Elephant 2003
Tells the story of a few kids who do what they do daily in high school as 2 other kids prepare to do their worst. Based on the Columbine massacre and surprisingly accurate, this one hits home.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363589/?ref_=nv_sr_3
Indictment: The McMartin Trial 1995
A family who run a successful preschool are accused of sexually molesting the children. Accurately based on real events, it is told all from the perspective of the defense lawyer and the accused as the case facts continue to be questioned. Really good movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113421/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Sleepers 1996
4 kids in the Bronx go to a juvenile detention center and suffer heavy abuse from the officers. When they grow up, they plot revenge. Brilliant movie. The writer based the events off personal experiences.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117665/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Zodiac 2007
Based on the search for the Zodiac killer and the amateur artist who became obsessed with him, its gritty and real. Well acted, a fine film.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443706/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Donnie Brasco 1997
An FBI agent goes deep undercover in the mafia in NY, befriending violent criminals and questioning himself along the way. One of the best mafia movies made, very accurately depicted, a must watch.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119008/?ref_=nv_sr_3
Citizen X 1995
Follows the story of how an inspector in the Soviet Union is trying to track down their first major known serial killer. Well acted with a nice cast, this was a very pleasant surprise.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112681/?ref_=nv_sr_1
United 93 2006
Tells the story of how the crew of a hijacked plane on 9/11 fight back. Again, can't even imagine being in this situation. Its as tough a scenario as imaginable.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475276/?ref_=nv_sr_2
Tyson 1995
Tells the story of Mike Tyson's rise and fall up until his incarceration for rape. It's a true surprise, wonderfully made and well acted. George C Scott in one of his last roles was terrific.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114759/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
The Impossible 2012
Follows a family of tourist caught in Thailand when the devastating 2004 Tsunami hit. Can't even imagine being there during this, an amazingly emotional film.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1649419/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Compliance 2012
Apparently my picture was removed due to side boob...
A police officer calls a fast food store to detain and search a young employee accused of stealing. As the officer demands more detailed searched, it becomes clear more is at hand. This absolutely happened and is unbelievable. A tough film .
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1971352/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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