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Documentaries That Challenge the Status Quo
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items This list of thought-provoking documentaries will shake up your worldview and challenge everything you thought you knew.
This documentary challenges the narrative of history itself, by having former Indonesian death-squad leaders reenact their mass-killings in various movie genres.
The Act of Killing
A compelling exploration of the 13th Amendment and its implications on modern-day society. This documentary is a potent critique of racial disparities in the American prison system.
13TH
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This documentary will leave you pondering about racial inequalities. It is a powerful narration based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript, Remember This House.
I Am Not Your Negro
If you've ever wondered about the impact of social media on our lives, this is a must-watch. The Social Dilemma provides an in-depth look into how technology can manipulate our behavior.
The Social Dilemma
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An intense real-time documentary that follows Edward Snowden as he leaks classified information from the NSA. It leaves you questioning the essence of privacy in the digital age.
CITIZENFOUR (2014)
A powerful documentary about climate change that has become a cultural phenomenon. Al Gore's presentation will leave you reevaluating your impact on the environment.
An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
This film gives a shocking insight into the food industry, making you reconsider where your food actually comes from.
Food, Inc
This documentary sheds light on the issue of sexual assault in the U.S military, challenging the institutionalized culture of silence surrounding it.
The Invisible Pilot
A comprehensive analysis of the 2008 financial crisis. Inside Job challenges the ethics of Wall Street and the financial industry.
Inside Job
A captivating documentary that explores the impact of animal agriculture on the environment. It forces you to question your dietary choices and their consequences.
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
An unexpected journey into the world of competitive endurance tickling. This bizarre documentary will make you question the extent people will go for power and control.
Tickled
This documentary offers a unique perspective on war, through the lens of former U.S. Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara. It challenges the morality of war and decision-making.
The Fog Of War
A deep dive into one of the biggest business scandals in American history. This documentary is a critique of corporate greed and deception.
Enron - The Smartest Guy in the Room
A series of investigative documentaries that expose corporate corruption and scandal. It leaves you questioning the ethics of big businesses.
Dirty Money
A chilling exploration of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. It forces you to question the security of your personal data online.
Watch The Great Hack
An emotionally charged documentary that explores the life of captive killer whales. It challenges the morality of keeping animals in captivity for entertainment.
Blackfish
Although technically a dramatized film, it's based on the real events leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. It forces you to question the stability of the global financial system.
The Big Short