Movies Similar to 13 Years, 13 Minutes (2008)
TINA
Documentary, Music
Tina Turner defied all expectations to become a groundbreaking Black artist who achieved widespread international fame. Her journey to becoming a superstar is a powerful tale of overcoming hardship. It’s a compelling…
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I Am Not Your Negro
Documentary
Director Raoul Peck uses James Baldwin's unfinished final novel as a starting point for a film exploring the experience of being Black in America.
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7.9
Corman's World
Documentary
This film chronicles the extensive career of Roger Corman, a remarkably persistent and inventive low-budget film producer and director. He was a key figure in independent filmmaking and a champion of emerging…
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7.5
Bettie Page Reveals All
Documentary
Bettie Page, the iconic pin-up model and cultural icon, shares her perspective on how her unapologetic self-expression challenged government censorship and contributed to America's sexual revolution. Disturbed by the 2006 HBO film…
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The Trials of Alger Hiss
Documentary
This documentary examines the story of Alger Hiss, a well-known American politician convicted of perjury in January 1950 for alleged espionage. Told through the perspective of a lifelong friend and the film's…
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6.5
De Gaulle, histoire d'un géant
Documentary, History
This film chronicles the life of General Charles De Gaulle fifty years after his passing, beginning with his birth in 1890 and continuing through to his burial at Colombey-Les-Deux-Eglises in 1970.
7.5
7.7
Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989
Documentary, History
Filmmaker Göran Hugo Olsson uses rarely seen footage from Swedish television archives to explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the eyes of Swedish journalists. The film combines early coverage of the birth of…
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8.0
A Very British Sex Scandal
This court case, a major scandal that shocked the country's standards, captivated the nation and had a lasting impact on Britain.
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7.5
Yeti Massacre
During the winter of 1959, the bodies of nine hikers were discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia, severely injured. Did a yeti kill them? If so, what motivated the creature? Disturbing…
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5.3Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
For over three decades, Lucille Ball was a globally recognized and beloved entertainer. Universally known as Lucy, she played a delightfully clumsy housewife who transformed everyday tasks into hilarious mishaps.
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Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us
In this film, acclaimed directors Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott, and James Cameron share their perspectives on the science fiction films of the 1950s that shaped their careers.
6.5
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Freedom's Fury
This documentary chronicles the 1956 Olympic semifinal water polo game between Hungary and the Soviet Union, played in Australia. The match took place during the Soviet military crackdown on the Hungarian uprising…
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7.5Tin Tan
Germán Cipriano Gómez Valdés Castillo, a young radio announcer from Ciudad Juárez, gains prominence by popularizing the pachuco movement through his character Tin Tan, pioneering a new blend of languages known as…
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7.5
Torn from the Flag
This documentary-thriller examines the global unraveling of communism and the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. It explores the political and social forces at play during this tumultuous period.
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Salty Dog Blues
This film explores the experiences of Black and Brown individuals who served in the U.S. Merchant Marine from 1938 to 1975. Following the lives of these people, many now in their eighties…
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René Goscinny, Our Uncle From Armorica
René Goscinny's career was a fusion of cultures, reflecting his dedication to creating high-quality popular entertainment. He created a vast and enduring body of work, including the popular series "Asterix," "Lucky Luke,"…
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Days on Designers
Geri is a deeply troubled drug addict who injects designer drugs. He exists in a hidden world within Budapest's streets, a vibrant subculture unseen by most people. Between drug-induced episodes, he navigates…
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The Deal
This stop-motion animated film is set in the 1950s and 60s in the Eastern Polish borderlands. The story is based on a section of a diary written by Mikołaj Smyk, the director's…
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7.5
Camp Century: The Hidden City Beneath the Ice
In 1959, at the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government established a top-secret military base in northern Greenland: Camp Century. The base was designed like a small town, complete with…
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6.8
P.S. Burn This Letter Please
A box discovered in a deserted storage unit reveals a collection of letters and other materials from the 1950s New York City drag scene, a hidden world. These firsthand writings and recently…
6.5
7.8
Hexenkinder
This film explores the experiences of children who endured abuse – both emotional and physical – throughout the last century, including in religious orphanages and during the early modern witch-hunts. It reveals…
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Stalin's Last Plot
January 1953: Facing death, Stalin fabricates a conspiracy involving Jewish doctors, falsely accusing them of plotting to assassinate Soviet leaders. This "Doctors' Plot" marks the USSR's most intense anti-Semitic campaign, a calculated…
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6.0
Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess
In 1956, Hollywood star Grace Kelly, a major film actress, surprised the world by giving up her career to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Jinx, an American journalist and friend of…
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6.5
Pornotropic
In 1950, French writer Marguerite Duras published her novel *The Sea Wall*, which nearly won the Prix Goncourt. At the same time, France was experiencing its first military setbacks in its war…
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6.9
A War in Hollywood
The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) deeply affected many American artists, leading to numerous Hollywood films about the conflict. The Republic's defeat left a lasting sense of loss for those who supported it.…
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Hollywood Rated 'R'
This documentary explores the history of American exploitation films, from Roger Corman's sci-fi and horror, through 1960s beach movies, H.G. Lewis' gore, William Castle's theatrical tricks, and 1970s blaxploitation and sex-tease films…
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5.8
Color Adjustment
Black people have had a long history on American primetime television, from early shows like Amos 'n' Andy to iconic figures like Nat King Cole and more recent hits like Roots and…
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Propaganda: Engineering Consent
Edward L. Bernays (1891-1995), a leading figure in propaganda and public relations, believed he held the key to controlling the public. This is the true story of the man who pioneered the…
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8.0
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
Following the Russian communist revolution, Léon Theremin moves to New York and becomes a pioneer in electronic music with his innovative synthesizer. However, at the peak of his fame, Soviet agents kidnap…
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The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout
This is the story of a major environmental disaster in the United States, and the controversial film that exposed it to the public.
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Beefcake
This film explores the 1950s phenomenon of muscle magazines, marketed as fitness guides but largely consumed by the hidden gay community. Bob Mizer was a key figure in this industry, publishing magazines…
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