Movies and TvShows featuring "draft-dodger" theme.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Blue State is a comedy-drama movie that follows a graphic designer who makes a bold promise to move to Canada if his candidate loses the presidential election. After his candidate loses, he embarks on a road trip with a female soldier he met online to fulfill his promise. Along the way, they face various challenges and discover more about themselves and each other.

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.

Daffy Duck tries to avoid being drafted during World War II by resorting to various disguises and tricks. The cartoon ends with Daffy being sent to hell for his draft evasion.

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.

Lucky Jordan is a gangster living in New York City and when he's drafted into the army, he tries to escape duty by using an old con woman named Annie to convince the draft board he's needed at home. When that fails, Jordan is sent to boot camp, but he doesn't stay there long. He takes a beautiful USO worker hostage and flees back to New York. There, he learns that a rival gangster is plotting against America.

Caught in the Draft (1941) is a comedy movie set during World War II. Bob Hope stars as a movie star who tries to avoid the draft by feigning injuries and using other tactics. However, his plans are foiled when he is selected for a special mission that will take him to the front lines. Along the way, he encounters various comedic situations and eventually learns the value of serving his country.

Zenne Dancer is a powerful biographical drama that follows the life of a gay Muslim dancer in Turkey. The film delves into the challenges he faces as he attempts to express his true self through dance while navigating societal expectations and familial pressures. It touches on themes of love, acceptance, and the courage to be true to oneself.

An American draft dodger and aspiring writer named Nero Finnigan becomes involved with the notorious Mr. Go, an organized crime mastermind. They conspire to blackmail an American weapons scientist into providing secrets to Mr. Go's organization for resale to the highest bidder. "The Dolphin" then arrives, who is an American CIA agent and James Joyce scholar, and is charged with recovering the scientist and his work by whatever means necessary.

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.

Lonesome Cowboys is an avant-garde comedy-drama film set in the Wild West. It follows a group of gay cowboys, drifter, and transvestite who find themselves in a ghost town. They encounter a corrupt sheriff, a gang, and even the FBI, leading to various comedic and dramatic situations. The film explores themes of homosexuality, stoned culture, fashion, surveillance, and more. It is known for its improvisational style and provocative storyline.

The Gathering tells the story of a dying man who wishes to reunite his estranged family for one last Christmas together. As they gather, old wounds resurface and emotions run high, but through love and forgiveness, they find healing and reconciliation.

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.