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1. Pay It Forward (2000)
PG-13 | 123 min | Drama
A young boy attempts to make the world a better place after his teacher gives him that chance.
Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Haley Joel Osment, Helen Hunt, Jay Mohr
Votes: 123,916 | Gross: $33.52M
2. Waterland (1992)
R | 95 min | Drama, Mystery
In 1974 Pittsburgh, a high-school history teacher seeking closure tells his class about his experiences as teenager in England during World War II.
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal | Stars: Jeremy Irons, Sinéad Cusack, Ethan Hawke, Grant Warnock
Votes: 2,458 | Gross: $1.03M
3. The Celluloid Closet (1995)
R | 102 min | Documentary, History
A documentary surveying the various Hollywood screen depictions of homosexuals and the attitudes behind them throughout the history of North American film.
Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susie Bright, Arthur Laurents
Votes: 7,517 | Gross: $1.51M
4. 42 Up (1998 TV Movie)
139 min | Documentary, Biography
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a seven-year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
Director: Michael Apted | Stars: Bruce Balden, Jacqueline Bassett, Symon Basterfield, Andrew Brackfield
Votes: 2,808 | Gross: $0.26M
5. Cinderellas of Sante Fe (2006)
77 min | Documentary
CINDERELLAS OF SANTA FE is a documentary film that follows people who are highly educated and/or extremely creative and have been, or continue to be, recognized in their fields. However, ... See full summary »
Director: Vanessa Vassar | Stars: Rosemary Diaz, Susan Donatucci, Jenny Gabrielle, Fredrick Lopez
Votes: 10
6. The Revisionaries (2012)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, History, News
The theory of evolution and a re-write of American history are caught in the crosshairs when an unabashed Creationist seeks re-election as chairman of America's most influential Board of Education.
Director: Scott Thurman | Stars: Don McLeroy, Kathy Miller, Jonathan Saenz, Stephanie Klenzendorf
Votes: 697 | Gross: $0.02M
7. It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School (1996)
80 min | Documentary
The groundbreaking film that addresses anti-gay prejudice by providing adults with practical lessons on how to talk with children about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. Part of The Respect for All Project.
Directors: Debra Chasnoff, Helen Cohen | Stars: Bob Smith, Brian Stover
Votes: 96
9. Celso and Cora (1983)
109 min | Documentary
Australian feature length documentary about a poverty stricken family living in a squatter's dwelling in Manila, Phillipines. Doc is set during a three month period and tells the story of ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Kildea
Votes: 10
10. Pay It Forward (2012 Video)
Drama
An audiobook for the novel 'Pay It Forward'.
Star: William Dufris
12. Why Study Social Studies? (1961)
10 min | Drama, Short
"Father and Mother are leaders of the family government:" Betty's dad strings up everything on the breakfast table and thumbtacks it to a map where everything comes from. Then a twangy ... See full summary »
14. Opre Roma: Gypsies in Canada (1999 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
This documentary celebrates the vibrant culture and tenacious struggle of the Canadian Gypsy and introduces a new generation of Roma who claim their roots with pride. They call themselves ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Papa | Star: Doug Abrahams
15. Morro da Conceição (2005)
85 min | Documentary
Documentary about old people living on a hill downtown Rio de Janeiro called "Morro da Conceição", one of the oldest parts of the city. They tell stories about their lives, the city and the country.
Director: Cristiana Grumbach
Votes: 20
16. O Último Garimpo (1984 Video)
23 min | Documentary, Short
The daily routine of people who pick through trash, in the Sanitary Ground of the Alvarenga neighborhood, in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. Adults and children compete in this inhuman work, with no labor guarantees or safety.
Directors: Nélson Baltrusis, Waldir Martins
19. Migrantes (1973)
10 min | Documentary, Short
Director João Batista de Andrade was filming a documentary about migrants coming from Northeast Brazil to São Paulo in search of a better living. His intention was to give voice to these ... See full summary »
Director: João Batista de Andrade
Votes: 9
20.
CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984–1996)
Episode:
The War Between the Classes
(1985)
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Racial discrimination is examined when a social studies teacher assigns his students to play 'The Color Game', which divides the class into different social classes.
Director: Michael Toshiyuki Uno | Stars: Kale Browne, Jan Gan Boyd, Don Michael Paul, Robert Ito
Votes: 30
21.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Edith Writes a Song
(1971)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Edith writes a poem and gets a letter from a company that wants to turn it into a song for only $30. Archie buys a "dog alarm" and a gun to protect the house all for only $60. The family ... See full summary »
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 336
22.
Food Revolution (2010–2011)
Episode:
We're Going to Go Guerilla
(2011)
TV-PG | 43 min | Reality-TV
Jamie teaches students about the consequences of eating unhealthy foods.
Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Brady Barrett, Brandon Barrett, Denny Barrett, Rupi Boyd
Votes: 10
23.
The Joe Rogan Experience (2009– )
Owen Benjamin
(2017 Podcast Episode)
TV-MA | 197 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Owen Benjamin is a stand up comedian and actor. He has a podcast called "Why Didn't They Laugh?"
Stars: Joe Rogan, Owen Benjamin, Jamie Vernon
Votes: 9
24.
Vee (2009– )
Episode:
CNN Tries to Convince the Nation That Being a Cuck Is Normal
(2018)
16 min | News
Vee discusses an article on CNN about cuckolding.
Star: Vee