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10 Best Movies Like What is AIDS?

If you loved What is AIDS?, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Howard

Howard

2018★ 6.8

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

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage ...

#2
Downloaded

Downloaded

2013★ 6.5

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

A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and the businesses that were affected by it, and its impact on the world at large....

#3
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

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

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence....

#4
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear

Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear

2022★ 7.0

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

Explore the evolution of Buzz Lightyear from toy to human in the making of Pixar’s Lightyear. Dive into the origin and cultural impact of everyone’s favorite Space Ranger, the art ...

#5
Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience

Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience

2016★ 6.9

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

A celebration of the universe, displaying the whole of time, from its start to its final collapse. This film examines all that occurred to prepare the world that stands before us n...

#6
How to Survive a Plague

How to Survive a Plague

2012★ 6.8

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

A story of two coalitions – ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) – whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Despite having no...

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