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Movies like SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story (2021)

The best movies like SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story (2021) are American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978), The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) and Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019). If SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story hooked you with its documentary, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019)

    Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Above Majestic (2018)

    A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends (2019)

    This documentary focuses on the actors and their journey over two summers to create the remake to the original IT, by Stephen King. The documentary originally released as bonus material, bundled with IT: Chapter Two.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. 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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  9. Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (2025)

    The elite pilots of the Air Force Thunderbirds display exceptional skill, trust and courage during a high-stakes training season.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Cristiano Ronaldo: World at His Feet (2014)

    Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet follows the footballer from his beginnings in Portugal, breakthrough start with Manchester United and current career at Real Madrid.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Downloaded (2013)

    A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Elstree 1976 (2015)

    A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. The Secret (2006)

    Interviews with leading authors, philosophers and scientists, with an in-depth discussion of the Law of Attraction. The audience is shown how they can learn and use 'The Secret' in their everyday lives.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. 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

  15. National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2008)

    In one single, epic camera move we journey from Earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the universe on a grand tour of the cosmos, to explore newborn stars, distant planets, black holes and beyond.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Terms and Conditions May Apply (2013)

    Have you ever read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies connected to every website you visit, phone call you make, or app you use? Of course you haven’t. But those agreements allow corporations to do things with your personal information you could never even imagine. This film explores the intent hidden within these ridiculous agreements, and reveals what corporations and governments are legally taking from you and the outrageous consequences that result from clicking “I accept.”

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Gleason (2016)

    At the age of 34, former New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS and given a life expectancy of two to five years. Weeks later, Gleason found out his wife, Michel, was expecting their first child. A video journal that began as a gift for his unborn son expands to chronicle Steve’s determination to get his relationships in order, build a foundation to provide other ALS patients with purpose, and adapt to his declining physical condition—utilizing medical technologies that offer the means to live as fully as possible.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Hell and Back Again (2011)

    What does it mean to lead men in war? What does it mean to come home? Hell and Back Again is a cinematically revolutionary film that asks and answers these questions with a power and intimacy no previous film about the conflict in Afghanistan has been able to achieve. It is a masterpiece in the cinema of war.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Unknown: Cave of Bones (2023)

    Scientists examine underground clues from over 250,000 years ago that raise questions about our early relatives — and what it truly means to be human.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story?

The closest matches to SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story are American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978), The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) and Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story?

Start with American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978), the closest match to SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story.

What is the highest-rated movie like SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story?

Terms and Conditions May Apply (2013), rated 7.0/10 by 204 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story?

Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story?

Yes: American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince (1978), The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) and Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019).

How are movies similar to SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside SILVERBACK: The Trent Williams Story, 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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