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Navalny

This gripping documentary meticulously investigates the poisoning and subsequent imprisonment of Russian opposition lead...

Movie Biographical Democracy United States

9.8 Brilliant

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O.J.: Made in America

O.J.: Made in America is a five-part 2016 documentary series produced for ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 initiative. The film pre...

Movie United States 2010S

9.4 Excellent

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Faces Places

Faces Places chronicles a 2017 journey undertaken by Agnès Varda and JR through rural France. The filmmakers documented...

France Movie 2010S

8.9 Great

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For Sama

For Sama documents the experiences of Waad Al-Kateab and her family amidst the Syrian Civil War. The film follows the co...

Movie 2010S Syria

8.9 Great

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Inside Job

Inside Job is a 2010 documentary examining the causes of the 2008 financial crisis. The film details systemic corruption...

Complex Movie Political Thriller Investigative

8.7 Great

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Virunga

Virunga documents the efforts of park rangers protecting Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo amids...

Movie 2010S Democratic Republic Of The Congo

8.7 Great

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They Shall Not Grow Old

They Shall Not Grow Old is a 2018 documentary utilizing over century-old British Imperial War Museum footage of World Wa...

New Zealand Historical Movie War

8.6 Great

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The Salt of the Earth

The Salt of the Earth is a 2014 documentary film examining the career of Sebastião Salgado, a Brazilian photographer. Th...

Movie Biographical Brazil 2010S

8.4 Great

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Exit Through the Gift Shop

Exit Through the Gift Shop is a 2010 documentary directed by Banksy that centers around Thierry Guetta’s amateur street...

Independent Movie United Kingdom 2010S

8.4 Great

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5 Broken Cameras

5 Broken Cameras documents the ongoing protests in Bil'in, West Bank, centered around the construction of the Israeli We...

Movie 2010S Palestine

8.4 Great

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The Missing Picture

The Missing Picture chronicles the Khmer Rouge regime and its devastating impact through a combination of archival news...

Animation Historical Movie War Drama

8.3 Great

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I Am Not Your Negro

I Am Not Your Negro is a 2016 documentary film examining the history of racism in the United States. Utilizing James Bal...

France Movie 2010S

8.3 Great

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Pina

Pina is a documentary exploring the life and artistry of Pina Bausch, a pioneering German choreographer. The film offers...

Germany Performance Dance Choreography

8.2 Great

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Kedi

Kedi is a 2016 documentary exploring the stray cat population of Istanbul, Turkey. Directed by Ceyda Torun, the film pre...

Germany Movie 2010S

8.1 Great

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Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck is a 2015 documentary film examining the life of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. The film details hi...

Movie Biographical United States 2010S

8.1 Great

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Three Identical Strangers

The documentary chronicles the lives of three identical brothers – Edward Galland, David Kellman, and Robert Shafran – w...

Movie United Kingdom 2010S

8.1 Great

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Sicko

Sicko is a 2007 documentary examining the American healthcare system. The film contrasts the United States’ for-profit i...

Healthcare Critical Movie Political

8.0 Great

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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief is Alex Gibney's 2015 HBO documentary on Scientology, based on Lawrenc...

Hbo Investigation Religion 2010S

7.9 Good

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Last Men in Aleppo

Last Men in Aleppo is a 2017 Syrian documentary following White Helmets rescuers working amid the siege and bombing of A...

Journalism Rescue War 2010S

7.9 Good

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Celebration Day

Celebration Day documents Led Zeppelin’s concert performance at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert in London on December...

Movie Musical Rock Music United Kingdom

7.8 Good