372 Oscar Best Documentary Feature Films

Amy

2015 • 128 min • Box office $23M

Documentary, Music

This documentary chronicles the life of Amy Winehouse, a supremely gifted singer whose career was tragically cut short. It follows her journey from adolescence, where her vocal talent was evident, through her rise to fame and subsequent struggles with alcohol…

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The Anderson Platoon

1967 • 65 min

Pierre Schoendoerffer's documentary film offers a look at the Vietnam War. It was recognized with the 1968 Academy Award for Best Documentary.

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Tupac: Resurrection

2003 • 112 min • Budget $300K • Box office $7M

Music, Documentary

The film uses home movies, photographs, and poetry readings to explore the life of Tupac Shakur, a highly admired, influential, and often turbulent figure in hip-hop music.

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Suzanne Farrell: Elusive Muse

1996 • 105 min

A teenage girl from Ohio joined the New York City Ballet and deeply influenced the renowned Mr. B, inspiring his most important ballets and sparking a passionate, complicated love triangle reminiscent of "The Red Shoes." In Anne Belle and Deborah…

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Taxi to the Dark Side

2008 • 106 min • Budget $1M • Box office $274K

Documentary

This film examines the interrogation methods employed by the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay, with a central focus on the case of an Afghan taxi driver who was tortured and killed in 2002.

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Deliver Us from Evil

2006 • 101 min • Box office $201K

Crime, Documentary

Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg examines the life of Father Oliver O'Grady, a 30-year-old pedophile. The film reveals the corruption within the Catholic Church that enabled his abuse of numerous children. Through victims' accounts and a revealing interview with O'Grady himself,…

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Scared Straight!

1978 • 52 min

This film documents a program where incarcerated individuals share their experiences of prison with at-risk youth. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.

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Sound and Fury

2000 • 80 min

This 2000 documentary film explores the differing perspectives of two American families raising young deaf children. The central conflict revolves around the decision of whether or not to pursue cochlear implants – surgically implanted devices intended to enhance hearing. This…

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The Salt of the Earth

2014 • 110 min • Box office $1M

Documentary

For forty years, photographer Sebastião Salgado has journeyed across the globe, documenting humanity's evolving story. He has captured pivotal moments in recent history – conflicts, famines, and migrations. Now, he turns his lens to untouched landscapes, showcasing wild animals, plants,…

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The Story of the Weeping Camel

2004 • 91 min

Documentary, Drama

A Mongolian family faces hardship when their new camel colt is rejected by its mother. To resolve this, they seek the help of a musician who performs a ritual intended to persuade the mother to accept her offspring.

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The Olympics in Mexico

1969 • 160 min

This documentary chronicles the 1968 Olympic Games held in Mexico City. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment in 1999.

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The Fighting Lady

1944 • 61 min

Directed by Oscar winner William Wyler and narrated by Lieutenant Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), this 1944 newsreel-style film documents the U.S. Navy's operations in the Pacific during 1943. Shot in combat zones by Navy photographers, the movie follows the aircraft…

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Marlene

1984 • 94 min

This film looks back at the life and work of Marlene Dietrich, a legendary and often mysterious actress.

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Streetwise

1984 • 91 min

Documentary

This documentary examines the difficult lives of homeless teenagers in Seattle, who often fall through the cracks of existing support systems. Forced to survive on their own, these young people resort to panhandling, prostitution, and theft. The film offers an…

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The Last Days

1998 • 87 min • Box office $421K

Documentary, History

Five Hungarian Jews recount their life stories, looking back at the remarkable events that shaped them before they became American citizens. This moving film follows their paths from a peaceful life before March 1944 to the brutal reality of Nazi…

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The Living Desert

1953 • 69 min

Documentary

This documentary explores the surprisingly lively world of the desert, challenging the idea that it's a lifeless place. It reveals fascinating natural events like rocks moving in patterns, mud pots erupting with lava-like flows, and unusual flowers thriving in the…

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All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

2022 • 122 min • Box office $1M

Documentary

This film explores the life of Nan Goldin, the acclaimed artist and activist, using her iconic slideshows, personal interviews, and influential photography. It also features previously unseen footage documenting her determined efforts to challenge the Sackler family's role in the…

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The Conquest of Everest

1953 • 78 min

This documentary chronicles the historic first ascent of Mount Everest. In 1953, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa companion Tenzing Norgay successfully reach the summit of the world's highest peak.

