30 Compelling Documentaries from 2007 to Stir Your Curiosity

The Secret Life of Brian

2007 • 48 min

Documentary

This documentary explores the creation of the film *Life of Brian* and the subsequent controversy surrounding accusations of blasphemy.

7.6

Must Read After My Death

2007 • 73 min

Documentary

When her grandmother passes away, a woman inherits hours of hidden film and audio recordings, along with a note instructing her to read something specific after the funeral. The contents reveal a disturbing and previously unknown history of her family.

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6.5

Trumbo

2007 • 96 min

Documentary, History

This film chronicles the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976) and the impact of the post-World War II congressional crackdown on Hollywood Communists on individuals and their families. Trumbo, along with other writers, directors, and actors, used their First Amendment rights…

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7.4

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Scott Walker: 30 Century Man

2007 • 95 min

Documentary, Music

This documentary explores the life and work of Scott Walker, the highly influential musician.

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My Kid Could Paint That

2007 • 82 min

Documentary

This film explores the art and unexpected fame of a four-year-old artist. Her paintings, often likened to those of Picasso, have achieved considerable financial success, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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RR

2007 • 115 min

Documentary

Benning’s newest film charts the landscape and history of American progress through the movement of trains. Thirty years after his earlier work, *The United States of America* (1975), *RR* continues Benning's exploration of highways and railroads as symbols of American…

7.0

7.5

Crazy Love

2007 • 92 min

Documentary, Romance

Dan Klores' film explores the unusual relationship between Burt Pugach and Linda Riss. In 1950s New York, Pugach, a successful lawyer, begins a relationship with the much younger Riss. However, Riss ends the relationship after discovering Pugach lied about being…

6.4

7.0

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Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

2007 • 91 min

Documentary

This special explores the enduring relevance of Star Wars and its historical inspirations, drawing parallels to Greek mythology. It features interviews with prominent politicians, journalists, and critics alongside historical footage and clips from all six Star Wars films.

7.2

7.7

The Pixar Shorts: A Short History

2007 • 23 min

Animation, Family, Documentary

Pixar's first short films offer a glimpse into the company's beginnings and the pioneering era of computer animation. A small team of artists and scientists, working together with limited resources – sharing a single computer in a hallway – poured…

7.6

7.5

King Corn

2007 • 88 min • Box office $81K

Documentary

"King Corn" follows two college friends who travel to their rural Iowa hometown to investigate the pervasive role of corn in the American diet. Driven by curiosity, they explore how a single crop has become so dominant. Working with local…

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Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade

2007 • 90 min

Documentary

In 1982, the top players in the video game world offer their perspectives on everything from game controllers to celebrity admirers and the meaning of life itself.

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7.0

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Re-Animator Resurrectus

2007 • 70 min

Documentary

This documentary includes interviews with the actors and filmmakers behind Re-Animator (1985), with the exception of David Gale, who has passed away.

7.3

7.5

The War on Democracy

2007 • 96 min

History, Documentary, War

The film examines the historical and ongoing relationship between Washington and nations like Venezuela, Bolivia, and Chile. According to Pilger, it tells a universal story, analyzing and revealing, through powerful testimonies, the reality behind the myths of a great power.…

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Loose Change: Final Cut

2007 • 129 min • Budget $6K • Box office $6K

Documentary

Loose Change Final Cut is the third film in a documentary series that challenges established narratives surrounding the 9/11 attacks and related events. The film aims to prompt a new, independent investigation to provide answers for the families of victims…

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7.1

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The Making of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

2007 • 20 min

Documentary, Comedy

A musically driven comedy about a nerdy aspiring villain who desperately wants to join a superhero team. He meets a Captain and a Penny, and begins a blog to gain their attention. His attempts at evil are repeatedly thwarted by…

7.5

8.7

Jackass 2.5

2007 • 64 min

Comedy, Documentary

The crew returns to complete the remaining stunts from Jackass 2.0. This installment features Wee Man using a "pee" gun on the cast, a mini motorcycle chase through a grocery store, a sperm test, a crew member in a King…

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The Battle of Chernobyl

2007 • 94 min

Documentary, History

On April 26, 1986, a massive fire erupted in the sky above Ukraine when the fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded. Immediately, a large-scale effort involving 500,000 people across the Soviet Union began to contain the radiation,…

7.5

8.2

Zoo

2007 • 76 min • Box office $69K

Documentary

"Zoo" explores the world of men who feel a deep connection to animals, focusing on a group involved in a tragic event related to their affection for horses. The film uses interviews and staged scenes to examine these relationships.

