Awesome Documentaries

(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.

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.

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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’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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

(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.

“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.”