10 Great Documentaries About Politics

10 Great Documentaries About Politics


At their best, documentaries shine a light on the world around us, and can even lead to policy changes, the release of wrongfully imprisoned people, and help spark political movements.

With the hotly contested presidential election approaching, we’ve looked back at the political documentaries of the past decades, narrowing down a large pool of contenders to a selection of ten. Some documentaries were so provocative that their studios or TV backers avoided showing them, while others were groundbreaking hits. These documentaries tackle topics ranging from voter suppression to a mock election in a Chinese elementary school. Several have won Oscars; all have lasting power.



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