HBO Documentary Films Movie Trailers
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Cancer Vixen: A True Story Trailer (2015)
31 December 2015
Shortly after its release, the book was optioned by Working Title Films in conjunction with Cate Blanchett.
The Execution of Wanda Jean Trailer (2002)
10 January 2002
The Execution of Wanda Jean chronicles the life-and-death battle of Wanda Jean Allen, the first black woman to be put to death in the United States in the modern era.
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State Trailer (2014)
28 April 2014
All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas.
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.
Someone Had to Be Benny Trailer (1996)
05 May 1996
A terminally ill teenage boy sues for the right to stop his medical treatment.
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.
Love, Marilyn Trailer (2013)
30 May 2013
Using the book 'Fragments', which collects Marilyn Monroe's poems, notes and letters, and with participation from the Arthur Miller and Truman Capote estates who have contributed more material, each of the actresses will embody the legend at various stages in her life.
Music Box: Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? Trailer (2025)
05 June 2025
An intimate documentary chronicling the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heart of a Dog Trailer (2015)
21 October 2015
Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.
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.
Prime Minister Trailer (2025)
13 June 2025
A view inside the life of former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, capturing her through five tumultuous years in power and beyond as she redefined leadership on the world stage.
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes Trailer (2024)
16 May 2024
Newly discovered interviews with Elizabeth Taylor and unprecedented access to the star’s personal archive reveal the complex inner life and vulnerability of the groundbreaking icon.
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.
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.
Mr. Saturday Night Trailer (2021)
13 November 2021
The untold story of Robert Stigwood, the impresario behind “Saturday Night Fever” and its record-breaking disco soundtrack.
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.
Jane Fonda in Five Acts Trailer (2018)
21 January 2018
Girl next door, activist, so-called traitor, fitness tycoon, Oscar winner: Jane Fonda has lived a life of controversy, tragedy and transformation – and she’s done it all in the public eye.
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.
Love to Love You, Donna Summer Trailer (2023)
21 February 2023
The extraordinary story of disco queen Donna Summer through a rich archive of unpublished film excerpts, home video, photographs, artwork, writings, personal audio and other recordings that span the life of one of the most iconic performers ever to shake a room to its timbers.
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.
Siempre, Luis Trailer (2020)
25 January 2020
A story that embodies the tenacity and passion of the American Dream, this documentary is a portrait of the pioneering activist Luis A.
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.
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.
Beware the Slenderman Trailer (2016)
11 March 2016
In this horrifyingly modern fairytale lurks an online Boogeyman and two 12-year-old girls who would kill for him.
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life Trailer (2023)
12 November 2023
Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their high school drama club.
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.
Katrina Babies Trailer (2022)
14 June 2022
A first-person account of the short-term and long-term devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, as told by young people who were between the ages of 3 and 19 when the levees broke.
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.
Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print Trailer (2025)
10 June 2025
Three filmmakers dive deep into the storied and complex legacy of Ms. magazine through the lens of so
White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Trailer (2007)
06 August 2007
Steven Okazaki presents a deeply moving look at the painful legacy of the first -- and hopefully last -- uses of nuclear weapons in war.
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.
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.
Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos Trailer (2025)
06 June 2025
From Lagos to London, this powerful documentary follows Wizkid’s rise as a global icon reshaping how Africa is seen — and heard — around the world.
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.
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.
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.
DMX: Don't Try to Understand Trailer (2021)
13 November 2021
A focus on a year in the life of rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons as he is released from prison in early 2019 and attempts to rebuild his career in the music industry and reconnect with family and fans.
In the Same Breath Trailer (2021)
28 January 2021
This documentary recounts the experiences of people on the ground in the earliest days of the novel coronavirus and the way two countries dealt with its initial spread, from the first days of the outbreak in Wuhan to its rampage across the United States.
The Latino List Trailer (2011)
29 September 2011
Documentary film interviews leading Latinos on race, identity, and achievement.
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.
Pelosi in the House Trailer (2022)
13 December 2022
Documentarian Alexandra Pelosi offers a candid, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the life of her mother and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, through her career milestones leading up to the inauguration of President Joseph Biden in January 2021.