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Frontline

Frontline is the flagship documentary series of PBS, renowned for its uncompromising investigative journalism. It tackle...

High Quality Journalism Critical Political

9.8 Brilliant

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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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Grizzly Man

Grizzly Man is a documentary examining the experiences of Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard in Katmai National Park,...

Movie 2000S Biographical United States

8.7 Great

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The Cove

The Cove investigates dolphin hunting traditions in Japan, specifically focusing on annual drives to capture live dolphi...

Movie 2000S United States

8.6 Great

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The Fog of War

The Fog of War is a 2003 documentary film examining the life of Robert S. McNamara, former U.S. Secretary of Defense. It...

Movie 2000S Biographical United States

8.6 Great

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Taxi to the Dark Side

Taxi to the Dark Side is a 2007 documentary examining the circumstances surrounding the December 2002 death of Afghan ta...

Crime Movie 2000S War

8.3 Great

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Food, Inc.

Food, Inc. investigates the practices of American agribusiness, revealing concerns about its impact on human health, the...

True Story Critical Movie Farming

8.2 Great

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Bowling for Columbine

Bowling for Columbine examines the events surrounding the 1999 Columbine High School shooting and broader gun violence i...

Germany Movie Tragedy Social Commentary

8.1 Great

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Fahrenheit 9/11

Fahrenheit 9/11 is a critical documentary examining the circumstances surrounding the September 11th attacks. It present...

Activist Historical Movie Political Thriller

7.6 Good

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Putin's Palace

Putin’s Palace is a 2021 documentary examining the construction of a residence near Gelendzhik, Russia. The film alleges...

Russia Luxury Real Estate Movie

7.6 Good

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Who Killed the Electric Car?

Who Killed the Electric Car? examines the rise and fall of the General Motors EV1, a battery electric vehicle introduced...

Movie 2000S United States

7.5 Good

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Jesus Camp

Jesus Camp is a 2006 documentary examining a Christian summer camp focused on developing children’s belief in prophetic...

Movie 2000S United States

7.5 Good

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Super Size Me

Super Size Me chronicles Morgan Spurlock’s experiment from February 1 to March 2, 2003, where he consumed exclusively Mc...

Health True Story Movie 2000S

7.4 Good

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Earthlings

Earthlings is a 2005 documentary examining the relationship between humans and animals across various industries includi...

Activist Philosophical Environmental Movie

7.3 Good

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Revolution OS

Revolution OS chronicles the development of GNU, Linux, and the open-source/free software movement over two decades. The...

Comedy Movie 2000S United States

7.2 Good

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Michael Jackson's This Is It

Michael Jackson’s This Is It is a documentary examining the preparations for a planned concert residency that never occu...

Iconic Movie Live Performance 2000S

7.1 Good

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Religulous

Religulous is a 2008 documentary featuring comedian Bill Maher’s satirical examination of religious beliefs. The mockume...

Comedy Movie Political 2000S

6.9 Fair

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The 11th Hour

The 11th Hour is a 2007 documentary film exploring the state of the natural environment. Co-created by Leonardo DiCaprio...

Activist Environmental Movie Dramatic

6.8 Fair

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Capitalism: A Love Story

Capitalism: A Love Story, directed by Michael Moore, investigates the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath. The docum...

Financial Critical Movie 2000S

6.8 Fair

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A Jihad for Love

A Jihad for Love, directed by Parvez Sharma, is a 2008 documentary exploring Islam and homosexuality. The six-year produ...

Movie 2000S United States Lgbtq Related

6.8 Fair