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1980s American Documentary movies

Popular 1980s American Documentary movies streaming in the United States. Tap a title to see where to watch it: with a subscription, to rent, free, or with a free trial.

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Stop Making SenseAmazon VideoHollywood UncensoredTubiRoger & MeAmazon VideoHeavenAmazon VideoKoyaanisqatsiAmazon VideoLooney Tunes 50th Anniversary1986That's Dancing!Amazon VideoEmpire CityAmazon VideoStreetwise1984Stripper1985Comic Book Confidential1989Richard Pryor: Here and Now1983Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser1988Sherman's March1986Huey Long1985
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Moments without Proper Names1987
Terror in the Aisles1984
Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe1980
Ethnic Notions1986