The best Lupita Nyong'o’s documentary movies

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

01/03/1983 (41 años)
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author. She began her career in Hollywood as a production assistant. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009–2012). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary In My Genes. She then pursued a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama. She had her first feature film role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave (2013), for which she received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She became the first Kenyan and Mexican actress to win an Academy Award. She made her Broadway debut as a teenage orphan in the play Eclipsed (2015), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She went on to perform a motion capture role as Maz Kanata in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019) and a lead voice role as Raksha in The Jungle Book (2016). Her career progressed with her role as Nakia in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther (2018) and her starring role in Jordan Peele's critically acclaimed horror film Us (2019). In addition to acting, she supports historic preservation. She is vocal about preventing sexual harassment and working for women's and animal rights. In 2014, she was named the most beautiful woman by People. She has also written a children's book named Sulwe (2019), which became a number-one New York Times Best-Seller. Also in 2019, she narrated the Discovery Channel docu-series Serengeti, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Narrator. She was named among Africa's "50 Most Powerful Women" by Forbes in 2020. Description above is from the Wikipedia article Lupita Nyong'o, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King

Chadwick Boseman:  A Tribute for a King
7.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 30/08/2020
  • Character: Self (archive footage)
A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
7.1/10
A documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.

Star Wars: Greatest Moments

Star Wars: Greatest Moments
6.3/10
Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of the intergalactic saga.

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
7.4/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 16/04/2016
  • Character: Herself
An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.

August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
6.1/10
Documentary film on events that happened on August 28th in African-American history, shown at the Smithsonian African-American History Museum.

Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special

Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV Special
7.2/10
Walt Disney, one of the ultimate dreamers, used his uninhibited imagination and determination to create what became the springboard for all of the Walt Disney Company's spirited and wildly successful creativity that followed -- his crowning achievement: Disneyland. Acclaimed actor Harrison Ford, who portrays Han Solo in the Star Wars film franchise, will give viewers an exclusive preview of Star Wars-themed lands being developed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. New details of the ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life at both resorts will be revealed during the show, with Master of Ceremonies Derek Hough.

My Africa

My Africa
6.6/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/01/2018
  • Character: Herself (voice)
In Northern Kenya, the futures of wildlife and people are intertwined. Stand in the midst of a thundering wildebeest migration, witness a lioness snatch her prey—and meet a community dedicated to saving Africa’s wildlife. This mixed-reality, companion experience puts participants in the shoes of a Reteti Elephant Sanctuary keeper caring for the newest arrival, a baby elephant named Dudu.

This Is My Africa

This Is My Africa
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/04/2008
  • Character: Herself
Interviewees discuss the memories, tastes and experiences that they associate with Africa for a personal vision of the continent.

Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o

Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 23/10/2019
  • Character: Host
The Black Panther star uncovers the astounding true story of the Agoji, Benin’s female army – or as Europeans labeled them, the 'Amazons – then finds the last warrior left alive.

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