Movies Similar to The ’99ers (2013)
For Sama
Documentary, War
This film is a love letter from a young mother to her daughter, chronicling Waad al-Kateab's life during five years of the Syrian uprising in Aleppo. It follows her as she finds…
8.2
8.5
The Edge of Democracy
Documentary
This film explores a pivotal moment in Brazilian history, examining the intertwined personal stories and political events that defined it. With rare access to former Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva,…
7.7
7.3
Time
Documentary
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…
6.8
6.8
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
One Child Nation
Documentary
Nanfu Wang, a new mother, interviews those who suffered from and participated in a massive, previously hidden social experiment in China. Her film reveals the devastating impact this experiment had on countless…
7.2
7.5
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
La trattativa
Crime, Documentary
What exactly happened during the negotiations? What were the compromises made by the government to end the wave of violence? Who ordered the assassinations of Falcone and Borsellino? How has the Mafia…
7.5
7.2
Control Room
Documentary, War
This film offers a unique look at how the Iraq War was viewed internationally, through the lens of Al Jazeera, the most-watched news organization in the Arab world. Frequently accused by the…
7.4
7.6
Making 'The Shining'
Documentary
Vivian Kubrick's documentary film offers an intimate look at the making of her father Stanley Kubrick's horror film, *The Shining*. Using footage and interviews with the cast and crew, it shows the…
7.1
7.6
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
Space Station 3D
Documentary
High above Earth, the International Space Station stands as a remarkable laboratory built by 16 nations. This IMAX film offers an exclusive look at how this unique structure was created. Join the…
6.4
7.4
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
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…
7.5
6.8
Mad Hot Ballroom
A group of eleven-year-old students from a New York City public school discover ballroom dancing, and through the experience, they begin to open up about their lives. Told from their honest and…
6.9
7.4
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
6.9
Flow: For Love of Water
This documentary explores the growing global water crisis from local communities to the world stage. It examines the connections between politics, pollution, and human rights in this critical issue affecting everyone. As…
6.6
7.5
The Business of Being Born
Birth: a miracle, a rite of passage, a natural part of life. But it's also a business. After a difficult birth experience with her own child, actress Ricki Lake asks filmmaker Abby…
6.4
7.3
Al Franken: God Spoke
Filmmakers Chris Hegedus and Nick Doob document the evolution of Franken, following him from book signings and campaign events to the launch of Air America Radio. The film chronicles his shift from…
6.9
6.4
After Innocence
This film tells the powerful story of men released from prison after years, or even decades, spent incarcerated. Their freedom comes thanks to the discovery of new DNA evidence that proves their…
6.8
7.6
Double Dare
Professional stuntwomen Jeannie Epper and Zoë Bell – the performers behind characters like Wonder Woman and Xena – are used to facing danger. However, securing roles and gaining recognition in Hollywood's male-dominated…
6.5
7.3
Beer Wars
In America, size dictates power, particularly in business. Anat Baron offers an unflinching look at the U.S. beer industry, revealing what's really behind the brands we know. This insider's perspective exposes the…
6.4
6.8
Nerdcore Rising
Nerdcore Rising is a documentary/concert film featuring MC Frontalot and other artists in the nerdcore hip hop scene, including mc chris, Wheelie Cyberman of Optimus Rhyme, and MC Lars. It includes contributions…
6.8
6.6
Life and Debt
"Life and Debt," a 2001 American documentary, explores the economic and social realities of Jamaica. It focuses on the effects of structural adjustment policies implemented by the International Monetary Fund and the…
7.2
7.4
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
Yulu
This documentary film profiles twelve Chinese innovators, selected from business and artistic fields. The subjects recount their life experiences set against the evolving landscape of contemporary China.
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5.3Divan
Pearl Gluck journeys to Hungary to recover a late 19th-century family heirloom: a couch where prominent rabbis once rested. As she seeks out the ancestral sofa, Pearl meets a diverse group of…
2.0
6.7Burlesque Undressed
This documentary follows burlesque performer Immodesty Blaize as she explores the current state of British burlesque and its growing popularity.
6.0
6.2
Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir
This film offers a rare glimpse at the hardships and painful setbacks that affected one of MGM's most beloved stars.
7.3
7.2
Pump
PUMP is a documentary exploring America’s dependence on oil, tracing its history from corporate origins to its current dominance. It offers a straightforward explanation of how we can overcome this reliance and…
7.4
7.6Tango 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
7.2
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…
6.2
6.0
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
7.6Whitewash
Whitewash is a poetic video exploring the largely forgotten history of slavery in Canada and how it has been excluded from the country's official story.
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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
7.7
Shooting the Mafia
Sicilian photojournalist Letizia Battaglia started a long fight against the Cosa Nostra after photographing a brutal murder. She documented the Mafia's violent control of Italy, remaining a steadfast witness to their crimes.…
7.3
6.9
Amá
Amá is a documentary film that reveals a significant and largely unknown history: the abuses inflicted upon Native American women by the U.S. Government during the 1960s and 70s. These women were…
0.0
6.9
Wild Flower
This documentary profiles Lule Bib Luka, a sheep farmer and one of Albania's last Burneshas. Burneshas are women who take a lifelong vow of chastity in exchange for the legal rights and…
0.0
7.8
Behind the Scenes at Daria
Janeane Garafalo hosts this documentary for animation enthusiasts, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of DARIA, a spin-off from BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD. The series follows an intelligent teenage girl navigating a…
8.7
7.5
Beyond Boobs
This comedy follows a middle-aged American woman living in Switzerland as she navigates a humorous and occasionally challenging journey to discover if her perceived attractiveness is the sole reason for her social…
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5.4
Ladies
"Ladies" explores the lives of five women in their sixties—single, widowed, or divorced—who are navigating a new chapter after raising families and building careers. They've lived full lives, but now face the…
6.8
7.7
Faya Dayi
This film follows a spiritual journey to the highlands of Harar, exploring the traditions surrounding khat, a leaf used for centuries by Sufi Muslims for religious meditation and now Ethiopia's major cash…
7.6
6.8
Barry & Joan
This is a delightful look inside the world of Barry and Joan Grantham, two British oddities who have kept vaudeville alive for over seventy years. Since falling in love on stage in…
6.0
7.7
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
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
Always in Season
In 2014, the death of 17-year-old Lennon Lacy, found hanging near a swing set in rural North Carolina, sparks a mother's quest for justice and healing. The film explores how the legacy…
6.8
6.6
Advocate
"Advocate" follows Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli lawyer who defends Palestinians. She represents a diverse range of clients, from feminists and religious fundamentalists to those participating in nonviolent protests and armed conflict. Many…
5.3
7.2
Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins
Molly Ivins was a vibrant, fiery Texan known for her sharp political journalism, popular books, and strong defense of individual liberties. She was fearless in her critiques, earning both laughter and admiration…
7.4
8.1
Searching Eva
The film follows a young woman navigating adolescence in the digital age, transforming her personal journey of self-discovery into a public performance. Millions of viewers worldwide follow her life through online platforms.…
5.3
6.0
Monday's Girls
"Monday's Girls" examines the tension between modern independence and traditional customs in contemporary Africa through the experiences of two young women from the Niger Delta. Both hail from prominent families in a…
0.0
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