Docs That Rock Podcast

Double episode reviewing 2 documentaries about the brutal murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in west Cork Ireland in 1996. Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie by Jim Sheridan and the Netflix doc Sophie: A Murder in West Cork.Two days before Christmas in 1996,  was brutally murdered at her holiday cottage in Schull, West Cork. The murder rocked the quiet Irish town and 24 years later, the case remains a mystery. In the first doc Oscar-nominated filmmaker Jim Sheridan pieces together original evidence, never-before-seen footage, and interviews with those closest to the case to try to make sense of what really happened. In the second, John Dower examines the same evidence for a compelling Netflix series. Cherida and Tracey examine both for this Docs That Rock special.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It was a time before horror was an everyday reality but this iconic pseudo documentary shook the British Isles when it was first aired back in 1992.

The Enfield poltergeist was a claim of supernatural activity at 284 Green Street, a council house in Enfield, London, England, between 1977 and 1979 involving two sisters, aged 11 and 13. Warning: The sound quality on this episode is horrifying. Listen at your own peril....and Happy Halloween to all our listeners!

This documentary series takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family in Portugal in 2007.

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. We discuss this crazy documentary series. A zoo owner with over 200 big cats spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters.

RE-RELEASE in honour of St. Patricks Day. We review the wonderful documentary 'Strange Occurrences in a Small Irish Village' (2016) Knock is a small Irish village but it has big heart. We talk miracles, moving statues and movie making.

The Edge of Democracy sees political documentary and personal memoir collide in this exploration into the complex truth behind the unravelling of two Brazilian presidencies.

American Factory is a 2019 OSCAR (TM) nominated documentary, directed by Bognar and Reichert. The "American" factory is situated in Dayton, Ohio and run by Chinese company Fayao. It's a tale of culture clash and labor politics but its use of music and humor makes this a remarkable piece of film making. Docs That Rock would also like to congratulate Eimear Noone on becoming the first female conductor at the OSCARS(TM) tonight...not a composer as we mistakenly said :(

We discuss the 2018 documentary film about flat Earth believers in the United States. In this doc you meet the growing, worldwide community of theorists who defend the belief that the Earth is flat while living in a society who strongly rejects it.

Carol Morley sets out to discover the life of Joyce Vincent, who died in her bedsit in North London in 2003. Her body wasn't discovered for three years, and newspaper reports offered few details of her life - not even a photograph.

Chasing Ice is a 2012 documentary film about the efforts of nature photographer James Balog and his Extreme Ice Survey (EIS) to publicize the effects of climate change, directed by Jeff Orlowski. Join us as we talk about climate change and preparation for Christmaseen.

Wrinkles the Clown is a 2019 American documentary comedy horror film directed by Michael Beach Nichols.

Surviving Mumbai is the story of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack told by those who managed to survive it.

Its always the quiet one you have to watch because they are watching you! Oliver Murray's The Quiet One is a beautifully crafted documentary, telling the story of Bill Wyman, former bassist with the Rolling Stones through Bill's own archive. A must see. This episode also features God's Clowns written by Alan Kelly http://www.thesuitemusic.com http://www.facebook.com/llakelandstudios

Explore how a data company named Cambridge Analytica came to symbolize the dark side of social media in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Also... Love Island, Bewitched and Dr Pimple Popper

Filmmaker Morgan Neville shines a long-overdue spotlight on the hit-making contributions of longtime backup singers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton.

Voyager in Space. This compelling documentary chronicles NASA's 1977 launch of twin space probes, sent to capture images of remote planets and carry messages from Earth.

When local entrepreneur Shannon Whisnant purchased a grill the last thing he expected was to find a human leg. Fearing it may belong to a dismembered body he contacted law enforcement but soon changed his tune when the owner of the leg, John Wood came looking to claim his leg back. This documentary follows the impact of that day on the two men from when they first met in a parking lot, to their court battle and beyond. Finders Keepers has surprisingly vulnerable moments but is over all light hearted and easy to watch

Liam Gallagher was a man that many had written off as all "show with no substance". When it all fell apart it was time for time to sink or swim. This documentary offers some unique personal insight into a man who seems to have lost everything only to gain it all back on his own terms.

Sometimes documentaries transport you back to a simpler time in life when everything was possible. Like that time in 1974 when a French man walked a tightrope between the Twin Towers in New York - without permission. This incredible documentary follows Philippe Petit on his quest to look danger in the face and salute it! A heart in your mouth, edge of your seat must watch documentary for anyone who dared to dream.

In recently rediscovered recordings of an interview by Judith Regan, O.J. Simpson shares a hypothetical account of what happened on the night his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, were brutally slain.

Remastered : The Lion's Share begins with Rian Malan's search for the original writers of "The Lion Sleeps tonight" and how a quest which began to see the family get a share of the profits descended slowly into farce.

