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10 must-watch movies that capture America in times of profound change
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10 must-watch movies that capture America in times of profound change

LA Times · Jun 29, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

From classic dramas like 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Nashville' to a John Carpenter sci-fi nightmare, these movies articulate a shifting national mood.

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