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1. The Act of Killing (2012)

Not Rated | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

8.2

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92 Metascore

A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.

Directors: Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous, Christine Cynn | Stars: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik

Votes: 40,946 | Gross: $0.49M

2. Nanook of the North (1922)

Passed | 78 min | Documentary

7.6

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In this silent predecessor to the modern documentary, film-maker Robert J. Flaherty spends one year following the lives of Nanook and his family, Inuits living in the Arctic Circle.

Director: Robert J. Flaherty | Stars: Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo

Votes: 13,504

3. Leviathan (I) (2012)

Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary

6.5

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81 Metascore

A documentary shot in the North Atlantic and focused on the commercial fishing industry.

Directors: Lucien Castaing-Taylor, Verena Paravel | Stars: Brian Jannelle, Adrian Guillette, Arthur Smith, Asterias Vulgaris

Votes: 3,801 | Gross: $1.09M

4. Chronicle of a Summer (1961)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, History

7.5

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A documentary about the everyday lives of ordinary Parisians, done in the style of cinéma vérité.

Directors: Edgar Morin, Jean Rouch | Stars: Angelo, Nadine Ballot, Catherine, Céline

Votes: 3,606

5. Manakamana (2013)

Not Rated | 118 min | Documentary

6.5

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86 Metascore

A documentary about a group of pilgrims who travel to Nepal to worship at the legendary Manakamana temple.

Directors: Stephanie Spray, Pacho Velez | Stars: Chabbi Lal Gandharba, Anish Gandharba, Bindu Gayek, Narayan Gayek

Votes: 780

6. Pilgrimage (2001)

18 min | Documentary, Short

6.3

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Documentary film accompanied only by music, it alternates between shots of pilgrims near the tomb of Saint Sergei in Sergiyev Posad, Russia and pilgrims at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico.

Director: Werner Herzog

Votes: 335

7. Break Free: Two People. Two Years. One Dream (2019)

120 min | Documentary, Adventure

5.8

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When Lena and Ulli start the engine of their old Land Rover, Lady Terés, they have a plan: to drive from Hamburg to South Africa in six months. What they don't know yet is that they won't ... See full summary »

Director: Lena Wendt | Stars: Ulrich Stirnat, Lena Wendt, Fufu, Ziza

Votes: 254

8. Legacies (2019)

34 min | Documentary, Short

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In the heart of West Philadelphia, an area that is rapidly changing, sits Jubilee School. For over 40 years this small school has offered a radical curriculum centered around Black History,... See full summary »

Director: Clair Maleney