Documentary movies

50 years after L.S. Lowry’s death, this landmark documentary will bring to light a newly discovered treasure trove of unheard audio tapes recorded with the artist during the final four years of his life. From the comfort of his own living room and inner sanctuary, we’ll hear from Lowry himself, his real voice lip-synced by one of our greatest actors. Taking us from the beginning of his life to the very end, he will reveal the formative memories and experiences that shaped him as an artist, and as a person. This immersive documentary will foreground the touching, charming exchange between the enigmatic Lowry and his often surprising interviewer, a young researcher called Angela. But Lowry’s personal narrative also tells a bigger story, of a seismically changing Greater Manchester, where he lived, worked and painted so prolifically.

Experience the electrifying concert film capturing Twenty One Pilots at a career-defining moment: their monumental Mexico City headline show, performing in front of 65,000 fans at Estadio GNP Seguros during The Clancy World Tour. Set against the vibrant pulse of one of the world’s most iconic music capitals, the film blends cinematic high-energy performance footage with intimate, behind-the-scenes access, revealing the heart, humor, and humanity of the artists as they prepare for one of the biggest shows of their career.

"No Refunds" is a visceral, tangled descent into the transactional dynamics of intimate encounters, told through the language of bodies, sheets, and reflections, where the purchase of queer sex work is laid bare. As the filmmaker simultaneously takes on the roles of client and audience, the boundaries between documentary and performance fade, unraveling the artifice at the heart of sex work and the act of filmmaking.

A documentary style examination of the artistic process, delving into the creation of a project that takes an immeasurable toll on its creator.

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This documentary follows Favé, a young rapper of Colombian descent from Saint-Leu-la-Forêt. After a meteoric rise to fame, he is about to fulfill a career-long dream: his first solo concert at the Zénith de Paris. This legendary venue represents far more than just a performance; it is the culmination of years of hard work and a symbol of his entry into the elite of French rap. For several months, we follow him behind the scenes as he prepares for this crucial event, while also documenting the creation of his new album, 'Pleins Phares'.

Toronto artists, Bubski and SOHO, set out on a mission to get their music into Nirvanna The Band's newest film.

The story of the 'matchstick man' painter, one of Britain’s most beloved artists, revealed as never before through intimate and previously unheard hidden recordings. Recorded by a young fan, Angela Barratt, in 1972, the tapes uncover much about Lowry's life story and the changing north he captured in his iconic paintings. The voices in this film are real, lip-synced by actors Ian McKellen and Annabel Smith.

A celebration of home and belonging in South London. This is a film that tows the line between documentary and narrative, and celebrates neighborhood and the rhythms of everyday life in South London. Friends for over a decade, their closeness runs through the piece; rooted in lived relationships, it resists spectacle in favor of quiet intimacy.

Heather O’Rourke captured hearts as Carol-Anne in the Poltergeist films, a bright light destined for greatness. Her sudden passing at just 12 years old left the world stunned and searching for answers. She Was Here looks beyond the headlines and rumors to honor the girl behind the role: her life, her spirit, and the legacy she left behind.