Bodyguard of Lies vs Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear

Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear is the shorter watch at 1h 21m compared with 1h 30m. Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 0.0/10
Year20252023
Length1h 30m1h 21m
GenresDocumentaryDocumentary
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorDan KraussPaul Taublieb
Main cast–Josh Brolin, Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister

Synopsis

Bodyguard of Lies

Exposes the tangled web of deception spun by the U.S. government during its 20-year war in Afghanistan, revealing the campaign of lies and misinformation fed to the American public. Through shocking testimonies from government insiders, confidential documents, and private audio recordings of those at the highest levels of the military and elected leadership, this gripping documentary urges a reckoning with the wider implications of government…

Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear

The logical thing, the sane thing, is to stay on land. But they paddle out. Why do these big wave surfers risk their lives to ride these mountain-sized waves? The answer is overcoming fear. "Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear" is an in-depth look at the 2021-22 big wave season through the eyes of Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister and pioneering female surfer Bianca Valenti. They all push past their fear and find out what…

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