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• Restrepo - Documents a U.S. Army platoon in Afghanistan, highlighting the realities of war.
• The Kite Runner - Explores consequences of Afghanistan's civil strife through personal stories.
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• Invisible Man - Spotlights racial tensions and social justice issues in a dramatic format.
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• 13th - Examines the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States.
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• I Am Not Your Negro - Documents the historical realities of race and civil rights struggles in America.
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