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My Octopus Teacher

2020 • 85 min

Documentary

For years, Craig Foster swam daily in the frigid waters off the coast of Africa. There, he encounters an unusual companion: a young octopus with a keen interest in him. Over months of visiting her home and observing her, Craig…

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Four Daughters

2023 • 108 min • Box office $861K

Documentary, Drama

Olfa, a Tunisian mother of four, navigates life between hope and hardship. When two of her daughters vanish, filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania creates an innovative cinematic experience. She casts actresses to portray the missing girls, offering a glimpse into Olfa's…

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Food, Inc.

2008 • 94 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4M

Documentary

Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner explores how large corporations now control every part of the American food system, from farming to restaurants and supermarkets. Narrated by Eric Schlosser, the film includes interviews with ordinary Americans about what they eat, insights from…

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Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country

2008 • 84 min

Documentary

Acclaimed filmmaker Anders Østergaard offers an intimate look at the video journalists risking everything to report from Burma. Facing potential torture and imprisonment, these brave young people embody the core of journalism by relentlessly providing news from a country tightly…

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My Architect: A Son's Journey

2003 • 116 min

Renowned architect Louis Kahn, celebrated for iconic buildings like the Exeter Library and Salk Institute, fathered two children with women other than his wife. His son, Nathaniel, always dreamed of his father joining them. However, Kahn remained with his wife.…

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Bobi Wine: The People's President

2023 • 113 min • Box office $44K

Documentary

With a very young population and an authoritarian government, Uganda is ripe for change. Musician and Member of Parliament Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi are leading the charge. Bobi's presidential campaign ignites hope among the country's youth, who…

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Kokoda Front Line!

1942 • 9 min

This acclaimed, Academy Award-winning newsreel features some of the most familiar images of Australian soldiers during World War II.

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Moscow Strikes Back

1942 • 55 min

This Soviet documentary recounts the Battle of Moscow (October 1941 – January 1942), where the Red Army successfully defended the city against the German advance. Filmed by many cameramen on the front lines, it presents intense footage of combat and…

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Desert Victory

1943 • 60 min

The film depicts the Allied campaign to expel German and Italian forces from North Africa, a landscape described by narrator J. L. Hodson as a desolate place where war was inevitable: "If war was to be fought then let it…

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Anne Frank Remembered

1995 • 117 min

This Academy Award-winning documentary uses newly discovered archival footage and interviews with people who knew her to tell the story of Anne Frank. It offers the first complete look at Anne, a spirited young woman who became one of the…

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Baptism of Fire

1943 • 36 min

Baptism of Fire is a 1943 American documentary originally intended as an Army training film. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature.

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World Without Sun

1964 • 93 min

This captivating underwater documentary captures footage filmed by the Cousteau family of sea explorers. The film was primarily shot in deep seas using a specially designed batiscaff and hand-held cameras deployed by frogmen. It was preserved by the Academy Film…

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Legacy

2000 • 90 min

This is a powerful story about a family's hard-won escape from poverty and hardship. Narrated by Nickcole Collins, a remarkably insightful teenager, the film follows the Collins family for five years as they gradually overcome poverty, drug addiction, and violence…

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From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China

1981 • 84 min

This film tells the story of two cultures connecting through the efforts of a renowned musician and humanitarian. In 1979, with China beginning to open to the world, celebrated violinist Isaac Stern was given a special invitation by the Chinese…

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Super Size Me

2004 • 100 min • Budget $65K • Box office $28M

Documentary

For 30 days, Morgan Spurlock eats nothing but McDonald's – three meals a day, no exercise – to investigate the link between fast food and America's rising rates of obesity. He undergoes regular medical check-ups with three doctors, documenting his…

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The Cave

2019 • 107 min

Documentary

In Syria's Ghouta province, a dedicated team of female doctors runs a hidden field hospital. Led by pediatrician Dr. Amani, they provide vital care to the countless children and civilians affected by the brutal Syrian civil war, offering a glimmer…

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Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience

2007 • 81 min

This documentary offers a distinctive look at the experiences of American troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. It draws directly from the writings of soldiers, Marines, and airmen who served there.

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Best Boy

1979 • 111 min

This documentary chronicles the daily life of Philly, the director's middle-aged cousin with intellectual disabilities, over a three-year span.

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The Grain That Built a Hemisphere

1943 • 11 min

This animated documentary explores the history and significance of corn in North America.

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The New Spirit

1942 • 7 min

This animated documentary uses Donald Duck's struggles to illustrate the importance of filing and paying Federal income taxes on time.

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Murder on a Sunday Morning

2001 • 111 min

Crime, Documentary

This 2001 French documentary chronicles the murder trial of a 15-year-old Black teen in Jacksonville, Florida. The film won the 2002 Academy Award for Best Documentary.

