Plot Synopsis

Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. The series surveys the expansive and myriad landscape of an art form that entertains and educates, informs and agitates, while highlighting game-changers like ROGER & ME, THE THIN BLUE LINE, CATFISH, INSIDE JOB, MARCH OF THE PENGUINS, and HOOP DREAMS. The panel members who were involved in the selection process include: Brian Graden, Programming Consultant for Current TV and former President of Programming MTV Networks; Betsy McLane, Project Director for the American Documentary Showcase and co-author of "A New History of Documentary Film"; Michael Renov, Associate Dean of USC's School of Cinematic Arts and author of "The Subject of Documentary"; Eddie Schmidt, President of the International Documentary Association; and Rahdi Taylor. Associate Director of the Sundance Documentary Film Program.