Documentary Now!

4 seasons available

A series of documentaries and biopics, each about a completely fictitious subject.
Soldier of Illusion, Part 1
S4 E1

In the early 1980s, a visionary German filmmaker tries to will his magnum opus into existence while working in the remote, punishing conditions of the Russian Ular mountains. Part I.

Soldier of Illusion, Part 2
S4 E2

In the early 1980s, a visionary German filmmaker tries to will his magnum opus into existence while working in the remote, punishing conditions of the Russian Ular mountains.

Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport
S4 E3

A fly-on-the-wall portrait of a hair salon in the small coastal town of Bagglyport as they prepare their annual stylebook.

How They Threw Rocks
S4 E4

A chronicle of the iconic 1974 Craig Maes (Field Rock) showdown dubbed "The Melon vs. The Felon."

My Monkey Grifter
S4 E5

A filmmaker forms a deep, emotional, and financially taxing relationship with a monkey.

Trouver Frisson
S4 E6

Celebrated French filmmaker Ida Leos searches for why she no longer experiences "frisson," the goosebumps that have always been her guide.

Bats... Valley: Part 1
S3 E1

In 1980, self-appointed spiritual guru Father Ra-Shawbard starts a commune in rural Oregon with the help of overly devoted assistant Ra-Sharir; exasperated FBI agent Bill Doss dedicates himself to exposing the man behind the mantras.

Bats... Valley: Part 2
S3 E2

Father Ra-Shawbard and his followers spark a feud with the local residents of Chinook, Ore., which catapults the conflict to national attention.

Original Cast Album: Co-Op
S3 E3

A fly-on-the-wall look at the marathon cast album recording of the ill-fated 1970 Broadway musical comedy centered around a cast of characters who work, live, or want to live in the same co-op.

Waiting for the Artist
S3 E4

An internationally-acclaimed performance artist prepares for a major career retrospective while reconciling her relationship with her former lover and performance partner, who she hasn't seen in two decades.

Searching for Mr. Larson: A Love Letter From the Far Side
S3 E5

A fan sets out to make a documentary about the comic strip that changed his life and personally deliver the film to its reclusive creator.

Long Gone
S3 E6

An impressionistic look at the turbulent life of American jazz guitarist Rex Logan, who became a cultural icon in Eastern Europe when his music provided the soundtrack for the 1991 revolution in the Republic of Sárdasovinia.

Any Given Saturday Afternoon
S3 E7

A profile of life at the top of the Professional Bowling League during the 2003 tournament season, shining a spotlight on the highs and lows of its three most beloved competitors.

The Bunker
S2 E1

A different and interesting look at the 1992 Ohio Gubernatorial campaign.

Juan Likes Rice & Chicken
S2 E2

The story of 83-year-old Juan, his son Arturo and his award-winning restaurant, Juan's Rice & Chicken.

Parker Gail's Location Is Everything
S2 E3

Monologist Parker Gail and director Harrison Renzi team up to present Gail's theater piece, "Location Is Everything."

Globesman
S2 E4

A documentary from the Fein Brothers ("Sandy Passage") follows four door-to-door salesmen as they travel across the country selling globes along with battling rejection.

Final Transmission
S2 E5

A new wave band from the late 1970s and early 1980s play their final concert.

Mr. Runner Up: My Life as an Oscar Bridesmaid Part 1
S2 E6

An in-depth look at Hollywood legend Jerry Wallach and his 40-year quest to win an Oscar.

Mr. Runner Up: My Life as an Oscar Bridesmaid Part 2
S2 E7

An in-depth look at Hollywood legend Jerry Wallach and his 40-year quest to win an Oscar.

Sandy Passage
S1 E1

The lives of two aging socialites, and their deteriorating estate.

Kunuk Uncovered
S1 E2

Investigating the documentary "Kunuk the Hunter," which tries to separate reality from fabrication.

DRONEZ: The Hunt for El Chingon
S1 E3

The hipster media empire, DRONEZ, sends courageous journalists to Mexico to track down a drug lord.

The Eye Doesn't Lie
S1 E4

An investigation into the wrongful conviction of a man sentenced to death for the 1986 murder of John Patrick Winslow.

A Town, a Gangster, a Festival
S1 E5

A documentary crew travels to Arborg, Iceland, for the festival which honors American gangster, Al Capone.

Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee, Part 1
S1 E6

Part one of the documentary chronicling the rise and fall of the band, the Blue Jean Committee.

Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee, Part 2
S1 E7

Part two of the documentary chronicling the rise and fall of the band, the Blue Jean Committee.