Movies Similar to The Room (1972)

Fox Rich, a strong and determined woman who fights for justice, works to hold her family together while trying to free her husband from prison. This is a deeply personal, sweeping, and…

Jesus Camp follows a Christian summer camp where children are taught to develop their spiritual abilities and prepare to "take back America for Christ." The film offers an unprecedented glimpse into this…

Amanda, a divorced photographer, experiences a shift in perspective during autumn. She begins to question her place in life, her career, and her relationships, pondering their meaning. As her everyday experiences become…

This documentary offers an intimate look into the lives of insects in meadows and ponds, using advanced filmmaking to reveal their daily lives and survival strategies. Close-ups and slow motion capture bees…

San Francisco, October 1967. Filmmaker Agnès Varda unexpectedly discovers a relative, Jean Varda, known as "Yanco," through a friend. Yanco is a painter living on a boat in Sausalito, embracing the hippie…

Even as coal's economic importance fades, its cultural influence remains deeply woven into everyday life in Appalachia. A coal miner's daughter journeys through the region's stories and legends, exploring both the hardship…

This documentary follows Alexis, a 32-year-old woman married to Alain, who is originally from Rwanda, as she gives birth at her parents' home. Surrounded by her parents and great-grandmother, Alexis delivers a…

A Zen priest living in San Francisco and a cookbook author find common ground in using Zen Buddhism and cooking to navigate the challenges of daily life.

A whimsical mix of seaside scenes, sunny landscapes, and icy environments. The performance features a variety of elements including beachgoers alongside skiers, tigers, mermaids, and other unexpected figures.

The Purity Ball represents a father's attempt to control his daughter's sexuality, but how does this affect her ability to understand herself, make choices about sex, and recognize her own value? This…

Materia oscura is set in a war zone disguised as peace. The film takes place at the Salto di Quirra test range in Sardinia, Italy, a location where governments have tested weapons…

Underwater Dreams, narrated by Michael Peña, follows the story of sons of undocumented Mexican immigrants who discover how to build underwater robots. Their ambition leads them to compete against MIT.

This film explores Ron "Stray Dog" Hall, an aging biker and RV park manager in southern Missouri. Vietnam War veteran, he carries the lasting impact of his service. Through self-acceptance, he's developed…

This HBO documentary follows several American children with Tourette's syndrome, a genetic disorder causing involuntary physical and vocal tics. Over a dozen kids, aged 6 to 13, share their experiences with the…

American Experience's *Summer of Love* vividly portrays San Francisco's Haight Ashbury district in the summer of 1967. The film follows the area's transformation from an idealistic haven of peace and love to…

This documentary chronicles the life and career of Pat Summitt, the NCAA's all-time winningest women's basketball coach. It follows her journey through her time at the University of Tennessee, culminating in her…

Barikad examines the rigid class divisions within Haitian society, focusing on a romance that defies those boundaries.

Documentary filmmaker Mark Cousins journeys through Sardinia, retracing the route of author D.H. Lawrence. The film is a visually stunning exploration of the island.

*Half a Confession* begins as a thriller but evolves into a complex exploration of morality and character. Retired detective Soichiro Kaji (Terao) walks into police headquarters and confesses to murdering his wife.…

Kaori is a driven journalist working for a prominent magazine. However, after writing a particular article, she's assigned to a community magazine in Fukuoka. An anonymous letter then leads her to an…

A hopeless romantic finds himself falling for the woman his father has arranged for him to marry. But will a past love complicate his future?

"An Independent Mind" examines freedom of speech through the experiences of eight individuals who faced repercussions for expressing their views. The film explores the complexities of where freedom of expression truly ends.…

A journalist investigates the aviation industry and uncovers troubling secrets, revealing a conspiracy that stretches back to 1954. The question remains: why has this story been kept hidden?

Régis Morel, a 77-year-old veteran of the French Navy, lives a solitary life aboard his 12-meter sailboat. His peaceful existence is shattered when a past event unexpectedly resurfaces. Sixty years later, Régis…

Blending Shakespearean drama with the nuanced storytelling of Kathakali, this street theatre performance introduces Khelkali, a unique character embodying the ironic complexities of modern India after colonialism.

A team of thieves attempts a jewelry heist at an industrial complex, only to discover a secret laboratory. Inside, scientists are conducting illegal experiments on cadavers involving SARS and Ebola. The experiments…

A talented singer battling addiction on the streets of Skid Row begins a journey to change his life.

Three Alaska Native women strive to preserve their endangered language, Kodiak Alutiiq, and protect their culture while grappling with their own struggles. With only 41 fluent speakers left, mostly elders, some predict…

This one-hour documentary explores the life of Annie Oakley, the celebrated sharpshooter and Wild West performer, from her birth in rural Pennsylvania in the mid-19th century to her death in 1926. The…

A newly married couple relocates to a modest apartment in New York City, only to find themselves repeatedly bothered by strange and unsettling elderly neighbors.

"An adventure of the soul." JOSEPH is a young, painfully shy writer living in the South Carolina waterlands. After robbing a rural juke joint with two friends and driving along the coast…

In its early days, Rome faced its greatest challenge from Carthage, the leading power in the Mediterranean. This rivalry ultimately pushed Rome to completely destroy Carthage and its population.

Qiang is a postman harboring a secret love for his housemate, Xia. His world shifts when he encounters a theater company rehearsing a play about a young woman rescued from suicide by…

When you're in trouble, you call for help. But what happens when no one answers? When you feel completely isolated, cut off from every possible connection – phone, internet, anything? And what…

Snowboard icons Travis Rice and Elias Elhardt collaborate with acclaimed director Curt Morgan on a film exploring themes of space and time. Shot entirely on location at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in the…

This film delves into the creative process behind Brian Helgeland's "A Knight's Tale." It examines the making of the movie, offering insights into its production.

A young billionaire of South Asian descent must fulfill his late father's stipulations to be allowed to marry the woman he loves.

A collection of twenty-five films, each representing a different European country and directed by a filmmaker from that same nation.

The rise of social media and online pornography has tragically led to the commodification of child sex slavery, with victims being bought and delivered with alarming speed. *Stopping Traffic: The Movement to…

This film documents the 1996 Tibetan Freedom Concert held in San Francisco.