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5.5

The 11th Hour

2007 • 95 min

Documentary, Drama, Crime

This film examines the current condition of the Earth's environment and explores both innovative and practical approaches to healing our planet's ecosystems. It features conversations with leading experts from around the world, including Mikhail Gorbachev, Stephen Hawking, and former CIA…

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Playing

2007 • 105 min

Documentary

After seeing a newspaper advertisement, everyday women share pieces of their life stories with director Eduardo Coutinho. These stories are then acted out by actresses, creating a fascinating blend of reality, drama, and perspective.

8.4

For the Bible Tells Me So

2007 • 98 min • Box office $312K

Documentary

This film examines the complex relationship between faith and LGBTQ+ identity in America, focusing on how certain interpretations of the Bible have been used by some religious groups to negatively portray and marginalize gay people.

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Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America

2007 • 60 min

Documentary, TV Movie

Louis encounters the Phelps family, the core of the highly divisive Westboro Baptist Church. The Phelps hold strong anti-gay views and frequently protest at military funerals. They believe all global tragedies are divine retribution for homosexuality.

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The Union: The Business Behind Getting High

2007 • 104 min • Budget $200K

Comedy, Documentary

Adam Scorgie's documentary examines the illegal marijuana trade in British Columbia, suggesting the black market is more lucrative than legalization would make it. The film features interviews with marijuana growers, police, doctors, politicians, criminologists, economists, and celebrities like Tommy Chong,…

7.2

8.1

Nanking

2007 • 88 min

Documentary, Drama, History

This film recounts the horrific Rape of Nanking, a pivotal and devastating event in history. In 1937, the Japanese army's invasion resulted in the murder of over 200,000 Chinese civilians and the rape of tens of thousands more. Amidst this…

7.1

7.7

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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

2007 • 123 min • Box office $1M

Music, Documentary

From 1977 onward, Joe Strummer profoundly impacted countless lives as the frontman of The Clash. Four years after his passing, his influence resonates globally, perhaps more powerfully than ever. "The Future Is Unwritten," directed by Julien Temple, presents a portrait…

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Helvetica

2007 • 80 min

Documentary

Helvetica is a documentary film exploring typography, graphic design, and how visual culture shapes our world. It examines the widespread use of the Helvetica typeface – celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2007 – as a lens through which to understand…

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The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

2007 • 83 min

Documentary

A quiet arcade champion faces off against the legendary Donkey Kong world record holder in an epic gaming battle that captures the attention of the entire industry. For two decades, Billy Mitchell has held the top score, considered unbeatable. But…

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8.0

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Encounters at the End of the World

2007 • 99 min

Documentary

Director Werner Herzog and cinematographer Peter Zeitlinger travel to Antarctica to document the lives of those who live and work there, and to film the continent's distinctive environments. Herzog’s narration states the film will deviate from conventional Antarctic documentaries focused…

7.4

7.7

Earth

2007 • 90 min • Budget $15M • Box office $109M

Documentary

EARTH, from Disneynature, follows the journeys of three animal families: polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. It's an epic adventure showcasing the courage and magnificence of these creatures as they navigate life across the planet.

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In the Shadow of the Moon

2007 • 109 min • Budget $2M

Documentary, History

This film features previously unseen archival footage from the original NASA recordings, alongside interviews with the astronauts who walked on the Moon. The interviews include Jim Lovell, Dave Scott, John Young, Gene Cernan, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Edgar…

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