Movies and TvShows featuring "apartheid" theme.

Alfred J. Kwak is an anthropomorphic duck who goes on various adventures while facing political allegories and epic yarns.

In District 9, an alien ship arrives above Johannesburg, South Africa, and its inhabitants are forced to live in slums. When a government agent becomes exposed to their biotechnology, violence erupts as they find a way to fight back against the mistreatment.

As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events shape his life, family, and American society. This film tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family.

Escape from Pretoria is a gripping biographical film based on the true story of Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two anti-apartheid activists who devise an ingenious plan to escape from Pretoria Central Prison in 1979. Facing political persecution and imprisonment, they use their ingenuity and resourcefulness to outsmart the prison guards and embark on a dangerous journey to freedom. The film explores themes of racism, political activism, and the fight for equal rights.

In 1971 in Alexandria, Virginia, newly appointed African-American coach Herman Boone takes over the football team at the desegregated T. C. Williams High School. With racial tension on the rise, Boone offers an assistant coaching position to Bill Yoast, the current head coach. The team, made up of African American and white athletes, faces conflicts and challenges, but with Boone's guidance, they achieve racial harmony and triumph. Despite facing adversity and prejudice, the team goes on to win the championship, proving that unity and equality can overcome any obstacle.

A dramatization of Nelson Mandela's struggle to overturn apartheid in South Africa.

Gandhi, a lawyer, leads the Indian revolts against British rule using nonviolent protest. He fights for the rights of Indians in South Africa and later returns to India to fight for independence. Despite setbacks, violence, and imprisonment, Gandhi's campaign gains international attention and eventually leads to India's independence. However, the country is divided into India and Pakistan, causing religious tensions and violence. Gandhi spends his last days trying to bring peace and is eventually assassinated.

After Nelson Mandela's release from prison, he becomes the President of South Africa and uses the national rugby team to unite the divided nation and win the Rugby World Cup, symbolizing overcoming apartheid.

Sydney White, a college freshman, finds herself at odds with a popular sorority on campus. With the help of a group of geeks, she takes on the sorority and the elitism that pervades the college. Along the way, Sydney learns about friendship, love, and the power of solidarity.

In Great Britain a reversal of African apartheid comes into place, and the country is governed by black people with whites as the subservients.

A biographical drama about Nelson Mandela's journey from a young lawyer to becoming the first black president of South Africa, fighting against apartheid and political repression.

The story of the forbidden love between the King of Botswana and a white English woman named Ruth Williams.

Misbehaviour (2020) follows the story of a group of women who disrupt the Miss World competition in London in 1970, protesting against the exploitation of women in beauty pageants and fighting for gender equality. The film explores the challenges faced by these women as they challenge the patriarchy and fight for their rights.

In 1939, a 12-year-old English boy named Peekay is sent to boarding school in South Africa. He endures bullying and racism but finds solace in his friendship with a German pianist. As World War II looms, Peekay discovers the power of his own voice and fights against injustice.

In My Country is a powerful drama set in the aftermath of apartheid in South Africa. It explores themes of truth, reconciliation, and the devastating impact of the system on the lives of ordinary people. As a journalist investigates the truth and reconciliation commission, she uncovers the shocking stories of victims and perpetrators. With its compelling storytelling and strong performances, the movie delves into the complex issues of justice, forgiveness, and healing.

Cry Freedom is a powerful drama based on the true story of Steve Biko, a black activist, and his relationship with a white journalist, Donald Woods. Set in the 1970s during the height of apartheid, the film explores themes of racial discrimination, social injustice, and the struggle for human rights. When Steve Biko is killed by the South African security police, Donald Woods risks his life to expose the truth and fight for justice.

Sarafina! is a powerful musical drama that takes place in South Africa during the apartheid era. It tells the story of Sarafina, a young teenager who becomes involved in the struggle against oppression and injustice. Along with her classmates and teacher, they navigate through the challenges of living in a divided society and fight for their freedom.

Children of the Light follows Archbishop Desmond Tutu's inspiring journey in fighting against racial segregation, discrimination, and oppression in South Africa. From his involvement in the struggle against apartheid to his role in promoting democracy and reconciliation, the film highlights his perseverance and commitment to achieving social justice and equality.

The Human Factor is a 1979 British neo-noir thriller film directed by Otto Preminger and based on Graham Greene's 1978 novel of the same name. The story follows a British secret service agent, Maurice Castle, who becomes a double agent for the Soviet Union. His actions lead to suspicion, family abandonment, and a thrilling political drama that explores themes of bigotry, betrayal, and international intrigue.

More than 60,000 of Ernest Cole’s 35mm film negatives were inexplicably discovered in a bank vault in Stockholm, Sweden. Most considered these forever lost, especially the thousands of pictures he shot in the U.S. Told through Cole’s own writings, the stories of those closest to him, and the lens of his uncompromising work, the film is a reintroduction of a pivotal Black artist to a new generation and will unravel the mystery of his missing negatives.