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Moxie

1. Moxie

Comedy Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama Ensemble Comedy
6.7
20211h 50min

Overview

Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.

Themes

School-based call-out culture, Gender-based double standards, Feminist awakening in youth, Survivor empowerment, Social movement in school, Female solidarity and leadership, Mother-daughter mentorship

Available on

Netflix
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The Heist of the Century

2. The Heist of the Century

Comedy Thriller Crime Dark Comedy Heist
7.1
20201h 54min

Overview

In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina. How they robbed the Rio bank is as surprising as what happened afterwards. This is their story.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Risk management under constraints, Collective action under danger, Cash haul as operation metric, Notoriety of crime, Public attention and scrutiny

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Blue Story

3. Blue Story

Crime Drama Romance Organized Crime Tragic Drama
6.3
20191h 31min

Overview

Blue Story is a tragic tale of a friendship between Timmy and Marco, two young boys from opposing postcodes. Timmy, a shy, smart, naive and timid young boy from Deptford, goes to school in Peckham where he strikes up a friendship with Marco, a charismatic, streetwise kid from the local area. Although from warring postcodes, the two quickly form a firm friendship until it is tested and they wind up on rival sides of a street war. Blue Story depicts elements of Rapman's own personal experiences and aspects of his childhood.

Themes

Loyalty vs betrayal, Romance under conflict, Violence and consequences, Class loyalties, Street-code pressure, Rival gang dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Dolemite Is My Name

4. Dolemite Is My Name

Drama Comedy History Entertainment Industry Drama Biographical History
7.2
20191h 58min

Overview

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

Themes

Creative collaboration under constraints, Ambition in film business, Independent production risk, Gatekeeping by distributors, Blaxploitation cinema dynamics, Financing pressure and debt

Available on

Netflix
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Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus

5. Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus

Family Animation Comedy Science Fiction TV Movie
7.4
20191h 11min

Overview

ZIM discovers his almighty leaders never had any intention of coming to Earth and he loses confidence in himself for the first time in his life, which is the big break his human nemesis, Dib has been waiting for.

Themes

Youth resilience, Energy-based coercion, Technological hijacking, Collective ritual power, Parental disappointment, Deceptive authority

Available on

Netflix
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Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

6. Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

Animation Fantasy Family Comedy Romance
6.5
20191h 32min

Overview

Princes who have been turned into Dwarfs seek the red shoes of a lady in order to break the spell, although it will not be easy.

Themes

Disguise and deception, Appearance versus identity, Power under manipulation, Romance and loyalty tension, Agency within coercive systems, Transformation and selfhood

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Kid Who Would Be King

7. The Kid Who Would Be King

Action Adventure Fantasy Family Coming-of-Age Adventure
6.1
20192h

Overview

Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.

Themes

Medieval tension, Quest as test, Enchantress threat, Sword as symbol, Knight code

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Fahrenheit 11/9

8. Fahrenheit 11/9

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
7.2
20182h 8min

Overview

Michael Moore's provocative documentary explores the two most important questions of the Trump Era: How did we get here, and how do we get out.

Themes

Media influence on politics, Gun policy and protests, Wealth vs ordinary citizens, Racial rhetoric and division, Institutional power and control, Public accountability and mistrust

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Amazon Video
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Ant-Man and the Wasp

9. Ant-Man and the Wasp

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Rescue Mission Adventure
7.0
20181h 59min

Overview

Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym dive into the quantum realm and try to accomplish, against time and any chance of success, a very dangerous rescue mission.

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Trust under manipulation, Family bonds under pressure, Pursuit and capture, Scientific ambition vs ethics, House arrest consequences

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Dunkirk

10. Dunkirk

War Action Drama World War II Military Action
7.8
20171h 47min

Overview

The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.

Themes

Air-sea coordination under limits, Duty vs survival under siege, Evacuation under fire, Identity and deception, Civilian vessels in war, Hope amid grim odds

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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