Movies and TvShows featuring "conscientous-objector" theme.

Muhammad Ali, an African-American boxer and heavyweight champion, fights a legal battle against the US government on grounds of being a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. The film portrays the challenges and the arguments presented in court, shedding light on the social and political climate of the time. Through his fight both inside and outside the ring, Ali's story becomes a symbol of the struggle for justice and equality.

Day Zero is a drama that explores the complexities of military draft and its effects on three friends in New York City. Their lives are turned upside down when they receive notices for conscription and are confronted with the decision to go to war or become conscientious objectors. Throughout their journey, they face personal challenges, confront their fears, and question their ideals. Day Zero delves into themes of duty, honor, friendship, and the struggle to define one's own identity in the face of adversity.

An American soldier sent to Vietnam goes AWOL and returns to his hometown. His parents turn him over to military authorities. He is court-martialled and sent to the toughest military prison...

In 1942, during World War II, a Catholic priest in a small village in Nazi Germany is faced with a moral dilemma when he is asked to give absolution to a condemned soldier. He refuses to grant absolution due to his opposition to the death penalty, leading to a clash with the military justice system and his own conscience.