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10 Best Movies Like Afrobeats: The Backstory

If you loved Afrobeats: The Backstory, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afrobeats: The Backstory for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Pa...

#2
Above Majestic

Above Majestic

2018★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afrobeats: The Backstory for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#3
David Byrne's American Utopia

David Byrne's American Utopia

2020★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afrobeats: The Backstory for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community....

#4
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afrobeats: The Backstory for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Ber...

#5
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afrobeats: The Backstory for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#6
Don't F*#% With John Wick

Don't F*#% With John Wick

2015★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afrobeats: The Backstory for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Behind the scenes look at fight choreography and action training....

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