Movies Similar to On Hostile Ground (2001)
An Inconvenient Truth
Documentary
This documentary chronicles Al Gore's efforts to bring global warming to international attention. It details his campaign to establish the issue as a globally recognized problem.
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Fahrenheit 9/11
Documentary
This film presents Michael Moore's perspective on the Bush administration's alleged exploitation of the 9/11 attacks to promote its plans for wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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The Fog of War
Documentary, TV Movie, History
The Fog of War uses archival footage, recordings of government meetings, and an interview with 85-year-old Robert McNamara to chronicle his life. It follows his journey from a promising young military officer…
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The Corporation
Documentary
Following a late 18th-century legal ruling that established corporations as legal persons, they have become a powerful force in global economics, politics, and society. This film offers a psychological exploration of this…
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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…
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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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Jesus Camp
Documentary
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…
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Loose Change
Documentary
The second edition of *Loose Change* explores the possibility that the September 11th attacks were not a surprise attack on America, but a deliberate genocide carried out by the U.S. government. The…
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
Documentary
This film explores the intense, behind-the-scenes story of making Apocalypse Now, revealing the immense challenges director Francis Ford Coppola faced. Unforeseen events – including severe weather, actors' illnesses, and the proximity of…
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Startup.com
Documentary
Kaleil Isaza Tuzman and Tom Herman, friends since high school, create a website to connect people with local governments. This documentary follows the journey of their company, govWorks.com, from May 1999 to…
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In the Realms of the Unreal
Documentary
"In the Realms of the Unreal" is a documentary about Henry Darger, a reclusive artist who lived in Chicago. After his death, neighbors discovered a massive 15,145-page manuscript alongside hundreds of his…
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49 Up
Documentary
"49 Up" is the seventh film in a series that began 42 years ago. Inspired by the idea that early childhood shapes a person's life, the original documentary interviewed a group of…
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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.
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America: Freedom to Fascism
Documentary
This documentary investigates the Federal Reserve and the legality of the Internal Revenue System. Through interviews with experts and authorities, the film reveals how the U.S. government and banking system have allegedly…
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The Final Year
Documentary
"The Final Year" offers an unprecedented look at the closing months of Barack Obama's presidency and the challenging world he navigated. With exclusive access to the White House and State Department, the…
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King Coal
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…
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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…
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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.
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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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In Free Fall
A junkyard becomes a setting for stories of economic collapse, where wrecked planes symbolize dwindling economies. This film explores parked and recycled aircraft during a downturn, revealing connections between economics, violence, and…
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Dark Matter
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…
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Remembering the Artist: Robert De Niro, Sr.
Robert De Niro Sr. was a highly regarded painter overshadowed by the rise of pop art. This film chronicles his life and artistic journey through the perspectives of his peers, and poignantly,…
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The (Dead Mothers) Club
The film follows three women who, despite never having met, are connected by the shared loss of their mothers when they were teenagers. It explores each woman's complicated relationship with her mother.
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6.3Citizens of Cosmopolis
This documentary offers a detailed look at the creation of David Cronenberg's 2012 film, *Cosmopolis*. The film is based on the novel of the same title by Don DeLillo.
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8.2Desterro Guarani
Ariel Ortega reflects on the history of the Mbya-Guarani people, seeking to understand how his ancestors were driven from their homeland.
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The Bubble
This film examines the real reasons behind the Great Recession of the 2010s. Leading economists, investors, and business experts analyze the potential consequences if we fail to learn from past errors. It…
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Hold on Tight
This short documentary examines how LGBTQ+ couples express love, focusing on seemingly small gestures like public displays of affection. It explores the profound personal meaning behind these interactions and their potential to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ocean Giants
This three-part documentary offers an unprecedented look inside the captivating lives of whales and dolphins, revealing intimate details about their existence. The series unfolds in three episodes: "Giant Lives," "Deep Thinkers," and…
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The Yes Men Are Revolting
Activist pranksters Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonnano disrupt powerful corporations, government figures, and a passive media with attention-grabbing stunts to highlight the urgency of climate change.
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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…
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Mighty Ground
A talented singer battling addiction on the streets of Skid Row begins a journey to change his life.
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8.5
Ouaga Girls
In Ouagadougou, a group of young women attend a mechanics school, finding friendship, support, and a sense of sisterhood as they navigate the challenges of becoming adults in a nation undergoing political…
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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…
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The Silence
Children are present. Some adults harm them. Others are aware of the harm but remain silent.
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Home Movies
This collection of home movies featuring gay men explores how remembering the past offers hope, strength, and ultimately, a testament to enduring spirit.
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Keep Talking
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…
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Influence
This film examines the recent developments in using communication as a weapon by exploring the history of Bell Pottinger, a prominent British public relations and reputation management firm. It details the firm's…
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Novena
In 2012, Stephen Vaughan and Kay Ferreter are invited to speak to the congregation at St. Joseph's Redemptorists Church in Dundalk, Ireland, during the Solemn Novena Festival. During their address, the couple…
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Food
This animated documentary explores people's perspectives on food and their related lifestyle choices. The filmmaker interviewed vegetarians, vegans, pescetarians, and meat-eaters about their views. These interviews then inspire stop-motion animation of real…
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The Mosque
The story of the Quebec mosque shooting, the first mass shooting in a Western mosque, is widely known. But the story of the community that survived remains largely untold. "The Mosque: A…
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It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks
Daniel Leconte's documentary, *It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks*, examines the events of 2004: the murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by an Islamic extremist and the subsequent publication of twelve…
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Visions of Europe
A collection of twenty-five films, each representing a different European country and directed by a filmmaker from that same nation.
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Red, White and Blue
This documentary examines the hearings of President Nixon's Commission on Obscenity. It features testimony from adult-film producer David F. Friedman, who also produced this film. Friedman was involved in the making of…
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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…
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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…
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The Rape of Recy Taylor
In 1944 Alabama, Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old Black mother and sharecropper, was gang-raped by six white men. Though such assaults were common during the Jim Crow era, few women reported them due…
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After the Apology
Suellyn believed the Department of Community Services (DOCS) only removed children in dire situations, until her own grandchildren were taken in the middle of the night. Hazel decided to fight the DOCS…
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Kingdom of Us
"Kingdom of Us" explores how a family copes with trauma. After their father's suicide leaves them struggling financially, a mother and her seven children navigate grief and hardship. Using home movies and…
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The Other Side of Everything
Serbian filmmaker Mila Turajlic uses a locked door in her mother's Belgrade apartment as a starting point to explore her family's past and the difficult political history of her country.
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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.…
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Fumando Espero
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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.…
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