Top 26 Documentary Movies Picks from 2005

A devastating and heart-rending take on grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among grizzly bears in Alaska. Check out Grizzly Man / IMDB / YouTube

In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family. Look into March of the Penguins / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary about the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how they led to its fall. Get info on Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room / IMDB / YouTube

Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, Earthlings chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit. Check out Earthlings / IMDB / YouTube

Two documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city's notorious red light district. Explore Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids / IMDB / YouTube

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville. Check out The Aristocrats / IMDB / YouTube

Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece. Get info on Murderball / IMDB / YouTube

Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions. Learn about Why We Fight / IMDB / YouTube

Award-winning director Fatih Akin takes us on a journey through Istanbul, the city that bridges Europe and Asia, and challenges familiar notions of east and west. He looks at the vibrant musical scene which includes traditional Turkish music plus rock and hip-hop. See more about Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul / IMDB / YouTube

An examination of the infamous pornographic film Deep Throat (1972), covering aspects from the film's creation to its cultural impact. Info on Inside Deep Throat / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary on the once-promising American rock bands The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols, and the friendship/rivalry between their respective founders, Anton Newcombe and Courtney Taylor. Info on Dig! / IMDB / YouTube

Anti-corporate activists travel from conference to conference, impersonating member of the World Trade Organization. More about The Yes Men / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary on the effect of fishing the Nile perch in Tanzania's Lake Victoria. The predatory fish, which has wiped out the native species, is sold in European supermarkets, while starving Tanzanian families have to make do with the leftovers. Get info on Darwin's Nightmare / IMDB / YouTube

Narrative digressions on sex, race, politics, and more from comedienne Sarah Silverman. More about Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic / IMDB / YouTube

An exploration of the viewpoint that the September 11, 2001 attacks were planned by the United States government. evidence of a plane having crashed anywhere near the Pentagon. The only site is the actual side of the building that's crashed in, and as I said, the only pieces left - that you can see are, are small enough that you can pick'm up in your hand. There are no large tail-sections, wing-sections, - fuselage, nothing like that anywhere around which would indicate that the entire plane crashed into the side of the Pentagon. Explore Loose Change: Second Edition / IMDB / YouTube

Did Jesus exist? This film starts with that question, then goes on to examine Christianity as a whole. Details on The God Who Wasn't There / IMDB / YouTube

Engineers attempt daring journey above Guyanese rainforest canopy with airship prototype. Adventure fraught with risks, as previous expedition ended tragically. This is a unique story of exploring uncharted jungle from the air. Info on The White Diamond / IMDB / YouTube

George Carlin continues making people laugh with his 13th HBO stand-up special. Look into George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary on the rise and stumble of Troy Duffy, the bartender-cum-filmmaker who was swept up by Miramax's Harvey Weinstein to turn his script for The Boondock Saints into a feature film. Explore Overnight / IMDB / YouTube

Since the second grade, Brian has had a crush on Drew Barrymore and now 20 years later he wants to fulfill his dream by asking her on a date. Details on My Date with Drew / IMDB / YouTube

A look at the impact of the retail giant on local communities. Learn about Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price / IMDB / YouTube

Exploring the shared language and poetic sensibilities of all animals. Check out Ashes and Snow / IMDB / YouTube

The students of several New York City elementary schools learn ballroom dancing and compete in a city wide dance competition. Get info on Mad Hot Ballroom / IMDB / YouTube

James Cameron teams up with NASA scientists to explore the Mid-Ocean Ridge, a submerged chain of mountains that band the Earth and are home to some of the planet's most unique life forms. Info on Aliens of the Deep / IMDB / YouTube

Rize chronicles a dance movement that rises out of South Central Los Angeles with roots in clowning and street youth culture. More about Rize / IMDB / YouTube

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a seven-year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years up to 49. Check out 49 Up / IMDB / YouTube