

MrMissingLink · 2015-01-27T17:53:22+00:00

Hi I'm finished with three years of school and I'm now about to start searching for a jobb. I have a bachlor degree inn media production. This means I've learned to plan, shoot, edit and make animations for videos, simply be a one-man-show. I would like to work with directing documentaries, but since I'm just out of school I'm guessing I'll have to work my way up (and I'm fine with that). My question is how do I apply for jobs? And how do I approach the fact that, at the moment, I'll take what ever job I can get? So far I've sent emails to the production companies that I know off, but they just dismiss them. Should I rather just show up at their doorstep? And what kind of position is good to aim at to grow inn to the director role? All help is appreciated!

[deleted] · 2015-01-28T05:32:30+00:00

Not sure if this will be seen here now, will repost on next month's thread, but do you guys have any whale documentaries? Specifically sperm whales, if at all possible. Thanks!

[deleted] · 2015-01-29T00:54:46+00:00

Hey, I am looking for some documentaries on Saudi Arabia. I'm interested in it's rise to power, How it transformed itself, it's oil and I also would like to see how the upper class live and by that I mean the very rich.

Thanks

drhappycat · 2015-01-29T20:49:04+00:00

I'm looking for docs on Mt. Everest climbing expeditions. Thanks in advance!

smidddy · 2015-01-30T22:57:53+00:00

I was wondering if there is anything out there that is similar to Ross Kemp, Donal MacIntyre, Louis Theroux (Johannesburg, Philadelphia, Lagos), Worlds toughest cops type of stuff out there that I have simply missed over the years or have been newly released or upcoming. I find these Docs to be absolutely captivating and have watched all above-mentioned series several times and am busting for more.

Cheers Guys!

Hippolite_Terentyev · 2015-01-03T21:48:21+00:00

Reposting my December comment:

Anybody have a decent documentary on history of North Korea? Majority of North Korea related documentaries I've come across deal with its current state and those that have defected, but so little deal exclusively with the nation's history.

I've seen this documentary that deals in great details the Korean War on both sides, but it doesn't focus on the North Korea before and after the war.

141_1337 · 2015-01-09T20:00:05+00:00

There was this animal planet one about dragons that I saw a long time ago

mankind_is_beautiful · 2015-01-04T05:39:21+00:00

I wouldn't mind watching Andrew Marr's History of the World again.

sarbaz_kurd · 2015-01-05T12:19:44+00:00

Looking for a good independent/freelance documentary on the history of Israel/Palestinian conflicts ?

desmonduz · 2015-01-06T01:40:33+00:00

Abundance of documentaries about North Korea, could not find anything about Turkmenistan (hermit kingdom in Central Asia) which is even tougher when it comes to cult of personality and total control.

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