Movies Similar to Hidden Idols

From Russia with Lev(2024)

A documentary exploring Lev Parnas' involvement in the Trump-Ukraine scandal that resulted in the former president's impeachment, detailing Parnas' unexpected entanglement with Trump and Giuliani, leading to his incarceration.

8.7

The Menendez Brothers(2024)

Serving life in prison for murdering their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez speak out in this documentary explaining the shocking crime and ensuing trials.

7.5

JonBenét Ramsey: What Really Happened?(2021)

For the first time, exclusive and never before heard audio diaries of legendary detective Lou Smit will reveal captivating insight into one of America's most notorious cold cases - the murder of 6-year-old pageant queen JonBenét Ramsey.

8.5

Dogs of War(2024)

The untold true story of how Dave Tomkins, originally a safe-cracker from London, rose from small-time criminal to international mercenary and arms dealer, enabling death and destruction around the world.

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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon(1999)

Chaco Canyon, located in northwest New Mexico, is perhaps the only site in the world constructed in an elaborate pattern that mirrors the yearly cycle of the sun and the 19-year cycle of the moon. How did an ancient civilization, with no known written language, arrange its buildings into a virtual celestial calendar, spanning an area roughly the size of Ireland?

8.0

The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11(2022)

Days after 9/11, letters containing fatal anthrax spores spark panic and tragedy in the US. This documentary follows the subsequent FBI investigation.

6.6

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired(2008)

Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.

6.4

The Last Apostle: Journies in the Holy Land(2020)

Dr. Mark Fairchild, world-renowned archaeologist, traces the hidden years of Saint Paul's life in the mountainous Turkish countryside of Rough Cilicia.

7.0

23 - Der mysteriöse Tod eines Hackers(2023)

documentary about the mysterious death of german hacker Karl Koch aka hagbard.

6.5

Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale(2021)

For over 85 years, steamship Ste. Claire transported generations of Detroiters to Boblo Island, an amusement park nestled in the waters between the US and Canada. When the vessel comes under threat of ruin, a doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save their beloved steamship from the scrapyard. Interweaving local lore and mythology, "Boblo Boats" explores the whitewashed history of amusement parks and one crew's crusade to bring back the memories.

7.0

Mystery of the Celtic Tomb(2019)

Explore the origins of the Celts, uncovering their culture through preserved salt mines, ancient artifacts, and the mystery of a 2,400-year-old tomb.

0.0

For All People, For All Time(1984)

Mark and Dan Jury document the gradual demise of a community nestled within the Cuyahoga National Recreation Area between Akron and Cleveland, Ohio, as the National Park Service works to acquire the land of ~500 residents in order to establish a National Park. After initially being told only a handful of houses would be taken, residents are shocked by hundreds of homes and businesses being bought up, boarded up, and posted No Trespassing - and by the homes of the politically connected being spared. Significant portions of this film appeared in the PBS FRONTLINE episode For the Good of All.

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The True Story of Pirates(2022)

Thanks to new excavations in Mauritius and Madagascar, as well as archival and museum research in France, Spain, England and Canada, a group of international scholars paint a new portrait of the world of piracy in the Indian Ocean.

8.0

Secrets of the Neanderthals(2024)

This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.

6.8

Beyond Paper(2022)

At a critical moment in the history of the written word, as humanity’s archives migrate to the cloud, one filmmaker goes on a journey around the globe to better understand how she can preserve her own Romanian and Armenian heritage, as well as our collective memory. Blending the intellectual with the poetic, she embarks on a personal quest with universal resonance, navigating the continuum between paper and digital—and reminding us that human knowledge is above all an affair of the soul and the spirit.

8.0

Spain: The First Globalization(2021)

A new reading of the historical period that began with the reign of the Catholic Monarchs (1479-1516) and the discovery of America (1492), as well as an analysis of its undeniable influence on the subsequent evolution of the history of Spain and the world.

7.8

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Verdict: The Diddy Trial(2025)

A verdict has been reached in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who has been found guilty on two of five counts. Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and not guilty on two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion and one count of racketeering conspiracy. The special features expert analysis from Brian Buckmire, ABC News legal contributor and defense attorney; Sarah Azari, criminal trial attorney; Touré, culture writer; Aaron Katersky, ABC News chief investigative correspondent; and Eboni K. Williams, legal analyst.

0.0

Beware the Slenderman(2016)

In this horrifyingly modern fairytale lurks an online Boogeyman and two 12-year-old girls who would kill for him. The entrance to the internet quickly leads to its darkest basement. How responsible are our children for what they find there?

6.5

The Native Hue of Resolution(2013)

A documentary celebrating 20 years of the work of Kaleidoscope, an organisation devoted to the preservation of archive television.

10.0

Saving Venice(2021)

Rising sea levels and sinking land threaten to destroy Venice. Leading scientists and engineers battling the forces of nature to try to save this historic city for future generations. Discover the innovative projects and feats of engineering currently underway, including a hi-tech flood barrier, eco-projects to conserve the lagoon, and new efforts to investigate erosion beneath the city.

7.2