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. 7 new

    Do the Right Thing

    1989, in 25 top lists Check
  2. 10 new

    American History X

    1998, in 12 top lists Check
  3. 36 new

    Inside Job

    2010, in 4 top lists Check
  4. 39 new

    Four Lions

    2010, in 0 top lists Check
  5. 42 new

    The Shawshank Redemption

    1994, in 24 top lists Check
  6. 46 new

    The Interrupters

    2011, in 1 top list Check
  7. 47 new

    Rashômon

    1950 — a.k.a. Rashomon, in 34 top lists Check
  8. 50 new

    Deliver Us from Evil

    2006, in 0 top lists Check
  9. 51 new

    The Cove

    2009, in 2 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jan 26, 2014;