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10 Best Movies Like Tracing Roots

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

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#1
Nothing Like a Dame

Nothing Like a Dame

2018★ 6.8

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

BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they ...

#2
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me

2023★ 6.1

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

From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her....

#3
My Mom Jayne

My Mom Jayne

2025★ 8.0

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

Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayn...

#4
The Last Blockbuster

The Last Blockbuster

2020★ 6.4

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

A documentary on the last remaining Blockbuster Video in Bend, Oregon....

#5
John Candy: I Like Me

John Candy: I Like Me

2025★ 7.9

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

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews....

#6
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tracing Roots 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...

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