Factual Movie Trailers

Juanicas Trailer (2014)

20 November 2014

Juanicas is an intimate portrait of a Mexican immigrant family in Quebec affected by mental illness. Using material shot over almost 10 years, the filmmaker documents her complex relationship with her mother and brother, both suffering from bipolar disorder.

Back to Space-Con Trailer (2011)

26 February 2011

On February 22, 1975, Northern California's very first Star Trek convention was held at Lincoln High School in San Francisco, CA.

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Live In Germany Trailer (1988)

05 October 1988

Live archive release from the British Blues legend. This release features Mayall in a hard-driving, sharp set of original and classic numbers captured live on tour in 1988.

Stomping Grounds Trailer (1996)

06 December 1996

In a world inundated with ever increasing atrocities and glorification of such insane activities, Mack Dawg Productions stands tall and delivers Stomping Grounds”.

Goya: Crazy Like a Genius Trailer (2002)

02 March 2002

Join art historian Robert Hughes for a fascinating journey into the life of Spanish painter Francisco Goya.

John Adams: El Niño Trailer (2000)

15 December 2000

Headlined by Dawn Upshaw, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson and Willard White and orchestrated by the Berlin German Symphony Orchestra, this Nativity oratorio from composer John Adams tells the magical story of the birth of Christ.

Quest for Honor Trailer (2009)

19 January 2009

Photographer, author and activist Mary Ann Bruni exposes the brutal epidemic of "honor killings" in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, where more than 12,000 teenage girls accused of damaging their families' reputations have been murdered by relatives.

The Legendary Ernest Tubb Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

This biographical video program outlines the rise of the legendary Ernest Tubb -- known by friends and fellow musicians as "E.

Girls of Mischief Trailer (2003)

28 October 2003

Chock full of racing clips and car show madness from around the country, this collection of footage takes you behind the scenes with the lovely ladies of the underground import street racing scene.

Good Kurds, Bad Kurds: No Friends But the Mountains Trailer (2000)

24 January 2000

Journalist Kevin McKiernan's powerful film takes a close look at the Kurds, compelling and controversial subjects whose identities seem to shift depending on the loyalties of those viewing them.

Night Waltz: The Music of Paul Bowles Trailer (2000)

16 June 2000

Before he impressed the literary world with his books, author Paul Bowles was a music composer, collaborating with the likes of Aaron Copland and Virgil Thomson.

The Jesus Guy Trailer (2007)

30 September 2007

With little more than a white robe, a blanket and a Bible, Carl James Joseph -- who prefers the moniker "What's His Name" -- set out on a spiritual journey through 47 states and 13 countries to live simply and share the word of God.

Basic Film Terms: A Visual Dictionary Trailer (1971)

01 January 1971

A Documentary about basic film terms, applied through a short film.

In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials Trailer (1998)

01 January 1998

In the late 1600s, more than 150 men and women were accused of being witches. After the infamous Salem Witch Trials, 19 people were hanged for their alleged crimes, and one person was pressed to death under heavy stones.

The devotion of Matthieu Ricard Trailer (2009)

01 May 2009

This documentary examines the life of Matthieu Ricard, who left a promising career as a geneticist in France to pursue his passion for spiritual growth.

The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Sheldon Turner Trailer (2006)

19 June 2006

Sheldon Turner is the prototype for the smart, brash, ambitious young screenwriter. He recently broke through with his script for the remake of The Longest Yard, and has a dozen other scripts in development.

D-Day: The Battle That Liberated the World Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

June 6, 1944, was a historic day that proved to be a major turning point of World War II. In a dangerous move that surprised Axis forces, the largest covert operation in history was performed, as an unparalleled Allied force stormed the beaches of Normandy.

Chicano Rock!: The Sounds of East Los Angeles Trailer (2009)

10 February 2009

Actor Edward James Olmos narrates this celebration of Chicano rock, with personal stories, archival footage and music from Ritchie Valens, Los Lobos and others vividly chronicling the history and cultural import of this music born in the barrios.

Norman Rockwell: An American Portrait Trailer (2002)

29 October 2002

Biography of the American Painter and Illustrator, Norman Rockwell.

Plan B: True Trailer (2014)

02 December 2014

In 1991 a skateboard company was created with the most revered team roster in the history of skateboarding, it was named Plan B.

Ride a White Horse Trailer (1968)

01 January 1968

Surf documentary

Tha Westside Trailer (2002)

05 November 2002

Get an inside, in-depth look at the West Coast rap scene -- from its early days on the streets of Compton to its eventual appearance on the pop charts and presence in the mainstream music industry.

The Rites of Magick Trailer (2011)

22 February 2011

The Rites of Magick is a feature length (90 minute) dramatic documentary on the rites, ceremonies and meditative practices of America’s oldest continually operating Magical tradition: The Order of the Temple of Astarte in Southern California.

Your Best Friend Trailer (2014)

24 October 2014

A short documentary looking into the relationship between teenage siblings.

Backstreet Boys: Backstreet Stories Trailer (1999)

31 August 1999

Meet Howie Dorough, A.J. McLean and Nick Carter and cousins Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell, otherwise known as the multiplatinum-selling Backstreet Boys.

