10 Movies Like Great World of Sound (2007)

Description: A gritty, observational documentary that delves into the lives of door-to-door Bible salesmen, revealing the hardships and existential dilemmas of their profession.

Fact: The film is considered a landmark in direct cinema, a style of documentary filmmaking that emphasizes minimal interference. It was added to the National Film Registry in

Description: A deeply personal and unsettling documentary about underground cartoonist Robert Crumb, exploring his controversial art and dysfunctional family dynamics.

Fact: The film took nearly a decade to complete due to Crumb's reluctance to participate. It won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and is often cited as one of the greatest documentaries ever made.

Description: A poetic and intimate portrait of a New York City tour guide, capturing his eccentric personality and philosophical musings on life and urban existence.

Fact: The film was shot entirely in black and white, adding to its timeless and contemplative feel. It was director Bennett Miller's debut feature before he went on to make acclaimed narrative films.

Description: This documentary captures the struggles and passion of an independent filmmaker trying to make his dream project, highlighting the raw and often humorous reality of creative ambition.

Fact: The film won the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival. It was shot on a shoestring budget, mirroring the very subject it documents.

Description: A hybrid of documentary and biopic that chronicles the life of comic book writer Harvey Pekar, blending reality with artistic interpretation.

Fact: The film features real-life Harvey Pekar alongside actor Paul Giamatti, who portrays him. It was praised for its innovative storytelling and won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.

Description: A satirical documentary that follows activists posing as corporate representatives to expose unethical practices, blending humor with sharp social commentary.

Fact: The Yes Men's pranks have led to real-world consequences, including fake websites being mistaken for legitimate corporate pages. Their stunts often target globalization and corporate greed.

Description: This documentary explores the competitive world of classic arcade gaming, focusing on the eccentric personalities and intense rivalries that define the subculture.

Fact: The film sparked renewed interest in competitive arcade gaming and led to a surge in donations to the featured arcade museum. It was praised for its dramatic storytelling despite its niche subject.

Description: A heartfelt documentary about a struggling heavy metal band's perseverance and undying passion for music, despite decades of obscurity.

Fact: The band Anvil went on to achieve cult status after the film's release, finally gaining the recognition they had long sought. The documentary was initially mistaken for a mockumentary due to its absurdly tragic yet uplifting narrative.

Description: A gripping documentary about a French con artist who impersonates a missing Texas boy, blending interviews with dramatic reenactments to unravel the bizarre true story.

Fact: The film's subject, Frédéric Bourdin, has impersonated over 500 missing children worldwide. The documentary's twist-filled narrative keeps viewers questioning the truth until the very end.

Description: A thrilling documentary about Philippe Petit's daring high-wire walk between the Twin Towers, capturing the audacity and artistry of his illegal stunt.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Petit's walk lasted 45 minutes, and he was arrested immediately afterward—only to have the charges dropped in exchange for a performance in Central Park.