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Top Ten Documentaries

Everyone has their favorites... here’s ours!

  1. King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters - it’s just plain fun; the documentary version of a Judd Apatow film
  2. Dogtown and Z-Boys - a tightly weaved story that kicks ass
  3. War/Dance - an inspiring and beautiful story that deserves more praise then it was given
  4. Street Fight - political revelations from a debut director
  5. Confessions of a Superhero - the equivalent of Errol Morris and Morgan Spurlock’s love child
  6. The Fog of War - an honest portrayal of a black mark on U.S. political ideas
  7. Gates of Heaven - peels back the layers of humanity
  8. Gimme Shelter - a shocking portrayal of what should have been a great moment in musical history
  9. Murderball - a tightly weaved story that kicks ass
  10. Hoop Dreams - basketball is only the beginning of this tale of inner city struggles Top

Top Ten Documentaries "for film buffs"

Must see’s for those who know...

  1. Gates of Heaven - one of the best crafted films I’ve ever seen
  2. Gimme Shelter - the Rolling Stones are great, but it’s the camera work and editing that shine
  3. Hoop Dreams - Steve James’ directorial debut may be his most influential
  4. Manda Bala - Poignant and cool, a combination worth investigating
  5. The Bridge - you won’t leave the theater the same
  6. When We Were Kings - the perfect “storyteller” film... period
  7. Confessions of a Superhero - part quirky fun, part insightful, totally worth your time
  8. Koyaanisqatsi - a brilliant piece by any standard, though it’s not accessible to everyone
  9. Harlan County U.S.A. - an influential work many directors will credit as shaping their ideals
  10. War/Dance - It should have won an Oscar in 2008, so i give it honors here

Top Ten Documentaries "for documentary newbies"

Unsure if this genre is worth your time, check these films out to see why it is...

  1. King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters - nerdy and yet the most fun you’ll probably have
  2. Dogtown and Z-Boys - a modern hit that rivals the quality of any of the classics
  3. Scratch - a rare combination of excellent filmmaking and entertainment
  4. Murderball - almost as good as the number two on this list
  5. Mr.Untouchable - it’s fun, it’s cool and it’s effective... the soundtrack ain’t bad either
  6. Operation Homecoming - ignore your views, hear their stories
  7. Step Into Liquid - no matter how much water’s in your backyard, this’ll make you wanna surf
  8. Journey’s with George - not as good as Street Fight, but probably more accessible
  9. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room - the research and interviews are almost endless
  10. Who Killed the Electric Car? - one of the main reasons I fell in love with documentaries