Avainsana Biographical Documentary

McLaren-nimi tuo mieleen autourheilumenestyksen ja autonrakennustaidon. Silti moni ei tiedä, että brändin loi yksi uusiseelantilainen nuorimies - pioneeri, joka seurasi unelmaansa ja vastoin odotuksia johti tiiminsä suuruuteen nousten itse autourheilumestariksi ja sankariksi. Brucen traagisesta lopusta huolimatta hänen legendansa elää, ja hänen visionsa, intohimonsa ja innovointi-intonsa ovat tänäkin päivänä huippukehittyneen autonrakennustaidon ytimessä. Inspiroiva tarina pojasta, joka vaatimattomasta taustastaan huolimatta haastoi autourheilueliitin ja voitti.

Dokumentti tarjoaa intiimin katsauksen erityisen lahjakkaaseen teiniin, Billie Eilishiin. Palkittu elokuvantekijä R.J. Cutler seuraa artistin matkaa kiertueella, lavalla ja perhepiirissä – ja näyttää, miten työ debyyttialbumin parissa muuttaa tämän elämää.

Teinikoomikosta Hollywood-legendaksi noussut Eddie Murphy kertoo huumorilla viihdealan villistä viennistä tässä tähtiä vilisevässä dokumentissa.

Paljastavassa dokumentissa Taylor Swift ottaa haltuun roolinsa paitsi säveltäjänä, sanoittajana ja esiintyjänä myös omaa ääntään vaikuttavasti käyttävänä naisena.

Katia ja Maurice Krafft rakastivat kahta asiaa: toisiaan ja tulivuoria. Kahden vuosikymmenen ajan tämä uskalias ranskalainen vulkanologistipariskunta vaelsi ympäri maapalloa jahdaten tulivuorenpurkauksia ja dokumentoiden samalla löytöjään. Kunnes vuonna 1991 he menettivät henkensä tulivuoren räjähdyksessä, jättäen jälkeensä rikkaan perinnön luonnon moninaisuuksien tulkintaan. Ohjaaja Sara Dosa ja hänen tiiminsä kokosivat Krafftsien uskomattomasta arkistosta lyyrisen ylistaulun näiden pelottomien tiedemiesten seikkailunhalulle.

Kanadan armeijan tukikohdassa kasvaneesta pienikokoisesta nuoresta tulee 1980-luvun kansainvälisen popkulttuurin kultapoika, mutta tyrmäävä diagnoosi muuttaa hänen elämänsä kulun. Mitä tapahtuu, kun ikuinen optimisti kohtaa parantumattoman sairauden?

Aileen Wuornos on harvinainen naispuolinen sarjamurhaaja. Dokumentti seuraa Wuornosin elämää karusta lapsuudesta kuolemantuomioon saakka.

”STAN LEE” on katsaus Stan Leen noususta sarjakuvakirjojen ja populaarikulttuurin vaikuttajaksi.

A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.

Historic footage and leading voices of the era examine the "Bobby Phenomenon" of the 1960s and the legacy of the man who helped redefine the country.

With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.

He was part of the most famous rock-'n'-roll quartet in history. But George Harrison was much more than just a member of The Beatles.

What does it feel like to be one of the best tennis players in the world? An intimate look inside the life of one of the most gifted and complex athletes of her generation offers insight into the tough decisions and ecstatic triumphs that shape Naomi Osaka as both an elite global superstar and a young woman navigating a pressure-filled world.

Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.

After he's shot in 1968, Andy Warhol begins documenting his life and feelings. Those diaries, and this series, reveal the secrets behind his persona.

Actor Charlie Sheen tells his story in this candid two-part documentary tracing his dazzling Hollywood rise, tabloid-topping fall and road to recovery.

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Directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio explore the life and legacy of Mel Brooks, one of the most enduring comedic voices of our time.

An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. With unprecedented access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with extensive, in-depth one-on-one interviews, the documentary intimately explores the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations.

This two-part, four-hour documentary delves into the world of a 15th-century art titan and unravels his journey while shedding light on his lasting impact on future generations.

After marrying a mysterious man who claimed he could make her dog immortal, a celebrated vegan restaurateur finds her life veering off the rails.

A deep dive into Elizabeth Taylor's craft and technique as an actor – one who mesmerized cinemagoers, but also changed the relationship between audiences and stars – while going on to spotlight her work becoming a billion-dollar businesswoman, activist and advocate.

This three-part series offers viewers a unique look at the life of a young racing prodigy, following Max Verstappen as he trains and competes at the highest level of world sport. Focusing on Verstappen’s World Championship-winning 2022 season while looking back at his childhood, the series also delves into Verstappen’s intense relationship with his father, Jos Verstappen.

The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.

An epic yarn spanning most of the 18th century, the series follows Franklin's career from humble beginnings in Boston to international superstardom: first as a scientist and revolutionary, and then as a founding father and America's first diplomat to France.

Dickens is a 2002 three-part docudrama presented by Peter Ackroyd, on whose biography of Dickens it was based. An unorthodox style is taken: actors play various individuals in Dickens' life (as well as Dickens himself), interviewed as if appearing in a contemporary documentary. Their words are from actual letters and journals of the individuals involved, and serve to illuminate the hardships and successes in Dickens' life, and the way his experiences found their way into his works.