Movies and TvShows featuring "academic-freedom" theme.

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed is a documentary film that investigates the alleged suppression of academic freedom in relation to intelligent design. The film presents interviews with various scientists, educators, and experts who claim to have faced discrimination and persecution due to their support for intelligent design. It posits a conspiracy within the scientific community to suppress alternative viewpoints and argues for the inclusion of intelligent design in academic discussions. The film also delves into the historical context of the debate, exploring the influences of Darwinism, politics, and religion. Through its content, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed raises questions about the boundaries of scientific inquiry and the freedom of expression within academia.

American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein is a captivating documentary that delves into the life and struggles of Norman Finkelstein, a controversial figure known for his viewpoints on Israeli policy, anti-Semitism, and academic freedom. The film examines Finkelstein's personal and professional battles, shedding light on the issues of identity, justice, and freedom of speech.

“In God We Teach” is the story of Matthew LaClair, a student at Kearny (NJ) public high school who secretly recorded his history teacher, David Paszkiewicz in class, and accused him of proselytizing for Jesus.

Following the verdict of the Scopes Monkey Trial, religious activism influenced members of the Florida state legislature to force the Florida State College for Women (FSCW) to ban the teaching of evolution, psychoanalysis, and other “controversial” subjects taught by professors such as Raymond Bellamy. Activists claimed the school was promoting atheism and labeled Bellamy, the administration, and the students of FSCW as “Filthy Dreamers.”