I think it's been noted in other threads, but Tim Hetherington, co-director of Restrepo was killed a couple weeks ago in Libya. Only makes Restrepo more poignant in restrospect.

The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia

Shoot-outs, robberies, gas-huffing , drug dealing, pill popping, murders, and tap dancing - what do these all have in common? These are just a few of the parts of being a member of the Wild and Wonderful White Family. The legendary family is as known for their wild, excessive criminal ways as they are for their famous mountain dancing members, including Jesco White, the star of the cult classic documentary "Dancing Outlaw." Exploring both the comic and tragic sides of life on the other side of the law, this stylish, fast-paced family portrait exposes the powerful forces of corruption, poverty, and West Virginia's environmentally and culturally devastating coal mining culture that helped shape the White family, a dying breed of outlaws preserving a dying form of dance.

That documentary makes me hate white trash sooo much. ****ing worthless people.

has anyone seen this doc about patti smith, shot over 10 years?

Patti Smith: Dream of Life (by Steven Sebring)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0940620/

the metacritic reviews are pretty solid

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0940620/criticreviews

There's no way it hasn't been mentioned but I watched The King of Kong last night and I really enjoyed it; Competitive arcade gaming world.

Great 1hr BBC documentary on Warren Buffett. If you don't know much about his life it's a must see.

http://documentaryheaven.com/the-wor...arren-buffett/

Anyone know where I can find "An African Election"

http://www.stltoday.com/news/article...558f161ff.html

Just watched Thieves by Law. Documentary about the Russian mob. Very interesting, recommended.

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni2207168/

+1. Very great documentary. I already knew the majority of the information covered in it, but it was still entertaining to watch.

He contracted the disease through Herpes, which attacked his brain (something the Herpes does, but only rarely). Weird. Couldn't find anything other than the clip you posted, sorry OP.

Thanks for the recommendation. And it's on Netflix Watch Instantly!!

And LOL at the picture of the lawyer on the cover art. Looks crazier than I imagined!

Don't think this has been mentioned yet itt:

You're Gonna Miss Me - Just gonna copy and paste the description from Netflix (yes, it's available on Watch Instantly as well):

It's not easy being a pioneer. For proof, just watch this film about Roky Erickson, whose band, the 13th Floor Elevators, coined the term "psychedelic rock" in the 1960s. Targeted for his advocacy of pharmaceuticals, Erickson was busted for possession of a single joint in 1969 and spent three years in an institute for the criminally insane. This film covers his rise and fall, as well as his family's efforts to help him get his life back on track.

Haven't watched it yet, but sounds interesting and intriguing.

Another interesting sounding documentary available on Netflix Watch Instantly:

Until The Light Takes Us -

Taking viewers deep inside the notorious "Inner Circle" that promoted murder, suicide and church burning in the Norwegian black metal subculture of the 1990s, filmmakers Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewell offer up a nuanced and fascinating documentary. Rare footage and interviews with musicians -- including Gylve "Fenriz" Nagell, Varg "Count Grishnackh" Vikernes and Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg -- shed light on the controversial movement.

Haven't watched yet, so can't recommend or not recommend, but it has pretty good reviews on Netflix.

I Am Trying To Break Your Heart: A Film About Wilco -

Photographer turned director Sam Jones started filming experimental rock band Wilco as they recorded their fourth album, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot," which was released in 2002 to nearly universal critical acclaim. As depicted in the film, however, it was a tumultuous time (the band nearly broke up). This documentary captures both Wilco's music and the story of how the band weathered the storm to release the album under a new label.

I didn't really like this one. I've never been of that style of music (or anything similar) but I've read the book that covered the Varg Vikernes story (among other crazy stories) and was hoping it'd been more like that. This is interesting to a degree, but it got pretty old pretty quick.

For anyone who enjoyed "Beer Wars" (mentioned ITT) and/or is into homebrewing I can recommend the docuseries "Brewmasters" which got cancelled after 5 episodes.

Basically following Dogfish Head while brewing a different beer each episode. Liked all 5 episodes.

9.75/10 imo, and it's on youtube with english subtitles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwB9q31Jkew

I reccommend The Iceman: Confessions of a Mafia Hitman
pretty sick

Watched today. Amazing.

Well done. I wonder if the movie the one guy was making is out, and what it's called.

I was recently recommended Behind enemy lines. I was told it was on Netflix instant. I haven't had a chance to watch it but it looks pretty crazy.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...s-Taliban.html

It's actually called Taliban: Behind the Masks
part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkk5HMwCCQE

part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On4OE9Ikb4U

Oh nice. Thanks man!

interesting...thanks for sharing

http://www.sbs.com.au/dateline/story...nd-Enemy-Lines

here is a link to a Q&A about the doco with Paul who filmed it

"Life After Tomorrow" on hulu.

Fleeting fame is such a bitch. Interesting portrait of fame - those that kept it and others that lost it.