Faith & Spirituality Documentary

The faith and spirituality documentary features topics related to religious beliefs, spirituality, faith practices, and the exploration of deeper existential and metaphysical questions. They aim to provide insights into various faith traditions, spiritual practices, and personal journeys of individuals who seek meaning, connection, and understanding in the context of their beliefs.

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1. Prophet's Prey

Sep 17, 2015  •  TV Shows
When Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and the power of his position in unprecedented ways. He bridged the gap between sister wives and ecclesiastical rape, befuddling the moral compass of his entire congregation. The film examines Warren Jeffs' life and shows how he became a worshiped and adored Prophet. Warren has a devout following numbering in the tens of thousands, many of whom would give their life at any moment with just one word from the Prophet. Despite a trail of abuse and ruined lives, Warren has maintained his grip on power.
7.2
Generally favorable

2. Kumaré

Mar 12, 2011  •  TV Shows
A documentary about a man who impersonates a wise Indian Guru and builds a following in Arizona. At the height of his popularity, the Guru Kumaré must reveal his true identity to his disciples and unveil his greatest teaching of all.
7.5
Generally favorable

3. Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru

Jul 14, 2016  •  TV Shows
TONY ROBBINS: I AM NOT YOUR GURU, a feature documentary film about internationally renowned life and business strategist Tony Robbins, is a revelatory cinéma vérité film that goes behind the scenes of his mammoth seminar "Date With Destiny," attended by over 2,500 people in Boca Raton, Florida, each year, to give an insider look at how one man can affect millions. Granted never before seen access to the behind the scenes modus operandi of this enormous event, this film captures both the immense effort of producing this live seminar, as well as the life-changing transformations of the participants in real time. Embedding with Tony Robbins and his team over the course of six days, Academy Award nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger turns an unflinching eye on Tony Robbins' powerful and uncompromising approach to achieving success, ensuring the attendees leave "Date With Destiny" with new perspective on the forces, thoughts, and feelings that motivate their behavior and help them take control of their lives. Pulling back the curtain on Tony Robbins, a man that traverses the globe and counsels over 200,000 people annually, including world leaders, pundits, entrepreneurs, CEOs, athletes and celebrities, through interviews and unprecedented access, TONY ROBBINS: I AM NOT YOUR GURU is an emotional tour de force that unveils the inner-workings of this mega event, the zealous participants and the man himself.
6.6
Generally favorable

4. The Late Great Planet Earth

Dec 24, 1979  •  TV Shows
Events that are prophesied in the Bible are illustrated to show that civilization is headed for doomsday.
3.7
Mixed or average

5. Samadhi

Jan 3, 2025  •  TV Shows
Samadhi Part 1 is the first installment in a series of films exploring Samadhi, an ancient Sanskrit word which points toward the mystical or transcendent union that is at the root of all spirituality and self inquiry.
8.2
Generally favorable

6. Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God

Nov 15, 2012  •  TV Shows
Alex Gibney explores the charged issue of pedophilia in the Catholic Church, following a trail from the first known protest against clerical sexual abuse in the United States and all the way to the Vatican.
8
Generally favorable

7. The Heretic

Feb 28, 2018  •  TV Shows
The Heretic is a documentary film following the life and work of Rob Bell, one of the most polarizing figures in modern day Christianity.
7.9
Generally favorable

8. Walk With Me

Jan 4, 2018  •  TV Shows
'Walk With Me' is a meditative film about a community of Zen Buddhist monks and nuns who have dedicated their lives to mastering the art of mindfulness with their world-famous teacher Thich Nhat Hanh.
6.3
Generally favorable

9. Show Me the Father

Sep 9, 2021  •  TV Shows
Features captivating stories interwoven with inspirational truths about the fatherhood of God.
6.9
Generally favorable

10. Pray Away

Aug 2, 2021  •  TV Shows
Former leaders of the "pray the gay away" movement contend with the aftermath unleashed by their actions, while a survivor seeks healing and acceptance from more than a decade of trauma.
6.5
Generally favorable

11. Awake: The Life of Yogananda

Oct 9, 2014  •  TV Shows
Unique biopic about Yogananda, telling the story of his life and influence on yoga, religion and science, combining re-enactment, interviews, and verité.
7.3
Generally favorable

12. The Case for Heaven

Apr 30, 2024  •  TV Shows
A compelling argument is made not only with interviews of those (not necessarily religious believers) who had near-death experiences, but an interview with a Cambridge neurologist who explains the "something" that neurons can't define.
6
Generally favorable

13. The Source Family

Sep 27, 2013  •  TV Shows
A charismatic leader founds a commune in Los Angeles in the early '70s based on natural food, spiritual practices and psychedelic rock. This short-lived era is recreated with archival material and the memories of participants.
6.8
Generally favorable

14. Heal

Oct 19, 2017  •  TV Shows
A documentary film that takes us on a scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that by changing one's perceptions, the human body can heal itself from any dis-ease.
7
Generally favorable

15. What the Bleep!?: Down the Rabbit Hole

Mar 22, 2006  •  TV Shows
Interviews with scientists and authors, animated bits, and a storyline involving a deaf photographer are used in this docudrama to illustrate the link between quantum mechanics, neurobiology, human consciousness and day-to-day reality.
6.4
Generally favorable
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