Movies Similar to Red Persimmons (2001)
Four Daughters
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…
7.5
7.4
Deliver Us from Evil
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'…
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7.9
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
Documentary, Music
This film explores the origins and defining characteristics of several prominent metal subgenres, including New Wave of British Heavy Metal, power metal, Nu metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black metal, and death…
7.6
8.0
Young At Heart
Documentary
This film chronicles the final rehearsals of the Young at Heart Chorus in Northampton, Massachusetts, a group many members participate in despite facing significant health challenges. Their vibrant music challenges age stereotypes.…
7.3
7.9
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Documentary
This film explores the public scandal and personal heartbreak that prompted acclaimed director Roman Polanski to leave the United States.
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7.2
The Decline of Western Civilization
Documentary, Music
This period drama explores the vibrant Los Angeles punk music scene of 1980. The film captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit of the time with a soundtrack featuring bands like Alice…
7.1
7.5
Grey Gardens
Documentary
"Grey Gardens" explores the lives of Edie Bouvier Beale and her mother Edith, relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, who live in a sprawling Long Island estate, largely cut off from society. The…
7.3
7.5
American Teen
Documentary
This documentary explores the social lives of senior citizens at a local Indiana high school, focusing on the different groups they form.
6.3
6.4
The Devil Came on Horseback
During a deployment with the African Union, former Marine Captain Brian Steidle documents the horrific ethnic cleansing in Darfur. Driven to expose the atrocities to the world, Steidle reaches out to New…
7.2
7.6
Air Guitar Nation
For those who need a bigger stage for their air guitar, this film follows the competitors from the first U.S. Air Guitar Championship to the world championship in Oulu, Finland. Filmmaker Alexandra…
6.3
7.1
The Order of Myths
The 2007 Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile, Alabama, are vibrant yet fraught with underlying tensions. The film follows a group of people as they navigate parades and festivities, revealing a deeper reality…
6.0
6.8
War Dance
In a northern Uganda refugee camp, three children prepare for their nation's annual music and dance competition.
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7.7
Forbidden Lies
The film explores the story of Norma Khouri, whose popular memoir about an honor killing gained worldwide attention only to unravel as its details proved to be false. More than just a…
7.6
7.8
The Rape of Europa
World War II was devastating, resulting in the loss of countless lives, families, and cultural treasures – a profound theft of Europe's heritage. This is the story of Nazi Germany's systematic looting…
7.4
7.7
The Execution of Wanda Jean
*The Execution of Wanda Jean* tells the story of Wanda Jean Allen, the first woman to be executed in the United States in modern times who was Black. It details her life…
5.0
7.3
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
This film charts the history of American cinema as it relates to gay and lesbian experiences, from 1947 to 2005. Using clips from two dozen films, alongside interviews with critic and scholar…
5.4
7.0
On Native Soil
This film examines the work of 9/11 victims' families in establishing the 9/11 Commission and the findings presented in the subsequent 9/11 Commission Report.
7.7
7.5
Singapore GaGa
"Singapore GaGa" is a 55-minute celebration of the unique sounds of Singapore. The film explores the nation’s history and present with humor and warmth, making it essential viewing for Singaporeans. It features…
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6.3
Velorama
This documentary explores a century of cycling, created to celebrate the 2014 Tour de France's arrival in Yorkshire. The film uses beautiful footage from the British Film Institute to take viewers on…
0.0
5.0Dance In The Desert
Jurga Ivanauskaitė (1961-2007) was a highly regarded figure in contemporary Baltic literature, known internationally. Her writing frequently explored the complexities of religion, sexuality, and female empowerment. This film uses archival footage and…
5.5
7.9
I Remember Me
Between 1984 and 1985, residents of Lake Tahoe experienced persistent flu-like symptoms that wouldn't go away. Similar outbreaks have been recorded throughout history, including cases in 1934 at LA County Hospital, 1948-49…
5.6
6.8
Ydessa, the Bears and etc.
Agnès Varda, intrigued by Ydessa Hendeles' art – photographs of people with teddy bears – travels to Toronto to interview the artist. Filmed by Varda's own camera, Ydessa explains the unique concept…
5.6
7.1Tango Macbeth
A theater company rehearsing Shakespeare’s *Macbeth* is filmed by a documentary crew. The film captures both the play’s drama and the process of creating the movie itself, incorporating elements of dance and…
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Women Aren't Funny
Comedian Bonnie McFarlane investigates whether women are inherently funnier, presenting her objective findings in a documentary hailed by some as a defining film of our time.
