Movies Similar to The Open Road (1926)
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
Documentary, Drama, Comedy
Documentarian Chris Smith offers an intimate look at Jim Carrey's process for embodying the eccentric comedian Andy Kaufman while filming the movie *Man on the Moon*.
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
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This documentary looks back at the influential horror franchise, Friday the 13th. It includes interviews with actors and filmmakers involved in all twelve movies made over three decades.
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Documentary
This documentary chronicles the story of Cannon Film Group, a once-powerful independent film company founded by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus. It details their ascent to prominence and the subsequent…
The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?
Documentary
"The Death of 'Superman Lives': What Happened?" chronicles the development of the ambitious, ultimately abandoned "Superman Lives" film. Directed by Tim Burton and starring Nicolas Cage as Superman, the project spanned years…
This Film Is Not Yet Rated
Documentary
Kirby Dick's documentary examines the Motion Picture Association of America's film rating system, exposing its often hidden and inconsistent methods. The film explores the organization's influence on culture and raises questions about…
The Five Obstructions
Documentary
In 1967, filmmaker Jorgen Leth made "The Perfect Human," featuring a man and women in a box, questioned by a narrator about their lives and humanity. Years later, Leth agreed to remake…
Dont Look Back
Documentary, Music
The film explores Bob Dylan's life during the 1960s, a period of significant change. It shows him with his fans, in discussions with journalists, and relaxed with musicians like Joan Baez, Donovan,…
Railway Station
Documentary
Krzysztof Kieslowski's "Station" takes place in Warsaw's Central Station during the busiest time of day, showing the everyday lives of people passing through. The film unfolds in real-time, focusing on quiet moments,…
Heckler
Documentary, Comedy
HECKLER is a comedic documentary examining today's increasingly critical culture. Following a critically panned film role, Jamie Kennedy confronts hecklers and critics, posing questions to figures like George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike…
The Final: Attack on Wembley
Documentary
With England reaching the Euro final, six thousand fans without tickets surge into Wembley Stadium, causing widespread damage.
SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni
Documentary
"SECULAR | Aa'La'Ma'Ni" is a documentary exploring how secularism is portrayed in Middle Eastern films and TV shows. The term is often linked to atheism, but the film examines how regional creators…
Mystery of the Nile
In IMAX, a team of explorers led by Pasquale Scaturro and Gordon Brown confronts daunting obstacles as they journey the entire 3,260-mile length of the world's most dangerous river. Their goal: to…
Nerdcore Rising
Nerdcore Rising is a documentary/concert film featuring MC Frontalot and other artists in the nerdcore hip hop scene, including mc chris, Wheelie Cyberman of Optimus Rhyme, and MC Lars. It includes contributions…
Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance
Lost Worlds explores remote and pristine environments, showcasing rarely seen aspects of nature. Through artfully captured images of plants, animals, and geological formations, this documentary reveals unique facets of the biological world.
Namaste Nepal
This documentary follows American high school students from Silicon Valley as they journey to Manang, Nepal. The film explores how travel can broaden perspectives, as the students connect with and learn from…
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story
"To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story" chronicles the difficult life of stuntman Kane Hodder, who endured a painful childhood marked by bullying in Sparks, Nevada. Following a severe burn injury,…
Arcadia
This film offers a thought-provoking and lyrical look at how British people have viewed their own country through the lens of cinema over the past century. It's a visually stunning and intense…
Fake Blood
After receiving a troubling fan video inspired by their horror film *Mon Ami*, Rob Grant and Mike Kovac begin to examine filmmakers' role in depicting violence. Their investigation unexpectedly pulls them into…
Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony
Follow the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Sir Simon Rattle as they embark on a whirlwind concert tour across Asia, visiting Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Tokyo. Their powerful performances…
Elsewhere, Everywhere
The film opens with a computer screen displaying images from around the world. It follows Shahin, a 20-year-old Iranian boy, as he travels from his homeland to Greece and then to England,…
11 Colours of the Bird
This film offers a behind-the-scenes look at the eleven-year journey to create "The Painted Bird." Director Václav Marhoul and actor Petr Kotlár share their personal perspectives as the movie develops, from its…
The River Runner
Renowned kayaker Scott Lindgren embarks on a challenging whitewater expedition he's planned for two decades. However, a brain tumor threatens to end his ambitions, forcing him to confront past traumas. He learns…
Alice's Naked Summer
The film follows Alice as she explores the world of naturism, encountering experienced practitioners and those just beginning. She experiences a variety of naturist communities and events, including Pevors Farm and the…
Searching for Cannibal Holocaust
Calum Waddell, an Italian horror enthusiast and academic, interviews the original creators of the highly controversial film "Cannibal Holocaust." He then travels to the Amazon jungle and the Brazilian port city of…
Morocco from Above
Filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand captured aerial footage of Morocco, inviting journalist Ali Baddou to provide narration and recording throughout the filming process.
At the Drive-In
A passionate group of film lovers in rural Pennsylvania struggle to save their local drive-in theater. Unable to afford a new digital projector, they dedicate themselves to screening classic 35mm films, working…
Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy
"Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy" chronicles the life of Mike deGruy, a relentlessly curious and passionate underwater filmmaker who passed away unexpectedly in 2012. For over thirty years,…
A Postcard from Pyongyang
"A Postcard from Pyongyang" follows friends Gregor Möller, Philip Kist, and Anne Lewald as they journey to North Korea in 2013 and 2017. Defying strict regulations – actions that could have resulted…
A Life on the Farm
This is a peculiar tale set in rural Somerset, England, concerning a farmer who makes films and the powerful impact of his forgotten collection of home movies.
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