Greatest 16 Documentary Movies Highly Rated Released in 2017

When Bryan sets out to uncover the truth about doping in sports, a chance meeting with a Russian scientist transforms his story from a personal experiment into a geopolitical thriller. See more about Icarus / IMDB / YouTube

An intrepid filmmaker on a journey of discovery as he uncovers possibly the largest health secret of our time and the collusion between industry, government, pharmaceutical and health organizations keeping this information from us. See more about What the Health / IMDB / YouTube

A behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon (1999). Find out about Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond / IMDB / YouTube

Writer James Baldwin tells the story of race in modern America with his unfinished novel, Remember This House. Info on I Am Not Your Negro / IMDB / YouTube

A profile of an ancient city and its unique people, seen through the eyes of the most mysterious and beloved animal humans have ever known, the Cat. Info on Kedi / IMDB / YouTube

Louis Theroux documents his investigation into what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous Church of Scientology. Check out My Scientology Movie / IMDB / YouTube

Director Agnes Varda and photographer/muralist J.R. journey through rural France and form an unlikely friendship. Read about Faces Places / IMDB / YouTube

This documentary goes behind the scenes with pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a bold new album and prepares for her Super Bowl halftime show. Learn about Gaga: Five Foot Two / IMDB / YouTube

The Red Pill chronicles filmmaker Cassie Jaye's journey following the mysterious and polarizing Men's Rights Movement. The Red Pill explores today's gender war and asks the question what is the future of gender equality? Details on The Red Pill / IMDB / YouTube

When Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he didn't commit, he builds his case around raw footage from the popular TV show, Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000). Get info on Long Shot / IMDB / YouTube

Unacknowledged focuses on the historic files of the Disclosure Project and how UFO secrecy has been ruthlessly enforced-and why. The best evidence for extraterrestrial contact, dating back decades, is presented with direct top-secret witness testimony, documents and UFO footage, 80% of which has never been revealed anywhere else. The behind-the-scenes research and h. Learn about Unacknowledged / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary on Steven Spielberg, filmmaker. Includes interviews with relatives, film critics, peers and people who have worked with him. Read about Spielberg / IMDB / YouTube

A tale of a small boy with dreams and his journey to becoming the God of Cricket and the most celebrated sportsperson in his country. Look into Sachin - A Billion Dreams / IMDB / YouTube

A decade after An Inconvenient Truth (2006) brought climate change to the heart of popular culture, the follow-up shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. More about An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power / IMDB / YouTube

Animation, testimony, and archival footage combine to relate the events of August 1, 1966 when a gunman opened fire from the University of Texas clock tower, killing 16 people. Info on Tower / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary exploring the life and career of notorious Republican dirty trickster and longtime Trump adviser, Roger Stone, who helped create the real estate mogul's political career. Look into Get Me Roger Stone / IMDB / YouTube