10 Must-Watch American Real-Life Movies

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

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Schindler’s List (1993)

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Hidden Figures (2016)

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Erin Brockovich (2000)

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Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

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The Blind Side (2009)

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The King’s Speech (2010)

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Selma (2014)

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Rudy (1993)

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Freedom Writers (2007)

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