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If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front

2011 • 85 min • Box office $61K

Documentary, Crime, History

Filmmaker Marshall Curry examines the Earth Liberation Front, a radical group dedicated to disrupting facilities linked to deforestation. The film also profiles Daniel McGowan, an Oregon ELF member who faced terrorism charges due to his activism with the organization.

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5 Broken Cameras

2011 • 90 min • Box office $108K

War, Documentary

Five broken cameras hold powerful stories. These cameras, found among the damaged remains of digital technology, reveal the experiences of Emad Burnat, a Palestinian farmer from the village of Bil’in. Bil’in became known for its peaceful resistance against the Israeli…

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Capturing the Friedmans

2003 • 107 min • Box office $4M

Documentary, Crime

This Oscar-nominated documentary examines the devastating story of a middle-class American family fractured by accusations of child sexual abuse against the father, Arnold, and son, Jesse. Director Jarecki interviews individuals connected to the case, exploring the question of whether their…

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The Look of Silence

2014 • 100 min • Box office $332K

History, Documentary

A man who works as an optician confronts the brutal Indonesian mass killings of 1965-1966, a period that saw the death of his own brother.

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Manson

1973 • 83 min

In a courtroom setting, prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi interviews Lynette Fromme, Mary Brunner, and Sandra Good, three members of the Manson "family," regarding the Tate-LaBianca murders.

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Woodstock

1970 • 225 min • Budget $600K • Box office $50M

Documentary, History, Music

This film offers a detailed look at the legendary Woodstock Music & Art Festival in Bethel, New York, in August 1969. With rare access to those involved and extensive concert footage, it shows the excitement and difficulties experienced by the…

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Spellbound

2002 • 97 min

Documentary

The film chronicles the journey of eight young competitors, aged 8 to 18, as they strive to reach the final round of the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.

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Waco: The Rules of Engagement

1997 • 136 min

Documentary

This documentary examines the Waco siege, one of the most tragic confrontations between law enforcement and a religious group in recent history. Using archival footage and recorded conversations, the film explores the events leading to April 19, 1993. It analyzes…

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13th

2016 • 100 min

Documentary

This film examines the American prison system, revealing how it reflects the country's ongoing history of racial inequality.

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One Day in September

1999 • 94 min

Documentary, History

This documentary recounts the tragic 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre, using archival footage and interviews. It details the abduction of Israeli athletes by Palestinian terrorists, highlighting the insufficient police response and the denial of Israeli aid. The film also examines Israel's…

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Winged Migration

2001 • 89 min • Budget $35M • Box office $20M

Documentary

This documentary explores the incredible journeys of different migratory bird species as they travel from their breeding grounds in the north to the equator and back, covering thousands of miles guided by the stars. These difficult trips are essential for…

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Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press

1996 • 111 min

This documentary explores the 80-year career of journalist George Seldes, focusing on his interactions with Lenin and J. Edgar Hoover, his persistent fight against censorship and powerful interests like the tobacco lobby, and his eventual blacklisting. Featuring interviews with Ben…

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Prisoner of Paradise

2003 • 96 min

This film recounts the true story of Kurt Gerron, a German-Jewish cabaret and film actor active in the 1920s and 1930s. He was imprisoned in the Theresienstadt concentration camp and forced by the Nazis to write and direct a propaganda…

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Serengeti Shall Not Die

1959 • 85 min

The film chronicles the early days of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. In the late 1950s, the Tanzanian National Park Administration sought to establish a boundary for the protected area surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater. Bernhard and Michael Grzimek were…

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LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton

2001 • 89 min

"LaLee's Kin" is a poignant documentary that reveals the severe poverty affecting an African-American family and their Mississippi Delta school district. The film intimately follows LaLee Wallace, a great-grandmother battling hardship, and Reggie Barnes, the superintendent of the struggling West…

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Cuban Rafters

2002 • 120 min

This film tells the story of Cuban refugees who braved perilous journeys on makeshift rafts to reach the United States, and explores the realities they face upon arrival.

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Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia

1943 • 83 min

Documentary, War

The fifth film in Frank Capra's 'Why We Fight' series examines the complicated relationship and conflict between the Soviet Union and Germany during World War II. The movie explores the forces behind this major struggle and the strategies used by…

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War Department Report

1943 • 47 min

In 1944, the Office of Strategic Services released its first official War Department report. It utilized American newsreel footage alongside captured enemy films to examine key aspects of the war. The report covers the aftermath of the Gran Sasso incident,…

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The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)

2008 • 96 min

This moving documentary, co-directed by Ellen Kuras and featuring Thavisouk Phrasavath, follows a refugee family's challenging journey from Laos to New York. Fleeing the aftermath of the US secret war, they face new struggles navigating life in Brooklyn. Filmed over…

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The California Reich

1975 • 55 min

This documentary explores the origins of Nazism in the United States.

