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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 1978 South Africa, a police officer and a former criminal join forces to investigate a string of brutal murders. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a conspiracy that goes beyond the crimes they are solving.
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.
This documentary delves into the media's manipulation of public perception surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting propaganda campaigns, distortions, and bias. It examines the occupation of Palestine, the Israel-Lebanon War, and key events from 1948 to 2014. Through the lens of media coverage, it reveals the influence of PR coordinators and the complicity of the United States in shaping the narrative.
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 apartheid-era South Africa, a 17-year-old white boy is accused of multiple murders and sentenced to death. The film explores the moral dilemma faced by the lawyers appointed to defend him.
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.
The story of the forbidden love between the King of Botswana and a white English woman named Ruth Williams.
The Bang Bang Club is a gripping drama based on real events that follows the lives of a group of dedicated photographers covering the violent and tumultuous final years of apartheid in South Africa. These passionate individuals risk their lives to document the political violence, elections, and widespread turmoil plaguing the nation. Amidst the chaos, they find love, friendships, and personal growth while battling their own demons. The Bang Bang Club explores the power of photojournalism, the bravery of those who capture history, and the impact of their images on the world.
Using never-seen-before interrogation footage, this investigation of Benjamin Netanyahu and his inner circle provides an unflinching gaze into the private world behind the headlines. Petty vanity and a sense of entitlement lead to corruption and the Netanyahus' unwillingness to give up power. The extreme right senses opportunity in Bibi’s weakness, and the dominos fall.
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.
Catch a Fire is a gripping drama based on real events, following the story of Patrick Chamusso, a man who becomes a key figure in the resistance against apartheid. After being wrongly accused of a terrorist attack, Patrick takes up arms and leads a campaign of sabotage against the oppressive regime. As tensions rise and lives are put at risk, he must navigate the dangers of his new life while trying to protect his family. This thrilling and thought-provoking film explores themes of injustice, freedom, and the power of the human spirit.