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10 Best Movies Like Forgotten Activism

If you loved Forgotten Activism, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Forgotten Activism 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...

#2
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Forgotten Activism 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...

#3
Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Forgotten Activism for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

To mark the recent thirtieth anniversary of Sergio Leone’s death, this documentary sets out to pay tribute to one of the great legends of world cinema. The singular artistic vision...

#4
The U.S. vs. John Lennon

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

2006★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Forgotten Activism for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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....

#5
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

2000★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Forgotten Activism for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern fo...

#6
Champs

Champs

2015★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Forgotten Activism for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about the sport of boxing, as seen through the eyes of champions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins....

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