Showtime Documentary Films

Tells the story of Whitney Houston's extraordinary life and tragic death.

This unnervingly vivid dive into the 1971 uprising from Emmy® winning director Stanley Nelson sheds new light on the enduring violence and racism of the prison system and highlights the urgent, ongoing need for reform 50 years later.

An extraordinary look into the political career of Imelda Marcos, this documentary tells a cautionary tale of a powerful leader whose questionable sense of reality divided the Philippines.

When Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and t...

A look at the life and work of Charlie Chaplin in his own words featuring an in-depth interview he gave to Life magazine in 1966.

A frank and honest account of George Michael's professional life and career, made by the man himself with various artists adding to the narrative.

It follows John McEnroe as he finally tells his side of his storied career and performances on the court.

Illusions and reality merge, where authenticity and imagination overlap, and questions arise about the value we place on the goods around us.

The background of the 2003 murder of Baylor basketball player Patrick Dennehy and the attempted, related cover-up of NCAA violations rampant in the Baylor basketball program by Coach Dave Bliss.

A profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James capturing the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.

Documentary of the life and exploits of gangsta rap producer Suge Knight.

Revealing profile of Dick Cheney, former VP. Covers his political career from Washington beginnings to Bush administration, offering personal insights.

An examination of the high priest of LSD Timothy Leary through the eyes of famed lover Joanna Harcourt-Smith. Was Leary's "perfect love" a CIA plant or was she simply a rich, beautiful young woman out for the adventure of a lifetime?

Nick Bollettieri coached a generation of tennis champions, but his relentless desire to win cost him the relationship he valued most.

Follow musician David Johansen's luminous set at Café Carlyle from January 2020. A concert that is wonderfully intimate and a testament to both a lost New York and an artist who remains as fresh and exciting as ever.

Biz Markie's Collage of Celebrity celebrity interviews, rare film, reenactments, and playful animation who left his mark in history of hip-hop.

A look at the life and career of Chelsea Manning, a trans woman soldier in the United States Army, who was sentenced to serve 35 years at an all-male military prison for leaking information about the country's wars in Iraq and Afg...

The Honey Trap is a feature documentary centered on Denis Cuspert (aka Deso Dogg) and his journey from infamous German rapper to ISIS recruiter. Director Chris Moukarbel (Cypher, Gaga Five Foot Two) tells an unexpected story, laye...