The incredible true story of one mans adventures on the high seas

"Katie" is a beautiful intimate look at the the evolution of Irish Boxing World Champion Katie Taylor as she attempts to rebuild her career after a year of turmoil. The documentary, directed by Ross Whitaker, is the origin story of a phenomenal Irish superwoman who fought all the way to the top. It is a must see for anyone who ever had a dream.

A family man with no drug running experience searches the Caribbean for a lost stash of cocaine said to be worth at least $2 million.

This week we discuss Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy tapes. What can we say other than he is extremely wicked, shockingly evil and vile. Enjoy!

Prompted by a question from his young daughter, comic Chris Rock sets out to explore the importance of hair in black culture. Rock interviews celebrities such as Ice-T and Raven Symone, and visits hair salons, stylist competitions and even an Indian temple to learn about hair culture.

McQueen by Documentary Film Podcast

A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old. We talk about Joan's amazing life, comedy and comedians.

There is nothing funny about being tickled. One of the most bizarre documentaries of last year, tickled will leave you exhausted. Join us as we tell you why. Spoiler alert!! as always we recommend you watch the documentary first Enjoy #tickle #davidfarrier #irishdocumentary

The killing of three members of the Miami Showband sent shock waves across Ireland in 1975. In this documentary, one sole survivor doggedly pursues the truth. Cherida and Tracey discuss this documentary on the latest Docs That Rock Podcast.

This documentary follows a "wolfpack" of young boys and one girl confined to their New York apartment and with nothing but movies to teach them about the outside world. It's simply a must-see.

This documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.

Leaving Neverland is the powerful self told story of Wade Robson's and James Safechuck's alleged abuse at the hands of Michael Jackson. Trigger warning for sexual abuse. Spoiler alert, we recommend that you watch this documentary before you listen to this podcast.

Using 100 hours of footage from the set of "Man on the Moon," filmmaker Chris Smith documents Jim Carrey's transformation into legendary performance artist and comedian Andy Kaufman.

He was a quiet revolutionary who shaped a notion. Join us as we discuss the Academy Award nominated documentary Won't you be my Neighbor? A film that captures the essence of Fred Rodgers' life work.

So is it nature or nuture that makes us who we are? Eddie, Bobby and David found themselves asking just this when they discovered they were separated at birth... but the story gets stranger.

Via IMDB: A woman explores the events surrounding a film she and her friends began making with a mysterious stranger decades ago.

Abducted in plain sight tells the incredibly shocking story of how the Broberg family's lives changed for the worse when they were charmed by the mysterious "B" Trigger warning: sexual violence

Episode 33 Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (2019, dir. Chris Smith) Join us as we follow the ill-fated festival's descent from a celebrity laden must-see into complete anarchy.

RBG is an Oscar nominated 2018 American documentary film directed and produced by Betsy West and Julie Cohen, focusing on the life and career of Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Join us as we discuss the Oscar nominations for Documentary Feature and review Cherida's prediction to win! Free Solo follows Alex Hannold and he prepares to climb Le Capitan in Yosemite National Park with his bare hands and without ropes. This episode contains some spoilers.

This week in Doc That Rock, Werner Herzog's Into The Abyss is our point of discussion. Warning no Werner Herzogs were harmed in the making of this podcast although an attempt at his accent may be considered by some to be criminal and we apologise for that. Ok some of you may notice we recorded this before our last episode but at the time of recording Cherida did not know the stats!

We discuss 'The Clinton Affair' A 3 part documentary series filled wth exclusive interviews and archival footage examining Bill Clinton's political scandal of the 1990s and its lasting influence in the United States. We talk Clinton, Monica, Linda Tripp, Ken Starr and much, much more.

In Episode 27 we discuss Bart Layton's The Imposter, a fascinating tale of a Spanish man whose deception seems to know no bounds. Is it an expert con man or are people helping him along for their own dark interests? Enjoy!

Filmmaker Alex Gibney interviews former members of the Church of Scientology and reveals abuses and strange practices within the controversial organization.

Warning: This episode contains unashamed fangirling, name dropping and a bit of swearing. Join us as we discuss Classic Albums: The Making of The Joshua Tree. We discuss the impact this album and the band, U2 had on us. As a special treat we invite Beyond The Music to explore the albums' themes and impact as they launch their European Tour revisiting the album with their own creative take.

The Big Eat is a Channel 4 documentary, produced by Twofour, which follows the search for and training of a British champion to compete in the Competitive Eating World Championships in New York City.

Episode 23 - The Barkley Marathons - The Race That Eats Its Young. Join us as we discuss the insanity and humanity of this crazy race. Enjoy!

Episode 22 The 34th This documentary gives insight into how Ireland became the first state to recognise same sex marriage by public vote. Join us as we recall this emotional moment of social change. Enjoy!

Episode 21 of Docs That Rock Join us as we talk about Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig. This documentary offers an insight into the club kids era of the New York club scene and a crime that shook New York to his Big Apple core. Enjoy!