These Are the Best Documentaries That You Can Watch Right Now

 Inside Job

In 2008, the market crashed into America's worst recession since the Great Depression. Across the nation, families worried how they would stay afloat when their finances disappeared. This documentary examines how the boom came to crash, and how America has been crawling its way out of the hole ever since. 

Quest

This 2017 film follows a black family trying to raise their child in Philadelphia. Over the course of eight years, watch their daughter grow up before your very eyes and learn about the gripping harsh realities they face. Family is never easy, but it's worth it. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.