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1. Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War (2024)
60 min | Documentary
The series chronicles the creation of the atomic bomb and the spread of nuclear arms over the following decades. It continues past the dissolution of the Soviet Union to Vladimir Putin's ascent and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Stars: Mary Sarotte, Garrett Graff, Robert Gates, Tom Nichols
Votes: 2,334
2. American Experience (1987– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt
Votes: 2,202
3. Citizenfour (2014)
R | 114 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentarian and a reporter travel to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden.
Director: Laura Poitras | Stars: Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, William Binney, Jacob Appelbaum
Votes: 57,972 | Gross: $2.80M
4. The Great Hack (2019)
TV-MA | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Cambridge Analytica scandal is examined through the roles of several affected persons.
Directors: Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim | Stars: Brittany Kaiser, David Carroll, Paul-Olivier Dehaye, Ravi Naik
Votes: 25,021
5. The Trust Fall (2023)
128 min | Documentary
The story of a man who risked EVERYTHING to bring the truth to light.
Director: Kym Staton | Stars: Julian Assange, Tariq Ali, Stella Assange, Clare Daly
Votes: 114
6. Hearts and Minds (1974)
R | 112 min | Documentary, History, War
A startling and courageous landmark documentary that unflinchingly confronted the United States' involvement in Vietnam at the height of the controversy that surrounded it.
Director: Peter Davis | Stars: Tin Chan, Chau Diem, Ngo Dinh Diem, John Foster Dulles
Votes: 6,105 | Gross: $0.03M
7. Donahue (1967–1995)
60 min | Talk-Show
Phil Donahue's show started off similar to other shows of its day, featuring celebrities and musical acts, but he soon started pushing the envelope by discussing health and social topics previously considered taboo.
Stars: Phil Donahue, Bob Hope, Maria von Trapp, Sammy Davis Jr.
Votes: 407
8. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
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 the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,170
9. Skavlan (2009–2021)
58 min | Talk-Show
Fredrik Skavlan interviews some of the world's biggest thinkers, politicians, scientists and stars.
Stars: Fredrik Skavlan, Niklas Källner, Noomi Rapace, Anne Holt
Votes: 537
10. The Education of Max Bickford (2001–2002)
60 min | Drama
A history professor teaches at a women's college where his daughter is a student.
Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Marcia Gay Harden, Eric Ian Goldberg, Katee Sackhoff
Votes: 317
11. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 944
12. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
13. Meet the Press (1947– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Weekly news program offering political interviews and analysis of current events by elected officials and experts.
Stars: Chuck Todd, Lawrence E. Spivak, Dennis Haysbert, Martha Rountree
Votes: 687
14. P.O.V. (1988– )
60 min | Documentary
POV, a cinema term for "point of view," is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. Since 1988, POV has presented more than 300 of the best, boldest, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Stacey Abrams, Rashida Tlaib, Lucy McBath, Veronica Escobar
Votes: 244
15. Watergate (2018–2019)
260 min | Documentary, History
On the night of June 17, 1972, a security guard in the Watergate office complex in Washington, DC called the police when he found a door repeatedly taped open.
Stars: Douglas Hodge, John Hopkins, Will Keen, Mark Dexter
Votes: 384
16. The Young Turks (2005– )
TV-14 | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
A daring, funny, and brutally honest show that covers politics, entertainment, movies, sports, and pop culture.
Stars: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, Rick Storm
Votes: 2,182
17. Four Corners (1961– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, News
An Australian current affairs documentary television programme, the longest running of its kind nationally, produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Stars: Kerry O'Brien, Sarah Ferguson, Quentin McDermott, Liz Jackson
Votes: 235
18. Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992)
Not Rated | 167 min | Documentary, Biography, War
A film about the noted American linguist/political dissident and his warning about corporate media's role in modern propaganda.
Directors: Mark Achbar, Peter Wintonick | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Mark Achbar, Karin Aguilar-San Juan, Paul Andrews
Votes: 4,935
19. Risk (I) (2016)
TV-MA | 86 min | Documentary
The story of WikiLeak's editor-in-chief Julian Assange as seen by documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras.
Director: Laura Poitras | Stars: Julian Assange, Sarah Harrison, Jacob Appelbaum, Joseph Farrell
Votes: 2,362 | Gross: $0.20M
20. The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers (2009)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary
An exploration of the life and work of Dr. Daniel Ellsberg, former Marine and military strategist, who was responsible for the publication of secret government documents that revealed the truth behind America's involvement in Vietnam.
Directors: Judith Ehrlich, Rick Goldsmith | Stars: Peter Arnett, Ben Bagdikian, Ann Beeson, John Dean
Votes: 2,421 | Gross: $0.45M
21. Democracy Now! (2001– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Journalist Amy Goodman hosts this independent news program which features international journalists, grassroots leaders, independent analysts, as well as ordinary people directly affected by world events and U.S. policy.
