HBO Documentary Films Movie Trailers

The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez Trailer (2024)

31 January 2024

Follow the exceptional spirit and drive of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Tatiana Suarez as she prepares to reenter the cage after nearly four years away from the sport.

Teddy: In His Own Words Trailer (2009)

13 July 2009

A reflection of the life of Teddy Kennedy...in his own words.

RX: Early Detection - A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee Trailer (2018)

21 January 2018

A woman’s life becomes dramatically altered when her routine medical check-up delivers a cancer diagnosis.

I Can Be President: A Kid's-Eye View Trailer (2011)

22 June 2011

What do our future leaders think? Find out in this enlightening documentary that brings kids' ideas about the presidency to life via animation.

Celebrity Habla 2 Trailer (2010)

17 September 2010

See what celebrated Latino actors, newsmakers and a musical legend have to say about being Latino in the U.

Regarding Susan Sontag Trailer (2014)

20 April 2014

An intimate study of one of the most influential and provocative thinkers of the 20th century tracking feminist icon Susan Sontag’s seminal, life-changing moments through archival materials, accounts from friends, family, colleagues, and lovers, as well as her own words, as read by Patricia Clarkson.

David Byrne's American Utopia Trailer (2020)

10 September 2020

A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.

Teenage Paparazzo Trailer (2010)

27 August 2010

A documentary that examines the relationship between celebrity and society.

My Mom Jayne Trailer (2025)

20 June 2025

Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.

It Will be Chaos Trailer (2018)

18 June 2018

Part road-movie and part intimate portrait of lives in transit, IT WILL BE CHAOS unfolds between Italy and the Balkan corridor, intercutting two unforgettable refugees stories of human strength and resilience.

Faye Trailer (2024)

15 May 2024

Through honest reflection, complemented by insight from colleagues and friends, Faye Dunaway contextualizes her life and filmography, laying bare her struggles with mental health while confronting the double standards she was subjected to as a woman in Hollywood.

Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory Trailer (2012)

13 October 2012

A further investigation into the arrest of three teenagers convicted of killing three young boys in Arkansas who spent nearly 20 years in prison before being released after new DNA evidence indicated they may be innocent.

Southern Comfort Trailer (2001)

25 January 2001

This moving documentary chronicles the last year in the life of Robert Eads, a trans man dying of ovarian cancer.

Everything Is Copy Trailer (2015)

29 September 2015

A candid portrait of writer/director Nora Ephron, directed by her son, journalist Jacob Bernstein.

Six by Sondheim Trailer (2013)

09 December 2013

This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes Trailer (2018)

02 August 2018

The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show.

Unlocking the Cage Trailer (2016)

25 January 2016

Renowned filmmakers D A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus follow determined animal rights activist Steven Wise into the courtroom for an unprecedented battle that seeks to utilize the writ of habeas corpus to expand legal “personhood” to include certain animals.

The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas Trailer (2026)

14 May 2026

Sandra Oh, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Kumail Nanjiani, Amanda Nguyen, Connie Chung, and beyond: their worlds may be disparate, but they’ve all, in their unique ways, navigated what it means to be Asian in relation to their American identities.

Cobain: Montage of Heck Trailer (2015)

23 March 2015

Hailed as one of the most innovative and intimate documentaries of all time, experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the only ever fully authorized portrait of the famed music icon.

Paycheck to Paycheck: The Life & Times of Katrina Gilbert Trailer (2014)

17 March 2014

This is the story of a year in the life of one mother whose daily struggles illuminate the challenges faced by more than 42 million American women and the 28 million children who depend on them.

50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus Trailer (2013)

04 August 2013

In the spring of 1939, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus embarked on a risky and unlikely mission. Traveling into the heart of Nazi Germany, they rescued 50 Jewish children from Vienna and brought them to the United States.

537 Votes Trailer (2020)

21 October 2020

Documentary chronicling the political machinations that led to the unprecedented, contested outcome of the 2000 presidential election, including the chaotic voter recount in Florida that ended with George W.

The Virtual Corpse Trailer (2003)

26 January 2003

Documentary about the first human to donate his body to science so that it could be studied in the form of a 3D database of the entire anatomy that is available to view online.

Brillo Box (3¢ off) Trailer (2016)

13 June 2016

Follow a beloved Andy Warhol Brillo Box sculpture as it makes its way from a family's living room to a record-breaking Christie's auction, blending personal narrative with pop culture, and exploring how we navigate the ephemeral nature of art and value.

aka Mr. Chow Trailer (2023)

20 October 2023

With his signature circular glasses and mustache, Michael Chow is an exuberant force at the crossroads between eccentricity and sophistication.

Make Me Young: Youth Knows No Pain Trailer (2009)

28 April 2009

An age-obsessed daughter of a plastic surgeon takes a journey through America's $60 Billion a year anti-aging world.

Finding the Way Home Trailer (2019)

08 December 2019

A look at the distressing circumstances for millions of children living in orphanages and other institutions around the world as J.

The Senators' Bargain Trailer (2010)

24 March 2010

The concluding film of "How Democracy Works Now," a documentary series that brings the viewer behind the scenes of American democracy and shows how change happens at every level of government.

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind Trailer (2018)

19 January 2018

A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own words.

