Documentaries

It seems like every day, faster than you can say "remake," another Hollywood classic is scheduled for a Blockbuster reboot. Some films -- like 'Ocean's 11' -- are better suited for modern makeovers than others. With a legendary cast that possessed timeless cool, the bank heist flick was built to transcend generational boundaries.

The documentary 'Ocean's 11 Story' gives a one-of-a-kind look at how Frank Sinatra and the original Rat Pack never stopped the party while filming a genre-defining classic film. "Old Blue Eyes" played in front of two packed houses a night as they put the up and coming city of Las Vegas on the map, nearly mirroring the lives of their onscreen counter parts all the while.

Watch 'The Ocean's 11 Story' free on SangFilms and see why these legends of film inspired so many.

The professional career of Hollywood mainstay Woody Harrelson has been nothing short of eclectic, from his claim to fame as Woody Boyd on landmark TV sitcom 'Cheers,' to his most recent as a trash talking zombie ass kicker in 'Zombieland.'

However Harrelson's most critically acclaimed performance was for his portrayal of the Hustler Magazine publishing king in 'The People Vs. Larry Flynt,' a role that earned him a SAG nomination.

Get the real story behind the man who's life sparked controversies, stories, and films for years to come in the documentary 'Larry Flynt: The Right to Be Left Alone.' Watch it for free on SnagFilms. (WARNING: ADULT CONTENT)

With the release of Drew Barrymore's directorial debut 'Whip It,' roller derby will complete its transformation from once-forgotten-about-sport to global phenomenon for modern female expression.

However, as in any other sport, roller derby's pioneers had to struggle before their passion would know success. In 'Hell on Wheels,' a band of spirited Texas women come together to not only bring the title "roller girl" back but also transform it forever.

The true story of the real founding mothers of roller derby, the hard rocking, hard partying doc ''Hell on Wheels' is free for the watching from SnagFilms.

In the Hollywood blockbuster 'Fight Club', the climactic scene became instantly classic when a perfectly placed track fades in. It's 'Where Is My Mind' by The Pixies, a band who had been broken up for years at the time of the film's 1999 release.

'loudQUIETloud: A Film About The Pixies' is a documentary that gives a never before seen look at the roller coaster musical career of the band, including their 1992 split and amazing reunion in 2004.

The true story of one of the most influential bands of the past 20 years, 'loudQUIETloud' is free for the watching on SnagFilms.

'The Brothers Warner' documents the saga of four trailblazing brothers who fought through poverty to reach the apex of film making and create what would later become known as the first film studio to have a social conscious. The story follows four immigrant brothers (Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack) from humble beginnings as they follow their dreams and build an empire, both revolutionizing and forever changing Hollywood every step of the way.

Narrated and directed by Harry's granddaughter Cass Warner, 'The Brothers Warner' is an intimate portrait of four brothers whose vision of using mass media to 'educate, entertain, and enlighten' the world, is an enduring legacy for future generations to come. 'The Brothers Warner' on SnagFilms.

J.R.R. Tolkien, the legendary author of the 'Lord of the Rings' novels, belongs to an ultra-elite group of historical icons whose visions were carried on and embraced by future generations long after their own deaths, in ways they never could have foreseen. September 2 will mark the 26th anniversary of Tolkien's passing, but with 'The Hobbit' officially slated for a two-part big-screen makeover, his work continues to draw new fans every day.

Commemorate the life and work of Tolkien by watching two installments of 'Beyond the Movie' from National Geographic (featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at 'The Fellowship of the Ring' and 'Return of the King') or snag them onto your own site, from SnagFilms.com.

History has seen its share of rebels who dared to follow a dream despite how unconventional their ambitions may have seemed.

In 'Holy Land Hardball,' a Boston bagel maker named Larry Baras and a group of passionate ballplayers embark on an unlikely quest to bring America's national pastime to the Middle East.

But 'Holy Land Hardball' is less a story about baseball or religion than it is about what it truly means to sacrifice everything to bring a dream to life. The final title in SnagFilm's SummerFest, don't miss your chance to watch ''Holy Land Hardball' exclusively on SnagFilms.

It's common for older adolescents to seek creative outlets through which they can channel their feelings. For 12-year-old Emily Hagins, that outlet is making a feature-length zombie movie.

'Zombie Girl' chronicles the adventurous journey of Emily (with some help from her multitasking mom) as she reaches for her childhood dreams of Hollywood-sized proportions, and takes on all the responsibilities of filmmaking to direct a full-length -- and fully bloody -- zombie film.

While "MMORPGs", or "Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games" might sound like just another brand of internet porn, they actually represent virtual online worlds where the game is often a bigger deal than real life.

'Second Skin', directed by Juan Carlos Pineiro, is dynamic filmmaking that gives its viewer a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of seven people heavily involved in the online communities of games like World of Warcraft and Everquest.

The third title in SnagFilm's SummerFest, in which they'll debut a new film that has not yet been distributed every week, 'Second Skin' puts a community of over 50 million gamers in the spotlight. Watch the film in full