Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The House I Live In List

• 13th - Explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States.
• The Wire - A realistic portrayal of life in Baltimore, focusing on drug trade and systemic corruption.
• When They See Us - Based on the true story of the Central Park Five, examines racial injustice in the legal system.
• American History X - Explores themes of racism, hate, and redemption within society.
• Fruitvale Station - A biopic about the life of Oscar Grant and the events surrounding his tragic death.
• The Central Park Five - Documentary about the wrongful conviction of five Black and Latino teenagers in New York City.
• Requiem for a Dream - Explores the impact of addiction and the pursuit of the American Dream.
• The Hate U Give - Focuses on a young girl navigating the police shooting of her friend, highlighting systemic racism.
• Miss Bala - Follows the struggles with drug cartels and violence in Mexico, shedding light on drug-related issues.
• Oslo, August 31st - A poignant look at addiction and societal pressures, emphasizing personal struggles and societal failures.
• The Square - A documentary featuring the revolution in Egypt and its social implications.
• Boys Don't Cry - A powerful true story about gender identity, societal rejection, and violence.
• City of God - A portrayal of the drug trade in Brazil and the socio-economic factors surrounding it.
• Southside with You - A biographical film about Barack and Michelle Obama's first date, touching on race and identity.
• I Am Not Your Negro - A documentary reflecting on James Baldwin’s thoughts on race in America.
• The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Explores themes of gentrification, identity, and belonging in modern America.
• Selma - A chronicle of the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, highlighting systemic oppression.
• Hotel Rwanda - Depicts genocide in Rwanda, focusing on humanitarian crises arising from power struggles.
• Dead Poets Society - Explores themes of individuality and societal expectations in an academic setting.
• In the Heat of the Night - An exploration of race relations and tensions in the American South.
• The Pursuit of Happyness - A tale of struggle and perseverance against socio-economic challenges.
• The 40-Year-Old Virgin - While primarily a comedy, it addresses issues of societal expectations and personal struggles.
• A Girl Like Her - A poignant look at bullying and its effects on youth culture and mental health.
• The Hate U Give - Explores systemic racism and personal identity through the eyes of a young black woman.
• American Crime - Anthology series tackling controversial topics of race, class, and morality.
• Hollywood - Offers a reimagined view of the Hollywood of the post-WWII era, focusing on social issues.
• Narcos - Dramatization of the rise of drug cartels and law enforcement struggles in Colombia.
• The Night Of - Explores the complexities of the criminal justice system and its impact on people of color.
• Breaking Bad - Shows the consequences of crime and the drug trade on personal and societal levels.
• Euphoria - Focuses on issues of addiction, identity, and the struggles of today's youth.
• Snowfall - Examines the origins of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles in the 1980s.
• Ozark - Follows a financial planner who gets involved in the drug trade, exploring moral dilemmas.
• Mindhunter - Explores criminal psychology and the early days of the FBI's criminal profiling program.
• Fruitvale Station - A poignant recount of the last hours of Oscar Grant, focusing on racial tensions and tragic outcomes.
• The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution - A documentary detailing the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party and systemic injustice.
• Accomplice - Examines the complexities of crime and society through a documentary lens.
• Looking for an Echo - Takes a heat on the drug scene in the United States intertwined with personal narratives.