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In this exclusive sneak peek at the final episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Morgan Spurlock presents Steve James's 1994 documentary "Hoop Dreams." The film captures the lives of two young, black students in Chicago as they each struggle to one day become professional basketball players. Although it was originally meant to be a 30-minute special, "Hoop Dreams" became a project that spanned several years and was eventually released to massive critical acclaim.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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"50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" presents a special interview with the directors of "The War Room," D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus. Despite the connections that helped them get initial access to campaign staff, the two directors came cross their main subjects, George Stephanopoulos and James Carville, accidentally. That theme continued throughout the shoot as Pennebaker and Hegedus spent each day inventing gimmicks to capture footage beyond designated areas to eventually achieve their final product.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
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In this "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" extended interview, actress Aisha Tyler justifies the exploitation of Timothy Treadwell in "Grizzly Man" (2005). Directed by Werner Herzog, "Grizzly Man" follows bear activist Timothy Treadwell's last days as he lives among the animals that would eventually take his life. Though the documentary could have been used solely to shock audiences, Tyler believes Herzog used a finesse that allows Treadwell's life and death to feel haunting rather than shamelessly gruesome.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
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The moment all you 50 Documentaries to See Before You Die viewers have been waiting for is finally here: we’re revealing the number one film on our list.But before we get there, we’ve got nine other amazing documentaries to count down, taking you into the wild, down to New Orleans, out of the closet and into a war zone.Hope you’ve enjoyed the series. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and tell us what you thought about it.
No. 10 - Grizzly Man
A docudrama that centers on amateur grizzly bear expert Timothy Treadwell. He periodically journeyed to Alaska to study and live with the bears. He was killed, along with his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard, by a rogue bear in October 2003. The films explores their compassionate lives as they found solace among these endangered animals. (IMDB)No. 9 - Trouble the Water
A redemptive tale of an aspiring rap artist surviving failed levees and her own troubled past and seizing a chance for a new beginning. (IMDB)No. 8 - An Inconvenient Truth
Director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Mr. Gore's personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A longtime advocate for the environment, Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way. (IMDB)No. 7 - The Celluloid Closet
A comprehensive documentary of the history of gays and lesbians in cinema, from negative to positive reflections of gay characters and the troubles of actors and actresses. (IMDB)No. 6 - The War RoomA behind-the-scenes documentary about the Clinton for President campaign, focusing on the adventures of spin doctors James Carville and George Stephanopoulos. Bill Clinton himself is almost never seen. (IMDB)No. 5 - Super Size Me
Morgan Spurlock conducts an unscientific experiment using himself as the guinea pig: eat only MacDonald's for thirty days, three meals a day. If he is asked by the clerk if he would like the meal super sized, he has to say yes. And by the end of the thirty days, he will have had to have eaten every single menu item at least once. (IMDB)No. 4 - Waltz with Bashir
One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same number of beasts. The two men conclude that there's a connection to their Israeli Army mission in the first Lebanon War of the early eighties. Ari is surprised that he can't remember a thing anymore about that period of his life. Intrigued by this riddle, he decides to meet and interview old friends and comrades around the world. He needs to discover the truth about that time and about himself. As Ari delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, his memory begins to creep up in surreal images. (IMDB)No. 3 - Roger and Me
A documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith. (IMDB)No. 2 - The Thin Blue Line
Errol Morris's unique documentary dramatically re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas, Texas. Briefly, a drifter (Randall Adams) ran out of gas and was picked up by a 16-year-old runaway (David Harris). Later that night, they drank some beer, smoked some marijuana, and went to the movies. Then, their stories diverged. Adams claimed that he left for his motel, where he was staying with his brother, and went to sleep. Harris, however, said that they were stopped by police late that night, and Adams suddenly shot the officer approaching their car. The film shows the audience the evidence gathered by the police, who were under extreme pressure to clear the case. It strongly makes a point that the circumstantial evidence was very flimsy. In fact, it becomes apparent that Harris was a much more likely suspect and was in the middle of a crime spree... (IMDB)No. 1 - Hoop Dreams
This documentary follows two inner-city Chicago residents, Arthur Agee and William Gates, as they follow their dreams of becoming basketball superstars. Beginning at the start of their high school years, and ending almost 5 years later, as they start college, we watch the boys mature into men, still retaining their "Hoop Dreams". Both are recruited into the same elite high school as their idol, former Detroit Piston superstar Isaiah Thomas. Only one survives the first year; the other must return to a high school closer to his home. Along the way, there is much tragedy, some joy, a great wealth of information about inner city life, and the suspense of not knowing what will occur next. (IMDB)
Current // Sky - 183, Virgin - 155
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Director Errol Morris proved that the dramatic reconstruction has a very important role to play in documentary-making with this powerful film about a miscarriage of justice in Texas in the 1970s.Investigating the murder of Dallas police officer Robert W Wood, The Thin Blue Line questions the evidence that led to Randall Dale Adams being charged with the crime and eventually sentenced to death.
This documentary is something of a landmark in factual filmmaking and was honoured with eight trophies following its release in 1988, including New York Film Critics’ Circle and Boston Society of Film Critics awards.The Thin Blue Line, Wednesday 31 August at 10pm. Showing as part of our 50 Documentaries to See Before You Die season.
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In this scene from the final episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," director Morgan Spurlock lets recounts his experience shooting the 2004 documentary that had everyone talking about McDonald's in a whole new way -- "Super Size Me." In the film, Spurlock risks his health by eating nothing but McDonald's food for 30 days. Despite warnings from doctors and friends, Spurlock persisted, and his documentary helped change McDonald's menus worldwide, helping "Super Size Me" land at No. 5 on our list.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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Directors D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus look back on shooting "The War Room" (1993) in this scene from the final episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die." Earning the No. 6 spot on the countdown, "The War Room" provides a detailed, all-access record of Bill Clinton's campaign during the 1992 presidential election.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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Throughout August 2011, Morgan Spurlock and Current TV listed some of the most influential documentaries of the last 25 years in the TV special "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die." Did you miss an episode? Need a master list help you check off each documentary as you watch them all?