5.1
5.5
Theodore
Theodore made a daily pilgrimage, rain or shine, cycling seven kilometers to the village center to sit and have a beer at the bus stop – a place that held everything for…
8.0
7.2Gringo Trails
Does tourism harm or help the planet? This film explores how travelers transform the places they visit, and in turn, how they are transformed. From the jungles of Bolivia to the beaches…
6.0
7.3
Travelling at Night with Jim Jarmusch
This film offers a glimpse into the filmmaking process of acclaimed American director Jim Jarmusch as he works on his movie, *Only Lovers Left Alive*.
6.0
6.7
Lock Me Up, Tie Him Down
Tiffany's life is shattered when a stranger breaks into her apartment and claims to have abducted her husband, who is supposedly in Hong Kong on a business trip. The kidnapper, who refuses…
3.0
5.9Fields Of Freedom
The Battle of Gettysburg pitted the Union Army against the Confederate Army in a pivotal three-day engagement. Fierce fighting erupted in the Pennsylvania town, resulting in devastating casualties on both sides. The…
0.0
7.1
Eva & Leon
Eva encounters Leon, a young boy, one morning at a café. He asks for hot chocolate, and Eva, a 35-year-old woman without children, takes him home. Discovering he's run away, she contacts…
4.4
6.0
Das Glück klopft an die Tür
When Gila Maibach attends the reading of her deceased husband's will, she discovers he has a co-heiress – someone who is entitled to his house! Gila initially assumes the charming Maja is…
5.7
4.7
Everything Is Connected
A father and son find their relationship strained when they are unexpectedly handcuffed together.
0.0
6.1
Home Truth
In 1999, Colorado mother Jessica Gonzales endured a parent's worst fear when her three young daughters were killed after their father violated a domestic violence restraining order and abducted them. Grief-stricken, Jessica…
0.0
8.3
Mighty Ground
A talented singer battling addiction on the streets of Skid Row begins a journey to change his life.
8.5
8.5
The Satanic Verses Affair
Twenty years ago, novelist Salman Rushdie became the target of a worldwide manhunt, with a million-pound reward offered for his capture. His book, *The Satanic Verses*, ignited widespread riots throughout the Muslim…
0.0
7.2
Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum
The film explores the surprising connection between Magnum Agency photojournalists and the world of filmmaking over 70 years. It follows the paths of a family of renowned photographers alongside a family of…
7.7
7.3
Fly by Night
FLY BY NIGHT centers on artist Duke Riley, who undertakes his most ambitious project yet: training thousands of pigeons with small LEDs to create swirling, gliding displays over the East River at…
0.0
5.7
Annie Oakley
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…
6.2
7.6
Piripkura
In the Brazilian rainforest, Pakyî and Tamandua are the last two members of the Piripkura tribe, a nomadic people. They fight to preserve their traditional way of life as vast deforestation encroaches…
8.0
7.7Who is Helene Schwarz?
Few people outside a select circle know this woman who began working as a secretary at the German Film and Television Academy (DFFB) on February 13, 1966. Throughout her career, Helen has…
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7.9
Tigerwomen Grow Wings
Set against the backdrop of Taiwan's 2004 presidential elections, *Tigerwomen Grow Wings* follows three women from different generations: opera singer Hsieh Yueh-hsia, writer Li Ang, and 23-year-old film director Chen Yin-jung. This…
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8.2
Nightmare Vacation
John Polonia and Matt Satterly go to the beach for a weekend of drinking and having fun. They don't realize a cruel killer with a knife is with them, killing people as…
5.7
3.7
We Need to Talk About A.I.
The idea of conflict between humans and machines is a long-standing theme in science fiction. Films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Terminator have long explored the potential danger of highly…
6.4
6.5
The Fish with One Sleeve
Hikari, a transgender woman living and working in Tokyo, is accepted by her friends and colleagues, yet still struggles with self-doubt and a sense of incompleteness. She reaches out to her high…
7.5
6.3
Germany in Autumn
Nine fictional documentaries and films capture the atmosphere of late 1970s Germany, focusing on the two months in 1977 when a businessman was kidnapped by the RAF (Red Army Faction). The kidnapping…
6.2
6.8
News from a Personal War
This documentary explores the pervasive urban violence in Brazil, particularly in Rio de Janeiro. It follows the lives of police officers, drug traffickers, and residents of favelas as they become entangled in…
7.8
8.2
Stopping Traffic: The Movement to End Sex Trafficking
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…
5.2
6.7
Glitter and Dust
Four young women navigate the expansive American landscape, united by their love for rodeo. They exist within the iconic imagery of the American West, yet redefine it and forge their own paths.…
0.0
6.5
Beastie Boys: Video Anthology
The Beastie Boys have been hugely influential for the past twenty years. They broadened hip-hop's appeal and redefined its sound, while their innovative music videos pushed the art form to new heights.…
7.2
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