Movies and TvShows featuring "civic-activist" theme.

Lean On Me is a drama based on a true story that revolves around the life of a dedicated teacher named Joe Clark. Clark takes over a troubled inner-city high school and faces various challenges, including drug dealing, violence, and an unfair dismissal. He fights against these issues, demanding explanations from the school board and taking further action to improve the school. Along the way, he forms a strong bond with the students, addressing class differences and teen pregnancy. The movie also highlights the role of media coverage, urban decay, and the presence of gangs in schools. Clark's determination and efforts to bring positive change to the school make Lean On Me an inspiring tale of hope and resilience.

Marianne and Juliane follows the lives of two sisters as they take opposite paths amidst the political unrest of 1970s Germany. Marianne embraces activism and becomes involved with a leftist radical group, while Juliane, a journalist, struggles to reconcile her political beliefs and personal relationships. The film delves into the complexities of feminism, terrorism, and family dynamics.

Corruption, assassination and street rioting surround the story of the award-winning film, Power Trip, which follows an American multi-national trying to solve the electricity crisis in Tbilisi, capital of the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Power Trip provides insight into today's headlines, with a graphic, on-the-ground depiction of the challenges facing globalization in an environment of culture clash, electricity disconnections and blackouts.

City girl marries country doctor, meets prejudice and exclusion when she tries to befriend the townspeople.

This documentary delves into the inspiring journey of resistance against the oppressive system of apartheid in South Africa, showcasing the relentless activism and courage of individuals fighting for human rights and racial equality.

Have You Heard from Johannesburg: The Bottom Line is a documentary film that explores the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. It highlights the activism and human rights movements that fought against racism and social injustice during this time. The film provides an in-depth look at the civic activists and their efforts to dismantle the apartheid system.

"We are the renters of this world, not its masters," reminds Pooshkar, a precocious 13-year-old member of a youth environmental defense group in India. He and his fellow voraciously energetic students actively rally against the use of plastics. In Africa, a renaissance man teaches citizens to harness solar power to cook food. In Papua New Guinea, villagers practice sustainable logging to save their rainforests. A woman in London uses her PR savvy to start a successful environmental communications firm. Self-described "hillbillies" in Appalachia battle the big business behind strip mining. In this rich and inspiring documentary, director Brian Hill takes us around the world to find the ordinary people taking action in the fight to save our environment.

A history of the racially stereotyped portrayal of African Americans in cinema, hosted by film pioneer Melvin Van Peebles.

Penalty of Justice follows the story of a former soccer player who seeks justice after a brutal police incident leaves him disabled. With a broken spine and memories lost, he navigates the corrupt judicial system in search of compensation and a chance at a new life.

A powerful documentary that depicts the struggles of social and civic activists in South Africa during the era of apartheid. It delves into the challenges they faced while fighting for equality and justice.

For two months during the summer 2001 mayoral campaign, a group of protesters occupy an abandoned building in order to draw attention to the housing crisis in Montréal.

Oulu Burning - Town That Vanished (1998) is a documentary film that explores the mysterious disappearance of a town. The film delves into the story of urban planning, civic activism, and civil activism, showcasing the struggles faced by the inhabitants of the town. It highlights the importance of understanding the consequences of urban development and the power of community activism in shaping the future of a city. With its thought-provoking narrative, Oulu Burning is a must-watch for those interested in urban planning and civic engagement.