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Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House

1. Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House

Drama History Thriller Historical Drama Political Thriller
6.4
20171h 43min

Overview

The story of Mark Felt, who under the name "Deep Throat" helped journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal in 1974.

Themes

Bureaucratic pressure and control, Investigative independence, Political scandal and oversight, Media-government tension, Institutional accountability risk, Power dynamics under scrutiny

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Gaga: Five Foot Two

2. Gaga: Five Foot Two

Music Documentary Music Documentary Backstage & Showbiz Music
7.0
20171h 41min

Overview

Follow pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a new album, preps for her Super Bowl halftime show, and confronts physical and emotional struggles.

Themes

Creative resilience under pressure, Public performance and vulnerability, Illness and artistic stamina, Fame and personal boundary, Collaboration under ambiguity, Media portrayal vs reality

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The Insult

3. The Insult

Drama Crime Legal Drama Organized Crime
7.6
20171h 52min

Overview

After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.

Themes

Civil war memory, Refugee politics, Emotional distress premise, Legal rhetoric and bias, Freedom of thought vs hate, Public memory clashes

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Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

4. Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Documentary Drama Comedy Biographical Documentary Parody
7.6
20171h 33min

Overview

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

Themes

Authenticity vs performance, Manipulation of perception, Backstage influence on audience, Obsession with persona, Blurring self and role, Memory shaping public image

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Netflix
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The Square

5. The Square

Drama Professional Drama
7.1
20172h 31min

Overview

A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.

Themes

Satire of art world, Theft as social critique, Public trust under scrutiny, Art and controversy, Media backlash, Institutional reputation under pressure

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Call Me by Your Name

6. Call Me by Your Name

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
7.8
20172h 12min

Overview

In the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. One day Oliver, a graduate student, arrives to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Soon, Elio and Oliver discover a summer that will alter their lives forever.

Themes

Coming of age, Family expectations, Lgbt romance, Class and privilege, Summer romance

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The Party

7. The Party

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6
20171h 11min

Overview

Various individuals think they’re coming together for a party in a private home, but a series of revelations results in a huge crisis that throws their belief systems – and their values – into total disarray.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception within groups, Private space social fracture, Mortality and care obligations, Professional roles under threat, Entitlement and resentment

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Girls Trip

8. Girls Trip

Comedy Romance Adventure Ensemble Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.2
20172h 2min

Overview

Four girlfriends take a trip to New Orleans for an annual festival and, along the way, rediscover their wild sides and strengthen the bonds of sisterhood.

Themes

Trust and betrayal dynamics, Public image vs private life, Female friendship under pressure, Gossip culture vs authenticity, Empowerment through sisterhood, Self reinvention under scrutiny

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Amazon Video
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All Eyez on Me

9. All Eyez on Me

History Drama Music Biographical History Music Biopic
5.9
20172h 19min

Overview

All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.

Themes

Trial and public perception, Activist identity pressure, Imprisonment and control, Independence versus exploitation, Rise to superstardom, Police brutality risk

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Bomb City

10. Bomb City

Drama Crime Organized Crime Coming-of-Age Drama
6.8
20171h 38min

Overview

An ongoing feud between punk rockers and a more affluent clique in a small Texas town leads to a hate crime.

Themes

Identity and belonging, Subcultural conflict, Class divide, Intolerance and racism, Youth vs affluence, Community polarization

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Amazon Prime Video
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