Check out numbers 50 through 1 below:
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What did director Errol Morris do for a living before he became a full-time filmmaker? In this "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" extended interview, Morris talks about his years spent as a private detective. The job helped him hone his investigative skills as he worked his way back toward making movies like "The Thin Blue Line."
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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Director Andrew Jarecki originally set out to create a documentary profiling children's entertainers in New York, but his focus changed he researched David Friedman, a clown who performed at kid's birthday parties. After Jarecki learned that David's father and brother had been convicted of child sexual abuse, his documentary gradually became a portrait of David's family, now known as "Capturing the Friedmans" (2003). Combining interviews from the family and children involved with family footage shot by David Friedman during the investigation, Jarecki crafted a balanced look at a compelling and complicated case. "Vanguard" correspondent Christof Putzel and screenwriter Diablo Cody explain why "Capturing the Friedmans" is so effective and deserves to be No. 20 on the "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" countdown.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
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In this scene from "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," director Robert Kenner discusses why he made the 2008 documentary "Food, Inc." While many films dealing with food news and politics often bounce around among an audience already deeply interested in the subject, "Food, Inc." has managed to reach a more mainstream audience. Author Alonso Duralde, musician Jared Leto, and film critic Christy Lemire talk about what's made "Food, Inc." a huge contender in educating the public about today's big industry food practices.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
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In this exclusive sneak peek at the fourth episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Morgan Spurlock looks back at Jennie Livingston's film "Paris is Burning." Filmed during 1980s, "Paris is Burning" profiles the ball culture among New York City's minority gay community. These festive "drag nights" encouraged participants to mimic the seemingly glamorous lives of America's more affluent citizens and gave many LGBT partcipants an exciting, accepting space away from the struggles they faced each day. Director Jennie Livingston, Pauley Perrette, and two of the film's stars talk about why "Paris is Burning" was important in the 1990s and remains influential more than 20 years later.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
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Morgan Spurlock finally reaches the top 10 on the list of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die." Tune in Tuesday, August 30 to see where Morgan Ends up on his journey across America as we count down to number one.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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In this extended "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" interview, Michael Moore gets to the heart of why so many Americans own guns and defend their use: they're afraid.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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In this exclusive sneak peek at "When Morgan Spurlock Met Mr. Brainwash," the third episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Michael Moore takes on former United States president George W. Bush with "Fahrenheit 9/11" (2004). The documentary boldly opposed the Iraq war, claiming the war had been motivated by monetary gain instead of justice against terrorism. Commentators Aisha Tyler, Stacy Peralta, and Christy Lemire explain why the controversial box office hit made such and impact and why it took someone like Michael Moore to make it.
"When Morgan Spurlock Met Mr. Brainwash" sees filmmaker and host Morgan Spurlock reveal films number 30 through 21 as he travels through the deserts of California. At the end of the episode, Spurlock arrives in Los Angeles to meet up with mercurial Mr. Brainwash from Banksy's hit film "Exit Through the Gift Shop" (2010) and find out whether he is real or an elaborate art hoax.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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In this scene from the third episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Jonathan Caouette earns spot No. 27 on our list with his first documentary, "Tarnation." Comprised of footage captured throughout his life, "Tarnation" was made using iMovie and budget of $200. The film paints an intimate portrait of Caouette's relationship with his schizophrenic mother. Critics loved it. Author Alsonso Duralde, filmmaker, Penelope Spheeris, and film critic Danny Leigh discuss what sets "Tarnation" apart despite its humble funding, calling it one of the biggest indicators that filmmaking has become almost anyone's game.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
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In this "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" extended interview, director Alex Gibney reveals why it just made sense to frame "Enron: The Smart Guys in the Room" as a heist film. The documentary was so effective that it helped influence the opening statements for the Enron trials.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
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For this round of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" director picks, James Marsh (#29, "Man on Wire") and Jonathan Caouette (#27, "Tarnation") share some of their favorite films. Surprisingly, there's no overlap between the choices at all this week, though Jonathan Caouette reveals that he's a Michael Moore fan.
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"The Devil and Daniel Johnston" (2005)
"Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist" (1997)
"Woodstock" (1970)
"Roger and Me" (1989)
"Grey Gardens" (1975)
"Grizzly Man" (2005)
"We Live In Public" (2009)
"Sicko" (2007)
"The Up Series"
"Jonestown: The Life And Death Of The Peoples Temple"
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In this scene from the third episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Alex Gibney's "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" (2005) claims the No. 25 spot on the countdown. This Oscar-nominated documentary is based on Bethany McLean's 2003 book of the same name and profiles the rise and scandalous fall Enron Corporation, an American energy and services company. Musician Henry Rollins and "Vanguard" correspondent Christof Putzel praise the film for taking a complicated criminal scandal and making it understandable and compelling for any audience.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
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In this scene from the third episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," producer Jaimie D'Cruz and editor Chris King introduce "Exit Through the Gift Shop." Clocking in at No. 21 on the list, Banksy's documentary brings viewers along as an amateur filmmaker who initially wanted to shoot Banksy turns out to be a better subject. Eccentric shop keeper Thierry Guetta finds unexpected fame in the art world as "Mr. Brainwash," captivating consumers and confusing critics and fellow artists alike. Guertta's success is so confoundingthat many believe the whole film is a hoax, but D'Cruz and King promise that Theirry Guetta's story is all fact.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
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