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John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020)

Summary: The film explores Georgia representative's, 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform, and immigration.
Release Date: July 03, 2020
Genre: Documentary
Director: Dawn Porter
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Writer: Julie Zann
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White Female
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Runtime: 1 h 36 min
MPAA: PG
Production: AGC Studios, CNN Films, Color Farm Media, Time Studios
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures, Participant, HBO Max
Country: United States
Language: English
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015)

Summary: This documentary tells the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party, one of the 20th century's most alluring and controversial organizations that captivated the world's attention for nearly 50 years.
Release Date: October 23, 2015
Genres: Documentary, History
Director: Stanley Nelson
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Writer: Stanley Nelson
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Runtime: 1 h 55 min
MPAA: Not Rated
Production: Firelight Films, ITVS International
Distributor: The Criterion Channel
Country: United States
Language: English
Domestic: $ 516,893
International: $ 67,216
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Rosenwald (2015)

Summary: The movie shows the work that Rosenwald did in his efforts, with Booker T. Washington, to build over 5, 300 schools for African-American children.
Release Date: August 14, 2015
Genres: Documentary, Biography
Director: Aviva Kempner
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Writer: Aviva Kempner
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Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Production: Ciesla Foundation
Distributor: Ciesla Foundation
Country: United States
Language: English
Domestic: $ 433,924
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5 to 7 (2014)

Summary: An aspiring novelist enters into a relationship with a woman, though there's just one catch: She's married and the couple can only meet between the hours of 5 and 7 each evening.
Release Date: February 12, 2015
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Victor Levin
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Writer: Victor Levin
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Runtime: 1 h 35 min
MPAA: R
Production: Demarest Films, Mockingbird Pictures
Country: United States
Language: English
Domestic: $ 162,685
International: $ 511,894
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Runaway Slave (2012)

Summary: A perpetual state of welfare exists in the U.S., creating a form of modern slavery for a large percentage of African-Americans. Rev. C.L. Bryant presents an insightful and compelling look at how freedom can be restored.
Release Date: January 13, 2012
Genres: Documentary, History
Director: Pritchett Cotten
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Writer: Pritchett Cotten
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Runtime: 1 h 48 min
MPAA: PG
Production: Ground Floor Video
Countries: United States, Israel
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 100,000
Domestic: $ 71,737
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Sing Your Song (2011)

Summary: Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally.
Release Date: April 14, 2012
Genres: Music, Documentary, Biography
Director: Susanne Rostock
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White Female
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Writer: Susanne Rostock
Susanne RostockWriter
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Runtime: 1 h 44 min
MPAA: Not Rated
Production: Thought Engine Media Group
Country: United States
Language: English
Domestic: $ 47,718
International: $ 17,592
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The Art of the Steal (2009)

Summary: Documentary that follows the struggle for control of Dr. Albert C. Barnes' 25 billion dollar collection of modern and post-impressionist art.
Release Date: September 12, 2009
Genre: Documentary
Director: Don Argott
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Runtime: 1 h 41 min
MPAA: Unrated
Production: 9.14 Pictures, Maj Productions
Country: United States
Language: English
Domestic: $ 544,890
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William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe (2009)

Summary: The life of the great American lawyer and advocate for the political underdog, William Kunstler.
Genre: Documentary
Directors: Emily Kunstler
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, Sarah Kunstler
Sarah KunstlerDirector
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Runtime: 1 h 25 min
MPAA: Not Rated
Production: Off Center Media, Double Hope Films
Country: United States
Language: English
Domestic: $ 46,078
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The Colbert Report (2005)

Summary: Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of th...
Release Date: October 17, 2005
Genres: Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Runtime: 0 h 30 min
MPAA: TV-14
Production: Busboy Productions, Comedy Central, Hello Doggie
Country: United States
Language: English
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Ray (2004)

Summary: The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s.
Release Date: October 29, 2004
Genres: Drama, Music, Biography
Director: Taylor Hackford
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Writers: Taylor Hackford
Taylor HackfordWriter
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, James L. White
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Runtime: 2 h 32 min
MPAA: PG-13
Production: Universal Pictures, Bristol Bay Productions, Anvil Films
Distributor: HBO Max, ION Television, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE)
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 40,000,000
Domestic: $ 75,331,600
International: $ 48,639,776
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With All Deliberate Speed (2004)

Summary: Documentary filmmaker Peter Gilbert unearths the legacy of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education -- where it was ruled that "in the field of public education, the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has n...
Release Date: May 14, 2004
Genres: Documentary, History
Director: Peter Gilbert
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Writer: Nathan Antila
Nathan AntilaWriter
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Runtime: 1 h 50 min
MPAA: Unrated
Production: Camera Planet, Foreground Films
Distributor: Empire Pictures
Country: United States
Language: English
Domestic: $ 7,690
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Independent Lens (1999)

Summary: Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented communities and universal challenges found ...
Release Date: August 09, 1999
Genre: Documentary
MPAA: TV-14
Production: ITVS International
Country: United States
Language: English
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Live with Kelly and Mark (1988)

Summary: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos interact with their guests.
Release Date: September 05, 1988
Genre: Talk-Show
Runtime: 1 h 01 min
MPAA: TV-PG
Production: WABC, Buena Vista Television, Disney-ABC Home Entertainment & Television Distribution
Country: United States
Language: English
TV Series budget: $ 104,850
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American Experience (1987)

Summary: A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Release Date: October 04, 1988
Genres: Documentary, Biography, History
Runtime: 2 h 00 min
MPAA: TV-PG
Production: GBH, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Robert Stone Productions, WGBH
Country: United States
Language: English
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Biography (1987)

Summary: The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Release Date: April 06, 1987
Genres: Documentary, Biography
Runtime: 1 h 00 min
MPAA: TV-14
Production: Actuality Productions, Atlas Media, Foxstar Productions
Country: United States
Language: English
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Saturday Night Live (1975)

Summary: A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches.
Release Date: October 11, 1975
Genres: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
MPAA: PG
Production: NBC Studios, NBC Universal Television, Broadway Video
Country: United States
Language: English
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60 Minutes (1968)

Summary: The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Release Date: September 24, 1968
Genres: Documentary, News
Runtime: 1 h 00 min
MPAA: TV-PG
Production: CBS News Productions, CBS Productions
Country: United States
Language: English
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

Summary: Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Release Date: October 01, 1962
Genres: Comedy, Talk-Show
Runtime: 1 h 45 min
MPAA: TV-14
Production: Carson Productions, NBC Entertainment, NBC Television
Country: United States
Language: English
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The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

Summary: Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Release Date: December 11, 1961
Genres: Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Runtime: 1 h 29 min
Production: Westinghouse Broadcasting Company, Mike Douglas Entertainments
Country: United States
Language: English
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Today (1952)

Summary: A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.
Release Date: January 14, 1952
Genres: News, Talk-Show
Runtime: 4 h 00 min
MPAA: TV-G
Production: NBC News
Country: United States
Language: English

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