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War Dance

2007 • 105 min

In a northern Uganda refugee camp, three children prepare for their nation's annual music and dance competition.

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Cutie and the Boxer

2013 • 81 min

Documentary

This honest New York story follows the turbulent 40-year marriage of Ushio Shinohara, a renowned boxing painter, and his wife, Noriko. Seeking independence from her husband's controlling presence, Noriko begins to discover who she is as an individual.

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Dirty Wars

2013 • 87 min

Documentary, Drama, Crime

Journalist Jeremy Scahill begins investigating the secret expansion of American covert wars. His reporting reveals the US government's response to international terrorism appears to disregard established laws.

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The Ten-Year Lunch

1987 • 56 min

This is the story of the brilliant and witty group who gathered for lunch every day at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City during the 1920s. The central members of this famous group, known as the Round Table, were…

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Hale County This Morning, This Evening

2018 • 76 min

Documentary

This film presents a series of intimate glimpses into the lives of people within a community, offering a deeply felt impression of the Historic South. It explores both the beauty of life there and the impact of racial structures, while…

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Of Fathers and Sons

2017 • 99 min • Budget $125K

Documentary, War

Talal Derki returns to his native land and earns the trust of a radical Islamist family, documenting their lives for more than two years. His camera centers on Osama and his younger brother Ayman, offering an exceptionally rare look at…

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20 Feet from Stardom

2013 • 89 min • Budget $1M • Box office $5M

Documentary, Music

The backup singers of the music industry exist in the shadows of fame. They provide the harmonies for the biggest names in pop, but their lives have remained hidden. This film reveals the untold stories of these singers and the…

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Africa, Prelude to Victory

1942 • 18 min

This film details the American role in planning and carrying out the major Allied military operation in North Africa.

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Combat Report

1942 • 9 min

This 1942 Oscar-nominated documentary details the intricate process of building and equipping a bomber, following its rapid preparation for a mission against a German submarine.

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Conquer by the Clock

1942 • 10 min

"Conquer by the Clock," a 1942 propaganda film by RKO Pathé, aimed to boost wartime industrial output. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature in 1943.

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Henry Browne, Farmer

1942 • 11 min

This film profiles Henry Browne, an African American farmer, and his family. It highlights the vital work of farmers during wartime, focusing on their efforts cultivating peanuts and cotton. The film’s impact deepens when the family visits their eldest son,…

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Soldiers in Hiding

1984 • 53 min

This film follows a group of Vietnam War veterans who have chosen to live in isolation in the wilderness. Unable to readjust to civilian life due to the enduring psychological effects of the war, these men have deliberately built lives…

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High Over the Borders

1942 • 23 min

This short documentary follows thousands of wild birds as they undertake their incredible twice-yearly migrations, traveling vast distances across borders.

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High Stakes in the East

1942 • 10 min

Following the Allied loss at the Battle of Java and the subsequent Japanese occupation of the island, this propaganda film for American audiences depicts the extent of those losses.

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When We Were Kings

1996 • 89 min • Box office $2M

Documentary, TV Movie, History

In 1974, at 32, Muhammad Ali challenges the reigning heavyweight champion George Foreman in the "Rumble in the Jungle," a highly anticipated fight with a $5 million purse for each boxer. Promoter Don King arranges the match, securing funding from…

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Inside Fighting China

1942 • 22 min

This 1942 newsreel chronicles China's struggle against Japanese aggression during wartime.

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It's Everybody's War

1942 • 18 min

A documentary film made during World War II to encourage more Americans to join the war effort.

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Sicko

2007 • 123 min • Budget $9M • Box office $24M

Documentary, Comedy, Drama

This documentary exposes the profit-driven flaws within the U.S. Healthcare system, revealing how financial gain is prioritized over patient well-being. The core business model of American healthcare providers relies on denying coverage to maximize profits: "The more people you deny…

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Little Belgium

1942 • 10 min

This film explores the lives of over 2,000 Belgian refugees who sought shelter in the fishing port of Brixham. It offers a detailed look at their experiences.

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Little Isles of Freedom

1942 • 19 min

This 1942 Oscar-nominated documentary chronicles life in the remote, wartime islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Presented as part of the Broadway Brevities series.

