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Awesome Documentaries

The Sucklord

The Sucklord

(NSFW: Language) The Sucklord makes bootleg action figures by mixing existing toys with his molds and with each other. His toys are rebellious yet also unabashedly champion mass production as the struggling artist’s savior. More here.

Kobe Bryant’s Muse (Trailer)

Kobe Bryant’s Muse (Trailer)

A documentary about and starring the Laker legend, Kobe Bryant’s Muse sees the future Hall of Famer look back on his career in his trademark unapologetic, obsessive and dominating attitude. Premieres 2/28 on Showtime Sports.

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Going Clear (Teaser)

Going Clear (Teaser)

HBO’s documentary on Scientology. Based on Lawrence Wright’s critically-acclaimed book, Going Clear exposes the “history of abuse and betrayal” by Church officials, backed by interviews with former members. Premieres 3/30.

Watching People Eat

Watching People Eat

In South Korea, some livestreamers make a living doing mukbang or broadcast eating. Munchies spoke to a few mukbang streamers and fans to find out more. Is it any weirder than watching people code? More here and here.

Rambo Day

Rambo Day

(NSFW: Language) When they were kids, Dana Saint and his friends loved to reenact their favorite action movies. So for his bachelor party, Dana’s friends reenacted his favorite action movies, with Dana as the unwitting star.

The Man Behind Elgin Park

The Man Behind Elgin Park

Danny Yourd’s short documentary about Michael Paul Smith, creator of the highly detailed 1:24 scale 20th century dioramas collectively known as Elgin Park. Michael started making models as therapy, then ended up changing people’s lives.

Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life (Full)

Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life (Full)

The behind-the-scenes feature for the fifth season of Game of Thrones. There’s barely anything about the show’s story or characters here, but it will give you an idea of how much work it takes to bring Westeros to life.

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A City in Under One Roof

A City in Under One Roof

If you wanna go where everybody knows your name, live in Whittier, Alaska. The city’s offices, stores and most of the residents are located in one big condominium complex. They should meet the folks at the floating city. More at NPR.

The Coast

The Coast

Threatened with a fatal genetic disease, Hayden Peters turned to the ocean to be reminded that to be alive is to be vulnerable, and that it’s not about how much time you have left, but how alive you were in the time you’re given.

Nat Geo: Nissan GT-R Factory

Nat Geo: Nissan GT-R Factory

Nat Geo’s Megafactories looks at the production of the Nissan GT-R, the auto industry’s unicorn: an excellent supercar that’s boxy, heavy, mass produced and significantly cheaper than its closest competitors.

Jurne: Scienceism

Jurne: Scienceism

Videographer Selina Miles is back with another great graffiti video. This time she profiles scientist-turned-street artist Jurne, following him in the tunnels, tracks and rooftops of California as well as inside his studio.

Bob Dylan Plays for One Man

Bob Dylan Plays for One Man

As part of a social experiment, a lifelong Bob Dylan fan is given the opportunity to see his idol perform with no one else but him in the audience. Would the experience be better if there were other people watching? More here.

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The Robot Contest for Dummies

The Robot Contest for Dummies

“Strategy only works when it is accompanied by the technology it requires.” Nifty Corporation’s documentary on Hebocon, a hilarious robot wrestling tournament where contestants know nothing about building robots.

The Kingdom of Dreams & Madness

The Kingdom of Dreams & Madness

A documentary about Studio Ghibli, filmed while the studio was finishing The Wind Rises and the Tale of The Princess Kaguya. The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness focuses on Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki and Isao Takahata.

Betsafe: 2014 Gumball 3000

Betsafe: 2014 Gumball 3000

(NSFW: Language) The road trip of the rich and the famous. A look at this year’s Gumball 3000 from the perspective of Xzibit, Bun B and the rest of Team Betsafe. The casual rally of luxury cars took participants on a Transatlantic journey.

Do I Sound Gay? (Trailer)

Do I Sound Gay? (Trailer)

“What’s wrong with sounding like you are who you are?” Do I Sound Gay? is a feature-length documentary by David Thorpe about his funny and revealing journey to find out more about the origins and implications of the “gay voice.”

Hanksy’s Surplus Candy

Hanksy’s Surplus Candy

(NSFW: Language) Parody street artist Hanksy puts his notoriety and knowledge of street art to good use in The Hundreds‘ documentary series Surplus Candy, where he takes us on a tour of the graffiti scene in various cities.

Diggin’ in the Carts

Diggin’ in the Carts

Red Bull Music talks to some of the best Japanese composers, game designers and the musicians they influenced in the amazing miniseries Diggin’ in the Carts. A must watch for video game and music fans. English captions available.

Citizenfour (Teaser)

Citizenfour (Teaser)

A documentary about former CIA and DIA employee Edward Snowden and the NSA scandal by award-winning journalist and filmmaker Laura Poitras. Laura is one of the first journalists to receive copies of leaked NSA files from Edward.

Pagani’s Test Driver

Pagani’s Test Driver

/DRIVE’s short interview with Davide Testi. Davide started out as a mechanic in Pagani and worked his way up to become a test driver. Now he gets to build Huayras with Horacio Pagani and his company car is a Zonda R.

The Art of the Side Hustle

The Art of the Side Hustle

(NSFW: Language) Jared Eberhardt’s two-part profile of the jaunty graphic designer and entrepreneur Aaron Draplin, co-founder of Draplin Design Co. and Field Notes. Your Pinterest board’s got nothing on his piles of junk.

Everything Will Change

Everything Will Change

The trailer for Everything Will Change, a documentary featuring two performances from The Postal Service’s reunion tour. It also contains interviews with and backstage footage of Ben Gibbard, Jimmy Tamborello and Jenny Lewis.

Small Plates

Small Plates

The New York Times sent a group of second graders to Daniel, one of the swankiest restaurants in New York City. With their tasting menu running $220 a person, will the kids embrace fine dining, or think it’s just weird?

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