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1. This Place Rules (2022)
TV-MA | 82 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Follows events and characters surrounding the January 6th, 2021 insurrection of the U.S. Capital Building in the days preceding the attack.
Director: Andrew Callaghan | Stars: Andrew Callaghan, Joker Gang, Gum Gang, Brittany
Votes: 6,548
2. Against All Enemies (2023)
106 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
A documentary feature film that explores the critical role of military veterans in domestic violent extremist groups.
Director: Charlie Sadoff | Stars: Michael Breen, Eric Braden, Kristofer Goldsmith, Kathleen Belew
Votes: 276
3. 2000 Mules (2022)
89 min | Documentary
A documentary which purports to prove widespread, coordinated and deliberate voter fraud in the 2020 election, sufficient to change the overall outcome, and claims Trump won swing states like Michigan, Georgia, and Arizona.
Directors: Debbie D'Souza, Dinesh D'Souza, Bruce Schooley | Stars: Dinesh D'Souza, Catherine Engelbrecht, Gregg Phillips, Debbie D'Souza
Votes: 10,098
4. The Century of the Self (2002)
59 min | Documentary
A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.
Stars: Adam Curtis, Robert Reich, Ann Bernays, Alfred Pritz
Votes: 6,370
5. The Most Canceled Man in America (2022)
47 min | Documentary, Crime
A young political activist is openly targeted by the US Government for his involvement in nationwide protests and the events of January 6th, 2021. With his money seized and no ability to board a plane, he leads a movement to new heights.
Director: Paul Escandon | Stars: Matt Evans, Nick Fuentes, Vincent James, Tyler Russell
Votes: 350
6. Four Hours at the Capitol (2021)
TV-MA | 92 min | Documentary, Crime
A chronicle of the incursion at the U.S. Capitol, when thousands of citizens from across the country gathered in Washington D.C., many with the intent of disrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidency.
Director: Jamie Roberts | Stars: Eddie Block, Buddy Carter, Jim McGovern, Leah Han
Votes: 3,859
7. January 6th (2022)
TV-MA | 150 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Follows the events of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th of 2021, told by those who witnessed the chaos firsthand.
Directors: Gédéon Naudet, Jules Naudet | Stars: Liz Cheney, Nancy Pelosi, Steven Sund
Votes: 515
8. State of the Union (1948)
Approved | 124 min | Comedy, Drama
An industrialist is urged to run for President, but this requires uncomfortable compromises on both political and marital levels.
Director: Frank Capra | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Van Johnson, Angela Lansbury
Votes: 4,170
9. Capitol Punishment (2021)
139 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Actor Nick Searcy was at the January 6th rally and provides never before seen footage of the January 6th rally. Searcy interviews Proud Boys president Enrique Tarrio, and others who were ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Burgard | Stars: Aaron Babbitt, Ashli Babbitt, Maureen Bailey, Patrick Bergy
Votes: 710
10. The Real Story of January 6 (2022)
102 min | Documentary, Crime
The "Real Story of January 6", a feature documentary by the Epoch Times reveals the truth that has been hidden from the American people.
Director: Joshua Philipp | Stars: Luke Coffee, Joseph M. Hanneman, Jake Lang, Kash Patel
Votes: 264
11. Rigged: The Zuckerberg Funded Plot to Defeat Donald Trump (2022 Video)
40 min | Documentary
A documentary by Citizens United Productions, exposing Mark Zuckerberg for his role in funding drop-box ballot operations across the country during the 2020 Election.
Director: Jason Killian Meath | Stars: Ken Blackwell, Kellyanne Conway, Ted Cruz, Ken Cuccinelli
Votes: 558
12. Trump 2024: The World After Trump (2020)
97 min | Documentary, Biography
Addresses the aggressive movement to transform America, strip away its freedoms and Judeo-Christian values.
Director: Dwight Thompson | Stars: Joel Weldon, Mike Huckabee, Dennis Prager, F. Damon Friedman
Votes: 398
13. Something in the Water (IV)
90 min | Documentary | Completed
A feature documentary film about America before, during, and after the 2020 Presidential Election.
Directors: Joseph C. Stillman, Jeri Wachter
14. Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power (2022)
90 min | Documentary
It tells the story of the courageous campaign of citizens and activists who faced violence and oppression in the struggle for the right to vote
Directors: Geeta Gandbhir, Sam Pollard | Stars: Ella Baker, Stokely Carmichael, Courtland Cox, Mukasa Dada
Votes: 159
15. Day of Rage: How Trump Supporters Took the U.S. Capitol (2021)
40 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
As part of a six-month investigation, The Times synchronized and mapped thousands of videos and police audio of the U.S. Capitol riot to provide the most complete picture to date of what happened - and why.
