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This documentary blends James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript with archival footage to powerfully address racism in America while connecting historical and contemporary issues, highlighting Baldwin's insights on white supremacy and violence against Black lives.

I Am Not Your Negro

Ava DuVernay’s Oscar-nominated documentary critically examines the 13th Amendment and systemic racism within America's prison system, asserting that the penal system perpetuates slavery under a different guise and emphasizes the historical exploitation of Black Americans.

13th

This film investigates the consequences of keeping orcas in captivity and the psychological toll on these intelligent beings, particularly focusing on the orca Tilikum, who was involved in several human deaths, exposing the dark side of marine entertainment.

Blackfish

A shocking investigation into the prevalence of sexual assault in the U.S. military, this documentary features firsthand accounts from veterans, revealing how the military's culture fails to protect victims and often punishes them instead.

The Invisible War

This film reveals the dark realities of America's food industry, documenting how corporate interests dictate food production practices that lead to exploitation of workers, unsustainable farming, and consumer health issues.

Food, Inc.

This unsettling documentary challenges Indonesian death squad leaders to reenact their real-life atrocities, providing a haunting look at guilt, denial, and the broader implications of impunity in violence.

The Act of Killing

A nostalgic yet insightful look at Fred Rogers and his impact on children’s television, addressing complex social issues like race and disability with kindness, demonstrating the lasting importance of empathy in today’s society.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

A critical examination of social media's effects on mental health, misinformation, and social polarization, revealing how tech companies manipulate users while emphasizing the need for a more responsible approach to technology.

The Social Dilemma

This series chronicles the life of Kalief Browder, who spent three years in Rikers Island without trial for a crime he didn’t commit, shedding light on systemic injustices faced by marginalized individuals in the criminal justice system.

Time: The Kalief Browder Story

This documentary showcases a summer camp for disabled teenagers that sparked a civil rights movement, emphasizing the importance of community and advocacy in the fight for disability rights and accessibility.

Crip Camp

A deep dive into the fashion industry, highlighting the ethical and environmental costs of fast fashion, asking viewers to reconsider the implications of their clothing choices on global issues.

The True Cost

Spotlighting backup singers, this film explores their essential roles in the music industry, revealing the challenges they face while emphasizing the stories of those who work behind the scenes.

20 Feet From Stardom

This film revisits the wrongful conviction of five Black and Latino teenagers in the 1989 Central Park jogger case, addressing police misconduct and media bias while advocating for justice and accountability.

The Central Park Five

Examining the life and mysterious death of a key figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, it sheds light on ongoing struggles against police violence and societal discrimination.

The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson

This documentary investigates the poaching crisis threatening elephants, exposing the illegal ivory trade while highlighting conservation efforts.

The Ivory Game

A thorough look at abortion rights in America, tracing the historical context of Roe v. Wade and discussing contemporary challenges in the fight for reproductive rights.

Reversing Roe

A powerful series that follows the lives of undocumented immigrants, revealing their struggles against the backdrop of a complex immigration system that threatens their families and futures.

Living Undocumented

This documentary follows several grassroots political campaigns, including that of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, capturing the rise of everyday citizens challenging the political status quo.

Knock Down the House

Focusing on the opioid crisis, this short documentary follows three women as they work to help victims of addiction in a struggling community, emphasizing the human side of the epidemic.

Heroin(e)

This gripping documentary follows the battle to protect Virunga National Park and its endangered mountain gorillas amid political turmoil and threats from poachers and oil companies.

Virunga

A personal account of the Syrian Civil War, this documentary captures the resilience of a young mother amidst the chaos, blending personal story with the larger narrative of war and survival.

For Sama

- I Am Not Your Negro: This documentary blends James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript with archival footage to powerfully address racism in America while connecting historical and contemporary issues, highlighting Baldwin's insights on white supremacy and violence against Black lives [1].
- 13th: Ava DuVernay’s Oscar-nominated documentary critically examines the 13th Amendment and systemic racism within America's prison system, asserting that the penal system perpetuates slavery under a different guise and emphasizes the historical exploitation of Black Americans [1][4][6].
- Blackfish: This film investigates the consequences of keeping orcas in captivity and the psychological toll on these intelligent beings, particularly focusing on the orca Tilikum, who was involved in several human deaths, exposing the dark side of marine entertainment [1][4][5][11].
- The Invisible War: A shocking investigation into the prevalence of sexual assault in the U.S. military, this documentary features firsthand accounts from veterans, revealing how the military's culture fails to protect victims and often punishes them instead [1][4][8].
- Food, Inc.: This film reveals the dark realities of America's food industry, documenting how corporate interests dictate food production practices that lead to exploitation of workers, unsustainable farming, and consumer health issues [1][4][10].
- The Act of Killing: This unsettling documentary challenges Indonesian death squad leaders to reenact their real-life atrocities, providing a haunting look at guilt, denial, and the broader implications of impunity in violence [1][4][8].
- Won’t You Be My Neighbor?: A nostalgic yet insightful look at Fred Rogers and his impact on children’s television, addressing complex social issues like race and disability with kindness, demonstrating the lasting importance of empathy in today’s society [1][6].
- The Social Dilemma: A critical examination of social media's effects on mental health, misinformation, and social polarization, revealing how tech companies manipulate users while emphasizing the need for a more responsible approach to technology [1][4].
- Time: The Kalief Browder Story: This series chronicles the life of Kalief Browder, who spent three years in Rikers Island without trial for a crime he didn’t commit, shedding light on systemic injustices faced by marginalized individuals in the criminal justice system [8].
- Crip Camp: This documentary showcases a summer camp for disabled teenagers that sparked a civil rights movement, emphasizing the importance of community and advocacy in the fight for disability rights and accessibility [8][10].
- The True Cost: A deep dive into the fashion industry, highlighting the ethical and environmental costs of fast fashion, asking viewers to reconsider the implications of their clothing choices on global issues [11].
- 20 Feet From Stardom: Spotlighting backup singers, this film explores their essential roles in the music industry, revealing the challenges they face while emphasizing the stories of those who work behind the scenes [3].
- The Central Park Five: This film revisits the wrongful conviction of five Black and Latino teenagers in the 1989 Central Park jogger case, addressing police misconduct and media bias while advocating for justice and accountability [4][8].
- The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson: Examining the life and mysterious death of a key figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, it sheds light on ongoing struggles against police violence and societal discrimination [4].
- The Ivory Game: This documentary investigates the poaching crisis threatening elephants, exposing the illegal ivory trade while highlighting conservation efforts [4].
- Reversing Roe: A thorough look at abortion rights in America, tracing the historical context of Roe v. Wade and discussing contemporary challenges in the fight for reproductive rights [8].
- Living Undocumented: A powerful series that follows the lives of undocumented immigrants, revealing their struggles against the backdrop of a complex immigration system that threatens their families and futures [4].
- Knock Down the House: This documentary follows several grassroots political campaigns, including that of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, capturing the rise of everyday citizens challenging the political status quo [4].
- Heroin(e): Focusing on the opioid crisis, this short documentary follows three women as they work to help victims of addiction in a struggling community, emphasizing the human side of the epidemic [4].
- Virunga: This gripping documentary follows the battle to protect Virunga National Park and its endangered mountain gorillas amid political turmoil and threats from poachers and oil companies [4].
- For Sama: A personal account of the Syrian Civil War, this documentary captures the resilience of a young mother amidst the chaos, blending personal story with the larger narrative of war and survival [6][8].

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