IMDb: Most Popular Documentary-Crime Documentaries With At Least 1,000 Votes

46 titles.

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1.		Inside Job (2010 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X Takes a closer look at what brought about the financial meltdown. Dir: Charles Ferguson With: Matt Damon, William Ackman, Daniel Alpert Documentary \| Crime 105 mins.
2.		Soaked in Bleach (2015 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X Tom Grant, a private investigator once hired by Courtney Love, reveals his take on the death of Kurt Cobain. Dir: Benjamin Statler With: Daniel Roebuck, Sarah Scott, August Emerson Documentary \| Crime 90 mins.
3.		Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X A filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son. Dir: Kurt Kuenne With: Kurt Kuenne, Andrew Bagby, David Bagby Documentary \| Crime \| Drama 95 mins.
4.		Bowling for Columbine (2002 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence. Dir: Michael Moore With: Michael Moore, Charlton Heston, Marilyn Manson Documentary \| Crime \| Drama 120 mins.
5.		The Thin Blue Line (1988 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X A film that successfully argued that a man was wrongly convicted for murder by a corrupt justice system in Dallas County, Texas. Dir: Errol Morris With: Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose Documentary \| Crime \| Drama \| Mystery 103 mins.
6.		The Cove (2009 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health. Dir: Louie Psihoyos With: Richard O'Barry, Louie Psihoyos, Hardy Jones Documentary \| Crime 92 mins.
7.		Man on Wire (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century." Dir: James Marsh With: Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| History \| Thriller 94 mins.
8.		Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X A horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence. Dir: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky With: Tony Brooks, Diana Davis, Terry Wood Documentary \| Crime \| Mystery 150 mins.
9.		The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X The story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz, who took his own life at the age of 26. Dir: Brian Knappenberger With: Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cindy Cohn Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| News 105 mins.
10.		Cropsey (2009 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X 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. Dir: Barbara Brancaccio, Joshua Zeman With: Joshua Zeman, Barbara Brancaccio, Bill Ellis Documentary \| Crime \| Horror \| Mystery 84 mins.
11.		Taxi to the Dark Side (2007 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X Alex Gibney exposes the haunting details of the USA's torture and interrogation practices during the War in Afghanistan. Dir: Alex Gibney With: Alex Gibney, Brian Keith Allen, Moazzam Begg Documentary \| Crime \| War 106 mins.
12.		Into the Abyss (2011 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X Conversations with death row inmate Michael Perry and those affected by his crime serve as an examination of why people - and the state - kill. Dir: Werner Herzog With: Werner Herzog, Richard Lopez, Michael Perry Documentary \| Crime \| Drama 107 mins.
13.		Deliver Us from Evil (2006 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X Documentary about Father Oliver O'Grady, a Catholic priest who was relocated to various parishes around the United States during the 1970s in an attempt by the Catholic Church to cover up his rape of dozens of children. Dir: Amy Berg With: Oliver O'Grady, Thomas Doyle, Adam Documentary \| Crime 101 mins.
14.		Cocaine Cowboys (2006 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X In the 1980s, ruthless Colombian cocaine barons invaded Miami with a brand of violence unseen in this country since Prohibition-era Chicago... Dir: Billy Corben With: Jon Roberts, Al Sunshine, Sam Burstyn Documentary \| Crime 118 mins.
15.		Brother's Keeper (1992 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X This documentary by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky details the murder trial of Delbert Ward. Delbert... Dir: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky With: Delbert Ward, Roscoe Ward, Lyman Ward Documentary \| Crime \| Mystery 104 mins.
16.		Kurt & Courtney (1998 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X A documentary on the life of Kurt Cobain and his relationship with Courtney Love. Dir: Nick Broomfield With: Courtney Love, Nick Broomfield, Kurt Cobain Documentary \| Crime \| Music 95 mins.
17.		The Central Park Five (2012 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X A documentary that examines the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers who were convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After having spent between 6 and 13 years each in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime. Dir: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns With: Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Kharey Wise Documentary \| Crime \| History 119 mins.