Directors: David Botti, Malachy Browne | Stars: Malachy Browne, Haley Willis, Zachary Alam, Ashli Babbitt
Votes: 174
16. Down the Rabbit Hole (I) (2021)
Short, Crime, Drama
A Qanon Insurrectionist invades the US Capitol Building and his delusional beliefs of saving America by winning back the presidency for Donald Trump emotionally conflicts with reality.
Director: Yasser Nabil | Star: Sean Waldron
17. Last Party 2000 (2001)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
Political documentary about the 2000 United States presidential election. It examines the then-current state of American democracy, the issues handled by the typical political process, and ... See full summary »
Directors: Rebecca Chaiklin, Donovan Leitch Jr. | Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ben Harper, Noam Chomsky, Harold Ford
Votes: 695
18. Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook (2019)
79 min | Documentary
This documentary examines how, since 2008, right-wing groups have worked with certain states, to make it harder to vote, particularly for minority groups and young people.
Director: Michael Kasino | Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Kristen Clarke, William Frey, Mark McKinnon
Votes: 244
19. Trump Unprecedented (2022)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Centered around the former U.S. President Donald Trump, the three-part miniseries goes behind the scenes of the Trump family on the campaign trail just days before and after the 2020 ... See full summary »
Stars: Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Melania Trump
Votes: 14
20. Day of Outrage (2022)
43 min | Documentary, Crime
Unbridled violence across the nation, a disputed election, distrust of the mainstream media, and the hypocrisy of elected officials all set in motion the tragic events of January 6, 2021. ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Thomas Smith | Stars: Sebastian Gorka, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Louie Gohmert, Greg Kelly
Votes: 37
21. Den röda halsduken (2025)
Unrated | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama | Filming
The incredible story of a red scarf from a small Swedish city just below the Arctic Circle, appeared in the eye of the storm, on a rioter at the US Capitol breach on 6 January 2021.
Director: Mattias Löw | Stars: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Jacob Chansley, Mattias Löw
22. The Last Patriot January 6 (2021)
Action, Crime
Time is running Out for F.B.I Special Agent Riley and Undercover F.B.I Agent T-Bone to stop Rex Taylor and One of the Countries Most Violent Militia's Before They Destroy Our way of Life
Director: Shawn Cain | Stars: Bishop Stevens, Shawn Cain, Aaron Doran, Adriane Miller
23. Indivisible: Healing Hate (2022)
TV-14 | 305 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Analyzes the driving forces behind the January 6th attack on the Capitol, uncovering surprising links between January 6, historical events and today's most dangerous radical frontiers in America.
Star: Mandy Patinkin
Votes: 317
25. Q Sent Me: The QShaman and the Untold Story of January 6th
Documentary, Biography, Crime | Post-production
A profile of Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman", who became the symbol of the events which unfolded at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Director: Jason Rink | Stars: Alex Jones, Jacob Chansley, Lindsey Graham, Chuck Todd
26. 24 Hours: Assault on the Capitol (2021)
Documentary, Crime, History
A thorough review of the 24 hours surrounding the January 6th insurrection at the United States Capitol.
Star: George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 68
27. Shame of a Nation (2022 TV Special)
43 min | Documentary
Director: Jack Thomas Smith | Stars: Joseph McBride, Greg Steube, Jessie Jane Duff, Sebastian Gorka
Votes: 11
28. Der Sturm aufs Kapitol - Ein amerikanisches Trauma (2022 TV Movie)
53 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
On January 6, 2021, the assault on the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump caused the death of five people, including a policeman, and provoked astonishment. Described as an insurrection,... See full summary »
Directors: Dagmar Gallenmüller, Gaston Sasa Koren | Stars: Henrik Wöhler, Dave Choquette, Michael Fanone, Patrick Gatons
Votes: 35
29. Untitled Capitol Assault Project
Crime, History | Announced
Tracing events preceding the violent January 6 US Capitol breach, this limited series explores differing perspectives. It culminates with the attack, its aftermath, and FBI plus Congressional probes.
30. Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union (2022)
Documentary, History
Reviewing the pursuit of democracy within the U.S. on the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot.
Director: Ann Benjamin | Stars: Kathleen Belew, Marcia Chatelain, Jelani Cobb, Robert Costa
Votes: 78
31. Absolute Interference (2021)
124 min | Documentary
Mike Lindell discusses with guests his theory that the election of 2020 was hacked by foreign operatives. He makes extensive use of brief news bytes and flashy graphics.
