Movies and TvShows featuring "documentary-biopic" theme.

Doctor Lisa is a powerful biographical drama that tells the story of Dr. Lisa, a dedicated social activist and humanitarian aid worker. The movie explores her journey as she tackles various challenges and obstacles, including her husband's terminal cancer, a stolen wristwatch, and a police investigation. With themes of love, loss, and the fight for justice, Doctor Lisa is a compelling and inspiring film.

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey is a documentary that explores the life and career of legendary filmmaker George Stevens. The film delves into his experiences as a cinematographer, his involvement in D-Day and documenting the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp during World War II, and his rise to becoming a famous director. It also explores his personal life, including his father-son relationship, his experiences with blacklisting during the McCarthy era, and his impact on the film industry. Through interviews, archival footage, and clips from his films, this documentary provides an intimate look into the world of George Stevens and his contributions to the art of filmmaking.

That Mothers Might Live is a 1938 American short drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann. The short is a brief account of Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis and his discovery of the need for cleanliness in 19th-century maternity wards, thereby significantly decreasing maternal mortality, and of his struggle to gain acceptance of his idea. Although Semmelweis ultimately failed in his lifetime, later scientific luminaries advanced his work in spirit like microbiologist Louis Pasteur, who provided a scientific theoretical explanation of Semmelweis' observations by helping develop the germ theory of disease and the British surgeon, Dr. Joseph Lister who revolutionized medicine putting Pasteur's research to practical use. In 1939, at the 11th Academy Awards, the film won an Oscar for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).

This documentary focuses on the experiences of Manuel 'Manolo' Díaz Caballero, a local police officer in Malaga for over 30 years. It explores his memories and the challenges he faced during his career. Through interviews and footage, the film provides an intimate look into his life and the impact he had on the community.

The historical movie tells the untold story from his childhood, the accusations against him of helping the rebel leader in the breakaway, the role he played in June 12 election, his arrest, his freedom and how he tried to steal one of our lost treasures from art collector's private museum outside Nigeria.