Movies and TvShows featuring "congressional-testimony" theme.
Quiz Show is a gripping drama that explores the behind-the-scenes manipulation and scandal in a popular TV quiz show in the 1950s. It follows the story of a young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, who investigates allegations of fraud and deception. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption, media manipulation, and political corruption that threatens to bring down the entire quiz show industry.
Inside Job is a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which led to the economic downturn and affected millions across the world. The film delves into the root causes of the crisis, including the role of banks, government policies, and unethical practices within the financial industry.
Dirty Wars is a documentary that follows investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill as he uncovers the truth behind covert operations and military power. Through his journey, Scahill exposes the hidden realities of imperialism, American politics, and the devastating effects of the war on terrorism.
The Strange History of Don't Ask, Don't Tell(2011)
The Strange History of Don't Ask, Don't Tell is a documentary that delves into the origins and impact of the controversial policy that prohibited openly gay individuals from serving in the United States military. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film examines the social and political factors that led to the implementation of the policy and the subsequent activism and legal battles that eventually led to its repeal.
Former football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to publicize recent findings about the often dire consequences of head concussions sustained by athletes in contact sports — injuries that have previously been considered momentary setbacks and ignored in the name of toughness and dedication to the team.
Dive into the life of the father of the nuclear Navy: Hyman Rickover. Combative, provocative, and blunt, Admiral Hyman G. Rickover was a flamboyant maverick and a unique American hero. When few thought it possible, then-Captain Rickover harnessed the power of the atom to drive the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, whose trip under the polar ice pack was one of the great adventure stories of the 1950s. Later, Rickover built the world's first nuclear aircraft carrier and the first commercial nuclear power plant at Shippingport, PA. Rickover's achievements made him into a national celebrity, and he appeared on the cover of Time magazine. Many wonder whether America can maintain its technological pre-eminence and whether we can still build and manage large-scale projects. To understand these issues, Rickover considers the story of the man who created the nuclear Navy as well as the civilian nuclear power industry: Hyman G. Rickover.
A woman and her children seemingly live the idyllic suburban dream, but unbeknownst to their neighbors and friends, the kids are being brutally abused by their father who is unable to control his temper.
When AIDS struck in the early 1980s, a scientist and a movie star did not have to respond - but they did. Dr. Mathilde Krim and Elizabeth Taylor joined forces to create amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research. The fight against HIV has never been the same. The Perfect Host reveals how two powerful and very different women came together, and what their combined efforts achieved. With passion and wit, Taylor wielded celebrity as a weapon against government indifference while Krim's commitment to science ensured support for the most promising research areas. Today, the only man cured of AIDS can thank research championed by Mathilde Krim. Visually dazzling and emotionally compelling, this story offers a surprising perspective on the still ongoing fight against AIDS.
Do Not Resist is a documentary that delves into the issue of police militarization in the United States. It examines the use of technology, such as automatic license plate readers and facial recognition software, and the consequences of these practices on law enforcement and civil liberties. The film also highlights the protests and unrest that occurred in Ferguson, Missouri, and raises questions about the role of police in society.
A powerful documentary exploring the struggle and triumph of the disability rights movement in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. Through archival footage and interviews with activists and advocates, the film showcases the fight for equal rights, independent living, and social change for individuals with disabilities.
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