Movies and TvShows featuring "civics" theme.

This documentary explores the life and work of Buckminster Fuller, a visionary inventor and architect known for his geodesic dome design and radical idealism. It delves into his experiments, technology, and sustainable approach towards humanity and the environment. The film showcases Fuller's contributions to science, architecture, and design, highlighting his philosophy of social responsibility and his innovative solutions for the challenges of the industrial age.

An examination of the current state of political polarization in the United States of the America.

This documentary celebrates the vibrant culture and tenacious struggle of the Gypsy. There is a new generation of Roma who claim their Gypsy roots with pride, while fighting the myths that caused their parents to live in fear. They call themselves by their rightful name, the Roma. Since the Roma people fled India in the 11th century, the have suffered almost a thousand years of persecution - from European Slavery to the Holocaust - yet they have survived as a unique global culture.

Shows how so-called "minor" lawbreakers can do more damage than major criminals.

Daffy Duck tries to go into the government to make a law stating that Rabbit Season shall be a minimum of 12 months, while Bugs tries to stop him by means of the U.S. constitution.

Busted is a hilarious and educational movie that delves into the world of police busts and investigations. It explores the importance of civil rights and the rights of the accused, while providing comedic relief. The movie also touches upon the US Constitution and the due process that individuals are entitled to. Join the fun as this documentary takes you on a ride through police search and interrogation techniques, with plenty of funny moments along the way.

Winner of the CINE Golden Eagle Award, this 60-minute documentary contains footage of Fuller never seen before in any other film. Made for the United States Information Agency in 1977 by Academy Award winner Robert Snyder and Jaime Snyder, the film gives us a substantive look at Fuller and his work. It also contains a wonderfully intimate sequence with Fuller talking about his childhood. Buckminster Fuller was an architect, engineer, geometrician, philosopher, futurist, inventor of the famous geodesic dome, and one of the most brilliant thinkers of his time. His legacy becomes ever more relevant, providing us a road map to steer our planet away from oblivion and toward a sustainable future for all humanity. Fuller was renowned for his comprehensive perspective on the world's problems. For more than five decades he developed pioneering solutions reflecting his commitment to the potential of innovative design to "do more with less" and thereby improve human lives.

Explore the complicated history of African Americans’ place in San Francisco politics in African Americans and The Vote – a collaboration between Citizen Film and the San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society. African Americans and the Vote features San Francisco’s first Black mayor, Willie Brown and members of the next generation of leadership. Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema will be screening African Americans and the Vote virtually Tuesday, October 27 as a part of their “Best of Bernal” live streaming event!