Listening to Kenny G Trailer (2021)

12 September 2021

A humorous but incisive look at the saxophonist Kenny G, the best-selling instrumental artist of all time, and quite possibly one of the most famous living musicians.

Four Hours at the Capitol Trailer (2021)

20 October 2021

The documentary is an immersive chronicle of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, when thousands of American citizens from across the country gathered in Washington D.

Smile Pinki Trailer (2008)

31 December 2008

Pinki is a five-year-old girl from a village in the Mirzapur District, India, born into a desperately poor family, and with a cleft lip.

Latin Kings: A Street Gang Story Trailer (2007)

25 March 2007

Documentary on Antonio "King Tone" Fernandez and his gang, the Latin Kings, whose main target was to protect Latin people.

Banksy Does New York Trailer (2014)

17 November 2014

On October 1, 2013, the elusive street artist Banksy launched a month-long residency in New York, an art show he called Better Out Than In.

Ghosts of Abu Ghraib Trailer (2007)

19 January 2007

An examination of the prisoner abuse scandal involving U.S. soldiers and detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison in the fall of 2003.

Raising Renee Trailer (2011)

05 March 2011

RAISING RENEE is the story of a family's remarkable response to being broken apart and rearranged after nearly 50 years.

The Apollo Trailer (2019)

24 April 2019

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

The Words That Built America Trailer (2017)

04 July 2017

In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.

Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County Trailer (2010)

26 July 2010

A documentary that explores the world of children who reside in discounted motels within walking distance of Disneyland, living in limbo as their families struggle to survive in one of the wealthiest regions of America.

A Small Act Trailer (2010)

21 January 2010

A young Kenyan's life changes drastically when his education is sponsored by a Swedish stranger. Years later, he founds his own scholarship program to replicate the kindness he once received.

When I Knew Trailer (2009)

24 March 2009

Alternately candid, funny, poignant and heartbreaking, this documentary focuses on a cross-section of men and women of all ages who invoke the exact moment in their lives--whether as toddlers, grade-schoolers, teens or young adults--when they knew, once and for all, that they were gay.

My So-Called High School Rank Trailer (2022)

30 September 2022

A deep dive into the lives of high school students in three radically disparate communities as they navigate the pressures around college while staging a musical, until seismic events upend their dreams and expectations.

Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project Trailer (2023)

03 November 2023

Intimate vérité, archival footage, and visually innovative treatments of poetry take us on a journey through the dreamscape of legendary queer poet Nikki Giovanni as she reflects on her life and legacy.

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Trailer (2008)

18 January 2008

Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed Trailer (2023)

20 June 2023

This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor Rock Hudson, from his public "ladies' man" persona to his private life as a gay man.

Great Photo, Lovely Life Trailer (2023)

10 March 2023

A photojournalist turns her lens on the decades of sexual abuse her family and community experienced at the hands of her grandfather in this unflinching portrait of intergenerational trauma, family secrets, and redemption.

Habla y vota Trailer (2016)

16 September 2016

A one-hour, non-partisan program in English and Spanish encouraging Latinos to vote. It features inspiring stories of leading Latino celebrities and media personalities such as María Celeste Arrarás, Prince Royce, Jorge Ramos and Adrienne Bailon, who are on a mission to make the voice of the Latino community heard in 2016.

The Battle of Amfar Trailer (2013)

18 January 2013

When AIDS struck in the early 1980s, a scientist and a movie star did not have to respond - but they did.

Koran by Heart Trailer (2011)

24 October 2011

In this 80-minute documentary, three 10-year-old children leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world’s most famous competitions, a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition.

The Legend of the Underground Trailer (2021)

10 June 2021

A searing and timely look at the struggle against rampant discrimination in Nigeria today, as seen through the lens of several bold and charismatic, non-conformist youth who fight to live life out loud.

Music Box: Happy and You Know It Trailer (2025)

15 November 2025

A joyful and surprising journey into the fascinating world of toddler pop, exploring why kids' music is so catchy, can be deeply meaningful, and how AI is taking hold and shaping the industry.

The Latino List Trailer (2011)

29 September 2011

Documentary film interviews leading Latinos on race, identity, and achievement.

Enigma Trailer (2025)

28 January 2025

Two legends contested their identities as women in the court of public opinion: April Ashley, who was immortalized as a trailblazer by embracing her transgender history; and Amanda Lear, who has consciously denied and obfuscated her history for decades.

Reporter Trailer (2009)

16 January 2009

Reporter is the documentary film about Nicholas Kristof. The film tracks him on a harrowing reporting trip through the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Gray Matter Trailer (2004)

21 July 2004

In the spring of 2002, filmmaker Joe Berlinger traveled to Vienna to witness the burial of the preserved brains of over 700 children killed at a Nazi "euthanasia" clinic.

Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud Trailer (2025)

09 March 2025

On March 13, 2022, filmmaker Brent Renaud was killed by Russian soldiers, the first American journalist to die while reporting on the war in Ukraine.

Very Ralph Trailer (2019)

12 November 2019

The first documentary portrait of fashion icon Ralph Lauren, reveals the man behind the icon and the creation of one of the most successful brands in fashion history.

Resolved Trailer (2007)

01 January 2007

The fascinating complexity of high school debate gives way to a portrait of the equally complex racial and class bias of American education in Greg Whiteley's riveting documentary.

The Alabama Solution Trailer (2025)