These Are the Best Documentaries That You Can Watch Right Now

45365

No, that's not a typo. The number 45365 is actually the zip code for a small town known as Sidney, Ohio. This film was praised for its honest look at life in the midwest for many Americans struggling to make ends meet. Dreams really do differ everywhere in the world, sometimes only a few towns away...

Shirkers

This isn't just a documentary, it's the story of the documentary. When Singaporean filmmaker Sandi Tan came to the states, she met her American mentor, who would later steal her film. This is her tale of reclaiming her work and her story back and taking control of the narrative. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.