Movies and TvShows featuring "essay-contest" theme.

Frances Farmer, a high school student from Seattle, dreams of becoming an actress. However, her life takes a dark turn when her domineering mother has her committed to a psychiatric hospital. Frances faces wrongful conviction, electroconvulsive therapy, and a series of injustices as she struggles to regain control of her own life.

Ma and Pa Kettle embark on a hilarious adventure at home during the weekend as they deal with a torrential rainstorm, an essay contest, family relationships, and a variety of comical situations.

What the Constitution Means to Me is a thought-provoking movie that delves into the importance and consequences of the US Constitution. Through personal stories, it explores themes of women's rights, civil rights, and the fight for equality, highlighting the ongoing struggle against discrimination and the need for constitutional amendments.

In 1996, Women's Educational Media released their groundbreaking documentary Its Elementary-Talking About Gay Issues in School. It's Still Elementary tells the fascinating history of why and how the 1996 film was made, the infamous response it provoked from the conservative right, and the questions it raises about the national safe schools movement today. Includes interviews with some of the original students and teachers from Its Elementary.