18.		Kids for Cash (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X Kids For Cash is a riveting look behind the notorious judicial scandal that rocked the nation. Beyond the millions paid and high stakes corruption... Dir: Robert May With: Charlie Balasavage, Joanne Balasavage, Justin Bodnar Documentary \| Crime \| Drama \| News 102 mins.
19.		Dirty Wars (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars. Dir: Rick Rowley With: Jeremy Scahill, Nasser Al Aulaqi, Saleha Al Aulaqi Documentary \| Crime \| Drama \| Mystery \| War 87 mins.
20.		Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X Nick Broomfield's second documentary on Aileen Carol Wuornos, a highway prostitute who was executed in 2002 for killing six men in the state of Florida. This second installment includes the filmmaker's testimony at Wournous's trial. Dir: Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill With: Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Terry Humphreys-Slay Documentary \| Crime 93 mins.
21.		Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X Nick Broomfield digs into the case of the notorious serial killer known as the Grim Sleeper, who terrorized South Central Los Angeles over a span of twenty-five years. Dir: Nick Broomfield With: Nick Broomfield, Lonnie David Franklin Jr., Donna Documentary \| Crime 110 mins.
22.		Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger (2014 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X A look at James 'Whitey' Bulger, one of the most infamous criminals in American history. Dir: Joe Berlinger With: Stephen Rakes, James 'Whitey' Bulger, Tommy Donahue Documentary \| Biography \| Crime 107 mins.
23.		India's Daughter (2015 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X The life and death of Jyoti Singh, an Indian medical student whose violation and murder by gang rapists exposed the violent misogyny of Indian society. Dir: Leslee Udwin With: Asha Devi, Badri Singh, Satendra Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Drama \| History \| News 63 mins.
24.		Killer Legends (2014 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X Delving into our collective nightmares, this horror-documentary investigates the origins of our most terrifying urban legends and the true stories that may have inspired them. Dir: Joshua Zeman With: Rachel Mills, Joshua Zeman, Stephen Winick Documentary \| Crime \| History \| Horror 86 mins.
25.		Biggie and Tupac (2002 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X Documentary on the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls and the East Coast/West Coast, hip-hop/rap rivalry that culminated in late 1996 and early 1997. Dir: Nick Broomfield With: The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Nick Broomfield Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Music 108 mins.
26.		How to Make Money Selling Drugs (2012 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X Ten easy steps show you how to make money from drugs, featuring a series of interviews with drug dealers, prison employees, and lobbyists arguing for tougher drug laws. Dir: Matthew Cooke With: Susan Sarandon, David Simon, 50 Cent Documentary \| Crime 96 mins.
27.		Murder on a Sunday Morning (2001 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Oscar-winning documentary that documents a murder trial in which a 15-year-old African-American is wrongfully accused of a 2000 murder in Jacksonville, Florida. Dir: Jean-Xavier de Lestrade With: Ann Finnell, Patrick McGuinness, James Williams Crime \| Documentary 111 mins.
28.		Tabloid (2010 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X A documentary on a former Miss Wyoming who is charged with abducting and imprisoning a young Mormon Missionary. Dir: Errol Morris With: Joyce McKinney, Peter Tory, Troy Williams Documentary \| Crime 87 mins.
29.		12 O'Clock Boys (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X Pug, a young boy growing up on a combative West Baltimore block, finds solace in a group of illegal dirt bike riders known as The 12 O'Clock Boys. Dir: Lotfy Nathan With: Coco, Pug, Steven Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Sport 76 mins.
30.		Bus 174 (2002 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X Documentary depicts what happened in Rio de Janeiro on June 12th 2000, when bus 174 was taken by an armed young man... Dir: José Padilha, Felipe Lacerda With: Sandro do Nascimento, Rodrigo Pimentel, Luiz Eduardo Soares Documentary \| Crime 150 mins.
31.		A Very British Gangster (2007 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X A documentary about one of Britain's most dangerous crime families and introduces us to its magnetic, larger-than-life leader, Dominic Noonan (aka Lattlay Fottfoy). Dir: Donal MacIntyre With: Dominic Noonan Documentary \| Crime 97 mins.
