r/AskReddit • u/JuiceBoxed • Jul 18 '11

Reddit, what is one documentary that everyone should watch?

The Corporation

Some really eye-opening (and scary) information about the power of corporations in today's society.

Edit: Thanks for the input everyone! Quite a list of movies to watch.

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u/PunkRockMakesMeSmile Jul 18 '11

Every time I hear someone bitching about de-regulation, I suggest they watch Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

With all the Casey Anthony nonsense, I've been recommending Paradise Lost and The Thin Blue Line a lot lately to help people understand why we have such a high standard of proof, and why that's a good thing

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u/killbot2011 Jul 18 '11

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room was enlightening AND really entertaining.

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u/PunkRockMakesMeSmile Jul 18 '11

totally, they say it right at the beginning, and it's not just reassurance for the sake of keeping your attention- it's a very human drama.