Movies and TvShows featuring "eco-activist" theme.
The East follows an FBI agent who goes undercover to infiltrate an eco-terrorist group. As she immerses herself into their world, she begins to question her loyalty and whether the group's extreme methods may be justified.
Albert and Bruno, two swindlers in deep debt, join a group of climate activists for the free food and drinks. They gradually integrate the movement without conviction, using each action and rebellion to scheme and make money. Amidst the complexities and contradictions of our time, they navigate between overconsumption and minimalism.
Grey Owl, a trapper in 1930s Canada, becomes an activist for forest and animal conservation. He transforms from a man who kills animals to one who protects them, guided by his love for the wilderness and his Iroquois wife.
A poorly-educated housewife fights companies polluting her hometown's water table in upstate New York during the 1970s.
A conservationist fights to save the habitat of the California condor and to do it she works her way into the affections of a representative of the oil company that wants the land for their own purposes.
When ambitious CCT exec Will Patterson uncovers a corporate conspiracy, his life spirals out of control. With an unlikely ally and beautiful crusader to guide him through his struggle, he travels to the jungles of Indonesia where a tribe--wrongly forced off their land by CCT--and the corporation clash. No matter which side Will chooses--with so many lives on the line, his decision is destined to be a deadly one.
Two exes take a dual-purpose road trip: allow Margaret (Catherine Kellner), a freelance photographer, to complete her assignment to check up on toxic waste sites along the U.S.-Canadian border, and deliver Jay (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) home to his mother's house in Detroit. The trip takes a turn for the weird as they begin to suspect they are trapped.
In the year 1976, a courageous wilderness activist battles against all odds to protect the forest and its inhabitants from exploitation and destruction. Based on a true story, this movie portrays the challenges faced by the protagonist as he fights for the welfare of the wilderness and its natural balance.
Based on the amazing true story of a marine biologist (Robert Lansing) who befriends a six-ton Orcawhale, this "honest, fascinating and vigorously wholesome film" (Citizen-News) is heartwarming fun for the whole family. Like all close pals, Hank (Lansing) and Namu love spending time together. Whether sharing a morning swim or soaking up the afternoon sun, these two are virtually inseparable. Trouble is, the local fishermen mistakenly think that Namu is a threat. Racing against time, Hank must enlist the help of a young widow and her daughter to save Namu and prove that he's a gentle giant!
A teenage boy fights to save the Spirit Bear.
Sharkwater is a captivating documentary that exposes the brutal reality of shark hunting and its devastating effects on the marine ecosystem. Rob Stewart, a passionate eco-activist, goes undercover to investigate the illegal activities of shark hunters and their connection to organized crime. Through his journey, he uncovers shocking truths about the widespread practice of shark finning and the imminent threat of shark extinction. This eye-opening film not only raises awareness about the importance of sharks in maintaining the balance of our oceans but also highlights the determination of individuals like Rob Stewart in fighting for marine conservation.
In 1980s Brazil, Chico Mendes fights against political corruption, bribery, and environmental destruction caused by logging and deforestation in the rainforest. His non-violent resistance and efforts to protect nature conservation lead to his assassination.
The Airzone Solution takes place in a future Britain where pollution has reached a point where the populace must often wear filtration masks when they venture outside. AirZone, a powerful corporation, signs a lucrative deal with the government to deal with the problem. The public is told that AirZone plans to build giant filtration plants to clean the atmosphere, but environmentalists are skeptical, especially when people begin dying and disappearing around AirZone facilities.
Amid the high country of the North Island interior, wild horse roam and breed. With the trees gone, Dan Mitchell and the Sullivan brothers, turn to the wild horses as a source of income. With rope and snare - and the help of an experienced horse catching team - Sam and Sara's example, the rough ex-loggers learn to respect a delicate balance between the wild horses and their catchers. The best stallions are left to breed and their riding horses are retired back into the wild herds.
The Berghotel Edelweiss, located amidst a picture-book landscape, is a traditional family business. To meet growing demands, Max Höllerer takes out a loan to expand the property. Unfortunately, he has speculated. The bank sells the house, but secretly plans to make a large spa hotel out of it. The attractive Sarah Sand is scheduled on Höllerer to make him the post of managing director tasty.
Pirate for the Sea is a biographical documentary that follows the life of Paul Watson, an environmental activist and the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. The film explores Watson's journey and his fight against whaling and other forms of marine conservation issues. Through direct action and radical environmentalism, Watson becomes a symbol of the fight for ocean conservation.
Future Weather is a drama about a thirteen-year-old girl named Lauduree who is abandoned by her mother. She develops a passion for environmental activism and begins to understand the impact of climate change and the importance of caring for the environment.
In Cemetery Gates, a group of friends stumble upon a hidden laboratory in a cemetery and accidentally release a genetic experiment. As mutated creatures begin to terrorize the town, the friends must fight for their lives and find a way to stop the creatures from spreading. With intense action, horror elements, and a touch of sci-fi, Cemetery Gates is a thrilling and suspenseful movie that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Tomás lives in a very small Czech town and is a nature lover and a birdwatcher. He struggles to keep the forests he loves clean and constantly fights his "archenemy" whose sister and Tomás's classmate is secretly in love with him.
Environmental drama set in Asturias, Spain. A Scottish travel writer is forced to stay in a valley town in northern Spain when his camper van breaks down. There he gets to know the different inhabitants, some of them struggling to close down the nearby power station and some trying to make it more prosperous.