HBO Documentary Films Movie Trailers
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Patria O Muerte: Cuba, Fatherland or Death Trailer (2016)
28 November 2016
A raw, unvarnished look at contemporary Cuba through the lens of its people, who are at once fiercely loyal to their country while being extremely dissatisfied after decades of neglect.
First Comes Love Trailer (2013)
13 May 2013
With great wit and insight, New York City filmmaker Nina Davenport documents her quest to have a baby as a single mother over forty.
Finishing Heaven Trailer (2008)
20 June 2008
On its surface, this is a film about a man returning to New York to finish the film he began in 1970, when he was a 22 year old film school hotshot.
Love, Josh Trailer (2001)
10 June 2001
chronicles the life of Josh Keogh, a 15-year-old whose family was shattered when his father died of liver cancer only six weeks after being diagnosed.
Diego Torres: Sinfonico Trailer (2019)
18 October 2019
Diego Torres walks onto the Gran Concierto Davivienda de Navidad's stage in Bogota, Colombia, to delight the audience with Christmas songs and his own works.
The UCLA Dynasty Trailer (2007)
26 March 2007
While the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights movement and political scandal were consuming the nation, a basketball legacy grew in southern California.
Prisoners of the War on Drugs Trailer (1996)
08 January 1996
From its beginning during the Reagan years through current times, the War on Drugs has left many victims stranded in the prison system.
Habla Texas Trailer (2011)
05 May 2011
Latino's in Texas talk about what it is like to grow up Hispanic.
I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA Trailer (2007)
17 November 2007
A candid and introspective look at the extreme beliefs and motives of Ingrid Newkirk, the British-born co-founder and driving force behind People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's largest animal-rights organization.
No Contract, No Cookies: The Stella D'Oro Strike Trailer (2010)
20 August 2010
Follows the struggle of 138 mostly immigrant workers who strike to save their jobs at a famous bakery in the Bronx when a private equity firm buys the bakery and demands wage cuts of up to 30%.
The One Percent Trailer (2006)
29 April 2006
Jamie Johnson takes the exploration of wealth that he began in Born Rich one step further. The One Percent, refers to the tiny percentage of Americans who control nearly half the wealth of the U.
Showgirls: Glitz & Angst Trailer (2003)
06 September 2003
No sick days. Mandatory diets. Boob jobs. Endless rehearsals. It's what showgirls do for love--and a steady job--in the Las Vegas spotlight.
Birders: The Central Park Effect Trailer (2012)
16 July 2012
A diverse group of full-of-attitude New Yorkers reveals how a hidden world of beautiful wild birds in the middle of Manhattan has upended and magically transformed their lives.
Our Towns Trailer (2021)
13 April 2021
A documentary that paints a remarkable picture of America and how the rise of civic and economic reinvention is transforming small cities and towns across the country.
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple Trailer (2024)
08 June 2024
Stevie Van Zandt, known as New Jersey's most famous consigliere to Bruce Springsteen and Tony Soprano, takes center stage.
After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News Trailer (2020)
19 March 2020
An investigation into the ongoing threat caused by the phenomenon of “fake news” in the U.S., focusing on the real-life consequences that disinformation, conspiracy theories and false news stories have on the average citizen.
Arthur Miller: Writer Trailer (2017)
08 December 2017
One of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, Arthur Miller created such celebrated works as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, which continue to move audiences around the world today.
Don't Divorce Me! Kids' Rules for Parents on Divorce Trailer (2012)
20 September 2012
A group of children, ages 5 to 9, share their advice for parents to help kids adjust and cope when families go through a divorce.
A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Trailer (2022)
26 October 2022
On October 27th, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, killing eleven people as they prayed, in what would become the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history.
Transhood Trailer (2020)
28 May 2020
Filmed over five years in Kansas City, this documentary follows four transgender kids – beginning at ages 4, 7, 12, and 15 – as they redefine “coming of age.
Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn Trailer (2020)
12 August 2020
The 30-year legacy of the murder of black teenager Yusuf Hawkins by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, as his family and friends reflect on the tragedy and the subsequent fight for justice that inspired and divided New York City.
By the People: The Election of Barack Obama Trailer (2009)
03 November 2009
By the People: The Election of Barack Obama is a documentary film produced by Edward Norton broadcast in November 2009 on HBO, which follows Barack Obama and various members of his campaign team, including David Axelrod, through the two years leading up to the United States presidential election on November 4th, 2008.
The Last Cruise Trailer (2021)
16 March 2021
Using intimate footage recorded by passengers and crew, The Last Cruise is a first-person account of the nightmare that transpired aboard the ill-fated Diamond Princess cruise ship, which set sail from Japan on the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jim: The James Foley Story Trailer (2016)
23 January 2016
In August, 2014, a video of the public execution of American photojournalist James Foley rippled across the globe.
Legendary Nights: The Tale of Gatti-Ward Trailer (2013)
19 October 2013
The brutal trilogy of light-welterweight fights between Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti and 'Irish' Mickey Ward is the focus of this documentary.
The Latin Explosion: A New America Trailer (2015)
16 November 2015
With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, business, politics and the arts.
True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality Trailer (2019)
19 June 2019
An intimate portrait of Alabama public interest attorney Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, who for more than three decades has advocated on behalf of the poor, the incarcerated and the condemned, seeking to eradicate racial discrimination in the criminal justice system.
The Crash Reel Trailer (2013)
10 June 2013
The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession.
Which Way Is The Front Line From Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington Trailer (2013)
20 January 2013
A portrait of photographer Tim Hetherington's work in war zones around the world.
Mondays at Racine Trailer (2012)
20 April 2012
Every third Monday of the month, two bold, brassy sisters open the doors of their Long Island hair salon to women diagnosed with cancer.
The Windmill Movie Trailer (2009)
17 June 2009
Filmmaker Richard P. Rogers tried for twenty years to make a documentary about his own life. He died in 2001, leaving the project unfinished, until his widow, acclaimed photographer Susan Meiselas, commissioned his former student Alexander Olch to make a film out of the pieces.
The Slow Hustle Trailer (2021)
22 June 2021
After Baltimore Police Detective Sean Suiter is shot and found dead while on duty, the tragedy soon becomes enmeshed in a widening corruption scandal that threatens to unravel the public’s already strained relationship with law enforcement.
The Super Bob Einstein Movie Trailer (2021)
28 December 2021
This documentary explores Bob Einstein’s unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the many evolving layers of his comedy from the people that knew him best.
5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids Trailer (1995)
11 March 1995
When a child gets hold of a loaded handgun, someone often dies. Last year, 24,000 Americans lost their lives to handguns.
Liberty: Mother of Exiles Trailer (2019)
24 October 2019
A look at the history of the Statue of Liberty and the meaning of sculptor Auguste Bartholdi's creation to people around the world.
Reopening Night Trailer (2021)
20 December 2021
This documentary follows the cast, crew and staff of the world-famous Public Theater as they prepare to mount an all-black adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives,” at the open-air Delacorte Theater in New York City.
Thrilla in Manila Trailer (2008)
11 November 2008
On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time.
Outside the Bubble: On the Road with Alexandra Pelosi Trailer (2018)
29 October 2018
Intent on escaping her coastal bubble, Alexandra Pelosi sets out on a cross-country trip to engage in conversations with fellow Americans in an effort to gain an unfiltered understanding of other perspectives.
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble Trailer (2016)
10 June 2016
Follow several talented members of the ensemble as they gather in locations across the world, exploring the ways art can both preserve traditions and shape cultural evolution.
The Loving Story Trailer (2011)
15 April 2011
This documentary film tells the dramatic story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple living in Virginia in the 1950s, and their landmark Supreme Court Case, Loving v.
China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province Trailer (2009)
03 September 2009
On May 12, 2008, a catastrophic earthquake hit Sichuan Province in rural China, killing nearly 70,000 people, including 10,000 children.
