Movies and TvShows featuring "american-foreign-policy" theme.

A political drama set in the White House, following the lives of the staff and the president, dealing with topics like American foreign policy, office politics, and government.

The Power of Nightmares is a documentary TV show that delves into the role of fear in shaping political movements and ideologies. It explores how fear is used to manipulate public opinion, delves into the historical context of different movements, and analyzes their impact on society. The show highlights the hidden agendas and false evidence used to create a sense of threat and promote extremism. It also investigates the role of individualism, morality, and idealism in shaping political ideologies.

No easy answers? Decision-makers from Kissinger to Rice revisit how the US responded to conflicts from Rwanda to Iraq. Faced with human suffering - who has responsibility to act?

First They Killed My Father is a biography, drama, history, and war movie set in Cambodia during the 1970s. It tells the story of a little girl who survives the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime, including genocide, forced labor, and prison camps. The movie explores themes of communism, ideology, imperialism, and the impact of American foreign policy. It is based on a true story and showcases the resilience of the human spirit.

Why We Fight is a documentary film that delves into the various reasons behind America's involvement in war. It examines topics such as American imperialism, the military-industrial complex, and the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion. Through interviews, archive footage, and historical context, the film aims to provide insight into the complex motivations behind war.

The War on Democracy is a documentary that delves into the history of American interference in Latin American countries, focusing on the case of Venezuela. It highlights the propaganda campaigns, economic warfare, and political interventions carried out by the United States government to maintain its dominance and prevent the rise of democratically elected leaders in the region. Through interviews, archival footage, and testimonies, the film exposes the consequences of American imperialism on the people and resources of these countries.

In the midst of political struggle and oppression in Southeast Asia, an American ambassador must navigate the challenges of post-colonialism, colonial history, and American foreign policy. As he fights for freedom and self-determination, he encounters riots, poverty, and civil war. Based on a novel, this movie explores themes of patriotism, imperialism, and the struggle for independence.

This documentary explores the failed coup attempt against the Venezuelan government in 2002, revealing the role of imperialism, the George W. Bush administration, and the attempts to undermine democracy in Caracas. It delves into the class divide, widespread poverty, and the influence of oil companies and propaganda. The film also analyzes the complicity of the CIA director, the mainstream media, and the US government in this political demonstration, highlighting the tension caused by American imperialism and the struggle for political stability in Venezuela.

The Final Year is a documentary that provides an inside look at the Obama administration's final year in office, focusing on key events and challenges faced by the team in shaping American foreign policy and social justice issues.

Burp! Pepsi Vs Coke in the Ice Cold War traces the history of these brands against the backdrop of global politics. The second world war was the perfect vehicle for Coca-Cola distribution (including to the Nazis), with bottling plants on front lines paid for by the US war department.

Wings Over Water tells the fascinating story of naval aviation's critical role in making the U.S. a world power. Film highlights include archival footage of some of the most terrifying and intense airspace battles fought and the intriguing interviews of the veterans who took part in them. This is the story of naval aviation from its conception to the important role it played in battles fought, won, and lost, all the while examining American foreign policy, foreign relations, and long-simmering international conflict. An evocative, powerful, and informative documentary, Wings Over Water is the story behind the story: how and why America developed maritime aviation technology, what it meant to our past, and what it means to our future.

A thought-provoking documentary that explores the escalating tensions between China and the United States, particularly related to the South China Sea dispute and China's land reclamation efforts. The film examines the historical context, cultural clashes, economic power dynamics, and military implications of this potential conflict.

The fighting between the Sandinista government in Nicaragua and the Contra rebels backed by U.S. money and expertise is the focus of this pro-Sandinista film by Haskell Wexler. On a secret mission to help the U.S. Special Forces train Contra rebels in the jungles of Nicaragua, American soldier Eddie Guerrero begins to question the morality of the task at hand and consider how his actions may influence the fate of a nation.

Pictures from a Revolution is a documentary that explores the Nicaraguan revolution and its aftermath. Through powerful photographs, interviews, and historical footage, it examines the political turmoil, resistance, and the impact of US foreign policy during the Cold War era. The film also delves into the disappointment and counter-revolution faced by the Sandinista government.

A documentary highlighting the impact of American foreign policy, capitalism, and war on Nicaragua, with a focus on the Nicaraguan Revolution and the Sandinista government.

In 1970, at the height of the Vietnam War and on the heels of Nixon's announcement that U.S. troops would invade Cambodia, a mild-mannered English professor at UC Berkeley completed a startling book called The War Conspiracy. Yet, despite the fact that the author's publisher was Bobbs Merrill, a major literary brand, the book never reached the public domain. Little did the professor know there were powerful forces working behind the scenes to prevent its release. He would later discover that through its ties to ITT, a major shareholder in Bobbs Merrill, the Central Intelligence Agency was able to suppress the book.

Baldwin’s “pseudo-pseudo-documentary” presents a factual chronicle of US intervention in Latin America in the form of the ultimate far-right conspiracy theory, combining covert action, environmental catastrophe, space aliens, cattle mutilations, killer bees, religious prophecy, doomsday diatribes, and just about every other crackpot theory broadcast through the dentures of the modern paranoiac.

Documentary about a group of Americans who go to Nicaragua to learn about the conflict between the Contras and the Sandinistas.

Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion is a documentary that exposes the brutal political persecution and cultural genocide inflicted upon Tibet by the Chinese government. It delves into the history of Tibet's resistance movement, the invasion and military occupation by China, the suffering of the Tibetan people, and the ongoing struggle for independence and human rights. The film highlights the immense bravery of Tibetans, including religious leaders and monks, who have faced torture, self-immolation, and other forms of oppression in their fight for freedom.