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Night and Fog

Alain Resnais’s *Night and Fog* (1956) is a profoundly impactful short film examining the atrocities committed during th...

French History 1950S Holocaust

9.3 Excellent

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The Civil War

Ken Burns’s *The Civil War* offers a comprehensive examination of this pivotal period in American history. The 1990 PBS...

History Series 1990S America

9.1 Excellent

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Apollo 11

'Apollo 11' is a breathtaking immersive experience that uses never-before-seen footage and audio recordings to recreate...

Technology Exploration History Science

9.0 Excellent

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The Look of Silence

Joshua Oppenheimer’s *The Look of Silence* is a powerful 2014 documentary exploring the aftermath of Indonesia’s 1965 ge...

History Indonesia Justice 2010S

8.8 Great

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The Sorrow and the Pity

Marcel Ophuls’s *The Sorrow and the Pity* examines the complex realities of Clermont-Ferrand, France during World War II...

Classic History France Wwii

8.8 Great

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Ibelin

The documentary Ibelin explores the life of Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a chi...

Gaming Internet Netflix Disability

8.6 Great

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The Nazis: A Warning from History

This BBC documentary series, “The Nazis: A Warning from History,” presents a comprehensive account of Nazi Germany’s asc...

History Series Bbc 1990S

8.5 Great

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Connections

Connections explores the intricate relationships between seemingly disparate inventions and discoveries throughout histo...

Technology History Science Bbc

8.5 Great

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Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

The documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat investigates the complex relationship between music and political violence....

Music History Politics 2020S

8.5 Great

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4 Little Girls

The film *4 Little Girls* meticulously documents the tragic 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmi...

History Film Civil Rights Spike Lee

8.5 Great

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How to Survive a Plague

The documentary How to Survive a Plague chronicles the rise of activist groups ACT UP and TAG in the early days of the A...

Health Activism Film Aids

8.5 Great

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The Story of Film: An Odyssey

“The Story of Film: An Odyssey” chronicles the evolution of cinematic art across global traditions. This expansive serie...

History Global Series Film

8.3 Great

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Let the Fire Burn

“Let the Fire Burn” examines the tragic 1985 confrontation between Philadelphia police and the Black Panther Party’s MOV...

History Philadelphia Film Policing

8.3 Great

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The Interrupters

The Interrupters chronicles the work of Chicago’s CeaseFire program in the early 2010s. This documentary follows a group...

Community Social Chicago Violence

8.3 Great

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A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies

This documentary offers an intimate look at American cinema through the perspective of Martin Scorsese. The film traces...

History American Film 1990S

8.2 Great

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Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution

Crip Camp chronicles the history of Camp Jened, a summer retreat for teenagers with disabilities that fostered a crucial...

Netflix Activism Film Disability

8.2 Great

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Last Days in Vietnam

Rory Kennedy’s *Last Days in Vietnam* chronicles the chaotic final days of American involvement in Southeast Asia. The f...

History Film War Vietnam

8.2 Great

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The Dust Bowl

The Dust Bowl is a comprehensive documentary series examining the ecological and human crisis that gripped the American...

History Series Environment Ken Burns

8.1 Great

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Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry is a 2012 documentary directed by Alison Klayman profiling the Chinese contemporary artist and po...

China Activism Film Art

8.0 Great

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MLK/FBI

"MLK/FBI" is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Sam Pollard. It details the extensive surveillance, monitoring...

History Surveillance 2020S Civil Rights

7.5 Good