Best Documentary Films...Ever!

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Baraka: Remastered [Blu-ray] [1992]
1.  Baraka: Remastered [Blu-ray] [1992] DVD ~ Ron Fricke
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  "This mesmerising, ambitious global odyssey from the cinematographer of the similar cultural travelogue 'Koyaanisqatsi' is a series of stunning visuals from around the world. Must be seen in HD."
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Bowling For Columbine : Special Edition (Two Disc Set) [DVD] [2002]
2.  Bowling For Columbine : Special Edition (Two Disc Set) [DVD] [2002] DVD ~ Michael Moore
The list author says:
  "Michael Moore's insightful, daring documentary about gun control in US society is a subject which most filmmakers usually find too complex an issue to address in such an accessible way."
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse [DVD] [1991] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
3.  Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse [DVD] [1991] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Dennis Hopper
The list author says:
  "Compelling retrospective documentary compiling interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the making of 'Apocalypse Now' that is just as intense an odyssey as the film itself."
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In Bed With Madonna [DVD]
4.  In Bed With Madonna [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Fascinating but possibly manipulative documentary revealing the enigmatic singer's 1990 Blonde Ambition world tour that contrasts the sycophantic backstage life with flamboyant onstage numbers."
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Koyaanisqatsi/ Powaqqatsi [DVD]
5.  Koyaanisqatsi/ Powaqqatsi [DVD] DVD ~ Christie Brinkley
The list author says:
  "These breathtaking images of our world accompanied by Philip Glass' relentless music are entrancing, haunting and majestic, although any intended profundity is oblique."
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Super Size Me [DVD] [2004]
6.  Super Size Me [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Morgan Spurlock
The list author says:
  "Morgan Spurlock takes a wry, first-hand look at the connection between obesity and fast-food by eating nothing but McDonalds meals for 30 days. The results are quite revealing."
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Touching The Void Blu-ray
7.  Touching The Void Blu-ray 
The list author says:
  "Incredible true story of survival against the odds for a couple of mountaineers that is grippingly told through interviews and a dramatic reconstruction with remarkable location photography."
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Capitalism: A Love Story [DVD]
8.  Capitalism: A Love Story [DVD] DVD ~ Michael Moore
The list author says:
  "Inflamatory documentary from the provocative Michael Moore who makes a compelling, emotive and persuasive crusade about the perils of worshipping the almighty dollar."
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Earth [Blu-ray]
9.  Earth [Blu-ray] DVD ~ Patrick Stewart
The list author says:
  "Stunning natural history documentary combining the best moments from the visually ground-breaking BBC series 'Planet Earth' that gives an awe-inspiring sense of scale."
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Deep Blue [DVD]
10.  Deep Blue [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "All the best bits from the BBC's landmark nature series 'The Blue Planet' about life beneath the ocean waves with some previously unseen incredible footage."
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For All Mankind [Masters of Cinema] [Blu-ray]
11.  For All Mankind [Masters of Cinema] [Blu-ray] DVD ~ Jim Lovell
The list author says:
  "Mesmerising, reflective documentary about the moon landings compiling archive NASA footage and audio interviews with the Apollo astronauts who recall their extraordinary experiences. Brian Eno music."
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In The Shadow of The Moon Blu-ray
12.  In The Shadow of The Moon Blu-ray DVD ~ David Sington
The list author says:
  "Ron Howard-produced documentary film about the Apollo missions. Entertaining and informative comments from those interviewed and amazing footage reveal what an incredible feat was achieved."
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Life After People [Blu-ray] [2008][Region Free]
13.  Life After People [Blu-ray] [2008][Region Free] 
The list author says:
  "Inspired by Alan Weisman's 'The World Without Us', this explains what would happen to our civilisation if humans suddenly disappeared. The answer isn't reassuring but good SFX provide a visual treat."
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The Last Dragon [DVD]
14.  The Last Dragon [DVD] DVD ~ Tom Chadbon
The list author says:
  "Pseudo-documentary about the discovery of the remains of a supposedly mythical creature. Combining science and CGI to present an enjoyable and plausible explanation for its existence and evolution."
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The 11th Hour [DVD]
15.  The 11th Hour [DVD] DVD ~ Leonardo diCaprio
The list author says:
  "Alarming documentary explaining the looming environmental crisis in a condensed crash-course for a mass audience. Probably more accurate and balanced than 'An Inconvenient Truth'."
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Grizzly Man [2005] [DVD]
16.  Grizzly Man [2005] [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Werner Herzog tells the tragic story of a well-meaning but misguided man who lived amongst wild bears in Alaska, which uses his own video footage."
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Fitzcarraldo [25th Anniversary Edition] [DVD]
17.  Fitzcarraldo [25th Anniversary Edition] [DVD] DVD ~ Fitzcarraldo
The list author says:
  "Disc 2 features the documentary "Burden of Dreams - Making Fitzcarraldo" - an astonishing account of the problems faced by Werner Herzog whilst filming his ambitious production in the jungle."
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9 / 11 [DVD] [2002]
18.  9 / 11 [DVD] [2002] DVD ~ Tony Benatatos
The list author says:
  "The makers of a simple documentary about New York firefighters captured a unique record of tragic events as the day rapidly turned into something nobody was expecting. Chilling and compulsive viewing."
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Woodstock [Blu-ray] [2009][Region Free]
19.  Woodstock [Blu-ray] [2009][Region Free] DVD ~ WoodStock Ultimate Collector's
The list author says:
  "Very long split-screen concert documentary about the historic music festival that now stands as a nostalgic record of the hippie counter-culture."
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Earth [Blu-ray] forum
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