Scratch's Most Important Movies (Social And Political)

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Created by Scratch47.

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These are the movies which have had the greatest impact on my world view, be it politically, spiritually, religiously, or philosophically. These are subversive, anti-authoritarian (and left-leaning at times, if I'm honest) films which reached me beyond the level of simple or pleasant 'entertainment' with happy endings, and impacted me as a person in a deep, personal and major way, making strong if not unassailable statements which require that you adjust your lens on the world and make difficult personal change in the real world. Many other films indeed come with a strong message, but these really put that forward. Change first, entertainment second.

No particular order generally, though I like the ones near the top the most.

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  1. 34 new

    12 Years a Slave

    2013, in 22 top lists Check
  2. 33 new

    The Act of Killing

    2012, in 9 top lists Check
  3. 58 new

    Nuit et brouillard

    1956 — a.k.a. Night and Fog, in 17 top lists Check
  4. 13 new

    The Corporation

    2003, in 4 top lists Check
  5. 57 new

    Why We Fight

    2005, in 0 top lists Check
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    102 Minutes That Changed America

    2008, in 0 top lists Check
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    The Age of Stupid

    2009, in 0 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jan 26, 2014;