Movies with deliberate vibe
161. Pelé
Overview
Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.
Themes
Memory through archives, Political interference in sports, Talent versus era constraints, Sport as national identity, Public interviews shaping narrative, Biography as public record
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162. The Mauritanian
Overview
The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.
Themes
Interrogation coercion and torture, Legal advocacy under pressure, Prolonged detention and appeals, False confession under duress, Accountability after abuse, Family impact of detention
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163. Minari
Overview
A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
Themes
Grandmother grandson relationship, American dream under pressure, Farmland as livelihood, Mobile home isolation, Intergenerational caregiving challenge, Hatchery labor tension
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164. To All the Boys: Always and Forever
Overview
Senior year of high school takes center stage as Lara Jean returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans — with and without Peter.
Themes
Long distance romance, College choice pressure, Family wedding expectations, Cultural identity negotiation, Parental absence and presence, Sibling support dynamics
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165. Nomadland
Overview
A woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the western United States after losing everything in the Great Recession, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.
Themes
Economic precarity, Late stage capitalism, Nomad community bonds, Seasonal work insecurity, Van life resilience, Self-sufficiency on the road
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166. Palmer
Overview
After 12 years in prison, former high school football star Eddie Palmer returns home to put his life back together—and forms an unlikely bond with Sam, an outcast boy from a troubled home. But Eddie's past threatens to ruin his new life and family.
Themes
Mentorship under strain, Guardianship tension, Small town judgment, Trauma and care, Substance abuse fallout, Parole constraints
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167. The Little Things
Overview
Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.
Themes
Trust under pressure, Deception and coverups, Obsession with past cases, Moral ambiguity in pursuit, Guilt from past actions, Professional duty vs personal risk
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168. Penguin Bloom
Overview
When an unlikely ally enters the Bloom family's world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin, the bird’s arrival makes a profound difference in the struggling family’s life.
Themes
Guilt and accountability, Family caregiving strain, Bond with animal catalyst, Injury drives adaptation, Transition to independence, Recovery through small steps
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169. The Dry
Overview
Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken hometown to attend a tragic funeral. But his return opens a decades-old wound - the unsolved death of a teenage girl.
Themes
Small-town suspicion, Past trauma and memory, Financial crime and cover-up, Family tragedy and loss, Drought and hardship, Harassment and stigma
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170. Pieces of a Woman
Overview
When a young mother's home birth ends in unfathomable tragedy, she begins a year-long odyssey of mourning that fractures relationships with loved ones in this deeply personal story of a woman learning to live alongside her loss.
Themes
Grief and mourning, Economic strain and care choices, Home birth versus medical risk, Family obligation under stress, Legal accountability and blame, Reconciliation after loss
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