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Netflix
87
8.2
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81
/2484/
79
/773/
4.3
/117244/
97
/105/
90
/240/
81
/29/
cc age 16+

13th (2016)
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
poster
The Roku Channel
85
8.0
/59790/
79
/4132/
77
/1375/
4.0
/49688/
96
/143/
87
/511/
88
/38/
cc age 16+

Citizenfour (2014)
In June 2013, Laura Poitras and reporter Glenn Greenwald flew to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. She brought her camera with her.
poster
Netflix
82
7.8
/997/
75
/66/
75
/15/
4.0
/3096/
97
/99/
96
/17/
82
/21/
cc age 13+

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019)
This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career. Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics, and colleagues on an exploration of race, history, the United States, and the human condition.
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Amazon Prime Video
80
7.4
/192350/
74
/7791/
72
/2244/
3.6
/516749/
93
/348/
97
/1341/
73
/59/
cc age 15+

Air (2023)
Discover the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand.
poster
80
8.2
/1993/
79
/164/
78
/32/
3.8
/2269/
85
/71/
93
/16/
67
/18/
cc age 11+

The Way I See It (2020)
Former Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza's journey as a person with top secret clearance and total access to the President.
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Hoopla
80
8.0
/7168/
80
/434/
75
/122/
3.7
/2777/
90
/62/
88
/177/
68
/24/
cc age 11+

Inequality for All (2013)
Based on Reich's 2010 book Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future, the film examines widening income inequality in the United States. U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich tries to raise awareness of the country's widening economic gap. He publicly argued about the issue for decades, and producing a film of his viewpoints was a "final frontier" for him. In addition to being a social issue documentary, Inequality for All is also partially a biopic regarding Reich's early life and his time as Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton's presidency. Warren Buffett and Nick Hanauer, two entrepreneurs and investors in the top 1%, are interviewed in the film, supporting Reich's belief in an economy that benefits all citizens, including those of the middle and lower classes.
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Kanopy
80
7.7
/10944/
78
/1450/
73
/248/
3.7
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90
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75
/51/
77
/23/

Zero Days (2016)
Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.
poster
Hulu
80
7.6
/508490/
76
/25283/
73
/12007/
3.8
/765868/
91
/317/
88
/8167/
79
/48/
cc age 13+

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.
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Hulu
79
7.2
/8049/
72
/424/
65
/68/
3.5
/22931/
82
/201/
97
/262/
75
/45/
cc age 13+

Origin (2023)
While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience.
poster
Netflix
79
7.3
/16475/
77
/799/
76
/373/
3.8
/41267/
97
/34/
68
/174/
81
/13/

The Edge of Democracy (2019)
A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.
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Amazon Prime Video
79
78
7.4
/4961/
74
/583/
63
/79/
3.5
/3466/
100
/7/
93
/143/
cc age 13+

The Phenomenon (2020)
This documentary examines unidentified aerial phenomenon. With testimony from high-ranking government officials and NASA Astronauts, Senator Harry Reid says it "makes the incredible credible."
poster
Hulu
77
7.3
/950/
76
/79/
77
/16/
4.0
/4732/
88
/32/
75
/8/
cc age 10+

Sally (2025)
Sally Ride's groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space concealed a deeply personal story. Her life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, unveils their covert 27-year romance and its accompanying sacrifices.
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Amazon Prime Video
77
7.3
/537/
74
/20/
66
/14/
3.6
/566/
96
/53/
82
/6/
84
/18/
cc age 13+

On Her Shoulders (2018)
Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to politicians and media, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the world stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she must navigate bureaucracy, fame and people's good intentions.
poster
77
7.3
/4694/
75
/176/
71
/57/
3.8
/5872/
92
/61/
85
/75/
72
/19/

Mistaken for Strangers (2013)
Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead singer Matt Berninger’s younger brother) is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and can't help but put his own spin on the experience. Inevitably, Tom’s moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road. The film is a hilarious and touching look at two very different brothers, and an entertaining story of artistic aspiration.
poster
Hulu
76
7.6
/15570/
77
/807/
75
/303/
3.8
/27195/
93
/179/
78
/297/
71
/32/
cc age 10+

RBG (2018)
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg now 84, and still inspired by the lawyers who defended free speech during the Red Scare, Ginsburg refuses to relinquish her passionate duty, steadily fighting for equal rights for all citizens under the law. Through intimate interviews and unprecedented access to Ginsburg’s life outside the court, RBG tells the electric story of Ginsburg’s consuming love affairs with both the Constitution and her beloved husband Marty—and of a life’s work that led her to become an icon of justice in the highest court in the land.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
75
7.9
/1020/
77
/123/
68
/25/
3.6
/714/
90
/10/
83
/3/

Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing (2016)
Recounts the dramatic story of the April 2013 terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon through the experiences of individuals whose lives were affected. Ranging from the events of the day to the death-penalty sentencing of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the film features surveillance footage, news clips, home movies and exclusive interviews with survivors and their families, as well as first responders, investigators, government officials and reporters from the Boston Globe, which won a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the bombing. In the wake of terrorism, a newlywed couple, a mother and daughter, and two brothers - all gravely injured by the blast - face the challenges of physical and emotional recovery as they and their families strive to reclaim their lives and communities.
poster
75
6.9
/1758/
73
/106/
67
/46/
3.6
/1836/
94
/36/
68
/380/

Newtown (2016)
A look at how the community of Newtown, Connecticut came together in the aftermath of the largest mass shooting of schoolchildren in American history.
poster
74
6.9
/555406/
72
/29000/
69
/13089/
3.5
/617982/
72
/295/
77
/12833/
65
/48/
cc age 12+

Pacific Rim (2013)
Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless enemy, the forces of mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes who now stand as earth's final hope against the mounting apocalypse.
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Netflix
72
7.1
/7318/
70
/421/
72
/160/
3.6
/10579/
93
/73/
56
/55/
66
/18/
cc age 9+

Becoming (2020)
Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.
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Disney Plus
72
8.2
/29576/
80
/1651/
77
/805/
3.7
/18053/
76
/33/
77
/187/
63
/10/
cc age 10+

Before the Flood (2016)
A look at how climate change affects our environment and what society can do to prevent the demise of endangered species, ecosystems, and native communities across the planet.
poster
Starz
72
7.4
/44517/
71
/1239/
70
/555/
3.6
/17513/
74
/184/
74
/2732/
61
/36/
cc age 14+

Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).
poster
71
7.0
/9837/
71
/601/
66
/158/
3.3
/11323/
84
71
/13/
cc age 12+

The Great Escaper (2023)
In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
poster
The Roku Channel
71
7.2
/21419/
74
/1402/
71
/463/
3.6
/25409/
82
/184/
60
/836/
69
/46/
cc age 16+

Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018)
Michael Moore's provocative documentary explores the two most important questions of the Trump Era: How did we get here, and how do we get out.
poster
HBO Max Amazon Channel
71
7.2
/16256/
72
/1538/
70
/282/
3.3
/24742/
78
/60/
75
/36/
66
/6/

The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley (2019)
With a magical new invention that promised to revolutionize blood testing, Elizabeth Holmes became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, heralded as the next Steve Jobs. Then, overnight, her 10-billion-dollar company dissolved. The rise and fall of Theranos is a window into the psychology of fraud.
poster
Hulu
70
7.5
/1140/
73
/59/
41
/8/
3.7
/1992/
94
/71/
67
/12/
70
/19/
cc age 10+

John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020)
The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social equality. The documentary illuminates the 80-year-old Congressman’s life as it chronicles the moments on the extraordinary journey that have shaped his place in history and make him such a galvanizing figure today as protests circle the globe. Lewis’ schedule has increased ten-fold as he has become the go-to figure for TV news shows, podcasts and newspapers and magazines from the Washington Post to Vanity Fair, commenting on and leading the way forward through today’s worldwide protests and demonstrations.
poster
69
7.3
/6632/
74
/553/
69
/198/
3.4
/2508/
84
/31/
72
/67/
68
/12/
cc age 12+

Terms and Conditions May Apply (2013)
Have you ever read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies connected to every website you visit, phone call you make, or app you use? Of course you haven’t. But those agreements allow corporations to do things with your personal information you could never even imagine. This film explores the intent hidden within these ridiculous agreements, and reveals what corporations and governments are legally taking from you and the outrageous consequences that result from clicking “I accept.”
poster
Netflix
68
6.8
/4740/
73
/658/
66
/86/
3.4
/14734/
cc age 15+

The Twister: Caught in the Storm (2025)
In May 2011, a massive tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. With pulse-pounding firsthand footage, this documentary goes inside a deadly twister.
poster
Hoopla
68
6.6
/3440/
70
/173/
71
/47/
3.4
/3091/
83
/105/
49
/51/
67
/31/
cc age 13+

The Final Year (2018)
Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, The Final Year offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to leave power after eight years.
poster
Netflix
67
7.7
/1110/
73
/69/
75
/16/
3.8
/3143/
38
/29/
47
/8/
77
/19/
cc age 13+

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021)
Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.
poster
81
67
7.6
/7355/
77
/580/
80
/349/
3.7
/4091/
83
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96
/4/

Avicii: True Stories (2017)
Documentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016.
poster
Kanopy
67
7.9
/12481/
79
/713/
75
/207/
3.0
/4112/
17
/6/
92
/444/
cc age 15+

The Red Pill (2016)
When a feminist filmmaker sets out to document the mysterious and polarizing world of the Men’s Rights Movement, she begins to question her own beliefs. Chronicling Cassie Jaye’s journey exploring an alternate perspective on gender equality, power and privilege.
poster
MGM Plus
66
6.6
/8571/
74
/531/
65
/178/
3.3
/3404/
80
/157/
50
/378/
68
/36/
cc age 12+

