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In this extended "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" interview with Michael Moore, the "Fahrenheit 9/11" director responds to critics who claim that his political film is biased. Moore rejects the idea that it's about bias. To him, some people are upset because "Fahrenheit 9/11" takes a very clear stand.
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 behind-the-scenes exclusive, filmmaker and host Morgan Spurlock interviews Mr. Brainwash from Banksy's "Exit Through the Gift Shop" for "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die." Is this artist the real deal or are Mr. Brainwash and the documentary both part of an elaborate hoax? Spurlock attempts to get to the bottom of the mystery once and for all.
Tune in Tuesday at 9/8c for a new episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die."
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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After the first episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," directors Penelope Spheeris and Seth Gordon shared their favorite documentaries with us. Although Current's own list is limited to the last 25 years, both had great affection for classic documentaries release well before the 1980s. This time, directors Alex Gibney (#36, "Taxi to the Dark Side") and Bruce Sinofsky (#34, "Brother's Keeper") reveal a few of their favorite documentary films.
Like ours, Alex Gibney's list seems heavily influenced by the last couple decades.
Alex Gibney:
"Waltz with Bashir" (2008)
"The Sorrow and the Pity" (1969)
"Gimme Shelter" (1970)
"Night and Fog" (1955)
"The Thin Blue Line" (1988)
"Grizzly Man" (2005)
"Capturing the Friedmans" (2003)
"Man on Wire" (2008)
"When We Were Kings" (1996)
"Sherman's March" (1986)
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In a scene from the second episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Morgan Spurlock and guest commentators discuss No. 39 on our list: "Biggie and Tupac" (2002). Director Nick Broomfield's investigative documentary takes the viewer deep into the unsolved murders of both superstar rappers. "Biggie and Tupac" explores the theory that the rapper's murders were not the result of a feud between former friends, but actually a plot orchestrated by the notorious CEO of Death Row Records Suge Knight, in conjunction with dirty cops in the LAPD.
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 a scene from the second episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Morgan Spurlock and guest commentators discuss No. 34 on our list: "Dogtown and Z-Boys" (2001), director Stacy Peralta's coming-of-age documentary that encapsulates a pivotal moment in youth culture - the origins of skateboarding. An original Z-Boy, Peralta was given access to a treasure trove of footage and interviews that made this film an instant classic. When the waves would die down, the Z-Boys, made up of the best surfers in the Dogtown area of West Los Angeles, would take to the asphalt on homemade skateboards. Their past-time in 1975 turned into an art-form that brought us champion skateboarders like Tony Hawk, who shares his insights in this clip.
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 a scene from the second episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Morgan Spurlock and guest commentators discuss "When We Were Kings," the doc that made No. 40 on our list. Directed by Leon Gast in 1996, the film expertly dissects the rivalry between heavy-weight champion of the world George Foreman and fading legend of the ring Muhammad Ali. "When We Were Kings," does not simply tell the story of the the 1974 heavyweight championship; it explores the issues of nationality, race, and identity that were brought to the fore when the two African American boxers agreed to fight in Zaire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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 Tuesday's all-new episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Morgan Spurlock drives through the California deserts to meet Mr. Brainwash from Banksy's film "Exit Through The Gift Shop" and reveals numbers 30 to 21 on our list.
Tune in Tuesday, August 15 at 9/8c for the latest episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die."
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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Five years after the release of Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady's documentary "Jesus Camp," Morgan Spurlock interviews one of the films main subjects for "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die." In the documentary, Levi O'Brien was a young kid on the path to becoming a devout preacher. Now, he tells Morgan about what his life's been like since appearing in "Jesus Camp" and what he hopes people take away from the film.
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" sits down with professional skateboarder Tony Hawk to discover exactly how involved he was in the making of Stacy Peralta's "Dogtown and Z-Boys" and what he thought of the finished 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.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
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In this "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" web exclusive, "Dogtown and Z-Boys" director Stacy Peralta confesses that neither he nor his friends ever expected the film to make any money. Doubt from producers and contributors made it hard to finance the film, but the low expectations helped make the documentary's success feel that much sweeter.
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" asks the panelists who created the list of 50 documentaries which documentary is their favorite on the list.
In Tuesday's all new episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Morgan Spurlock drives through the California deserts to meet Mr. Brainwash from Banksy's film "Exit Through The Gift Shop" and reveals numbers 30 to 21 on our list.
Tune in Tuesday, August 15 at 9/8c for the latest episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die."
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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Are you curious to know how the "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" were selected? Series producer Tom Barbor-Might presents a behind-the-scenes look at how the list came together.
In Tuesday's all new episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Morgan Spurlock drives through the California deserts to meet Mr. Brainwash from Banksy's film "Exit Through The Gift Shop" and reveals numbers 30 to 21 on our list.
Tune in Tuesday, August 15 at 9/8c for the latest episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die."
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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Not only did Current catch up with some of the most influential documentary filmmakers to talk about their own spots on our countdown, we also asked them to name some of their favorite films by others. Directors Penelope Spheeris (#45, "Decline of Western Civilization: The Metal Years") and Seth Gordon (#41, "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters") both start us off with their 10 of their top documentary picks.
Curious to learn how your tastes match-up against theirs? Take a look at their lists below.
Penelope Spheeris:
"Titicut Follies" (1967)
"Don't Look Back" (1967)
"Atomic Cafe" (1982)
"Koyaanisqatsi" (1982)
"Grey Gardens" (1975)
"Monterey Pop" (1968)
"Capturing the Friedmans" (2003)
"High School" (1968)
"Crumb" (1994)
"Triumph of the Will" (1934)
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"50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" presents a special interview with the director of "Biggie and Tupac," Nick Broomfield. He reveals that record producer Rick Rubin convinced him to make the film, and despite his enthusiasm, Broomfield first had to overcome his own nerves about delving into the lives of Christopher Wallace and Tupac Shakur.
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 a scene from the second episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Morgan Spurlock and guest commentators discuss "Jesus Camp" (2006), the doc that made No. 31 on our list. Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, the Oscar-nominated documentary delves into the unusual goings on at a Pentecostal children's summer camp in North Dakota. Their "trippy" journey include uncompromising pastor Becky Fisher, who claims that according to the Bible, Harry Potter should be put to death.
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 director of the academy award winning documentary "One Day in September," Kevin MacDonald. He discusses whether he views the film as a political work.
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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Screenwriter Diablo Cody explains why finding Steve Wiebe and Billy Mitchell is like hitting the jackpot for a documentarian for "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die." Their differences automatically set up good and evil comparisons, making viewers feel tense about the outcome of something as seemingly inconsequential as "Donkey Kong" arcade game competition.
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 a scene from the first episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," Former President, MTV Brian Graden, Eddie Schmidt of the International Documentary Association, and other media commentators discuss "Madonna: Truth or Dare," the seminal film that made No. 49 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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In a scene from the first episode of "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die," we reveal why "Catfish" made No. 42 on our list for it's fascinating look at social media and relationships. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the 2010 doc is a not-so-simple story of boy-meets-girl, transported to the age of Facebook.
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 director of "The Kid Stays in the Picture," Nanette Burstein.
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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