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10 Best Movies Like On 'Orientalism'

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

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#1
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.4

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

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Ber...

#2
This Place Rules

This Place Rules

2022★ 7.0

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

Acclaimed for his unfiltered reporting and deadpan humor, Andrew Callaghan brings his gonzo style reporting to the undercurrents that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot. As one of t...

#3
Seduced and Abandoned

Seduced and Abandoned

2013★ 6.2

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

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their nex...

#4
Night Will Fall

Night Will Fall

2014★ 7.6

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

When Allied forces liberated the Nazi concentration camps in 1944-45, their terrible discoveries were recorded by army and newsreel cameramen, revealing for the first time the full...

#5
Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars

Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars

2012★ 6.3

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

In 1997, Louis Theroux made a documentary about the world of male porn performers in Los Angeles. 15 years later, he returns to find a business struggling with the deluge of free p...

#6
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

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

Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an...

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