Movies Like God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

Burden of Dreams

1982·1h 37m·★ 7.9·Les Blank

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Hoop Dreams

1994·2h 54m·★ 8.3·Steve James

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Hearts and Minds

1974·1h 52m·★ 8.2·Peter Davis

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Harlan County U.S.A.

1977·1h 45m·★ 8.2·Barbara Kopple

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Primary

1960·53m·★ 7.1·Robert Drew

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The Chair

1963·54m·★ 7.3·Robert Drew

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How Good Is God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance?

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