Movies and TvShows featuring "environmental-activism" theme.

The Cove is a powerful documentary that exposes a hidden secret in the small town of Taiji, Japan, where dolphins are being slaughtered by the thousands. A group of activists, led by Ric O'Barry, infiltrate the town and use groundbreaking techniques to capture the brutal reality of the whaling industry. This shocking film sheds light on the dark side of humanity and the urgent need for ocean conservation.

Slaughterhouse Rulez is a movie set in an English boarding school where a group of students find themselves battling a man-eating monster that emerges from an underground sinkhole caused by fracking. As the students fight for their lives, they also have to contend with elitism, bullying, and greed within the school's social elite.

In I ♥ Huckabees, a group of individuals in a suburban town grapple with existential crises and delve into interconnected lives. The story revolves around an investigation into the meaning of life, with themes of superficiality, friendship, and enlightenment. The characters navigate through various storylines, exploring concepts like Buddhism, celebrity, religion, and environmental activism. Through surreal and dark comedy, the film explores the depths of human emotions and the complexities of existence.

In a city plagued by pollution, lifelong companions Theo and Xochitl join forces with others to take aggressive action against the oil industry. With Theo battling leukemia, they plan to detonate an oil pipeline in West Texas.

As a group of Finish ecoterrorists escalate their attacks, they are pursued by an environmentally conscious detective who's less radical about his activism and tries to save the earth in his own personal way.

The Corporation is a thought-provoking documentary that analyzes the power and influence of corporations. Through interviews and archival footage, it explores various aspects such as corporate crimes, advertising strategies, political lobbying, environmental activism, and the impact on society.

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.

Follow the journey of Greta Thunberg, a teenage girl with Asperger's syndrome who becomes a prominent environmental activist, leading protests and advocating for climate change action. The film showcases her passion, determination, and impact on the global movement.

After a missing animal rights activist is found amid a local whale hunt, journalist Hannis Martinsson risks his own skin on the trail of a spectacular story, sending shock waves through the isolated island community of the Faroes.

Who Killed the Electric Car? is a documentary that explores the mysterious death of the electric car and the conspiracy behind it. It delves into the issues of energy, renewable energy, car batteries, and the potential of the electric car. The film highlights California's role in the electric car movement, the influence of big oil and corporate greed, and the sabotage and protests by environmental activists against the oil industry. It also raises questions about the role of the government, specifically the Secretary of State and the President, in the downfall of the electric car.

Staten Island is a dark comedy movie set in Staten Island, New York City. The story follows a septic tank cleaner who becomes entangled with a mob boss. The plot involves environmental activism, dismemberment, and genetic enhancement. The movie explores themes of violence, murder, and the nonlinear timeline through multiple perspectives. It also delves into the concept of eugenics and features a deaf-mute character and a dead body. Throughout the film, blood and stolen money play important roles.

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front is a documentary that explores the rise and fall of the Earth Liberation Front, a radical environmental group. The film follows the journey of Daniel McGowan, a former member of the group who was arrested and charged with eco-terrorism. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary examines the motivations behind the group's actions and raises questions about the line between activism and terrorism.

Class Rank is a comedy about the struggle for social change in a high school setting. The movie follows the story of a student who attempts to increase his class ranking in order to make a difference in his school's educational system. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and forms unexpected relationships.

Midsummer in Sweden; somewhere above the Arctic Circle. Many curious stories unfold in a small Finnish-speaking village, while the sun never sets.

What happens when an industry has too much power? "Greedy Lying Bastards" presents a searing indictment of the influence, deceit and corruption that defines the fossil fuel industry.

Elliot Page brings attention to the injustices and injuries caused by environmental racism in his home province, in this urgent documentary on Indigenous and African Nova Scotian women fighting to protect their communities, their land, and their futures.

In the year 2055, an archivist looks back at footage from the early 21st century to explore how ignorance, greed, and consumerism led to a global environmental catastrophe.

A woman deals with the toxic water scandal in Flint, Michigan, and the effect it has on her family.

The Light Bulb Conspiracy is a documentary that delves into the world of planned obsolescence and its consequences on consumerism. It examines the history of consumerism, the moral and ethical implications, and the role of advertising in promoting the culture of greed and profit. The film focuses on various industries, including the light bulb and printer industries, to illustrate the concept of planned obsolescence and its environmental impact. Through interviews with experts and activists, it sheds light on the need for environmental activism and highlights the urgent need for a change in our consumerist society.