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A searing documentary by Ava DuVernay that examines the systemic oppression of Black Americans in the context of the 13th Amendment and mass incarceration.

13th

13th (2016)

This Oscar-winning documentary explores the cultural clashes and challenges faced by American and Chinese workers in an Ohio factory owned by a Chinese company.

American Factory

American Factory (2019)

A history of the disability rights movement as seen through the lens of a summer camp for teens with disabilities, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.

Crip Camp

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020)

An Oscar-winning film about the bond between a filmmaker and an octopus, showcasing the depths of the ocean and the lessons learned from nature.

My Octopus Teacher

My Octopus Teacher (2020)

An examination of social media's impact on society, featuring insights from former tech insiders as they discuss its pitfalls.

The Social Dilemma

An insightful documentary about the representation of transgender individuals in film and television, exploring historical stereotypes and progress.

Disclosure

A personal look at Taylor Swift’s life and career, revealing her struggles with fame and her political awakening.

Miss Americana

Miss Americana (2020)

A behind-the-scenes documentary about Jim Carrey's intense method acting for his role as comedian Andy Kaufman.

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

A gripping look at a con artist who duped women on dating apps, blending true crime with cautionary tales.

The Tinder Swindler

Investigating the sexual abuse scandal involving USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, focusing on the stories of the athletes who were affected.

Athlete A (2020)

Athlete A

A documentary about the disastrous Fyre Festival, highlighting the lies and deception behind its promotion.

Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened

A powerful account of conservation efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on park rangers protecting endangered gorillas amid conflict.

Virunga

A thorough exploration of the life of Nina Simone, highlighting her music and activism during the Civil Rights Movement.

What Happened, Miss Simone?

An urgent documentary that chronicles the Ukrainian revolution, featuring firsthand accounts from protestors.

Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom

A chilling story about a girl wrongfully taken from her parents by the state, revealing flaws in the healthcare and child welfare systems.

Take Care of Maya

A four-part series that explores the controversial practices of Warren Jeffs and the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey

The bizarre true crime saga of a celebrity restaurateur who fell prey to a con artist with a story so outrageous it seems fictional.

Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives

A personal documentary about lost footage and a filmmaker’s journey to reclaim her past after her film was stolen by a mentor.

Shirkers

Shirkers (2018)

An incisive analysis of the airline's failures and the corruption that led to tragic crashes of its aircraft.

Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

Martin Scorsese presents a blend of documentary and fictionalized elements in exploring Bob Dylan's iconic tour.

Rolling Thunder Revue

Rolling Thunder Revue (2019)

- 13th: A searing documentary by Ava DuVernay that examines the systemic oppression of Black Americans in the context of the 13th Amendment and mass incarceration [1][6].
- American Factory: This Oscar-winning documentary explores the cultural clashes and challenges faced by American and Chinese workers in an Ohio factory owned by a Chinese company [1][3][6].
- Crip Camp: A history of the disability rights movement as seen through the lens of a summer camp for teens with disabilities, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama [1][2][6].
- My Octopus Teacher: An Oscar-winning film about the bond between a filmmaker and an octopus, showcasing the depths of the ocean and the lessons learned from nature [5][6].
- The Social Dilemma: An examination of social media's impact on society, featuring insights from former tech insiders as they discuss its pitfalls [1][2][6].
- Disclosure: An insightful documentary about the representation of transgender individuals in film and television, exploring historical stereotypes and progress [1][6].
- Miss Americana: A personal look at Taylor Swift’s life and career, revealing her struggles with fame and her political awakening [2][5][6].
- Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond: A behind-the-scenes documentary about Jim Carrey's intense method acting for his role as comedian Andy Kaufman [1][3][6].
- The Tinder Swindler: A gripping look at a con artist who duped women on dating apps, blending true crime with cautionary tales [5][6].
- Athlete A: Investigating the sexual abuse scandal involving USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, focusing on the stories of the athletes who were affected [5][6].
- Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened: A documentary about the disastrous Fyre Festival, highlighting the lies and deception behind its promotion [2][6].
- Virunga: A powerful account of conservation efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on park rangers protecting endangered gorillas amid conflict [2][5].
- What Happened, Miss Simone?: A thorough exploration of the life of Nina Simone, highlighting her music and activism during the Civil Rights Movement [2][5][6].
- Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom: An urgent documentary that chronicles the Ukrainian revolution, featuring firsthand accounts from protestors [2][6].
- Take Care of Maya: A chilling story about a girl wrongfully taken from her parents by the state, revealing flaws in the healthcare and child welfare systems [2][5][6].
- Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey: A four-part series that explores the controversial practices of Warren Jeffs and the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints [1][5]. 
- Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives: The bizarre true crime saga of a celebrity restaurateur who fell prey to a con artist with a story so outrageous it seems fictional [1][2].
- Shirkers: A personal documentary about lost footage and a filmmaker’s journey to reclaim her past after her film was stolen by a mentor [2][5]. 
- Downfall: The Case Against Boeing: An incisive analysis of the airline's failures and the corruption that led to tragic crashes of its aircraft [1][6]. 
- Rolling Thunder Revue: Martin Scorsese presents a blend of documentary and fictionalized elements in exploring Bob Dylan's iconic tour [1][3].

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