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Oliver Stones biographical film about George W. Bush attempts to humanize and explain the motivations behind his presidency. It is a polarizing film that tries to balance satire with a genuine attempt at understanding the man behind the office. While it offers some interesting insights into the admi...
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Shoah
Claude Lanzmanns nine-hour magnum opus is arguably the most important documentary ever made. Eschewing archival footage,...
Planet Earth III
The third installment of the definitive BBC series, Planet Earth III utilizes the most advanced camera technology to dat...
The World at War (1973)
Widely regarded as the definitive documentary series on World War II, this 26-episode masterpiece provides a comprehensi...
Summer of Soul
Questloves directorial debut unearths the long-lost footage of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, a massive event that w...
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
This masterpiece follows Jiro Ono, an 85-year-old sushi master and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro. The film is a meditative s...
Apollo 11
Constructed entirely from archival footage, much of which was previously unreleased, 'Apollo 11' is a visceral, immersiv...
Man with a Movie Camera
Dziga Vertovs 1929 masterpiece is a visual symphony that redefined what a camera could do. By capturing the daily life o...
The Gene: An Intimate History
Siddhartha Mukherjee masterfully weaves the history of genetic research with his own family's struggle with mental illne...
Stop Making Sense
Widely considered the greatest concert film ever made, Jonathan Demmes 1984 masterpiece captures Talking Heads at the pe...
The Fog of War (2003)
Errol Morriss Academy Award-winning film centers on an extended interview with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M...
Harlan County, USA
Barbara Kopples Oscar-winning documentary captures the brutal 1973 coal miners' strike in Kentucky. With unprecedented a...
Amy
Asif Kapadias documentary on Amy Winehouse is a heartbreaking, intimate, and deeply researched portrait of a singular ta...
Restrepo (2010)
Directed by Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington, 'Restrepo' is a visceral, ground-level look at a platoon of U.S. sold...
Particle Fever
This documentary provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the first round of experiments at the Large Hadron Coll...
The Last Dance
Netflix's 'The Last Dance' chronicles the Chicago Bulls' dynasty of the 1990s, focusing on Michael Jordan's final champi...
The Act of Killing (2012)
Joshua Oppenheimers surreal and disturbing documentary explores the 1965-66 Indonesian mass killings by challenging the...
The Social Dilemma: The Documentary
An in-depth exploration of the impact of social media on society, featuring interviews with former executives and techno...
Chef's Table
Chef's Table is the gold standard for episodic food documentaries. Each episode profiles a world-renowned chef, explorin...
Grey Gardens
The Maysles brothers portrait of Big Edie and Little Edie, the reclusive relatives of Jackie Kennedy living in a decayin...
The Fog of War
Errol Morriss documentary featuring Robert McNamara is a profound exploration of the complexities of modern warfare and...
summarize Quick Comparison Summary
| Alternative | Score | vs W. | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoah | 9.9 | +3.7 | Compare |
| Planet Earth III | 9.9 | +3.7 | Compare |
| The World at War (1973) | 9.9 | +3.7 | Compare |
| Summer of Soul | 9.8 | +3.6 | Compare |
| Jiro Dreams of Sushi | 9.8 | +3.6 | Compare |
| Apollo 11 | 9.8 | +3.6 | Compare |
| Man with a Movie Camera | 9.8 | +3.6 | Compare |
| The Gene: An Intimate History | 9.8 | +3.6 | Compare |
| Stop Making Sense | 9.7 | +3.5 | Compare |
| The Fog of War (2003) | 9.7 | +3.5 | Compare |
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