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Ian Haugland · 08-27-2006, 05:20 AM

Personally I think it must be Michael Moore`s "Bowling for Columbine"

It can be both exciting and funny and it`s great entertainment.
This is a film that leaves you with the feeling of have seeing something important

And great clipping to

Zed · 08-27-2006, 08:27 AM

1. Capturing the Friedmans
2. Paradise Lost
3. Harlan County USA
4. Murderball
5. Grey Gardens

The Cash · 08-27-2006, 09:21 AM

I don't know if you've seen it in US but I've seen this great documentary called ''Baraka''. It talks about the world from its creation showing the parts of the world that are untouched by humans and they are representing ancient times, all the way to our modern age, showing crowded traffic and advanced technology. The film doesn't have any narration to it, it is up to you to understand it. It shows point of view from many civilizations, comparing the African tribes way of life to ie. modern American. It has much time lapse work, with moving camera. When I saw it I wished I had some better camera to go and shoot something like that. I strongly recommend it.

MichaelP · 08-27-2006, 09:25 AM

Dogtown and Z-Boys - the editing alone captured the whole spirit of the time. One of many favorites.

ade4all · 08-27-2006, 09:32 AM

Sorry I know you wanted best but I find it hard to choose between these
1 Hearts of darkness
2 Touching the void
3 Grizzly man
4 Glastonbury
5 Woodstock
5 One Day In September
6 Buena Vista Social Club
7 Lost In La Mancha
8 When We Were Kings
9 Etre et Avoir
10 Czech Dream
11 Baraka

MotionMagic · 08-27-2006, 10:07 AM

Not exactly one nor necesarily the best, but some are interesting, some are informative, and some are entertaining.

The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara
Riding Giants
Super Size Me
Grizzly Man
Unprecedented
Sherman's March
The Corporation
Devil's Playground

Ogrus · 08-27-2006, 01:36 PM

Never saw it but heard it was great
"The Darwin Theory"
did anyone see it?

bosindy · 08-27-2006, 01:41 PM

The 3 best that have not been mentioned: (For those who are political junkies or not.)

A Perfect Candidate -Oliver North and Chuck Robb go bare knuckle and ultimatley show they both have feet of clay

The War Room - Clinton v. Bush in 92, campaigns were never run the same after this for better or worse, Carville gives a speech to his minions at the end that will give even the most die hard conservative chills.

Street Fight - The battle for Newark, New Jersey. I was moved to donate money to Corey Booker until I realized Sharpe James would not run again. Hard not to be cynical after watching this one.

Duct Tape Films · 08-27-2006, 01:45 PM

Ditto for "The War Room", along with ANYTHING else DA Pennebaker has done.

Chris Stearns · 08-27-2006, 02:32 PM

Vernon, Florida - Errol Morris

08-27-2006, 05:20 AM	#1
Ian Haugland Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bergen, the most beatiful city in Norway Posts: 8	What`s the best documentary you`ve ever seen? Personally I think it must be Michael Moore`s "Bowling for Columbine" It can be both exciting and funny and it`s great entertainment. This is a film that leaves you with the feeling of have seeing something important And great clipping to __________________ - A good looking woman without brains is similar a goldring in a pig`s face.

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08-27-2006, 08:27 AM	#2
Zed Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 17	1. Capturing the Friedmans 2. Paradise Lost 3. Harlan County USA 4. Murderball 5. Grey Gardens

08-27-2006, 09:21 AM	#3
The Cash Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 86	I don't know if you've seen it in US but I've seen this great documentary called ''Baraka''. It talks about the world from its creation showing the parts of the world that are untouched by humans and they are representing ancient times, all the way to our modern age, showing crowded traffic and advanced technology. The film doesn't have any narration to it, it is up to you to understand it. It shows point of view from many civilizations, comparing the African tribes way of life to ie. modern American. It has much time lapse work, with moving camera. When I saw it I wished I had some better camera to go and shoot something like that. I strongly recommend it.

08-27-2006, 09:25 AM	#4
MichaelP Avid Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston,,Massachusetts Posts: 1,861	Dogtown and Z-Boys - the editing alone captured the whole spirit of the time. One of many favorites.

08-27-2006, 09:32 AM	#5
ade4all Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: nottingham, uk Posts: 325	Sorry I know you wanted best but I find it hard to choose between these 1 Hearts of darkness 2 Touching the void 3 Grizzly man 4 Glastonbury 5 Woodstock 5 One Day In September 6 Buena Vista Social Club 7 Lost In La Mancha 8 When We Were Kings 9 Etre et Avoir 10 Czech Dream 11 Baraka

08-27-2006, 10:07 AM	#6
MotionMagic Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 25	Not exactly one nor necesarily the best, but some are interesting, some are informative, and some are entertaining. The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara Riding Giants Super Size Me Grizzly Man Unprecedented Sherman's March The Corporation Devil's Playground

08-27-2006, 01:36 PM	#7
Ogrus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alt Emporda, Catalunya, Spain Posts: 400	Never saw it but heard it was great "The Darwin Theory" did anyone see it?

08-27-2006, 01:41 PM	#8
bosindy Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,671	The 3 best that have not been mentioned: (For those who are political junkies or not.) A Perfect Candidate -Oliver North and Chuck Robb go bare knuckle and ultimatley show they both have feet of clay The War Room - Clinton v. Bush in 92, campaigns were never run the same after this for better or worse, Carville gives a speech to his minions at the end that will give even the most die hard conservative chills. Street Fight - The battle for Newark, New Jersey. I was moved to donate money to Corey Booker until I realized Sharpe James would not run again. Hard not to be cynical after watching this one.

08-27-2006, 01:45 PM	#9
Duct Tape Films Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 342	Ditto for "The War Room", along with ANYTHING else DA Pennebaker has done.

08-27-2006, 02:32 PM	#10
Chris Stearns Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So Ill Posts: 396	Vernon, Florida - Errol Morris