Movies and TvShows featuring "life-and-career" theme.
SHIROBAKO follows the journey of Aoi Miyamori and her friends as they work in the competitive and demanding world of anime production. Together, they face the pressures of meeting deadlines, dealing with creative differences, and juggling their personal lives.
Five girls work in the tourism bureau of their small provincial town. The town revives its "micro-nation" tourism program, which originated from a nationwide movement during Japan's bubble economy period, and hires the five girls as "monarchs" (tourism ambassadors).
In 1831, a woman flees her abusive marriage, moves to Paris under a male pseudonym, and challenges gender norms by wearing men's clothing, pursuing affairs, and advocating for women's rights through writing.
Sir Elton John looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts his struggles with adversity, abuse, and addiction, and how he overcame them to become the icon he is today.
In his early days as an actor, Marlon Brando (1924-2004) was a shy young man with theatrical ambitions, like many others; but his charisma and superb acting skills made him truly unique, so that the doors to the starry sky of Hollywood opened for him. However, his peculiar manners, political commitment and complicated love life always overshadowed his artistic success.
Newly discovered interviews with Elizabeth Taylor and unprecedented access to the star’s personal archive reveal the complex inner life and vulnerability of the groundbreaking icon.
Dermot O'Leary relives moments from the lives of some of the biggest stars in music and film. Together they view both seen and unseen footage from the star's career.
Zappa is a documentary film that explores the life and career of musician Frank Zappa. It delves into his unique blend of rock music and pop culture, as well as his battles with cancer and the impact of his music on the music industry. The film takes viewers on a journey through Zappa's life, from his childhood in Palermo, Italy to his rise to fame in the 1980s. It also covers significant moments such as his congressional hearing and performances in Moscow and Prague.
Simone: Woman of the Century follows the remarkable life of Simone Veil, a Holocaust survivor turned influential politician, human rights advocate, and feminist. Through a series of non-chronological memories, the film delves into Veil's challenging childhood, her political battles, and the tragedies she endured. It presents an intimate and epic portrait of an extraordinary woman who championed humanist values and continues to inspire today.
Explore the life and career of the beloved comedian and Hollywood icon Robin Williams, from his early days in stand-up comedy to his rise to fame on television and in films. Through interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, this documentary offers a glimpse into the mind of a comedic genius, tracing the highs and lows of his personal and professional life.
In the biographical documentary 'Fire of Love,' scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft tragically die in a volcanic explosion while capturing explosive imagery. This film explores their lives as they unraveled the mysteries of volcanoes and their passionate love for each other.
The documentary series 'Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker' explores the remarkable life and career of tennis sensation Boris Becker. From winning his first major at the young age of 17 to achieving a glittering career with 49 major career titles and an Olympic Gold, the series delves into the triumphs, struggles, and ultimate legacy of this tennis icon.
Experience the life and career of Little Richard, the one-of-a-kind rock 'n' roll icon who left an indelible mark on the world of music.
Told in her own words, this candid documentary charts the unstoppable rise, sudden fall and hard-won comeback of lifestyle icon Martha Stewart.
Traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age of 16 for breaking into a car in the Jim Crow-era South, to an entertainment legend whose groundbreaking talent and unique perspective catapulted him to become a cultural force.
Let's Get Lost is a 1988 documentary film about the turbulent life and career of jazz musician Chet Baker. The film features interviews with Baker, archival footage, and explores his struggles with drug addiction and personal demons.
Multi-talented, Paul Newman is one of the greatest American actors of all time. With his silhouette of a Greek statue and his unreal blue eyes, he embodied the quintessential Hollywood star. But he never seemed satisfied. The son of a Jewish sporting goods retailer who despises him and a Catholic mother who adores him, driven by self-doubt and an inherited need for approval from his childhood, he has worked throughout his fifty-year career to break the image of the pretty boy. He made his first experiences in the famous Actors Studio. The breakthrough as a screen star came in 1958 with "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof". From then on he preferred characters on the edge of the American dream. With archive images and film excerpts, the documentary paints a portrait of a socio-politically committed man with many facets and also pays tribute to the role of his wife Joanne Woodward.
A documentary about Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, and his journey to become a global sports icon. The film explores his rise to fame, his training regimen, and the challenges he faced on his path to becoming an Olympic champion. With behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, 'I Am Bolt' provides an intimate look into the life and career of one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Elite sprinters navigate training, media scrutiny and fierce competition in this sports series following their race to become the world's fastest humans.