Black Art: In the Absence of Light Trailer (2021)
09 February 2021
An introduction to the work of some of the foremost Black visual artists working today, inspired by the late David Driskell's landmark 1976 exhibition, "Two Centuries of Black American Art.
Last Stop Larrimah: Murder Down Under Trailer (2023)
11 March 2023
Nestled deep in the Australian Outback is the town of Larrimah and its 11 eccentric residents. When one of them mysteriously disappears into thin air, the remaining residents become suspects and a long history of infighting is unveiled.
Gideon's Army Trailer (2013)
21 January 2013
Follows three young, committed Public Defenders who are dedicated to working for the people society would rather forget.
How to Dance in Ohio Trailer (2015)
25 January 2015
In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults role-play this transition by going through the deceptively complex social interactions of preparing for a spring formal.
Americans in Bed Trailer (2013)
12 August 2013
Ten American couples--captured in the comfort of their own beds--openly discuss romance, sex, trust and love in candid interviews.
Gasland Part II Trailer (2013)
20 April 2013
Two years ago, Josh Fox introduced us to hydraulic fracturing with his Oscar®-nominated exposé Gasland.
Saving Pelican 895 Trailer (2011)
01 April 2011
HBO Documentary Films Presents the story of the effort to save the 895th surviving oiled pelican in Louisiana, showing how conservationists, government agencies and wildlife activists joined forces to preserve this one life.
One Last Hug Trailer (2014)
14 April 2014
"One Last Hug" chronicles a three day summer camp for children learning to cope with the death of a loved one.
Twist of Faith Trailer (2004)
20 August 2004
A man confronts the trauma of past sexual abuse as a boy by a Catholic priest only to find his decision shatters his relationships with his family, community and faith.
Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star Trailer (2011)
01 January 2011
In this follow-up to 'Afghan Star,' filmmaker Havana Marking returns to Afghanistan to check in on infamous contestant Setara from the popular Afghan talent show of the same name.
Bolshoi Babylon Trailer (2015)
14 September 2015
A behind-the-scenes look at Moscow's prestigious Bolshoi Theatre as it's rocked by an acid-attack scandal in 2013.
Baltimore Rising Trailer (2017)
20 November 2017
In the wake of Freddie Gray's death in police custody, peaceful protests and destructive riots erupted as the city awaited the fate of six police officers involved in the incident.
Sins of My Father Trailer (2009)
10 December 2009
Nicolas Entel's searing documentary tells the story of Pablo Escobar -- Colombian drug kingpin, murderer and family man -- through the eyes of his son Sebastian as well as the sons of two of Escobar's most prominent victims.
Iraq in Fragments Trailer (2006)
21 January 2006
An opus in three parts, Iraq In Fragments offers a series of intimate, passionately-felt portraits: A fatherless 11-year-old is apprenticed to the domineering owner of a Baghdad garage; Sadr followers in two Shiite cities rally for regional elections while enforcing Islamic law at the point of a gun; a family of Kurdish farmers welcomes the US presence, which has allowed them a measure of freedom previously denied.
King in the Wilderness Trailer (2018)
22 January 2018
A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
One Nation Under Stress Trailer (2019)
25 March 2019
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores how advances in neuroscience are shedding light on the origins and impact of stress.
Meth Storm Trailer (2017)
11 March 2017
As police and DEA agents battle sophisticated cartels, rural, economically-disadvantaged users and dealers–whose addiction to ICE and lack of job opportunities have landed them in an endless cycle of poverty and incarceration–are caught in the middle.
Mommy Dead and Dearest Trailer (2017)
11 March 2017
Child abuse, mental illness, and forbidden love converge in this mystery involving a mother and daughter who were thought to be living a fairy tale life that turned out to be a living nightmare.
The Kids Grow Up Trailer (2010)
31 October 2010
In his 51 BIRCH STREET, one of the most highly praised personal documentaries of recent years, Doug Block took a hard look at his parents marriage and his own relationship with his father.