Stars: Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, Nermeen Shaikh, Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Votes: 475
22. Anderson Cooper 360° (2003– )
TV-PG | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
A 360° look at the latest news by Anderson Cooper.
Stars: Anderson Cooper, Randi Kaye, Jeffrey Toobin, Gary Tuchman
Votes: 1,110
23. History (2000–2023)
Documentary, Drama, History
Follow the tale of important people in German history. Watch as they go in depth about why they think the way they do, and how they came to make the choices they did in their life time. ... See full summary »
Stars: Nick Benjamin, Guido Knopp, Isaak Dentler, Sönke Neitzel
Votes: 75
24. The Opposition with Jordan Klepper (2017–2018)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
In a TV news landscape where it's impossible to know whom to trust, one man rises above the partisan hackery of the mainstream media to bring you the truth that matters: his. From the mind of Jordan Klepper, this is The Opposition.
Stars: Jordan Klepper, Tim Baltz, Laura Grey, Kobi Libii
Votes: 921
25. The Ten Thousand Day War (1980– )
52 min | Documentary, History, War
A comprehensive history of the American stage of the Vietnam War.
Stars: Joseph B. Anderson, Peter Braestrup, Anthony Astuccio, George R. Christmas
Votes: 259
26. Ethos (I) (2011)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary
Hosted by twice Oscar nominated actor Woody Harrelson, Ethos explores the mechanisms in our systems that work against democracy, the environment and our own personal liberty.
Director: Pete McGrain | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Justin Lewis, Bill Hogan, Noam Chomsky
Votes: 1,253
27. Axios (2018–2021)
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Covers a range of subjects in politics, business and technology that shape the future, using a combination of documentary shorts, illuminating interviews with major newsmakers and ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Allen, Jonathan Swan, Jim VandeHei, Alexi McCammond
Votes: 366
28. The Berrigans: Devout and Dangerous (2021)
80 min | Documentary
The Berrigan Brothers, Daniel and Philip were Catholic priests dedicated to non violent resistance of the violent policies of the United States government. They rose to prominence as outspoken opponents of the Vietnam War.
Director: Susan Hagedorn | Stars: Carla Berrigan, Frida Berrigan, Jerry Berrigan, Kate Berrigan
29. Kill the Messenger (2006 TV Movie)
84 min | Documentary
A true spy story about the only American citizen who dared stand up to the FBI in an attempt to expose the truth on some specific yet hidden aspects of today's War on Terror and give the ... See full summary »
Directors: Mathieu Verboud, Jean-Robert Viallet | Stars: David Albright, Ann Beeson, George W. Bush, John M. Cole
Votes: 74
30. Shadows of Liberty (2012)
93 min | Documentary
Examines the new media monopoly by corporations in America versus the public battle for truth and democracy.
Director: Jean-Philippe Tremblay | Stars: Kerry Shale, Amy Goodman, Janine Jackson, Deepa Kumar
Votes: 434
31. The Sixties: The Years That Shaped a Generation (2005 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, History
It was a time when a generation rebelled and lost its innocence. From the Vietnam War to the struggle for racial equality to the birth of a counter-culture explosion, the 1960s was a decade... See full summary »
Directors: David Davis, Stephen Talbot | Stars: Paul Herlinger, Muhammad Ali, Robert Bork, Susan Brownmiller
Votes: 88
32. Weekend World (1972–1988)
News
Stars: Brian Walden, Peter Jay, Matthew Parris, Mary Holland
Votes: 13
33. Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear & the Selling of American Empire (2004)
Unrated | 68 min | Documentary
Directors: Jeremy Earp, Sut Jhally | Stars: Tariq Ali, Benjamin Barber, Medea Benjamin, Julian Bond
Votes: 405
34. Riding with a Spy (2021)
92 min | Documentary
After being convicted of espionage, branded a traitor, and ostracized by her people, Israeli whistleblower Anat Kamm tries to rebuild her life in the United States. She graduates from ... See full summary »
Director: Shlomi Eldar | Stars: Shlomi Eldar, Daniel Ellsberg, Anat Kamm
Votes: 21
35. Project Censored the Movie (2013)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
'Project Censored: The Movie' explores media censorship in our society by exposing important stories that corporate media fails to report/under report. Using the media watchdog group, ... See full summary »
Directors: Doug Hecker, Christopher Oscar | Stars: Nora Barrows-Friedman, Khalil Bendib, Noam Chomsky, Kevin Danaher
Votes: 48
36. Improbable Collapse: The Demolition of Our Republic (2006 Video)
69 min | Documentary
Documentary examining the collapse of the WTC buildings, and the 9/11 commission report.