32.		The Invisible War (2012 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military. Dir: Kirby Dick With: Amy Ziering, Kirby Dick, Kori Cioca Documentary \| Crime \| Drama \| History 93 mins.
33.		Cocaine Cowboys 2 (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X Set in 1991 on the inner-city streets of Oakland, California, cocaine dealer Charles Cosby has his life... Dir: Billy Corben With: Nelson Andreu, Jorge Ayala, Griselda Blanco Documentary \| Crime 97 mins.
34.		Standard Operating Procedure (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X Errol Morris examines the incidents of abuse and torture of suspected terrorists at the hands of U.S. forces at the Abu Ghraib prison. Dir: Errol Morris With: Megan Ambuhl Graner, Javal Davis, Ken Davis Documentary \| Crime \| War 116 mins.
35.		The Big One (1997 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X On his book tour, Michael Moore exposes more wrongdoing by greedy big businesses and callous politicians around America. Dir: Michael Moore With: Michael Moore, Elaine Bly, Dan Burns Documentary \| Comedy \| Crime \| Drama 91 mins.
36.		Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X Three young women face seven years in a Russian prison for a satirical performance in a Moscow cathedral... Dir: Mike Lerner, Maxim Pozdorovkin With: Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Mariya Alyokhina, Yekaterina Samutsevich Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Music \| News 88 mins.
37.		Crips and Bloods: Made in America (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X With a first-person look at the notorious Crips and Bloods, this film examines the conditions that have lead to decades of devastating gang violence among young African Americans growing up in South Los Angeles. Dir: Stacy Peralta With: Jim Brown, Tony Muhammad, Kershaun Scott Documentary \| Crime 93 mins.
38.		The Jeffrey Dahmer Files (2012 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X An experimental documentary that uses archival footage, interviews, and fictionalized scenarios to tell the story of the people around Jeffrey Dahmer, during the summer of his arrest in 1991. Dir: Chris James Thompson With: Andrew Swant, Pamela Bass, Jeffrey Jentzen Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Drama \| Mystery 76 mins.
39.		Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X 1992, Florida, USA. Aileen Wuornos is claimed to be the world's first female serial killer. Dir: Nick Broomfield With: Jesse 'The Human Bomb' Aviles, Nick Broomfield, Cannonball Documentary \| Crime 87 mins.
40.		Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States. Dir: Marina Zenovich With: Andrew Braunsberg, Richard Brenneman, Douglas Dalton Documentary \| Crime 99 mins.
41.		H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer (2004 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X Torture chambers, acid vats, greased chutes and gassing rooms were just some of the devices of death designed by the Torture Doctor, H.H. Holmes in his castle of horrors. Follows Holmes' entire life as a criminal mastermind. Dir: John Borowski With: Tony Jay, Harold Schechter, Thomas Cronin Documentary \| Crime \| History 64 mins.
42.		If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (2011 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X A rare behind-the-curtain look at the Earth Liberation Front, the radical environmental group that the FBI calls America's 'number one domestic terrorist threat.' Dir: Marshall Curry, Sam Cullman With: Daniel McGowan, Lisa McGowan, Tim Lewis Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Drama \| History \| News \| Thriller 85 mins.
43.		The Interrupters (2011 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X A year in the life of a city grappling with urban violence. Dir: Steve James With: Tio Hardiman, Ameena Matthews, Toya Batey Documentary \| Crime 125 mins.
44.		The Killing of America (1981 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X A documentary of the decline of America. It features a lot a great footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much-much more. Dir: Sheldon Renan With: Chuck Riley, Ed Dorris, Thomas Noguchi Documentary \| Crime 90 mins.
45.		American Drug War: The Last White Hope (2007 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X The War on Drugs has become the longest and most costly war in American history, the question has become... Dir: Kevin Booth With: Joe Arpaio, Jello Biafra, Osama bin Laden Documentary \| Crime 120 mins.
46.		Zapruder Film of Kennedy Assassination (1963 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X The home movie footage that caught the assassination of the American President, John F. Kennedy. With: Charles Brehm, Howard Brennan, John Connally Documentary \| Crime \| History 1 mins.

46 titles.

