20 movies like Grass, ordered by similarity : Comedian(2002), Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind(2018), Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story(2020), Breaking Habits(2018), Harry Benson: Shoot First(2016), See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary(2010), A/K/A Tommy Chong(2006), Get Bruce!(1999), Days of Thrills and Laughter(1961), Mardi Gras: Made in China(2005), Easy Riders, Raging Bulls(2003), Shirkers(2018) ...
Documentary
1999
80 Minutes
Harry S. Robins Douglass Smith
president drug czar comedian actor poet witty confident united states marijuana propaganda drug regulations harry anslinger underdog quest 20th century
Filmmaker Ron Mann looks at the history of marijuana, from early government propaganda newsreels to Ronald Reagan's war on drugs. Narrated by Woody Harrelson.
Documentary
USA
2002
82 Minutes
comedian tv personality audience bartender actor hilarious fascinating playful nightclub backstage united states stand-up comedy rise to stardom fame show business jerry seinfeld orny adams underdog rise quest
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
Documentary
USA
2018
116 Minutes
Lewis Black Elayne Boosler Billy Crystal Pam Dawber Whoopi Goldberg Bobcat Goldthwait
actor comedian family interviewee inspiring charming cheeky united states legacy life comedy death interview love rise 20th century
An intimate look into the life and work of the revered master comedian and actor, Robin Williams.
Documentary
USA
2020
80 Minutes
Tony Hawk Steve Caballero Chad Muska Jay Bentley Rodney Mullen Jamie Thomas
skateboarder video game character video game designer amusing charming cheeky confident cool creative crafty endearing engaging inspiring lighthearted witty uplifting spirited spectacular raw offbeat
The story of how skateboarding became a part of the mainstream by focusing on the success of the "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" video game franchise.
Documentary
2018
87 Minutes
executive ex-husband child sheriff marijuana grower priest incredible inspiring emotional confident outlandish california farm church sheriff's office marijuana legal battle drug regulations alternative medicine starting over
A former corporate executive fleeing a bad marriage becomes a cannabis farmer, forms a company called Sisters of the Valley and takes on the persona of a nun, Sister Kate.
Documentary
USA
2016
87 Minutes
photographer musician actor politician chess grandmaster activist creative cool confident london los angeles concert stage backstage bar restaurant photography fame music art passion
What we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous... See full summary »
Documentary
USA
2010
91 Minutes
comedian actor drummer singer deaf person creative emotional gutsy los angeles new york city comedy festival recording studio college stage deafness musicians creative process disability homelessness performance
This inspirational documentary follows four deaf entertainers: a comic, drummer, actor and a singer as they attempt to cross over to mainstream audiences. These uniquely talented entertainers overcome great challenges to celebrate success.
Documentary
2006
78 Minutes
Lou Adler Paris Chong Shelby Chong Tommy Chong Peter Coyote Steven Hager
cheech marin comedian actor friend engaging wild los angeles household stage tommy chong marijuana injustice trial prison fame fall underdog 2000s
Tommy Chong, of "Cheech & Chong" fame, deals with the federal government following charges of selling drug paraphernalia.
Documentary
USA
1999
82 Minutes
comedian actor writer politician amusing uplifting charming backstage office family home show business genius unusual occupations writing underdog discovery 20th century
A richly funny behind-the-scenes look at the art of creating comedy. When celebrities need a hilarious punch line, they get Bruce Vilanch, the comic writer behind Hollywood's biggest events.
Documentary
USA
1961
93 Minutes
Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Charles Chaplin Ben Turpin Mack Sennett Douglas Fairbanks
actor comedian magician cop amusing engaging city wilderness america actors silent movies historical events adventure rescue quest 1920s
An appreciative, uncritical look at silent film comedies and thrillers from early in the century through the 1920s. It starts with a 1905 look at French comedy, goes through the 1910s with ... See full summary »
Documentary
USA
2005
78 Minutes
factory worker factory director teenager mardi gras reveler passionate engaging fascinating china fuzhou factory dormitory new orleans new york city globalization child labor china manufacturing mardi gras discovery pursuit
This examination of cultural and economic globalization follows the life-cycle of Mardi Gras beads from a small factory in Fuzhou, China, to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and to art galleries in New York City.
