Movies and TvShows featuring "critical-thinking" theme.

Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the impact of media manipulation and the power of propaganda. It delves into the work of renowned linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky, highlighting his analysis of how governments and media outlets shape public opinion. The film also examines the role of the media in perpetuating American imperialism and suppressing alternative narratives. Through compelling interviews and insightful research, Manufacturing Consent challenges viewers to critically evaluate the information they consume.

Private Lessons (2008) is a provocative and controversial drama that explores the story of a teenage boy who experiences his first sexual awakening and initiates a relationship with an older woman. As he explores his sexuality, he also faces challenges such as failing in school and dealing with his divorced parents. The movie delves into themes of abuse, critical thinking, and existentialism.

2010 Human Behavioral Biology lectures by Robert Sapolsky

Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train is a documentary that explores the life and work of historian Howard Zinn. The film delves into Zinn's critical thinking, his views on class conflict and civil liberties, and his moral responsibility to address racial injustice and abuse of power. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal anecdotes, the documentary paints a portrait of a maverick historian who challenged the status quo and inspired others to think critically about the world around them.

Independent news reporting in India and beyond is increasingly under threat by budgetary cuts and especially, extremists leveraging alternative platforms to spread misinformation. The Prime Time Indian TV journalist, Ravish Kumar, famous for his unflinching take-downs of the ruling establishment, struggles to stay afloat amidst financial hardships, sinking TRP ratings, and threats to his life and family.

The film portrays the isolated life caused by the pandemic in 2019. The difficulties of home life became more evident in this period. The most obvious of these hardships was the existential crisis. Because individuals tried to find their identities again. In this short film, I explain that the search for identity occurs when one goes out of societal restrictions, both internally and externally.

Here Be Dragons is a 2008 documentary that challenges its viewers to think critically about various aspects of life. It explores the concept of skepticism and the importance of critical thinking in today's society. Through interviews with experts and real-life examples, the film offers a captivating and eye-opening journey into the world of skepticism.

Derrida's Elsewhere is a documentary that delves into the life and groundbreaking ideas of French philosopher Jacques Derrida. It examines his contributions to philosophy, psychology, language, Jewish studies, French history, critical thinking, literature, and art. The film offers a deep exploration of Derrida's intellectual legacy and his impact on various disciplines.

A group of Tabloid photographers plot to photograph a celebrity at a funeral, but something changes over night.

Young Algerian journalist Nedjma is investigating Islamic accounts of paradise. She is particularly interested in the descriptions used by Salafi preachers to recruit young Algerian men as jihadists. She and her colleague Mustapha find a number of disturbing, richly embellished video sermons and decide to explore the phenomenon in more detail.

Testimonials from students, artists, and parents about the importance of art education.