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Movies like 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation (2020)

The best movies like 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation (2020) are The Irishman: In Conversation (2019), Being James Bond (2021) and Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022). If 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Irishman: In Conversation (2019)

    Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in conversation about The Irishman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. Being James Bond (2021)

    Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in conversation with 007 producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022)

    A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story shines a light on the powerful professional and personal journeys that brought this incredibly comical, utterly relatable, and deeply heartfelt story to the screen.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. One Soldier's Story: The Journey of American Sniper (2015)

    Join director Clint Eastwood and his creative team, along with Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller, as they overcome enormous creative and logistic obstacles to make a film that brings the truth of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's story to the screen.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

  5. More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011)

    Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978)

    Martin Scorsese spends an evening with larger-than-life raconteur Steven Prince—a former drug addict, road manager for Neil Diamond, and actor—as he recounts stories from his colorful life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)

    Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)

    A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Nothing Like a Dame (2018)

    BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience (2016)

    A celebration of the universe, displaying the whole of time, from its start to its final collapse. This film examines all that occurred to prepare the world that stands before us now: science and spirit, birth and death, the grand cosmos and the minute life systems of our planet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Heart of a Dog (2015)

    Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Naqoyqatsi (2002)

    A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)

    Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. A Love Song for Latasha (2019)

    A dreamlike conversation with the past and the present, reimagining Latasha Harlins' story by excavating intimate memories shared by those who loved her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019)

    A documentary chronicling Queen and Lambert's incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on "American Idol" in 2009.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. The Making of Star Wars (1977)

    Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (2021)

    Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Very Nice, Very Nice (1961)

    Arthur Lipsett's first film is an avant-garde blend of photography and sound. It looks behind the business-as-usual face we put on life and shows anxieties we want to forget. It is made of dozens of pictures that seem familiar, with fragments of speech heard in passing and, between times, a voice saying, "Very nice, very nice." The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Deliver Us from Evil (2006)

    Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse countless children. Victims' stories and a disturbing interview with O'Grady offer a view into the troubled mind of the spiritual leader who moved from parish to parish gaining trust ... all the while betraying so many.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Side by Side (2012)

    Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet (2006)

    Documentary film exploring the making, and legacy of 'Forbidden Planet'

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. Statues Hardly Ever Smile (1971)

    Edited by famed filmmaker Kathleen Collins, Statues Hardly Ever Smile follows a group of middle school children during a six-week project at the Brooklyn Museum, where they collectively discover and respond to the Egyptian collection. With narration by a member of the museum’s education department, we witness the group’s daily exercises and reflections as they create a theatre piece centered on the relationships developed with the objects and each other.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Werner Herzog and Errol Morris on 'The Act of Killing' (2013)

    Directors Errol Morris and Werner Herzog describe and discuss the film The Act of Killing (2012).

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. The Life Cycle of the Newt (1942)

    Underwater and microscopic photography by F. Percy Smith tell the story of a newt's life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Arizona Sheepdog (1955)

    Arizona Sheepdog is a documentary film that was originally released to theaters by Buena Vista Distribution on May 25, 1955 as a double-bill with Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Untold Odyssey: Reindeer Wrangling (2011)

    A lyrical and haunting portrait of reindeer herding in the twilight expanses of the Lappish wilderness.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. Who Trains My Hands to War (TBA)

    Founding a social Muay Thai project in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Mestre BG and his competitors face the adversities of an underfunded project and fight to win their place on the podium. The challenges intensify when one of the students, Raíssa Pacheco, secures a spot to compete in a South American championship in Uruguay.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Glowing in the Dark (1997)

    Set against a backdrop of spectacular neon footage of Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, the film is an illuminating exploration into the vibrant history and contemporary use of neon. The movement, power, and raw exuberance of neon is revealed through a fascinating demonstration of how neon is made, a montage of notable neon installations and commentary from a colorful array of neon experts.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Repainting Cuba (2009)

    Repainting Cuba takes a critical look at communist Cuba, where both the facades and the aging regime were given a coating of colorful paint in connection with the 50 year anniversary of the revolution. Two young Cubans under house arrest talk about being imprisoned for dealing with foreign tourists in a society where gossip and backstabbing is endemic, and where the heavy varnish can’t conceal the cracks.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. The Profanity Peak Pack: Set Up & Sold Out (2017)

    This in-depth documentary short exposes how an irresponsible rancher in Washington State set up a pack of wolves living on public land in a remote forest to attack his cattle.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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What are the best movies like 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation?

The closest matches to 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation are The Irishman: In Conversation (2019), Being James Bond (2021) and Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation?

Start with The Irishman: In Conversation (2019), the closest match to 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation.

What is the highest-rated movie like 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation?

Side by Side (2012), rated 7.3/10 by 322 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation?

Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation?

Yes: The Irishman: In Conversation (2019), Being James Bond (2021) and Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022).

How are movies similar to 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside 30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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