Director: Michael Berger | Stars: Kenneth Van Auken, Lorie Van Auken, Frank L. Culbertson Jr., Michal Majchrowski
Votes: 81
37. War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State (2013)
Not Rated | 67 min | Documentary
War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State highlights four cases where whistleblowers noticed government wrong-doing and took to the media to expose the fraud and abuse.
Director: Robert Greenwald | Stars: Daniel Ellsberg, Franz Gayl, Seymour Hersh, David Carr
Votes: 216
38. MTP Daily (2015– )
TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Chuck Todd brings the Sunday morning staple Meet the Press to weekday evenings in this new MSNBC series featuring interviews and panel discussions on the latest big stories.
Stars: Chuck Todd, Katy Tur, Garrett Haake, Steve Kornacki
Votes: 92
39. The Boys Who Said NO! (2020)
90 min | Documentary
Focuses on the anti-war draft resistance movement in the Oakland CA area during the US war against Vietnam.
Director: Judith Ehrlich | Stars: Joan Baez, Mandy Carter, Bruce Dancis, Winter Dellenbach
Votes: 24
40. Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press (1996)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The profile of controversial journalist George Seldes and a piercing examination of America's news media. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, with readings of writings by Ed Asner, this Academy ... See full summary »
Director: Rick Goldsmith | Stars: Susan Sarandon, Edward Asner, Ben Bagdikian, Jeff Cohen
Votes: 149
41. Philosophy Talk (2003 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Philosophy Talk is a talk show philosophy podcast and radio program that examines fundamental problems of philosophy and discusses the works of famous philosophers, especially as these ... See full summary »
Stars: Kenneth Allen Taylor, John Perry, Merle Kessler, Caitlin Esch
42. Digitale Dissidenten (2015)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
Whistle-blowers David Ellsberg, Edward Snowden, Thomas Drake, William Binney, Julian Assange and Annie Machon are interviewed about illegal surveillance by NSA, Nixon, MI5, MI6 and BND and the price whistle-blowers pay.
Director: Cyril Tuschi | Stars: Julian Assange, William Binney, Thomas Drake, Daniel Ellsberg
Votes: 31
43. Julian Assange: A Modern Day Hero? Inside the World of Wikileaks (2011)
114 min | Documentary
Unbiased and informative documentary on Julian Assange, Wikileaks and more.
Director: A.N. Other | Stars: Julian Assange, Ken Day, Daniel Ellsberg, David Finkel
Votes: 32
44. The Program (2012)
9 min | Documentary, Short
Filmmaker Laura Poitras profiles William Binney, a 32-year veteran of the National Security Agency who helped design a top-secret program he says is broadly collecting Americans' personal data.
Director: Laura Poitras | Stars: William Binney, Daniel Ellsberg, Jameel Jaffer, James Bamford
Votes: 43
45. Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech (2009)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary
First Amendment attorney Martin Garbus talks about the history and current state of free speech in America.
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Martin Garbus, Liz Garbus, Ken Starr, Jack M. Sleeth
Votes: 300
46. PoliticKING with Larry King (2012–2020)
Talk-Show
Larry King interviews notable people about their political opinions.
Stars: Larry King, Amy Holmes, David Jolly, Laura Schwartz
Votes: 44
47. The Vietnam War: A Descent Into Hell (1999 TV Movie)
Documentary, History, War
How and why America became involved in the Vietnam War.
Stars: Martin Sheen, Daniel Ellsberg, Edward G. Lansdale, Robert McNamara
Votes: 33
48. America: From Hitler to M-X (1982)
90 min | Documentary, History, War
An anti-war feature length documentary.
Director: Joan Harvey | Stars: Sue Jane Alsing, Raymond W. Arviso, Gert Bastian, Max Baucus
Votes: 9
49. The University of Nuclear Bombs (2010)
TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Since the inception of the nuclear age an unlikely institution, the University of California, has been at the forefront of the US nuclear weapons complex. This documentary deals with the ... See full summary »
Directors: Joshua King Ortiz, Mohamed Elsawi, Joshua King Ortiz | Stars: Darwin Bond-Graham, Jacqueline Cabasso, Helen Caldicott, Janine Carmona
50. A Soldier's Peace (2008)
87 min | Documentary, War
A soldier returns from Iraq to walk the length of Utah, the reddest state in the nation, in protest of the war. Through his walk, he learns about the proud history of protest and dissent in America.
Directors: Kristen Thompson, Marshall Thompson | Stars: Rocky Anderson, Larry Cannon, Vickie Castro, Daniel Ellsberg
Votes: 20