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Three Underrated Netflix Foreign-Films Worth Watching

The success of Roma should bring attention to the seriously underrated selection of foreign-language Netflix original films. Here are three other foreign films worth watching.

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Roma has been quite the cinematic achievement for Netflix.

After a series of flops (think Bright and The CloverfieldParadox), Alfonso Cuarón's film represents an exciting step forward for the platform's original content. Roma's success should also bring attention to the seriously underrated selection of fascinating and impactful foreign language Netflix originals.

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PBS Online Film Festival Tackles Important Topics

From Immigration Policy to Gender Transition and More

A film festival you can enjoy without leaving the comfort of your couch.

The glitz and glamour of film festivals is lovely, but it is often the message and purpose behind the films that matter more. There is nothing short of that happening in this year's PBS Online Film Festival. The festival is dedicated to showcasing new talent on a platform that is accessible to a large audience. For the past six years, the festival has been a place where a diverse group of filmmakers and talent are able to share their work. So far throughout its existence, over 6 million people have viewed the films participating in the festivals.

With a great selection, it is likely the streaming numbers will surpass those numbers this year. Check out some of our picks from the festival below, and watch all the films between now and July 27 to vote for your favorite ones to win one of the festival's top prizes. Complete rules can be found here.

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THE REAL REEL | "20th Century Women" Is As Relevant As Ever

This film allows for a portrayal of sexuality that is both fumbling, innate, and statement-less.

This movie evokes meaning in so many ways. All at once it strikes a political chord, a sensual and tactile aspect, and having been released a year before the omnipresent #metoo movement, allows for a portrayal of sexuality that is both fumbling, innate, and statement-less. In today's climate, sexuality is separate and segmented from one's identity, it is labeled, it is named safe or unsafe, feminist or not feminist, right or wrong.

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Film's Greatest Actor Retires.

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