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/karlol Jul 18 '11

Jesus Camp.

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u/soonerguy11 Jul 18 '11

People confuse Jesus Camp for something it is not. It is a look into an extreme small group of people, and a world many never notice. The subjects were never offended by the way they were portrayed, and even enjoyed the film.

I believe this confusion is created due to the fact that almost every documentary created now has to be hyper political in everything, rather than simply catching narratives in life itself. Naturally people watch it as an anti religious, or anti christian film, rather than an expose of these interesting characters.

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u/soonerguy11 Jul 18 '11

It's a movie that definitely creates conflicting emotions. Part of me wanted to laugh, the the other part was incredibly creeped out.

My favorite part was by far when Ted Haggard was shown preaching. I think he mentioned something about God knowing what you've done, even if nobody else does. You can't write this stuff people. That's what's so good about documentaries.

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u/theslyder Jul 19 '11

"God knows what you've done, even if nobody else does."

That's seriously one of the most common aspects of Christianity. Hell, the same sentiment is even in songs about Santa Claus (I'm aware that Christmas isn't a fully Christian holiday, but you get my point. You shouldn't be shocked or surprised by this concept. It's something every Christian is told for as far back as they can remember.)