Sort by: Popularity▲ \| A-Z \| User Rating \| Num Votes \| US Box Office \| Runtime \| Year \| US Release Date
1.		Inside Job (2010 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X Takes a closer look at what brought about the financial meltdown. Dir: Charles Ferguson With: Matt Damon, William Ackman, Daniel Alpert Documentary \| Crime 105 mins.
2.		Soaked in Bleach (2015 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X Tom Grant, a private investigator once hired by Courtney Love, reveals his take on the death of Kurt Cobain. Dir: Benjamin Statler With: Daniel Roebuck, Sarah Scott, August Emerson Documentary \| Crime 90 mins.
3.		Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X A filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son. Dir: Kurt Kuenne With: Kurt Kuenne, Andrew Bagby, David Bagby Documentary \| Crime \| Drama 95 mins.
4.		Bowling for Columbine (2002 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence. Dir: Michael Moore With: Michael Moore, Charlton Heston, Marilyn Manson Documentary \| Crime \| Drama 120 mins.
5.		The Thin Blue Line (1988 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X A film that successfully argued that a man was wrongly convicted for murder by a corrupt justice system in Dallas County, Texas. Dir: Errol Morris With: Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose Documentary \| Crime \| Drama \| Mystery 103 mins.
6.		The Cove (2009 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health. Dir: Louie Psihoyos With: Richard O'Barry, Louie Psihoyos, Hardy Jones Documentary \| Crime 92 mins.
7.		Man on Wire (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century." Dir: James Marsh With: Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| History \| Thriller 94 mins.
8.		Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X A horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence. Dir: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky With: Tony Brooks, Diana Davis, Terry Wood Documentary \| Crime \| Mystery 150 mins.
9.		The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X The story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz, who took his own life at the age of 26. Dir: Brian Knappenberger With: Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cindy Cohn Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| News 105 mins.
10.		Cropsey (2009 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X 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. Dir: Barbara Brancaccio, Joshua Zeman With: Joshua Zeman, Barbara Brancaccio, Bill Ellis Documentary \| Crime \| Horror \| Mystery 84 mins.
11.		Taxi to the Dark Side (2007 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X Alex Gibney exposes the haunting details of the USA's torture and interrogation practices during the War in Afghanistan. Dir: Alex Gibney With: Alex Gibney, Brian Keith Allen, Moazzam Begg Documentary \| Crime \| War 106 mins.
12.		Into the Abyss (2011 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X Conversations with death row inmate Michael Perry and those affected by his crime serve as an examination of why people - and the state - kill. Dir: Werner Herzog With: Werner Herzog, Richard Lopez, Michael Perry Documentary \| Crime \| Drama 107 mins.
13.		Deliver Us from Evil (2006 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X Documentary about Father Oliver O'Grady, a Catholic priest who was relocated to various parishes around the United States during the 1970s in an attempt by the Catholic Church to cover up his rape of dozens of children. Dir: Amy Berg With: Oliver O'Grady, Thomas Doyle, Adam Documentary \| Crime 101 mins.
14.		Cocaine Cowboys (2006 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X In the 1980s, ruthless Colombian cocaine barons invaded Miami with a brand of violence unseen in this country since Prohibition-era Chicago... Dir: Billy Corben With: Jon Roberts, Al Sunshine, Sam Burstyn Documentary \| Crime 118 mins.
15.		Brother's Keeper (1992 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X This documentary by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky details the murder trial of Delbert Ward. Delbert... Dir: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky With: Delbert Ward, Roscoe Ward, Lyman Ward Documentary \| Crime \| Mystery 104 mins.
16.		Kurt & Courtney (1998 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X A documentary on the life of Kurt Cobain and his relationship with Courtney Love. Dir: Nick Broomfield With: Courtney Love, Nick Broomfield, Kurt Cobain Documentary \| Crime \| Music 95 mins.
17.		The Central Park Five (2012 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X A documentary that examines the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers who were convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After having spent between 6 and 13 years each in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime. Dir: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns With: Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Kharey Wise Documentary \| Crime \| History 119 mins.
