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Movies like The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey (2021)

The best movies like The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey (2021) are Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010), Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002) and 4 Little Girls (1997). If The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey hooked you with its drama and documentary, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010)

    A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & documentary

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  2. Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002)

    Ten Minutes Older is a 2002 film project consisting of two compilation feature films entitled The Trumpet and The Cello. The project was conceived by the producer Nicolas McClintock as a reflection on the theme of time at the turn of the Millennium. Fifteen celebrated film-makers were invited to create their own vision of what time means in ten minutes of film.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & documentary

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  3. 4 Little Girls (1997)

    On September 15, 1963, a bomb destroyed a black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls who were there for Sunday school. It was a crime that shocked the nation--and a defining moment in the history of the civil-rights movement. Spike Lee re-examines the full story of the bombing, including a revealing interview with former Alabama Governor George Wallace.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Life in a Day (2011)

    A documentary shot by filmmakers all over the world that serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama

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  5. Adele One Night Only (2021)

    A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)

    A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)

    A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from the film makers and cast. This feature also includes the original screen tests of some of the actors for "The Godfather" film, and some candid moments on the set of "The Godfather: Part III."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. All That Breathes (2022)

    Against the darkening backdrop of New Delhi's apocalyptic air and escalating violence, two brothers devote their lives to protecting one casualty of the turbulent times: the bird known as the black kite.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama

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  9. David Bowie: Five Years (2013)

    Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in Berlin with the critically acclaimed album Heroes, his triumph with Scary Monsters and his global success with Let’s Dance. With interviews with all his closest collaborators, David Bowie - Five Years presents a unique account of why Bowie has become an ‘icon of our times’.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Unlocking Sherlock (2014)

    Explore how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the hit television sensation. Take a personal voyage through the versions of Holmes that have served as inspirations for the new series - the original stories, their factual origins, hundreds of film adaptations - to arrive at their thoroughly modern Sherlock. Moffat and Gatiss explain the challenges they encountered adapting the original adventures of the iconic super-sleuth. Go behind the scenes on the set of the hit television series, including interviews with actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Lara Pulver, who talk about the reinvention of their fictional characters.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Seven Up! (1985)

    A group of British children aged 7 from widely ranging backgrounds are interviewed about a range of subjects. The filmmakers plan to re-interview them at 7 year intervals to track how their lives and attitudes change as they age.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013)

    David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to name a few. He goes to the homes of Kanye West and Harrison Ford, Will Smith and Olivia Wilde. He pays a visit to Stephen Hawking at his office in Cambridge University. Blaine also travels the world, astonishing people from all walks of life with never-before seen, inconceivable magic.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special (2021)

    Winfrey speaks with Markle about everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage, motherhood, her philanthropic work and how she is handling life under intense public pressure. Later, the two are joined by Prince Harry as they speak about their move to the United States and their future hopes and dreams for their expanding family.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee (2016)

    The strange story of John McAfee, who went from millionaire software mogul to yogi, Kurtz-like jungle recluse to potential murderer, and most recently a prospective presidential candidate for the American Libertarian Party.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama

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  15. Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars (2012)

    In 1997, Louis Theroux made a documentary about the world of male porn performers in Los Angeles. 15 years later, he returns to find a business struggling with the deluge of free porn on the internet. Louis revisits some of the original programme's contributors as well as meeting the latest crop of porn performers dreaming of porn stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)

    Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. After Death (2023)

    Based on real near-death experiences, the afterlife is explored with the guidance of New York Times bestselling authors, medical experts, scientists and survivors who shed a light on what awaits us.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & drama

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  18. 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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  19. Making The Witcher (2020)

    Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Audrey (2020)

    An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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What are the best movies like The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey?

The closest matches to The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey are Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010), Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002) and 4 Little Girls (1997). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey?

Start with Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010), the closest match to The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey.

What is the highest-rated movie like The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey?

Life in a Day (2011), rated 7.2/10 by 259 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey?

After Death (2023) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey?

Yes: Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010), Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002) and 4 Little Girls (1997).

How are movies similar to The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, 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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