Movies Similar to After the Apology (2017)

This is the true story of Mamie Till Mobley's unwavering fight for justice after her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, was brutally lynched in Mississippi in 1955 while visiting his cousins.

Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, *Charlotte Gray* follows a young Scottish woman who joins the French Resistance. Her goal is to find her lover, a missing RAF pilot. The…

Years after leaving the orphanage where her father never returned, Gabrielle Chanel works in a small-town bar. She sews costumes for the performers and sings, earning the nickname Coco from a song…

Faced with threats from Kelly's associates, Constable Fitzpatrick blames Ned Kelly and inflates the details of the incident. With a massive reward offered for his capture, Kelly and his gang flee into…

Set in 1950s Chicago, the film explores the intertwined worlds of sex, violence, race, and rock and roll. It follows the vibrant and often troubled lives of key figures in American music…

A family becomes ensnared by the seemingly friendly neighbor, who ultimately kidnaps their teenage daughter. This terrifying ordeal happens not once, but twice.

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…

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…

This film chronicles the life of Amelia Earhart, the celebrated American aviator. It focuses on her 1937 attempt to circumnavigate the globe by plane, which ended with her mysterious disappearance over the…

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…

This film follows MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini as she uncovers a significant flaw in facial recognition technology: it struggles to accurately identify people with darker skin. Driven by this discovery, she embarks…

This film uses drones and hidden cameras to reveal the hidden realities of modern animal farming. It examines the ethics of how we treat animals and questions the justification for human control…

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'…

This sharp and insightful documentary follows a small group of activist pranksters as they become internationally known for their elaborate impersonations of the World Trade Organization. They stage their performances on television…

In early 1900s Australia, an Aboriginal man is accused of killing a white woman. Three white men pursue him, aided by an Indigenous man with extensive knowledge of the land.

During World War I, Australian runners Archy and Frank join the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Their athletic abilities and friendship create a strong bond as they face the difficult Dardanelles…

In Shakespeare's 'Titus Andronicus,' a respected Roman general returns home from war to endure a series of heartbreaking losses as his children are taken from him. This early tragedy is known for…

During the early years of World War II, a young Jewish boy is forcibly separated from his family and chooses to hide his identity by posing as an orphaned German child to…

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…

In 1956, amidst the Hungarian Revolution, Karcsi Szabo, a promising water polo athlete, struggles with conflicting loyalties. He's deeply in love with a student involved in the uprising, while also preparing for…

After being unsuccessful in Hollywood in 1971, Bruce Lee returned to Hong Kong to make four of his most famous films. This film examines his life as he navigated his identity between…

A compelling tale of love and grief that became the inspiration for William Shakespeare's enduring play, Hamlet.

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…

Ariel Ortega reflects on the history of the Mbya-Guarani people, seeking to understand how his ancestors were driven from their homeland.

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…

A barber, disqualified from military service due to a heart condition, relocates his family near a Wisconsin army base and prisoner-of-war camp to continue working. Even in the quiet countryside, the war…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Milk is an intimate and visually stunning film that explores the politics and commercialization of infant feeding worldwide. Through personal stories and investigative reporting, it examines the controversies surrounding birth and the…

In 1971, amidst the war, Meher falls in love with a soldier from the opposing side. Her love is discovered, leading to shame and silence from her family and community. Thirty-eight years…

Five friends become captivated by the enticing offers of young salesmen at questionable sales events targeting elderly people. They impulsively spend their savings on expensive products like massaging mats, ampoules, and steam…

Children are present. Some adults harm them. Others are aware of the harm but remain silent.

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 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…

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…

Set against the backdrop of the devastating 2019-2020 Australian bushfires, also known as ‘Black Summer,’ *Burning* examines the disaster through the eyes of those who lived through it: fire victims, activists, and…

This film explores how ongoing government control since the time of colonization has contributed to the trauma and disadvantages faced by Indigenous Australians – the two main factors leading to their high…

Summer 2006. A new war erupts in Lebanon. The filmmakers follow actress Catherine Deneuve and actor/artist Rabih Mroue as they travel the roads of South Lebanon. They journey through areas ravaged by…

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

Each Wednesday at noon, survivors of Japanese wartime sexual slavery gather to protest in front of the Japanese government, demanding an official apology and reparations for the atrocities committed by the Imperial…

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…

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…

"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…

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.…

This film tells the story of a Serer village in Senegal's peanut-growing region. Through stories passed down through generations, the villagers recount their history and the challenges they face farming and sustaining…

Norman Mailer and a group of feminists – Jacqueline Ceballos, Germaine Greer, Jill Johnston, and Diana Trilling – discuss the topic of Women's Liberation.

This documentary follows the teenage years of Elie Wiesel and the history of his suffering. At fifteen, Eliezer's life was irrevocably changed by Fascism. Fifty years later, he returns to his birthplace,…

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.…