18.		Kids for Cash (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X Kids For Cash is a riveting look behind the notorious judicial scandal that rocked the nation. Beyond the millions paid and high stakes corruption... Dir: Robert May With: Charlie Balasavage, Joanne Balasavage, Justin Bodnar Documentary \| Crime \| Drama \| News 102 mins.
19.		Dirty Wars (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars. Dir: Rick Rowley With: Jeremy Scahill, Nasser Al Aulaqi, Saleha Al Aulaqi Documentary \| Crime \| Drama \| Mystery \| War 87 mins.
20.		Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X Nick Broomfield's second documentary on Aileen Carol Wuornos, a highway prostitute who was executed in 2002 for killing six men in the state of Florida. This second installment includes the filmmaker's testimony at Wournous's trial. Dir: Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill With: Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Terry Humphreys-Slay Documentary \| Crime 93 mins.
21.		Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X Nick Broomfield digs into the case of the notorious serial killer known as the Grim Sleeper, who terrorized South Central Los Angeles over a span of twenty-five years. Dir: Nick Broomfield With: Nick Broomfield, Lonnie David Franklin Jr., Donna Documentary \| Crime 110 mins.
22.		Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger (2014 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X A look at James 'Whitey' Bulger, one of the most infamous criminals in American history. Dir: Joe Berlinger With: Stephen Rakes, James 'Whitey' Bulger, Tommy Donahue Documentary \| Biography \| Crime 107 mins.
23.		India's Daughter (2015 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X The life and death of Jyoti Singh, an Indian medical student whose violation and murder by gang rapists exposed the violent misogyny of Indian society. Dir: Leslee Udwin With: Asha Devi, Badri Singh, Satendra Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Drama \| History \| News 63 mins.
24.		Killer Legends (2014 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X Delving into our collective nightmares, this horror-documentary investigates the origins of our most terrifying urban legends and the true stories that may have inspired them. Dir: Joshua Zeman With: Rachel Mills, Joshua Zeman, Stephen Winick Documentary \| Crime \| History \| Horror 86 mins.
25.		Biggie and Tupac (2002 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X Documentary on the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls and the East Coast/West Coast, hip-hop/rap rivalry that culminated in late 1996 and early 1997. Dir: Nick Broomfield With: The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Nick Broomfield Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Music 108 mins.
26.		How to Make Money Selling Drugs (2012 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X Ten easy steps show you how to make money from drugs, featuring a series of interviews with drug dealers, prison employees, and lobbyists arguing for tougher drug laws. Dir: Matthew Cooke With: Susan Sarandon, David Simon, 50 Cent Documentary \| Crime 96 mins.
27.		Murder on a Sunday Morning (2001 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Oscar-winning documentary that documents a murder trial in which a 15-year-old African-American is wrongfully accused of a 2000 murder in Jacksonville, Florida. Dir: Jean-Xavier de Lestrade With: Ann Finnell, Patrick McGuinness, James Williams Crime \| Documentary 111 mins.
28.		Tabloid (2010 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X A documentary on a former Miss Wyoming who is charged with abducting and imprisoning a young Mormon Missionary. Dir: Errol Morris With: Joyce McKinney, Peter Tory, Troy Williams Documentary \| Crime 87 mins.
29.		12 O'Clock Boys (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X Pug, a young boy growing up on a combative West Baltimore block, finds solace in a group of illegal dirt bike riders known as The 12 O'Clock Boys. Dir: Lotfy Nathan With: Coco, Pug, Steven Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Sport 76 mins.
30.		Bus 174 (2002 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X Documentary depicts what happened in Rio de Janeiro on June 12th 2000, when bus 174 was taken by an armed young man... Dir: José Padilha, Felipe Lacerda With: Sandro do Nascimento, Rodrigo Pimentel, Luiz Eduardo Soares Documentary \| Crime 150 mins.
31.		A Very British Gangster (2007 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X A documentary about one of Britain's most dangerous crime families and introduces us to its magnetic, larger-than-life leader, Dominic Noonan (aka Lattlay Fottfoy). Dir: Donal MacIntyre With: Dominic Noonan Documentary \| Crime 97 mins.
