Documentaries That Changed Our World

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One such documentary is "Shoah" directed by Claude Lanzmann years ago. This nine-and-a-half hour film is a comprehensive look at the Holocaust, but it's not just about the historical events. Lanzmann goes beyond the accounts of historians and focuses on the personal stories of Holocaust survivors, their families, and the ordinary people who were caught up in the tragedy. The film is a emotional tribute to the victims and a harsh reminder of the cruelty that humans are capable of committing.
Another documentary that changed perspectives is "The Act of Killing" directed by Joshua Oppenheimer in 2011. This film examines the 1965 Indonesian massacre, where between 1 million people were killed by the military and its sympathizers. But what's remarkable about this documentary is that Oppenheimer speaks to the perpetrators themselves, and they reenact the murders in the style of their favorite Hollywood movies. The film is a intriguing exploration of how people can normalize violence, and how we can confront the evil that lies within humanity.
"The Cove" made by Louie Psihoyos in 2009, tells the unseen story of dolphin hunting in Taiji, Japan. The film follows a group of activists who are passionate to expose the annual dolphin hunt and to stop it. What they uncover is a alarming secret: the dolphins are being killed for their meat, but their brains are actually being sold for profit as a supposed health supplement. The film is a forceful indictment of human cruelty, and it highlights the importance of protecting marine life.
The documentary "Super Size Me" directed by Morgan Spurlock in 2003, may seem trivial to some people, but it has a much deeper message. Spurlock decides to eat nothing but McDonald's food for 30 days, and to document the effects it has on his body and mind. The film is a scathing critique of the fast food industry and the way it exploits consumers into eating unhealthy foods. By showing the consequences of a diet rich in junk food, Spurlock's documentary encourages viewers to think about the impact that their daily choices have on their lives and the environment.
Finally, there is "The Look of Silence" created by Joshua Oppenheimer in 2013, which is a follow-up to "The Act of Killing" and is almost a sibling film. While "The Act of Killing" focuses on the perpetrators, "The Look of Silence" shows the reactions of the victims' families to the reenactments in the previous film. The result is a thought-provoking exploration of how people can live with their past and how we can confront the consequences of violence.
These documentaries remind us that there are many unseen stories out there, and that the truth is often more complicated and nuanced than we think. By questioning our perspectives and encouraging us to think critically, these films can have a profound impact on our understanding of the world and our place in it.
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