Recommended Documentaries

There is some really interesting stuff out there that is worth watching.

I just finished watching the last part of a three parter by Adam Curtis “All watched over by machines of loving grace”.

It was fascinating and disturbing. I already mentioned it in my blog but since it didn’t get much exposure, I thought why not make a thread.

I think this thread should just for recommending stuff and if anyone wants to discuss an individual documentary, we can open up separate threads for that.

I also think we should exclude nature, science or general travel stuff (unless it’s creating awareness of an issue) because then this thread will be saturated with those and there are other forums sections for them.

I will try to put you tube links but I would recommend going to the bay of pirates and finding a decent quality torrent.

Adam Curtis - he uses archive footage and some interviews to support his narrative.

“All watched over by machines of loving grace” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz2j3BhL47c
I find it difficult to describe but it analyses the relationship between the machines and humans and theories applicable to machines have been used to over simplify our understanding of the world. * The last part touches on how the developed world’s desire for technology has caused the carnage in the congo and the selfish gene theory.

“The power of nightmares” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5lByw7kvS0&feature=view_all&list=PL1D677F7EAAEE3DD5&index=0
Summarisinga lot - the myth of terrorism.

“The century of the self” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcYBSXgtmKQ
How psychological theories have been used in politics and to control.

“The trap” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAE-xqFr0iQ
The modern ideal of freedom… similar themes to the century of the self and all watched over.

Zimbabwe’s forgotten children: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDezIzugLXU

Louis Theroux - Ultra Zionists and Miami Megajails.*

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I watched all parts of "All watched over by machines of loving grace" abt 2 weeks bk i think...the last part was kinda boring...

watched 2 parts of "The century of the self"

watching LOST filhaal...after tht I'll go bk and complete the list of documentaries i have to watch....

The power of nightmares
The trap
Penn and Teller
Occult and Illuminati
etc

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Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood

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The Alchemy of Happiness

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I watched this :smiley:

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^When?

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A trip to the super-natural! (The most important documentary a Muslim should watch).

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In July,but I just checked,it was another one "how kids took over".It was along similar lines though,about kids & commercialization.

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Just watched this.A nice one.
At 1:12 they showed ppl going in circles,I don’t think that’s sufism.

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@Little Princess

I'm glad you like it. There are things that people have never seen in their lives and then when they eventually see it ... It shocks them ... :)

At this moment in time all I can say is ignore things for the time being ... Carry on learning and we can discuss the odd stuff later on.

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A road to Guatanamo Bay, a docu-drama! :k: I must warn that it’s quite depressing but i think everyone should watch it to know how great the american are and how they can only “talk” about human rights but fail to practise it.

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^ ZK you should watch supersize me if u havent already

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That is called hadrah in Sufisim.

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I am so tempted to watch this movie.. Is it scary ?? :frowning:

I haven’t yet recovered from "exorcism of Emli Rose ":frowning: :frowning: :frowning:

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It's not scary but its just an interview of this old man you see sitting on the couch, he explains his journey through spirit worship and the new age movement which started in the late 20th century. You'll learn the truth about the new age movement (evolution/materialism) and spirit mysticism and all that and how its all fake and we're being tricked. If you're a Muslim you'll love this documentary. Really eye opening stuff.

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ok but any special reason for this recommendation, im not really a mcdonalds fan! :bummer:

:stuck_out_tongue:

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Okes

ahan

I watched an hour or so…wasnt scary at all…rest Ill watch when i get bk my laptop:bummer:

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A different way in which people are being deprived of ‘human rights’.

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One of the best documentaries Ive seen is:

The Great Debate: Evolution vs Creationism

I think you can watch it on youtube. Awesome debate