8.3The Weather Underground (2002)
The remarkable story of The Weather Underground, radical activists of the 1970s.

8.7Hearts and Minds (1974)
Peter Davis' landmark documentary unflinchingly confronts the United States' involvement in Vietnam.

8.6When We Were Kings (1996)
The 1974 heavyweight boxing championship in Zaire between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali.

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

6.3Cocaine Cowboys (2006)
The story of how Columbian drug cartels' invaded Miami in the 1970s and 80s.

9.2Dear America - Letters Home from Vietnam (1987)
This classic documentary features reenactments of actual letters written by soldiers during the Vietnam war.

8.942 Up (1998)
In 1964, director Michael Apted interviewed a group of seven year olds - now they are 42.

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.

9.1Harlan County USA (1976)
A filmed account of a bitterly violent miner strike.

6.9Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same (1976)
A Led Zeppelin concert filmed in Madison Square Garden, New York.

8.3Vernon, Florida (1982)
Errol Morris documents the eccentric residents living within the town of Vernon, Florida.

N/AThe Fall of a Shah (2009)
The film explores why the Shah was toppled and Ayatollah Khomeini replaced him.

9.349 Up (2005)
The group of people who were seven years old in 1964 are now revisited at 49.

7.7Inside the Vietnam War (2008)
A National Geographic inside look at the war in Vietnam.

N/AApollo 15: Man Must Explore (2004)
DVD set containing the complete TV transmissions and onboard film from the Apollo 15 mission.

7.0Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart (1998)
A biography of Lou Reed's career over several decades, with the Velvet Underground and solo.

8.4On Any Sunday (1971)
A documentary following the lives of motorcycle racers and racing enthusiasts, including actor Steve McQueen.