Movies and TvShows featuring "environmental-crime" theme.

An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply. Desperate for work, unskilled Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts), single parent of three, takes a relatively inconsequential job as a legal assistant in a California law firm for low wages. While organizing some paperwork pertaining to real estate cases, she is puzzled when she notices medical records in one of the files. On a whim, she does a little investigating of her own, and comes to suspect that land purchased by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is the same land on which chromium contamination resulted from PG&E's environmentally irresponsible actions. Examination of local water records and interviews with residents ill from exposure to poisonous chromium confirm Erin's suspicions, but pursuit of legal proceedings against PG&E would seem beyond the capabilities of the small law firm she works at. Still, Erin succeeds in making her boss, Ed Masry (Albert Finney), as passionate about the case as she is, and he takes it on. Both Ed and Erin must make great sacrifices in their lives, as the legal costs spread Ed very thin, and the round-the-clock work takes Erin out of touch with both her boyfriend and her kids. Erin's kids resent the lack of attention from her, and her attempts to explain the merits of what she is doing to her eldest son are futile ..... but, one day her eldest son happens across one of the many documents pertaining to the PG&E case. He reads of a child his own age who is very ill, and knowing that Erin's work will help this child, asks her why the child's mother cannot provide the needed help. When Erin explains that it is because the child's mother is very ill, too, her son, for the first time, appreciates the nature and importance of Erin's work. In the end, Erin's special ability to bond with the victims of chromium contaminaton and their families and Ed's legal and administrative prowess are the key ingredients to making the case against PG&E. As a team, they manage to successfully lay the groundwork for the payment of legal damages by PG&E to those harmed.

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.

Eleventh Hour follows the story of a brilliant scientist who teams up with a no-nonsense FBI agent to investigate and solve environmental crimes, ranging from pollution to contagion. Together, they navigate through complex cases, using scientific discoveries and meticulous deduction to uncover the truth. The scientist's personal struggles and the impact of his dead wife's tragic death add an emotional layer to the series.

Home is a documentary that highlights the various environmental issues plaguing our planet, including pollution, deforestation, and climate change. It provides a comprehensive view of Earth's fragile ecosystem and the urgent need for environmental protection.

Not less than 3 men and 40 animals were found dead on the Breton beaches. The identity of the killer is an open secret: green algae. Inès Léraud is still a young journalist when, driven by an ecological conscience, she decides to go to Brittany to investigate this phenomenon. Through her encounters with whistleblowers, scientists, farmers and politicians, she elucidates, not without difficulty, half a century of silence: samples that disappear in laboratories, bodies buried before being autopsied, influence games, pressure... Will the truth win?

The real-life struggle to contain the environmental and financial damage caused to Alaska by the oil spill from the Exxon Valdez is dramatized.

The ozone is depleted and as a result of this all sorts things are happening like lethal insects flying around. A scientist tries to warn everybody about this but no one seems to believe him. When his predictions come true they now turn to him for help.

The Pharmacist is a crime drama movie that follows a detective as he investigates a series of murders. The murders are linked to environmental crime, and the detective uncovers a web of deceit and psychopathy. Along the way, he forms a strong bond with his best friend and confronts a ruthless serial killer. The movie explores themes of environmental activism, friendship, and the dark depths of the human psyche.

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.

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

Eco-terrorists attack a ship carrying toxic waste.

Three unrelated stories of horror include: a substitute teacher who preys on a small school; neighborhood children being abducted by a tree-dwelling monster; and a group of Manila residents plagued by attacks from a Manananggal.

The most important story of our time. 2022 is set to be a year of unprecedented climate chaos across the planet. As the world’s leading climate scientists issue new warnings about climate change and the soaring cost of fuel highlights the world’s ongoing dependence on fossil fuels – how did we get here?

Unabomber: The True Story is a gripping crime drama that follows the real-life story of the Unabomber, a domestic terrorist who carried out a string of bombings targeting universities and airlines. Fueled by his extreme environmental beliefs and neo-Luddite ideology, the Unabomber sent mail bombs from his secluded cabin, instilling fear and panic in the nation. Based on true events, this intense thriller explores the motives and madness behind one of America's most notorious criminals.

Dirt! The Movie is a documentary that highlights the importance of soil in sustaining life on Earth and the consequences of human activities on the environment. Through interviews with scientists, farmers, and activists, the film explores the ecological footprint of modern agriculture, the destruction of ecosystems, and the need for sustainable practices to ensure a healthy future for the planet.

Semper Fi: Always Faithful is a documentary that uncovers the cover-up of toxic chemicals and water contamination at Camp Lejeune, a US marine base. The film follows the story of Jerry Ensminger, a retired marine who lost his daughter to a rare form of cancer caused by the pollution. Ensminger becomes a champion for justice and raises awareness about the environmental crime committed by the US government.

A strong-willed matriarch and her family leave their fishing village for Manila after an oil spill.

Jungle Jim is forced to lead anthropologist Dr. Edwards into a land inhabited by giant people.

A woman returns home to have a baby and witnesses an environmental accident involving genetically modified crop of corn. Doubted by the community, she questions her own sanity as she tries to discover what's happening.