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Movies like African Americans and the Vote

The best movies like African Americans and the Vote are The Times of Harvey Milk (1984), The Last Repair Shop (2024) and The War Room (1993). If African Americans and the Vote 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 Times of Harvey Milk (1984)

    Harvey Milk was an outspoken human rights activist and one of the first openly gay U.S. politicians elected to public office; even after his assassination in 1978, he continues to inspire disenfranchised people around the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. The Last Repair Shop (2024)

    In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of this city.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. The War Room (1993)

    A behind-the-scenes documentary about the Clinton for President campaign, focusing on the adventures of spin doctors James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Aquaman: Heroines of Atlantis (2019)

    Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman discuss their characters Mera and Atlanna.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009)

    A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, from the project's attachment to numerous other directors during the 1990s, to its shoot in 2006 and 2007 in New Orleans, to its complex, CGI-intensive postproduction process.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Becoming (2020)

    Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others as she tours with "Becoming."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. The Curse of the Dragon (1993)

    A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow students and opponents who worked alongside him in his movies.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. Looking for Richard (1996)

    Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Boys State (2020)

    This raucous journey into the heart of democracy captures an unusual rite of passage: 1,100 teenage boys from across Texas coming together to build a representative government from the ground up.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. 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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  11. Fuck (2006)

    A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. In the Realms of the Unreal (2004)

    In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to find a 15,145-page manuscript along with hundreds of paintings depicting The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glodeco-Angelinnian War Storm, Cased by the Child Slave Rebellion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. McQueen (2018)

    Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Seduced and Abandoned (2013)

    SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. Public Speaking (2011)

    Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and intercut with archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures Lebowitz’s distinctive worldview through her spontaneous monologues and public appearances.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. The Red Pill (2016)

    When a feminist filmmaker sets out to document the mysterious and polarizing world of the Men’s Rights Movement, she begins to question her own beliefs. Chronicling Cassie Jaye’s journey exploring an alternate perspective on gender equality, power and privilege.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (2014)

    A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Tongues Untied (1990)

    Marlon Riggs, with assistance from other gay Black men, especially poet Essex Hemphill, celebrates Black men loving Black men as a revolutionary act. The film intercuts footage of Hemphill reciting his poetry, Riggs telling the story of his growing up, scenes of men in social intercourse and dance, and various comic riffs, including a visit to the "Institute of Snap!thology," where men take lessons in how to snap their fingers: the sling snap, the point snap, the diva snap.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. The Skywalker Legacy (2020)

    The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017)

    A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Tell Them We Were Here (2021)

    Tell Them We Were Here is an inspirational feature-length documentary about eight artists who show us why art is vital to a healthy society and reminds us that we are stronger together.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. 300 ans des 4 saisons de Vivaldi (2025)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars (2001)

    Documentary about the making of John Carpenter's sci-fi horror movie, "Ghosts of Mars." Produced for the "Ghosts of Mars" DVD.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. L'énigme Céline Dion (2022)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. Twiggy (2025)

    Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Deck Sports in the Celebes Sea (1920)

    1920 travelogue.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. The Brokers (1987)

    This film demystifies the complex but fascinating world of the investment business. We are given a privileged view of one of Canada's largest brokerage houses, McLeod, Young, Weir and Co. Ltd., and we also hear from some people who understand the complexities of the Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver stock exchanges. We are given a glimpse of a business that forms the basis for capitalism in North America, an instant barometer of the health of the economy.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. ODS - Construindo um Futuro Melhor (2013)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Rendez-vous de l'espérance (1950)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. Shadow in the Stream (1939)

    Explores the natural history of the otter, depicted through the fictitious account of a day in the life of Otto the Otter and his mother. The narrator claims that the short features "the first film ever taken of an otter swimming underwater."

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like African Americans and the Vote?

The closest matches to African Americans and the Vote are The Times of Harvey Milk (1984), The Last Repair Shop (2024) and The War Room (1993). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after African Americans and the Vote?

Start with The Times of Harvey Milk (1984), the closest match to African Americans and the Vote.

What is the highest-rated movie like African Americans and the Vote?

The Red Pill (2016), rated 7.5/10 by 230 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like African Americans and the Vote?

300 ans des 4 saisons de Vivaldi (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like African Americans and the Vote?

Yes: The Times of Harvey Milk (1984), The Last Repair Shop (2024) and The War Room (1993).

How are movies similar to African Americans and the Vote chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside African Americans and the Vote, 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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