Pride and Perseverance: The Story of the Negro Leagues Trailer (2014)

01 January 2014

The history of the Negro Leagues is often a forgotten part of baseball history. Despite its popularity and wealth of talent, the era was not well documented.

Ensaio Geral Trailer (2000)

14 August 2000

Brazilian music gets the royal treatment in this eclectic collection that features performances from such luminaries as Jorge Aragao, Fundo de Quintal, Alcione and Bezerra Da Silva.

Sensual Aerobics Trailer (2004)

12 October 2004

Cindy Kurleto guides us how to do aerobics but in a sensual way. Learn from the expert how to do it properly and the benefits from this aerobics.

Jayne Middlemiss: Love Yoga Trailer (2005)

26 December 2005

Popular TV presenter Jayne Middlemiss fronts this yoga fitness guide, designed to sculpt, shape and tone your body as well as enhance overall well being.

If War Should Come Trailer (1939)

17 September 1939

Produced shortly before the outbreak of World War II in September 1939, If War Should Come was one of the last films to be produced by the GPO Film Unit before it was re-named the Crown Film Unit and incorporated into the Films Division of the Ministry of Information.

Ultimate Walt Disney World Trailer (2010)

05 August 2010

Do you crave speed? Adrenalin? Ultimate fun? Then follow us on a journey as we explore the ultimate thrill rides at Walt Disney World Resort.

Va te rincer l'oeil Trailer (1981)

01 January 1981

A look into the world of early 1980s male strippers in Montreal.

Losing Aaliyah: The Death of a Fallen Angel Trailer (2001)

04 December 2001

When a 2001 plane crash claimed the life of 22-year-old rhythm-and-blues singer Aaliyah, it left a void in the music world.

Shadows in Paradise: Hitler's Exiles in Hollywood Trailer (2008)

01 January 2008

To escape Hitler's regime, thousands of intellectuals and radicals fled Europe for the United States in the 1930s; this documentary focuses on the prominent figures who moved to Hollywood and made contributions to American music, art and culture.

Mariza and the Story of Fado Trailer (2007)

01 September 2007

There is blues in the United States, Flamenco in Spain, tango in Argentina, chanson in France - and Portugal, too, has its own musical style, fado, and its biggest artist is Mariza.

Conquering China Trailer (2014)

07 November 2014

A Swedish singer trades Europe for China. Like a blonde nephew of Bryan Ferry, he enters the burgeoning music scene in Shanghai, where electronic dance music dominates.

The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Jonathan Hensleigh Trailer (2007)

17 October 2007

After ditching his law career, Jonathan Hensleigh (Die Hard: with a Vengeance, Armageddon) went on to become a widely respected and successful action-adventure screenwriter.

Women of Tibet: A Quiet Revolution Trailer (2008)

12 April 2008

In 1959 thousands of unarmed Tibetan women took to the streets of Lhasa to oppose the violent Chinese occupation of their country.

Claudio Arrau: The Emperor Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

This moving documentary chronicles the life and musical career of renowned Chilean pianist Claudio Arrau, from his birth in 1903 to his success on the world stage as he stunned audiences with his powerful interpretive technique and vast repertoire.

The Louvre Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

Lucy Jarvis -- the plucky camerawoman known for becoming the first Westerner to film inside communist China -- breaks barriers once again with this exclusive look at the world-famous Musée du Louvre, a place that previously barred access to all filmmakers.

Robert Rauschenberg: Man at Work Trailer (1997)

01 January 1997

From the 1950s until his death in 2008, Robert Rauschenberg's groundbreaking mixed-media pieces mesmerized the art world.

O Thou Transcendent: The Life of Ralph Vaughan Williams Trailer (2007)

31 December 2007

Award-winning filmmaker Tony Palmer directs this riveting documentary on the life and times of influential English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.

I Like It a Lot Trailer (2004)

01 January 2004

A two year old, an ice cream cone and a clean, white shirt.

The Divine Bette Midler Trailer (2005)

01 January 2005

Follow the career of the Divine Miss M -- singer and actress Bette Midler -- from the bathhouses to Broadway to starring film roles.

The Last Jews of Libya Trailer (2007)

02 May 2007

Isabella Rossellini narrates this memoir of the Sephardic Jewish population in North African prior to WWII.

Eine Reise in das Innere von Wien Trailer (1995)

01 January 1995

The filmmaker goes on an expedition using a book by Gerhard Roth as travel guide: it is a voyage through the texts.

30 Years from Here Trailer (2011)

25 November 2011

The Emmy Award-nominated 30 Years from Here examines the AIDS pandemic over the past 30 years. Activists and medical experts that share stories include Terrence McNally, Larry Kramer, Marjorie Hill, Frank Spinelli, Jerry Mitchell, and Larry Flick.

Trieste la contesa Trailer (2012)

04 February 2012

Workers and Jobs Trailer (1935)

01 March 1935

Public information film aimed at the unemployed, commissioned by the Ministry of Labour.

A Universal Language Trailer (2013)

15 October 2013

A Universal Language, documents the exciting once in a life time journey of six Canadian comedians, n

Sailing a Sinking Sea Trailer (2015)

14 March 2015

Sailing a Sinking Sea is a feature-length experimental documentary exploring the culture of the Moken people of Burma and Thailand.

The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson Trailer (2015)

17 March 2015

The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson confronts our worst nightmares of impending death and turns them upside down.