8.5Collapse (2009)
This portrait of radical thinker Michael Ruppert explores his apocalyptic vision of the future.

7.6Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film (2006)
A documentary on the life and death of Hunter S. Thompson.

8.7Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)
The career of Kubrick is explored through pictures, his old home movies and comments from his colleagues.

8.3Surfwise: The Amazing True Odyssey of the Paskowitz Family (2007)
Doug Pray explores the life of surfer Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz.

7.3Sketches of Frank Gehry (2005)
A look at the life and work of renown architect Frank Gehry.

6.5Beyond The Golden Compass: The Magic of Philip Pullman (2007)
Unlock the astonishing truths and hidden meanings inside the pages of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass.

9.2Milk (2008)
The story of California's first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk.

7.7The Artistocrats (2005)
100 Superstar Comedians. One Very Dirty Joke.

9.0Joy Division (2007)
The story of 1970s British band Joy Division and frontman Ian Curtis.

9.1Man on Wire (2008)
The story of Philippe Petit and his tightrope walk between the towers of New York's Word Trade Center.

8.6Autism: The Musical (2007)
Follows five autistic children as they work together to create and perform a live musical production.

8.8Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
A family disintegrates as the father and one of his sons are accused of hundreds of shocking crimes.

9.4Crumb (1994)
A cinematic portrait of the controversial comic book writer/artist and his traumatized family.

8.3The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius, singer-songwriter and artist is revealed in this portrait.

8.1My Architect (2003)
Director Nathaniel Kahn searches to understand his father, noted architect Louis Kahn.

8.6The Betrayal - Nerakhoon (2008)
The epic story of a family odyssey from war-torn Laos to the mean streets of New York.

7.3The Miles Davis Story (2001)
The Miles Davis Story explores the music and the man behind the public image.

9.5No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005)
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to rock star.

8.4The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans.

8.7Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007)
A celebration of Joe Strummer - before, during and after The Clash.

8.9Grizzly Man (2005)
Explores the life and death of amateur grizzly bear expert Timothy Treadwell.

7.9The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)
Diehard video game fans compete to break World Records on classic arcade games.

8.2John Adams (2008)
A miniseries on the life of John Adams and the first 50 years of the United States.

7.3Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005)
A documentary on the singer-songwriter, with performances by musicians he has influenced.

7.3Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye (2003)
A biography of the man considered the greatest photographer of the last century.

7.9For The Bible Tells Me So (2007)
An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S.

8.3The Times of Harvey Milk (1984)
A documentary of the career and assasination of San Francisco's first elected gay councillor.

9.1The Fog of War (2003)
Robert S. McNamara talks about the difficult lessons of modern war.

7.3Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)
Documentary following singer Madonna on her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.

6.8Fritz Lang - Circle of Destiny (2000)
Those who knew the man and his work best reveal the secrets behind his craft in this documentary.

7.8What Remains: The Life and Work of Sally Mann (2005)
This film follows Mann as she embarks on a new project, exploring the subject of death and inevitable decay.

7.1Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)
A look at the uncanny life of the author and inventor of gonzo journalism, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.

7.7Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows (2000)
The life and career of legendary director Clint Eastwood.

8.0Frank Lloyd Wright (1998)
A biography of the life and work of the American architect.

7.9Crazy Sexy Cancer (2007)
Documentary about a young woman looking for a cure and finding her life.

N/AMichael Palin's Hemingway Adventure (1999)
Michael Palin turns his wandering eye to the life and locales of Ernest Hemingway.

8.8The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2005)
A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.

7.0King (2008)
Forty years after his assassination, Tom Brokaw takes viewers through the extraordinary life of King.

6.4200 Cadillacs (2004)
Elvis really, really liked to buy cars for people...

7.8Tyson (2008)
An up-close portrait of one of the most polarising figures of our time.

9.3Martha Argerich, Evening Talks (2003)
For the first time on camera Martha Argerich shares her memories, doubts, and appetite for music making.

7.6Empires: Napoleon (2000)
The rise and fall of one of the greatest military geniuses of modern times.

N/APresident Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey (2009)
An intimate portrait of Barack Obama.

6.2Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2007)
A portrait of photographer Annie Leibovitz, her life and her art.

8.1Ultimate Jordan (2001)
Chronicles the amazing career of Michael Jordan, a great American icon.

6.4The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell (1987)
A biographical portrait of mythologist Joseph Campbell.

N/ASpellbound (2002)
Spellbound follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee.