Movies and TvShows featuring "academic-tenure" theme.

Three women strive to find their place at an elite Northeastern university. When anonymous racist attacks target a Black freshman, who insists she is being haunted by ghosts, each woman must determine where the real menace lies.

Oleanna is a drama thriller film based on a stage play. It portrays the power dynamics and misunderstandings between a college professor and a female student. The film explores themes of sexual harassment, manipulation, and the battle of the sexes.

A family vacation to a working ranch introduces Professor Rebecca to Jake West. Rebecca is a widow chasing tenure, and Jake is a handsome cowboy who never settled down.

Picture a Scientist is a compelling documentary that sheds light on the experiences of female scientists working in different fields. The film explores issues such as sexual harassment, misogyny, and sexism that permeate the scientific community. It highlights the challenges faced by women in pursuing careers in science, including stories of abusive bosses, unwanted sexual advances, and discrimination. The documentary showcases the resilience and determination of female scientists in the face of these obstacles.

Wes and Nancy are a married academics couple. One day they host Nancy's long-ago lover Matt and his current sexy girlfriend Kim. Matt is a musician and Kim is a computer specialist who helped Matt to make some discovery in his science. Wes suspects Kim of stealing 50 dollars from him and that starts tension, intrigues, mistrust.

A former college student writes essays for cash until a client becomes her lover.