32.		The Invisible War (2012 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military. Dir: Kirby Dick With: Amy Ziering, Kirby Dick, Kori Cioca Documentary \| Crime \| Drama \| History 93 mins.
33.		Cocaine Cowboys 2 (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X Set in 1991 on the inner-city streets of Oakland, California, cocaine dealer Charles Cosby has his life... Dir: Billy Corben With: Nelson Andreu, Jorge Ayala, Griselda Blanco Documentary \| Crime 97 mins.
34.		Standard Operating Procedure (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X Errol Morris examines the incidents of abuse and torture of suspected terrorists at the hands of U.S. forces at the Abu Ghraib prison. Dir: Errol Morris With: Megan Ambuhl Graner, Javal Davis, Ken Davis Documentary \| Crime \| War 116 mins.
35.		The Big One (1997 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X On his book tour, Michael Moore exposes more wrongdoing by greedy big businesses and callous politicians around America. Dir: Michael Moore With: Michael Moore, Elaine Bly, Dan Burns Documentary \| Comedy \| Crime \| Drama 91 mins.
36.		Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer (2013 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X Three young women face seven years in a Russian prison for a satirical performance in a Moscow cathedral... Dir: Mike Lerner, Maxim Pozdorovkin With: Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Mariya Alyokhina, Yekaterina Samutsevich Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Music \| News 88 mins.
37.		Crips and Bloods: Made in America (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X With a first-person look at the notorious Crips and Bloods, this film examines the conditions that have lead to decades of devastating gang violence among young African Americans growing up in South Los Angeles. Dir: Stacy Peralta With: Jim Brown, Tony Muhammad, Kershaun Scott Documentary \| Crime 93 mins.
38.		The Jeffrey Dahmer Files (2012 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X An experimental documentary that uses archival footage, interviews, and fictionalized scenarios to tell the story of the people around Jeffrey Dahmer, during the summer of his arrest in 1991. Dir: Chris James Thompson With: Andrew Swant, Pamela Bass, Jeffrey Jentzen Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Drama \| Mystery 76 mins.
39.		Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X 1992, Florida, USA. Aileen Wuornos is claimed to be the world's first female serial killer. Dir: Nick Broomfield With: Jesse 'The Human Bomb' Aviles, Nick Broomfield, Cannonball Documentary \| Crime 87 mins.
40.		Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States. Dir: Marina Zenovich With: Andrew Braunsberg, Richard Brenneman, Douglas Dalton Documentary \| Crime 99 mins.
41.		H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer (2004 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X Torture chambers, acid vats, greased chutes and gassing rooms were just some of the devices of death designed by the Torture Doctor, H.H. Holmes in his castle of horrors. Follows Holmes' entire life as a criminal mastermind. Dir: John Borowski With: Tony Jay, Harold Schechter, Thomas Cronin Documentary \| Crime \| History 64 mins.
42.		If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (2011 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X A rare behind-the-curtain look at the Earth Liberation Front, the radical environmental group that the FBI calls America's 'number one domestic terrorist threat.' Dir: Marshall Curry, Sam Cullman With: Daniel McGowan, Lisa McGowan, Tim Lewis Documentary \| Biography \| Crime \| Drama \| History \| News \| Thriller 85 mins.
43.		The Interrupters (2011 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X A year in the life of a city grappling with urban violence. Dir: Steve James With: Tio Hardiman, Ameena Matthews, Toya Batey Documentary \| Crime 125 mins.
44.		The Killing of America (1981 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X A documentary of the decline of America. It features a lot a great footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much-much more. Dir: Sheldon Renan With: Chuck Riley, Ed Dorris, Thomas Noguchi Documentary \| Crime 90 mins.
45.		American Drug War: The Last White Hope (2007 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X The War on Drugs has become the longest and most costly war in American history, the question has become... Dir: Kevin Booth With: Joe Arpaio, Jello Biafra, Osama bin Laden Documentary \| Crime 120 mins.
46.		Zapruder Film of Kennedy Assassination (1963 Documentary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X The home movie footage that caught the assassination of the American President, John F. Kennedy. With: Charles Brehm, Howard Brennan, John Connally Documentary \| Crime \| History 1 mins.

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