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The Official CYE Documentary Thread

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:22 am
by Sucka Ducka
I did a search and I didn't find a thread discussing good documentaries - figured CYE could use an official thread. I've been watching a lot of them lately, and I figured there is probably others who watch a lot of them and know of some good ones. To me, I think it would be helpful for documentaries to have their own thread as there are so many obscure yet great ones and they kind of stand in a class of their own.





Tonight I'm getting ready to check out GASLAND and maybe a NORML LIFE.

The best one I've seen recently was

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INSIDE: Undercover in North Korea

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The VICE GUIDE TO TRAVEL and the Vice North Korea documentaries were even better. The Liberia VICE GUIDE TO TRAVEL was :ohsh:
http://www.vice.com/video

I also recently watched Heavy Metal in Baghdad which was awesome too.

http://www.heavymetalinbaghdad.com/

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:42 am
by Radio Raheem
Heavy Metal Baghdad was dope indeed.
These are some of my favorites:
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Documentary about an aspiring filmmaker's attempts to finance his dream project by finally completing the low-budget horror film he abandoned years before.
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Stand-Up Comedians reveal the art & occupational hazards of their craft.
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Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love
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A mixture of original interviews and archival footage and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson.
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Dirty Hands chronicles the life and career of David Choe from 2000 to 2007 as documented by his close friend and director, Harry Kim. The documentary reveals the highs and lows involved in the upwards trajectory of David's career using the same "no holds barred" style that makes his artwork so unique and sought-after. Ultimately, the film unveils a explicit yet personal story of the trials of a succeeding talent, inspirational to any artist.
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For over 50 years, Frank Frazetta dominated the art world with his images of fierce ... with an outstanding original score, it makes for a very original documentary
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After a vicious attacks leaves him brain-damaged and broke, Mark Hogancamp seeks recovery in "Marwencol", a 1/6th scale World War II-era town he creates in his backyard.

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:11 am
by Sucka Ducka
NICE! Ive never seen the Frazetta doc!

I love Tyson, The Devil and Daniel Johnston, and American Movie. I Am Comic was pretty good too. I'll have to check the others out.

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:11 am
by Moolah

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:34 am
by Employee
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Realizing the urban legend of their youth has actually come true; two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.
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Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997)

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Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator (2005)

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:40 am
by Employee
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:01 am
by jamrage
I feel like this has been done numerous times, but what the hell. Quite a few obvious ones here...




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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:14 am
by Dap
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BBC documentary called "South Pacific" (it's a series in the same vein as planet earth)

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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:19 am
by Spartan
The Frazetta doc is really awesome.

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:32 am
by Sucka Ducka
jamrage wrote:I feel like this has been done numerous times, but what the hell. Quite a few obvious ones here...
I thought so too, but search turned up nada

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:45 am
by Ramen
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:37 am
by Tommy Bunz
this is the big documentary thread that we had for reference.
http://www.philaflava.com/forum/viewtop ... umentaries
but that was a a few years ago so it's probably time to start fresh.

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which I'm pretty sure is one of the ones that Dap just posted

I don't really watch that many documentaries, but normally check out everything that the big names do (Werner Herzog, Errol Morris, etc).

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:18 am
by Echo Leader
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One of my favorites.

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:46 am
by Positive A
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:48 am
by Positive A
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:31 am
by Random Sample
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:13 pm
by T Rav
Damn. Random Samp posted some good ones.
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Full stream here. I don't know if it's works outside Canada.
http://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episode ... pters.html

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:11 pm
by Employee
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Watched this on HBO a while back. Shit is :ohsh:.

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:06 pm
by The Afronaut
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Big fan of both of these.

Will Add:
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:42 pm
by drizzle
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whoa i need this in my life based on the poster alone

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:54 pm
by Career Over Like Mike(NJJ)
Man, where's the love for In Bed With Chris Needham???

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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:59 pm
by Spartan
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:02 pm
by siLLy KiD
the one about Stress that's on netflix right now is quite interesting. I also watched a few parts of the China one on there, I believe it's NatGeo, really cool. Gonzo was also really great as was Radiant Child, which I thought would've been posted by now, but I didn't see it...

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:17 pm
by Random Sample
drizzle wrote:Image

whoa i need this in my life based on the poster alone
The whole thing is on youtube:

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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:27 pm
by Radio Raheem
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:27 pm
by Random Sample
I can't believe I forgot style wars. Pretty much one of my favorite documentaries ever.

It is really not a documentary, but it was pretty informative to say the least. I watched this 6 part video some guy did of the Boba Fett rocket shooting action figure and all other Boba Fett related action figures on youtube. I was always pissed that my Boba Fett couldn't shoot a rocket. Here it is if anyone is interested: I would say watch the first 3. Parts 4, 5 & 6 are more about the new Boba Fett action figures from his new found popularity in the 90's.

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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:53 pm
by Spartan
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Embarrassingly, I picked up some shitty post-Scream Debbie Rochon starring slasher called American Nightmare by mistake thinking it was the doc. Still haven't seen it (the doc) despite all the praise.

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:48 am
by Sucka Ducka
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Watched this on HBO a while back. Shit is :ohsh:.
going to watch based off title.. I have an Aunt Diane that is fucking CRAZY. She wore rubber boots in the house cause she said there was electricity in everything and thought there were demons in the walls. She also thought that the government planted a bug in her pussy and various other crazy stories. METH.