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10 Best Movies Like Speech: The Function of Gestures

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#1
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

2011★ 7.0

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

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 interc...

#2
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Speech: The Function of Gestures 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
Champs

Champs

2015★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Speech: The Function of Gestures 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....

#4
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

1971★ 6.9

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

A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford....

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McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

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

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...

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The U.S. vs. John Lennon

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

2006★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Speech: The Function of Gestures 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....

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