Movies Similar to The Officials

Two American Families: 1991-2024(2024)

It’s a central premise of the American dream: If you’re willing to work hard, you’ll be able to make a living and build a better life for your children. But what if working hard isn’t enough to get ahead — or even to ensure your family’s basic financial stability? Two American Families: 1991-2024, a special, two-hour documentary filmed over more than 30 years, is a portrait of perseverance from FRONTLINE, Bill Moyers, and filmmakers Tom Casciato and Kathleen Hughes that raises unsettling questions about the changing nature of the American economy and the impact on people struggling to make a living. This is the saga of two families in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — one Black, the Stanleys, and one white, the Neumanns — who have spent the past 34 years battling to keep from sliding into poverty, and who refuse to give up despite the economic challenges that their stories reveal.

Tear the Roof Off: The Untold Story of Parliament Funkadelic(2016)

The untold true story: The rise and fall of the greatest funk band ever, Parliament Funkadelic.

Sugarcane(2024)

An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school in Canada ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve.

Voices in Wartime(2004)

Voices in Wartime is a 2004 documentary that explores the human experience of war through poetry. Combining interviews with soldiers, journalists, and historians, it reveals how war affects individuals and societies across time and place. The film features poets from around the world – from Homer and Wilfred Owen to Shoda Shinoe and modern writers in Iraq and Nigeria – showing how poetry expresses the pain, trauma, and truth of conflict. By linking verse with real-life accounts, Voices in Wartime highlights how poetry helps us understand the emotional and moral impact of war.

Beef IV(2007)

Beef IV is the fourth installment of the Beef series. It is a documentary about Hip hop rivalries and beefs (arguments). It was released on DVD on September 18, 2007. It was directed by Peter Alton and lasts approximately 108 minutes. It was narrated by Charlie Murphy.

What Jennifer Did(2024)

When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a captivating criminal case.

A Life on the Farm(2023)

A strange story from Somerset, England about a filmmaking farmer and the inspiring legacy of his long-lost home movies.

A Life Alone(2009)

For 63 years, Tom Rose and his wife, Mary, built a life together on his family farm on Canaanville Road. Then last year Mary passed away, leaving Rose to face the future alone, surrounded by a lifetime of memories.

Cavepeople(2024)

January 13th, 2024; Suffolk County's punk, grunge, and emo scenes are showcased through the more than a hundred attendees at Caveversary; an annual celebration of the independent basement venue, The Cave.

UNESCO Tracking the Hue Imperial Tombs(2026)

Learn and capture the history of unesco world heritage Hue in Vietnam. The Hue Imperial Tombs in Vietnam are a testament to the country's rich history and cultural heritage. These tombs, located in the former capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, are a collection of royal mausoleums that showcase the architectural grandeur and artistic accomplishments of the period. Recognizing their historical and cultural significance, UNESCO has included these tombs as part of the Complex of Hué Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This designation ensures that efforts are made to preserve and protect these structures for future generations. Each tomb is uniquely designed, reflecting the personality and preferences of the emperor it commemorates, with elaborate decorations, serene landscapes, and intricate carvings. UNESCO’s involvement not only highlights the global importance of the Hue Imperial Tombs but also aids in tracking and facilitating international support for their conservation.

The Blue Angels(2024)

Follow the veterans and newest class of Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron as they go through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry.

19 Mart: Bir Kuşağın Hikayesi(2026)

Years of pent-up dissent turned into an igniting spark at Istanbul University's Beyazıt Campus. The moment that police barricade was torn down, with TİP students at the very forefront, was not only the breaching of a physical barrier but the shattering of the walls of fear built around the youth.

A Place To Talk(2024)

A Place To Talk covers the idea of speaking out about your mental health. In collaboration with charity mind, we interviewed some members of the team to gain further insight into the work they do for local communities, especially around Bournemouth with the university students in mind. We also sat down and spoke to two university students who shared their issues with their struggles but also helped friends with heir mental health issues.

Red Dog(2019)

Country songwriter Luke Dick spent his toddler years living in the Red Dog, the rowdiest and most popular strip club in Oklahoma City. Now 30 years later, Luke has a toddler and a newborn of his own. As he began asking his mom questions about his own childhood, she turned out to be more hilariously forthcoming than he ever imagined.

The Rothschild Legacy(2021)

The rags to immense riches story of the Rothschild family - from surviving the Jewish ghettos of WWII, to becoming one of the most powerful banking families in the world.

Theft of the Black Gods: The Superheroes

Visionary filmmaker Abassi Okoro (Uncloaked) returns with a mind-blowing look into ancient African and Orisha origins of many of the Marvel and DC comic book superheroes and exposes how European culture and religion for over a 12,000 year span has historically appropriated the black Gods of old.

Reila(2023)

Divine Divas(2016)

Eight iconic performers of the first generation of Brazilian transvestite artists go on stage to celebrate their 50th career jubilee. The film depicts the human, personal dimension behind these icons, deconstructing gender stereotypes.

Hot Nasty(1972)

Hot Nasty is a humorous documentary short set entirely inside a Chicago massage parlor called Big Bertha’s. The film features interviews with the women who work there, openly sharing funny stories about how they got into the business, dealing with different patrons, and so on.

Sexwork & Me(2012)

21st century legal prostitution through the frank stories of Amsterdam red-light district sex workers at a time when tighter regulation threatens their livelihood.