Documentary
UK|Canada
2003
119 Minutes
filmmaker film critic film studio executive film editor actor actress confident cool fascinating engaging hollywood, calif. studio new york city film set hollywood cinema history counterculture youth influence changing times
A look at 1970s Hollywood when it was known as New Hollywood, and the director was the star of the movie.
Documentary
USA|UK
2018
96 Minutes
teen girl mentor friend filmmaker novelist mysterious man confident creative fascinating engaging emotional intricate singapore united states los angeles street basement car filmmaking mentorship
A woman explores the events surrounding a film she and her friends began making with a mysterious stranger decades ago.
Documentary, Music
Germany
2017
103 Minutes
Steve Ignorant Andrew Fearn Iggy Pop Steve Underwood Jason Williamson
musician punk rocker iggy pop music producer fascinating amusing witty engaging confident england documentaries punk rock do it yourself political commentary social commentary adventure escape underdog 2010s
British punk duo Sleaford Mods have been called "the voice of Britain" by their fans, "Britain's angriest band" by the Guardian and "The world's greatest rock 'n' roll band" by Iggy Pop. "... See full summary »
Documentary
USA
2020
91 Minutes
Russell Michaels
hacker national security advisor politician political consultant political candidate computer computer expert computer programmer bleak brooding chilling confident dark disheartening disturbing engaging fascinating gripping intense powerful
Finnish hacker and election expert Harri Hursti investigates election-related hacks, uncovering just how unprotected voting systems really are.
Gay & Lesbian, Documentary
2019
95 Minutes
Michael Cashman Peter Tatchell
gay/lesbian rioters fascinating engaging united states gay rights documentaries hate crime aids rise underdog 20th century
The history of the LGBTQ+ movement in the 50 years since the Stonewall Riots. Reflecting upon prominent issues within the LGBTQ+ community like AIDs and hate crimes, the film also shows how the movement has supported people from all walks of life.
Documentary
USA
1989
91 Minutes
journalist assembly line worker ceo family dark bleak amusing flint, mich. factory activism government labor union corporate downsizing pursuit underdog quest 1980s
After General Motors closes its factory in Flint, Michigan, eliminating 35,000 jobs, filmmaker Michael Moore undertakes a quixotic quest to interview General Motors' chairman, Roger B. Smith .
Documentary, Biography
UK
2017
92 Minutes
actor charming confident creative endearing engaging heartwarming positive witty england london theater growing up theater sexual identity sexual orientation acting growing up 21st century
Feature documentary on the life and work of Sir Ian McKellen.
Documentary
Ireland|Netherlands|UK|Germany|France|Finland
2003
74 Minutes
Donnacha O'Briain
president george w. bush news reporter documentarian protester hugo chavez gritty powerful fiery venezuela protest street u.s. capitol coup d'état political unrest revolution uprising politics foreign relations underdog
In April 2002, an Irish film crew is making a documentary about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, when a coup from the opposition is made.
Documentary
UK
2009
90 Minutes
Andrew Thompson Angela Campbell Laura Freeth
president robert mugabe government official zimbabwean farmer judge engaging gripping inspiring rousing chegutu, zimbabwe farm courtroom farming michael campbell human rights property rights racism land reform quest sacrifice underdog
An intimate and moving account of one family's extraordinary courage in the face of overwhelming injustice and brutality.
Documentary
USA
2018
100 Minutes
Jimmy Chin
rock climber climber confident engaging fascinating gripping inspiring incredible intense raw wild yosemite valley united states adventure challenge climbing nature discovery quest adventure
Alex Honnold attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb El Capitan.