Movies with documentary-style vibe
Overview
Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States.
Themes
Racial inequality, Economic exploitation, White supremacy, National identity and accountability, Civil rights struggle, Media representation
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An ambitious young man struggles to achieve his dream of becoming an employee in a Munich luxury hotel despite being strongly visually impaired.
Themes
Secrecy and disclosure, Ambition under pressure, Resilience through family support, Mentorship in service work, Disability and employment, Fatigue and performance
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A profile of Istanbul and its unique people, seen through the eyes of the most mysterious and beloved animal humans have ever known, the Cat.
Themes
Human-animal relationship, Urban caregiving networks, Daily rhythms of city life, Mutual dependence, Care as social glue, Interspecies interaction
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A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.
Themes
Single mother pressures, Social services friction, Welfare system strain, Dignity under poverty, Heart attack consequences, Hunger under sanctions
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In 1974, television reporter Christine Chubbuck struggles with depression and professional frustrations as she tries to advance her career.
Themes
Professional burnout, Human interest pressure, Ratings over ethics, Depression in journalism, Gendered expectations in media, Sensational crime coverage, Editorial control vs storytelling
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An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
Themes
Disenfranchisement legacy, Corporate-influence on policy, Civil rights impact, Racialized sentencing, Police brutality patterns, Private-prison incentives
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A story set on the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, which exploded during April 2010 and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history.
Themes
Teamwork under crisis, Leadership accountability, Trust and miscommunication, Corporate pressure vs safety, Human cost of disaster, Risk management under deadlines
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The harrowing true story of the crew of the USS Indianapolis, who were stranded in the Philippine Sea for five days after delivering the atomic weapons that would eventually end WWII. As they awaited rescue, they endured extreme thirst, hunger, and relentless shark attacks.
Themes
Survival under threat, Leadership accountability, Duty under crisis, Five days survival, Media pressure and blame
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A young Barack Obama forges his identity while dealing with race, divergent cultures and ordinary life as a New York City college student.
Themes
Race and identity tensions, Urban alienation and belonging, Cultural navigation in the city, Education as social crossroads, Housing and class pressures, Civil rights legacy
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With stunning views of eruptions and lava flows, Werner Herzog captures the raw power of volcanoes and their ties to indigenous spiritual practices.
Themes
Indigenous belief vs science, Tradition under threat, Volcanic power and awe, Ethics of exploration, Cultural heritage preservation, Corporate interests vs public safety
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