Movies Similar to Rita Dove: An American Poet

Mr. Smith’s Peach Seeds(2012)

In 1968 Roger Smith ate a peach during a break from work. When he was finished he took out a pocketknife and began carving the peach pit into a tiny pig. 43 years later the retired meter reader and cattle rancher from Culloeka, Tennessee, has carved hundreds of peach seeds into hummingbirds, stingrays, gospel choirs, entire villages, even a baseball stadium with more than 100 figures. "Given enough time," says Smith, "I don't think there is anything you can't make out of a peach seed."

A Kind Trace(1980)

The documentary is about an old man from Yerevan who paints on garages, transforming rusty metal walls into vivid landscapes and leaving a subtle yet unforgettable mark on the city.

Die Spezialeinheit - Im Einsatz mit der Bundespolizei(2022)

Innovations in Film: 65mm Black and White Film in Oppenheimer(2023)

FotoKem gives in-depth tour of the new scientific and artistic workflows that had to be invented in order to realize Christopher Nolan's unique vision of using both color and black & white 65mm film in the same motion picture

Voices from the Abyss(2025)

La Quebrada Cliff Divers in Acapulco, Guerrero, earn their living by diving 100 feet into the sea from a dangerous cliff as part of a thrilling show at La Quebrada. In Voices from the Abyss, we explore the nature of their dives through slow-motion footage, personal testimonies, and an original poem recited by the divers themselves.

8 Arms to Hold You(2004)

An "Ock-umentary" exploring the character of Doc Ock and the way he as well as his tentacles were brought to life on the silver screen.

The Rock vs. John Cena: Once in a Lifetime(2012)

This documentary traces John Cena and The Rock's individual paths to success in WWE and take an in-depth look at the lives of these polarizing figures.

The Great Electric Airplane Race(2022)

Nadia Comăneci: The Gymnast and the Dictator(2016)

A documentary portrait of legendary Perfect Ten gymnast Nadia Comaneci after becoming an icon in the 1976 Olympics, during her Romanian period, and her challenging years under the dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu.

John Deacon - Il Documentario(2019)

This documentary explores Life and Art of Queen bassist John Deacon.

From Legend To Life: The Making of Mulan(1998)

Go behind the scenes of Mulan, in glorious Low-Definition VHS. Originally recorded on VHS from Australian TV in 1998.

BURNING OUT(2022)

A short film, based on a series of poems, about childhood, the break with parental, and war.

Gaza Is Our Home(2024)

"Gaza Is Our Home" is a profoundly personal documentary that peels back the layers of devastation within the Gaza Strip, as witnessed through the lens of filmmaker Monear Shaer. His debut documentary was created out of agony as a timely, impactful, and tragic response to the collective anguish of all who call Gaza home... What began as an auto-generated slideshow on Monear’s iPhone of his own trip to see his family in 2021, has since transformed into a feature-length documentary. Through a tapestry of intimate interviews, unfiltered personal footage, and raw storytelling, "Gaza Is Our Home" transcends the political rhetoric and confronts audiences with the agonizing reality and ongoing cruelty thrust upon the film-makers own family. It is more than just a documentary... Rather, "Gaza Is Our Home" stands as a testament to the humanity behind the over 33,362 innocent lives massacred since Oct 2023...

Retratação(2019)

Fernando Lemos, a Portuguese surrealist artist, fled from dictatorship to Brazil in 1952 searching for something better. The movie follows the last moments of his journey and the struggle for the preservation of his legacy, trying to fulfill his last great desire: to be a good dead man.

An hour with Carlo Scarpa(1971)

A documentary with and about the legendary Italian Architect Carlo Scarpa.

Grundtvigs steder(1983)

Jackie Chan: Building an Icon(2021)

Jackie Chan is a true icon of Asian and Chinese culture. Over a 45-year-long career, he has carved a niche for himself as an actor, stuntman, director, and screenwriter, but also singer and formidable businessman. After starring in almost 200 films, Jackie Chan has reconciled fans of genre film and Hollywood blockbusters, whilst bridging the gap between Asian and Western cinema. Through film excerpts, archive footage and images, and an offbeat approach inspired by the visual codes of the golden age of kung fu films, this documentary will take a look back at the creation of a popular hero who has come to be an icon for China, and for the entire Asian continent.

Ladykiller: Inside 'Doctor Jekyll & Sister Hyde'(2018)

A behind the scenes featurette focussed on Hammer Film Productions' 1971 film 'Doctor Jekyll & Sister Hyde.'

Almost fine(2022)

So far, Balázs has lived the intellectual dream. He began his career working for the UN and later became the CFO of a prestigious Hungarian NGO. He has two children with his girlfriend, a French UN staff member, and together they live in one of the best neighborhoods in Budapest. And yet, something is missing. Balázs tries everything to distract himself from the fact that his dream job has become a burden, but nothing helps until he changes everything and becomes a bike courier.

How It Breathes(2024)

Elijah Jamal Balbed grew up in Washington DC in the midst of one of its most difficult eras, as its identity was being tested. As the city changed around him, his budding career as a musician exposed him to the people and music providing a voice and an outlet to the people of DC. Now tasked with preserving and sharing that tradition, Balbed reflects on balancing that responsibility with creating a musical identity of his own.