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. 6 new

    The Matrix

    1999, in 30 top lists Check
  2. 8 new

    Children of Men

    2006, in 13 top lists Check
  3. 12 new

    Videodrome

    1983, in 18 top lists Check
  4. 19 new

    Contact

    1997, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 27 new

    The Truman Show

    1998, in 14 top lists Check
  6. 49 new

    Dark City

    1998, in 6 top lists Check
  7. 68 new

    Idiocracy

    2006, in 2 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jan 26, 2014;