Subgenre Sampler
Rental > Documentary: 2955 Films to Rent
Soldier Girls (1980)
- Dir. Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill
- Early Nick Broomfield entry surveys the US Army's training regime for female recruits. Though less obtrusive than in later incarnations, Broomfield…
Space Movie, The (1980)
- Dir. Tony Palmer
- Documentary produced by the great Tony Palmer, at the request of NASA, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Taking the…
Three Popular Films by Jean-Pierre Gorin (Poto and Cabengo, Routine Pleasures, My Crasy Life) (1980-1992)
- Dir. Jean-Pierre Gorin
- Three delightfully absorbing observational documentaries from director Jean–Pierre Gorin, well know for his collaborations with Jean–Luc…
We Jam Econo - The Story of The Minutemen (1980-1985)
- Dir. Tim Irwin
- Detailed documentary on the too–brief life of the intensely creative and somewhat groundbreaking band, The Minutemen. The history of the band…
Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was (1979)
- Dir. Tony Palmer
- Revered British composer Benjamin Britten’s life and times is given the royal Tony Palmer treatment in this comprehensive, loving portrait of…
Best Boy (1979)
- Dir. Ira Wohl
- Academy–award winning doco follows three years in the life of the film–maker's cousin Philly, a 52–year–old with the…
Kids Are Alright, The (1979)
- Dir. Jeff Stein
Feat. Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend
- Chaotic yet compulsive documentary defining the eclectic career of 'The Who', made shortly before the death of drummer Keith Moon. The others, of…
Last of the Blue Devils, The (1979)
- Dir. Bruce Ricker
- Jazz documentary covering everything from the Basie big–band sound to Kansas City Jazz and blues and the rock and roll that brought attention…
Rust Never Sleeps (1979)
- Dir. Neil Young
Feat. Neil Young
- King loser Neil Young triumphs in this concert film of him and Crazy Horse at the height of their rustic charm. Twenty songs, a great guitar sound…
Valentine's Day - Liberace (1979)
- The flamboyant ivory–tinkler shows us around his personal museum, hot air ballon, super–yacht and wardrobe, performing some piano ditties…