Monster
American Splendor
School of Rock
Capturing the Friedmans
Thirteen
Have you read any of Harvey Pekar's comics? It's probably best to read at least one of them before you see "American Splendor." I could loan you some if you come all the way down here.
I highly recommend School of Rock. Anyone who ever played in a rock band should see this. I wish I had a teacher like Jack Black to teach me real rock moves, facial contortions and costuming techniques. I could've been huge!
I think I need to see this one again, or something like it. The last 2 movies I've seen were Monster and Big Fish. I need something light.