Stars: Michael Flynn, Douglas Frank, Mike Lindell
Votes: 29
32. The Presidents: Trump (2022)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Here we look back at the tumultuous term and some of the most defining moments of the presidency of an unconventional candidate who stands out in the recent history of the United States of America, Donald Trump.
Director: Roxane Schlumberger | Stars: Lee Jagow, Natasha Linstaedt, Donald Trump
Votes: 7
33. Democracy vs. The Big Lie: The Truth Behind Mail-In Voting (2022)
62 min | Documentary
Democracy vs. The Big Lie, narrated by Alec Baldwin, is a feature-length documentary that follows the controversy surrounding mail-in voting during the 2020 U.S. election. The film is ... See full summary »
Directors: Jesse Grace, Steve Weiss
34. Will Be Wild (2022 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Crime, History
Will Be Wild is a new 8-part series about the forces that led to the January 6th insurrection and what comes next. Through in-depth stories from a wide range of characters - from people who tried to stop the attack to those who took part.
Stars: Ilya Marritz, Andrea Bernstein
Votes: 7
35. White Lies (II) (2022)
16 min | Short, Crime, Drama | Completed
Carson strives to help Americans live better lives through the polices of a Republican Senator, but as the Capitol Building is stormed by violent protesters, he struggles to come to terms with his contribution to the catastrophic event.
Director: Harry Goldstein | Stars: Jim Hackett, Mark Stancato, Ben Peter
36. A Citizen's Guide to Preserving Democracy (2024 TV Special)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, History
As elements of society attempt to destroy our democracy, it is up to American citizens to stand up to defend our democracy.
Director: Ann Benjamin | Stars: George Bush, Elena Callaway, Spencer Cox, Nolan Finley
Votes: 16
37. Under the Influence (I)
Documentary | Filming
Fusing secrecy with big money, global corporations and private interests have gradually gained control of our government and are now writing laws that dismantle our great republic. But if ... See full summary »
Directors: Terry Bennett, Sam Oliver | Star: Grace Wan
38. Storming the Capitol: The Inside Story (2021 TV Movie)
40 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Director: Chris Hackett | Stars: Imran Ahmed, Robert Moore
Votes: 21
39. Capitol Riots Movie (2022)
Not Rated | 33 min | Documentary, Short
Jan 6th, a violent attack against the US occurred at the Capitol. Five people died and 140+ injured. Before the dust had settled and with strict city-wide curfews still enforced in D.C, a visionary artist took to the streets.
Director: Ralph Celestin | Star: Keisha Lance Bottoms
Votes: 89
40. CBS News Special: One Nation: Indivisible (2021 TV Special)
22 min | Documentary, History, News
The historic and momentous 2020 American presidential election saw the divided nation reeling from violence, insurrection and internal division in the midst of a raging pandemic. CBS News' ... See full summary »
Stars: Norah O'Donnell, Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant, Gayle King
Votes: 8
41. Capitol Insurrection
12 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
Not since the War of 1812 has the United States Capitol been under siege. On January 6, 2021 insurrectionists departed a rally on the Ellipse south of the White House and marched to the U.S... See full summary »
Director: John Harrington
42. True Believers at the Insurrection (2022)
20 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
I'm a credentialed member of the press covering right wing extremism from Charlottesville to The Capitol insurrection on January 6th. The film shows the rise and radicalization of the MAGA ... See full summary »
Director: Sandi Bachom
43. The False Rape Timeline Calls Out Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (2021)
Short
When she became the youngest ever Member of Congress, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez looked as though she would become a stellar politician, but although charismatic and extremely photogenic, she... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Baron | Star: Alexander Baron
44. The Divided States of America (2021 TV Movie)
Documentary, Crime, History
A look at the reason for the attacks on the government building at Capitol Hill on January 6th 2021 - the division of the American people.
Votes: 8
45. How's the Weather Man (2021)
15 min | Short
Inspired by the January 6 Capitol insurrection, the author contrasts the current political revolt with the one from the 1960s.
Director: Shane Borza | Star: Shane Borza
46. Trump Legacy of a Patriot (2021 TV Special)
Documentary
Stars: Joe Biden, Anthony Fauci, Jong-Un Kim, Barack Obama
47. Attack on the Capitol (2021 TV Special)
Documentary, Crime, History
Stars: Liz Cheney, Michael Fanone, Aquilino Gonell, Daniel Hodges
49. Investigating the Insurrection (2021 TV Special)
Documentary, Crime, History
Stars: Aquilino Gonell, Zoe Lofgren
50. Source Material Presents: The Insurrection (2021 TV Special)
46 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Director: Ian Bell