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• City of Ghosts - Focuses on citizen journalists documenting the situation in war-torn areas.
• For Sama - A documentary that captures the life of a young mother in Aleppo during the Syrian war.
• The Cave - Documents the struggles of a female doctor working in a Syrian underground hospital.
• Last Men in Aleppo - Follows the lives of the rescue workers in Aleppo amid the Syrian civil war.
• Human Flow - Explores the global refugee crisis and the stories of displaced people.
• The Rescue - Focuses on the rescue operation of a Thai soccer team trapped in a cave.
• Our World - An anthology series showcasing various global contemporary issues, including humanitarian efforts.
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• 13th - Examines systemic racism in the United States and its roots in history.
• Restrepo - A war documentary that captures the experience of American soldiers in Afghanistan.
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• A Syrian Love Story - Chronicles a couple and their struggle amid the war in Syria.
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• I Am Alia - Follows a young woman in a war-torn region and her determination to survive.
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• The Fog of War - Examines the complexities of war through the lens of an influential former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
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• The Human Flow - Addresses the challenges faced by refugees worldwide.
• Before the Flood - A documentary that discusses climate change and its global impacts.
• The Great Hack - Investigates how data can manipulate and affect society.
• Inside Job - A thorough analysis of the 2008 financial crisis and its implications.
• Planet Earth II - While not directly related to humanitarian issues, it features the global environment and wildlife that face threats.
• The White Helmets - The original short documentary that focuses on the real-life rescue efforts in Syria.
• Toward the Sun - A documentary exploring the resilience of human spirit amid conflict.
• A Plastic Ocean - Highlights environmental issues that threaten our planet.
• Earthlings - A documentary investigating the use of animals for human purposes.
• What Will People Say - Discusses cultural and familial pressures on individuals, particularly in immigrant communities.
• The Color of Law - Explores systemic racism and the history behind residential segregation in America.
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• On the Divide - A documentary that presents various perspectives on a contentious issue at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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• Winter on Fire - Documents the Ukrainian revolution and the fight for democratic reforms.
• The Social Dilemma - Investigates the dangers of social media and its impact on society.
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• The Last Dance - Chronicles the life of Michael Jordan, while also touching on broader societal themes.
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