Movies and TvShows featuring "draft-dodger" theme.

Famed Canadian-American leftist documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife was one of sixty thousand draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam. Now in his late seventies, Fife is dying of cancer in Montreal and has agreed to a final interview in which he is determined to bare all his secrets at last, to demythologize his mythologized life.

In the small town of Mill Valley in 1968, a group of teenagers stumble upon a mysterious book in a haunted house. As they read the stories within, they discover that the tales are coming true, and they must find a way to stop the evil that is unleashing their worst nightmares upon them.

Vixen! is a 1968 drama film that delves into the intertwining lives of characters involved in taboo and provocative sexual relationships. Set against a backdrop of political commentary, the film explores themes of lust, adultery, racism, and communism. The story follows Vixen, a sexually aggressive woman, as she navigates her relationships and desires amidst a sexually dissatisfied marriage. Through a series of encounters and seductions, Vixen exposes the hypocritical nature of societal norms and challenges conventional notions of love and fidelity.

Spy drama set in the social and political chaos of 1968, inspired by a true story. Pursued into Canada by the FBI, the matriarch of an American activist family helps smuggle Vietnam war deserters and draft dodgers across the border. What she doesn't know is that one of the deserters is an agent of the CIA sent to spy on her.

AA tennis bum (Tony Franciosa) and his Malibu Beach buddies hang out with a TV actress (Jacqueline Bisset) headed for trouble.

In a small town, the hippie faction often clashes with the mainstream. To settle their differences, the hippie "freaks" take on the town police "pigs" in a football game. On opposing sides of the fence are Frank, the police sergeant, and his son Neal. Also at odds are Neal and one time friend Doug, a returned Vietnam Vet who has joined the police force, who is also protective of his younger sister who prefers the hippie element. To make things even more intense, Mickey South, who has fled to Canada to avoid the war, returns to play for the Freaks football team. Tensions mount and all are challenged as the climax of the film approaches.

In the year 1863, a group of outlaws known as the Bad Company embark on a perilous journey in the Wild West. Faced with betrayal, loyalty, and the search for gold, they must navigate through dangerous encounters and unexpected challenges.

Zoot Suit is a musical drama set in 1940s Los Angeles during the Zoot Suit Riots. It follows the trial of a group of young Mexican-American men accused of murder, exploring themes of racial discrimination and social injustice. The film also delves into the cultural significance of the zoot suit and the identity of the Mexican-American community.

In a dystopian future, pacifists are captured and brought to Punishment Park, where they must endure extreme heat and police brutality in a struggle for survival. The film follows a group of young activists as they are hunted down and put on trial in a mock-trial format. The movie explores themes of political repression and the struggle for justice.

The People Speak is a documentary that explores the history of grassroots movements and social activism in America. It showcases the struggles and triumphs of various movements, including the women's movement, the civil rights movement, and the anti-war protests. Through interviews, archival footage, and dramatic readings of historical documents, the film provides a powerful and inspiring look at the power of ordinary people to create change.

A young draft dodger helps militant Native Americans in their protest against the government at Wounded Knee.

Comedy drama set during World War Two following the misadventures of two very different bandsmen - one an ex-air force pilot, the other a draft dodging, scheming private detective - as they get caught up with gangsters and romance in blitz torn London.

Greetings is a satirical comedy-drama that takes place in New York City. The film explores various themes such as voyeurism, the Kennedy assassination conspiracy, sexuality, anti-establishment sentiments, and friendship. It follows a group of friends who navigate through the tumultuous events of the Vietnam War era. The movie incorporates elements of satire and comedy to highlight societal issues and challenge traditional norms.

In 1970, political journalist Richard lives with Penny but is having an affair with actress Dee. The two woman meet and become friends.

Power's War is a documentary that delves into the intense power struggle in Arizona during the war. It explores the complexities of the Arizona territory, focusing on a gold mine and the true crimes that took place there. The film reveals the struggles faced by draft dodgers and features a thrilling police shootout. It offers a captivating glimpse into the history of the region.

A cattle rancher faces off with his estranged son. A right-wing cattle rancher wrangles with his recently returned son, a soldier who went AWOL in Vietnam. The proud men butt chins in this arid macho weepie.

This is the story of a man who climbed the Hollywood ladder, one rung at a time, until he reached the top and became the most popular American actor of his era.

Getting Straight follows the story of Harry Bailey, a college graduate who becomes a teacher after his discharge from Vietnam. Frustrated by the conservative and oppressive college environment, Bailey rebels against the system, questioning authority, and getting involved in student activism. Along the way, he navigates relationships, love, and the complexities of university life in the midst of the social and political turmoil of the 1960s and 1970s.

Wally Hogan has things going his way. He is the manager-trainer of Bullet Bradley, a fighter who has just won the lightweight championship. However, life suddenly takes a not-so-happy turn when Bullet gets drafted.

An unwed mother-to-be marries a total stranger so he can avoid the draft. She now has a father for her child and he doesn't have to go to Vietnam. But this marriage-of-convenience leads to a romance between the two.