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (2017)
A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes—in moments private and public, funny and poignant—as he pursues the empowering notion that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion.
poster
Kanopy
65
7.0
/1081/
71
/47/
65
/13/
3.4
/2235/
61
/61/
73
/6/
62
/22/

American Dharma (2019)
A portrait of controversial Breitbart honcho and Donald Trump advisor, Stephen K. Bannon.
poster
74
65
6.8
/4591/
70
/329/
69
/148/
3.5
/3888/
93
/14/
77
/15/

The Propaganda Game (2015)
North Korea. The last communist country in the world. Unknown, hermetic and fascinating. Formerly known as “The Hermit Kingdom” for its attempts to remain isolated, North Korea is one of the largest sources of instability as regards world peace. It also has the most militarized border in the world, and the flow of impartial information, both going in and out, is practically non-existent. As the recent Sony-leaks has shown, it is the perfect setting for a propaganda war.
poster
Netflix
73
64
6.8
/3139/
70
/360/
70
/48/
3.2
/4189/
100
/11/
71
/14/
cc age 13+

Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food (2023)
Through revealing interviews with experts and victims' families, this gripping documentary examines the problem of deadly foodborne illness in the US.
poster
Netflix
64
6.4
/178992/
70
/12294/
68
/5454/
3.1
/498767/
66
/215/
64
/2681/
63
/39/
cc age 14+

Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams.
poster
79
63
8.2
/8152/
81
/555/
74
/153/
4.2
/25197/
78
/6/

HyperNormalisation (2016)
We live in a world where the powerful deceive us. We know they lie. They know we know they lie. They do not care. We say we care, but we do nothing, and nothing ever changes. It is normal. Welcome to the post-truth world. How we got to where we are now…
poster
63
7.2
/173427/
71
/7069/
70
/3525/
3.5
/281515/
64
/366/
61
/1516/
61
/54/
cc age 15+

Vice (2018)
George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.
poster
Netflix
68
61
6.8
/2719/
67
/183/
63
/60/
3.2
/2710/
83
/18/
70
/79/
64
/6/

Mitt (2014)
A filmmaker is granted unprecedented access to a political candidate and his family as he runs for President.
poster
Kanopy
60
7.0
/1427/
69
/80/
63
/31/
3.3
/482/
60
/40/
68
/15/
53
/7/

The Emperor's New Clothes (2015)
An uproarious critique of the world financial crisis. Building on actor, comedian, and provocateur Russell Brand’s emergence as an activist following his 2014 book Revolution, where he railed against “corporate tyranny, ecological irresponsibility, and economic inequality".
poster
The Roku Channel
60
6.2
/159536/
62
/4456/
60
/2331/
3.3
/117316/
74
/227/
45
/3535/
64
/42/
cc age 17+

Killing Them Softly (2012)
Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.
poster
Netflix
76
59
7.5
/1624/
77
/119/
65
/36/
3.7
/1814/
100
/6/
69
/5/
cc age 14+

The Black Godfather (2019)
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
poster
Netflix
74
58
7.5
/1880/
75
/138/
72
/38/
3.7
/3337/
88
/8/
65
/18/
70
/4/

Reversing Roe (2018)
Documentary that delves deep into the history of abortion law, revealing the contradictory ways in which women's bodies have been used to further political and ideological agendas.
poster
68
57
7.6
/3207/
73
/94/
71
/57/
3.7
/1848/
55
/11/
63
/51/

The Shock Doctrine (2009)
An investigation of "disaster capitalism", based on Naomi Klein's proposition that neo-liberal capitalism feeds on natural disasters, war and terror to establish its dominance.
poster
84
54
8.3
/1216/
83
/127/
66
/41/
3.9
/2821/
100
/13/
94
/8/

Hamilton's America (2016)
This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilton's epic story into ground-breaking musical theater.
poster
Kanopy
69
53
7.0
/1893/
69
/75/
64
/28/
3.5
/1407/
77
/35/
74
/76/
64
/7/

Examined Life (2008)
Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets. Offering privileged moments with great thinkers from fields ranging from moral philosophy to cultural theory, Examined Life reveals philosophy's power to transform the way we see the world around us and imagine our place in it.
poster
Kanopy
75
51
8.2
/6825/
80
/123/
76
/32/
3.1
/775/

Uncle Tom (2020)
In a collection of intimate interviews with some of America's most provocative black conservative thinkers, Uncle Tom takes a different look at being black in America.
poster
61
50
7.0
/3188/
66
/82/
59
/41/
3.5
/1352/
53
/55/
69
/98/
45
/19/

South of the Border (2009)
A road trip across five countries to explore the social and political movements as well as the mainstream media's misperception of South America while interviewing seven of its elected presidents.


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