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’13th’
13th (2016)
13th (2016)
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][5].

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’American Factory’
American Factory (2019)
American Factory (2019)
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][5].

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’Crip Camp’
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020)
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020)
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][5].

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My Octopus Teacher
My Octopus Teacher (2020)
My Octopus Teacher (2020)
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[4][5].

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Tristan Harris, Sandy Parakilas, and Roger McNamee in ’The Social Dilemma’
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][5].

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Lilly Wachowski in ’Disclosure’
"Orange Is the New Black" star Laverne Cox laughs while being interviewed between two cameras in the documentary "Disclosure"
Disclosure

An insightful documentary about the representation of transgender individuals in film and television, exploring historical stereotypes and progress[1][5].

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Miss Americana - Taylor Swfit
Miss Americana (2020)
Miss Americana (2020)
Miss Americana

A personal look at Taylor Swift’s life and career, revealing her struggles with fame and her political awakening[2][4][5].

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Jim Carrey dressed as Andy Kaufman in ’Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond’
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][5].

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Cecilie Fjellhoy, Ayleen Charlotte, and Pernilla Sjöholm photographed on Dec. 3, 2021, at Black Book, Soho, London.
The Tinder Swindler

A gripping look at a con artist who duped women on dating apps, blending true crime with cautionary tales[4][5].

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Athlete A (2020)
Athlete A (2020)
Maggie Nichols in "Athlete A."
Athlete A

Investigating the sexual abuse scandal involving USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, focusing on the stories of the athletes who were affected[4][5].

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FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened
Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened

A documentary about the disastrous Fyre Festival, highlighting the lies and deception behind its promotion[2][5].

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’Virunga’
Virunga

A powerful account of conservation efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on park rangers protecting endangered gorillas amid conflict[2][4].

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Nina Simone being interviewed
What Happened, Miss Simone?

A thorough exploration of the life of Nina Simone, highlighting her music and activism during the Civil Rights Movement[2][4][5].

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’Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom’
Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom

An urgent documentary that chronicles the Ukrainian revolution, featuring firsthand accounts from protestors[2][5].

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Maya Kowalski in Take Care of Maya
Take Care of Maya Film Poster
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][4][5].

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Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey.
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][4].

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Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.
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].

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’Shirkers’
Shirkers (2018)
Shirkers (2018)
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][4].

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Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
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][5].

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Joan Baez and Bob Dylan wearing white face paint, playing guitars, and singing in ’Rolling Thunder Revue’
Rolling Thunder Revue (2019)
Rolling Thunder Revue (2019)
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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