In 1962 Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad, a passionate and optimistic teenager, becomes a sensation after joining a local TV dance show. Through her journey, she challenges racial segregation and fights for integration, inspiring others to embrace equality and acceptance.
As told through clips from 183 female directors, this epic history of the cinema focuses on women’s integral role in the development of film art. Using almost a thousand film extracts from thirteen decades and five continents, Mark Cousins asks how films are made, shot and edited; how stories are shaped and how movies depict life, love, politics, humour and death, all through the compelling lens of some of the world’s greatest filmmakers – all of them women.
Remember Darling is a gripping TV show set in a historical period where a group of individuals fight for independence against a government known for its repression and military coup. The story explores themes of chauvinism, executions, political violence, anti-fascist protest, brotherhood, and the pursuit of freedom, equality, and democracy. With elements of historical fiction, socialism, romance, and period drama, Remember Darling is a captivating journey that showcases the struggles and triumphs of a society in its quest for a better future.
In Ruben Östlund's wickedly funny Palme d'Or winner, social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty. Celebrity model couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean), are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged boat captain (Woody Harrelson). What first appeared instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island and fighting for survival.
In a land of magic and knights, a young woman named Kayley embarks on a dangerous and epic quest to retrieve Excalibur, the magical sword of King Arthur. With the help of a blind hermit and a two-headed dragon, she faces battles, betrayal, and a vengeful villain who seeks to destroy Camelot. Will Kayley succeed in her mission and save the kingdom?
Home Ground is a TV show about a female soccer coach who starts a new job in a small town in western Norway. She faces challenges and fights against sexism in a male-dominated environment. The show explores themes of emancipation, competition, and the relationship between mother and daughter.
Freeheld is a heart-wrenching drama based on the true story of Laurel Hester, a police officer diagnosed with terminal cancer. She struggles to secure her pension benefits for her partner, Stacie Andree, which leads to a public battle for equality and gay rights. Their fight becomes a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community and highlights the injustice they face in society.
Stephen Fry: Out There is a documentary TV show where Stephen Fry travels worldwide to investigate the various issues and experiences faced by the LGBT+ community. Throughout the series, he discusses topics such as gay rights, love, equality, society, violence, discrimination, transphobia, homophobia, and homosexuality.
Jacob Gordon can't catch a break. A struggling actor with a personal life to match. His epic streak of bad luck just might change when he's cast in a Broadway musical; "The Ice Queen", opposite stage and screen royalty Veronica Bailey.
This film tells the history of the United States from pre-Revolution through 1939.
Based on a true story, 'Battle of the Sexes' recounts the iconic 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. The match becomes more than just a contest of skill as it symbolizes the fight for gender equality and challenges societal norms. King, a feminist and tennis champion, battles against Riggs, a self-proclaimed male chauvinist, in a match that captivates the nation and sparks a cultural revolution.
Based on the true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a young lawyer fights against gender discrimination and works towards achieving women's equality in the US Supreme Court.
In the TV show 'Man's World,' a young man named Kiran wishes that women could understand the struggles faced by men. His wish comes true, and he finds himself in a world where gender roles are reversed. Kiran must navigate this new reality, learn valuable lessons, and challenge societal norms.
A feminist filmmaker documents the burgeoning men's rights movement to dispel misconceptions and challenge assumptions about gender equality.
The story of a man that travelled to Shirdi in early 1856 CE to be close to the resting place (Samadhi) of his guru. Through his spiritual journey and the support he showed to the people of Shirdi, his teachings became a way of life for people and that’s how he became Sai Baba.
In 1962 Baltimore, a teenager dreams of appearing on a TV dance show. However, racial tension and social change challenge her ambitions. With the support of her best friend and mother, she sets out to integrate the show and discover herself in the process.
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.
In this documentary, filmmaker Michael Moore invades other countries to steal their best ideas on various topics like education, healthcare, and worker benefits, in order to improve the quality of life in the United States.
After his boyfriend dies in a tragic accident, a man navigates grief and advocates for marriage equality in this heartbreaking documentary.
The little-known story of one of the most compelling political movements and friendships in American history.