Scratch's Most Important Movies (Social And Political)

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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. 37 new

    Hotaru no haka

    1988 — a.k.a. Grave of the Fireflies, in 21 top lists Check
  2. 52 new

    Paths of Glory

    1957, in 26 top lists Check
  3. 58 new

    Nuit et brouillard

    1956 — a.k.a. Night and Fog, in 17 top lists Check
  4. 57 new

    Why We Fight

    2005, in 0 top lists Check
  5. 29 new

    Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media

    1992, in 2 top lists Check
  6. 70 new

    The Road to Guantanamo

    2006, in 0 top lists Check
  7. 63 new

    The Age of Stupid

    2009, in 0 top lists Check
  8. 32 new

    A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash

    2006, in 0 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jan 26, 2014;