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Freedom on My Mind

1994 • 109 min

This film chronicles the Mississippi voter registration drive from 1961 to 1964.

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Mr. Gardenia Jones

1942 • 13 min

This short documentary film shows how the United Service Organizations (USO) supports American troops by offering entertainment and activities to improve their spirits.

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The Price of Victory

1942 • 14 min

In the early years of World War II, U.S. Vice-President Henry Wallace delivers a patriotic, propaganda short film intended to uplift public spirits.

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A Ship Is Born

1942 • 22 min

This Technicolor film (production number 8001) chronicles the efforts to build and operate the United States Merchant Marine during World War Two. It details the vital role this service played in supplying the American war effort against the Axis powers.

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How to Survive a Plague

2012 • 109 min • Box office $122K

Documentary, History

This is the story of two activist groups, ACT UP and TAG, who revolutionized the fight against AIDS. Through innovative activism, they transformed a deadly disease into something manageable. Without medical backgrounds, these determined individuals challenged the pharmaceutical industry, helping…

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Fire at Sea

2016 • 114 min

Documentary

The film documents life on Lampedusa, an Italian island directly impacted by the European migrant crisis.

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The Invisible War

2012 • 93 min • Box office $66K

Documentary, War, Crime

This documentary is a powerful investigation into the widespread issue of sexual assault within the U.S. Military. It examines the systems that enable and conceal these crimes, and explores the devastating impact on individuals and society as a whole.

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Twenty-One Miles

1942 • 11 min

This short documentary explores the lives of people living in Dover, Kent, during World War II. It shows how the residents prepared to defend themselves against the Nazi war effort, which was only 21 miles away.

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We Refuse to Die

1942 • 14 min

A 1942 Academy Award-nominated documentary film.

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The White Eagle

1942 • 27 min

This Oscar-nominated documentary explores the lives of Polish refugees who fled Poland during World War II and found refuge in the UK. It tells the stories of both civilians and soldiers who sought safety there.

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The Square

2013 • 88 min

Documentary, Drama, History

*The Square* examines the daily struggles of Egyptians striving to establish a new democracy. The film centers on Cairo's Tahrir Square, following several young activists who believe the fight for democracy truly began after Hosni Mubarak's ouster. Driven by their…

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Chile: Hasta Cuando?

1986 • 57 min

David Bradbury's three-month visit to Chile in 1985 documents the harsh reality of the Pinochet military dictatorship. The footage portrays a nation deeply divided by conflict and political turmoil, where the military routinely intimidated civilians. Indiscriminate arrests, murder, torture, and…

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Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter

1994 • 44 min

This Academy Award-nominated film transforms a deeply personal story into something universally relatable, blending insightful observations with humor. It follows Deborah Hoffmann as she navigates her mother’s progression through Alzheimer's disease, exploring the enduring bond between mother and daughter, and…

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Everyman

1963 • 90 min

Bert Haanstra offers a distinctive look at the Netherlands and its people. Using hidden cameras, he captures everyday moments across a wide range of settings, revealing the extraordinary within the ordinary and vice versa. Following the difficult post-war rebuilding period,…

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For Better or for Worse

1993 • 57 min

This film examines the lives and relationships of five couples who have been married for fifty years or more. The couples share the challenges that shape enduring partnerships, recalling moments from their history together: spontaneous jazz nights at home, a…

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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2021 • 117 min • Box office $3M

Music, Documentary, History

The summer of Woodstock also saw the Harlem Cultural Festival, where over 300,000 people gathered to celebrate African American music and culture, fostering Black pride and unity. Footage of this remarkable event remained hidden in storage for over 50 years,…

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A House Made of Splinters

2023 • 87 min

Documentary

In eastern Ukraine, a small team of social workers runs a temporary home for abandoned children near the front lines, offering comfort and safety. The house is simple, but filled with love, providing refuge for up to nine months while…

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Union Maids

1976 • 51 min

This film features three women who were labor activists in America during the 1930s, sharing their experiences with organizing.

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I Was a Communist for the FBI

1951 • 83 min

This is the true story of a man who spent years undercover, posing as an American Communist. He was part of a covert operation designed to infiltrate and expose the organization.

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Writing with Fire

2021 • 92 min

In a male-dominated news industry, India's only newspaper run entirely by Dalit women is making waves. Using smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her team challenge conventions and report on India's most pressing issues, both in the public sphere and within…

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American Dream

1990 • 98 min

In a year of record profits, workers at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota, are asked to accept significant pay cuts. The local labor union responds with a strike, fighting for what they consider fair wages. As the strike…

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