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10 Best Movies Like Citizen Lula

If you loved Citizen Lula, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Edge of Democracy

The Edge of Democracy

2019★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Citizen Lula for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access...

#2
Fuck

Fuck

2006★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Citizen Lula for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use....

#3
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country

Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country

2008★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Citizen Lula for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Going beyond the occasional news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking tortu...

#4
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Citizen Lula for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Pa...

#5
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

2009★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Citizen Lula for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, ...

#6
We Live in Public

We Live in Public

2009★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Citizen Lula for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In 1999, Internet entrepreneur Josh Harris recruits dozens of young men and women who agree to live in underground apartments for weeks at a time while their every movement is broa...

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