Movies and TvShows featuring "federal-government" theme.

A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. In the 28th century, the former International Space Station has become 'Alpha', a city where millions of creatures from different planets live peacefully and exchange knowledge and cultures. Valerian and Laureline, two police officers, are sent on a mission to retrieve a 'Mül converter', the last one in the universe. Along the way, they encounter political intrigue, alien abduction, and a hidden truth about the destruction of a peaceful civilization. As they uncover the secrets of Alpha, Valerian and Laureline must confront their own feelings and make sacrifices for the greater good.

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006) is a TV mini-series that delves into the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans. Through interviews and footage, it exposes government incompetence, the flooding disaster, and the struggles faced by the city's residents.

Utopia is a hilarious sitcom that takes a humorous look at the bureaucracy and incompetence within a federal government agency. Through its witty and sharp satire, the show sheds light on the absurdities of politics and government waste.

Follows Conover introducing the civil servants who make it work and take a satirical look at its shortcomings.

Trudell is a documentary that explores the life and activism of Native American activist John Trudell. It delves into his involvement in the American Indian Movement, his time at Alcatraz, and his role in the protests at Wounded Knee. The film also examines the suspicious death of Trudell's family and the FBI's surveillance of Native American activists.

Chicago 10 is an animated documentary about the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the trial of the activists known as the Chicago Seven. The film combines archival footage, animation, and reenactments to explore the events and the political and social climate of the time. The movie sheds light on the protests, clashes with the police, and the subsequent trial that captivated the nation.

Follow the scandals and lifestyle of Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, in this fictional retelling. Hunter's parties are filled with cash, sex, and drugs, but he starts questioning his relationships and actions. The plot also revolves around a laptop that Hunter abandoned at a computer repair store, and the efforts to create cover stories in the media. The movie portrays the criminal actions of Biden associates and his business deals with Chinese leaders. It ends with the release of recordings that force a criminal investigation and impact the 2020 election.

Limited Partnership is a documentary that follows the true story of Richard Adams and Tony Sullivan, a gay couple who fought for their right to marry. Their groundbreaking lawsuit against the federal government challenged the denial of marriage licenses to same-sex couples, ultimately leading to the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States.

In the midst of economic hardship, a lower-middle-class family in Iowa faces the threat of farm foreclosure and government interference. They navigate complex family relationships and social commentary while fighting for justice and fairness against the oppressive forces of the federal government.

The almost entirely true story of Abraham Lincoln and his self-appointed bodyguard, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon - a banjo-playing Southerner who foiled repeated attempts on the President's life, and kept him functioning during the darkest hours of the Civil War.

The Solid Gold Cadillac is a comedy movie from 1956 based on a play. It tells the story of a stockholder who takes on a corrupt corporation with her activism and wit. Along the way, there are elements of romance, infidelity, and government hearings. The movie is known for its satire and comedic moments.

Four Horsemen is a documentary that exposes the global financial system and provides a critical analysis of its underlying causes. It delves into topics such as capitalism, economic inequality, financial deregulation, and media manipulation. Through interviews with leading economists and thinkers, the film explores how the actions of bankers, governments, and corporations have shaped the global economy and contributed to the crisis.

Immokalee U.S.A. is a documentary that sheds light on the lives of migrant workers in Immokalee, Florida. It explores issues such as class distinction, citizenship, and the hardships faced by these workers in pursuit of a better life. The film focuses on the challenges they face, including low wages, poor working conditions, and human rights abuses. It also delves into controversies surrounding the agricultural industry and the impact on the local community.

Story of test pilots at a school that trains new flyers.

The founding father has an extramarital affair and meets with the likes of Thomas Jefferson.

Los Angeles District Attorney’s office professes to protect the residents of Los Angeles County by prosecuting violent and dangerous criminals and seeking justice for all. But there is a dark side to the LA DA’s operations, when it is utilized by powers-that-be to persecute whistleblowers, violate the civil rights of U.S. citizens and stop investigations of criminal elements.

Project X was one of a cycle of anti-Red films produced in the late 1940s. Keith Andes plays an ex-Communist who is strongarmed into cooperating with the Feds. Pretending to become a "comrade" again, Andes rejoins the local Communist cell. Moving about freely, he is able to track down a gang of spies who are smuggling atomic secrets. Filmed on location in New York, Project X has the surface "feel" of a documentary, though the dialogue is strictly from the funny papers. Keep an eye out for a very young Jack Lord.

Tim MacGregor, unscrupulous lumber operator, obtains by bribery a contract to cut a vast quantity of timber from land owned by Kay Handley, rich débutante. When Dick O'Hara, forestry inspector, demands a postponement, MacGrgeor refuses and sends his henchman, Jean Collet, to obtain the services of the famous "bull-of-the-woods" Andy Jensen and his partner "Lucky." Kay arrives and gives her permission to cut the timber, defying Dick. Dick, with his two assistants, Withers and "Tex," begins a survey of the timber stand. When Dick and Tex finally reveal MacGrgeor as a crook, Collet is sent to kill "Tex" and obtain the reports. A fight ensues and "Lucky" is killed by one of Collet's flying knives. Kay then admits that Dick is right and helps him trap Collet. Dick and Andy force a confession from Collet and MacGregor is exposed.

Through a secret program called the Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO), there was a concerted effort to subvert the will of the people to avoid the rise "of a Black Messiah" that would mobilize the African-American community into a meaningful political force. This documentary establishes historical perspective on the measures initiated by J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI which aimed to discredit black political figures and forces of the late 1960's and early 1970's. Combining declassified documents, interviews, rare footage and exhaustive research, it investigates the government's role in the assassinations of Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, and Martin Luther King Jr. Were the murders the result of this concerted effort to avoid "a Black Messiah"?

A young, newly-appointed rookie state trooper, John Shields, is celebrating with his sister Jane, his younger brother Freddie and Tom Marlin, Jane's fiancé and also a trooper, when they hear over the radio that two bandits have just killed a lawyer and his watchman. John and Tom set out in their patrol cars in hopes of capturing the killers, followed by Freddie who hopes some day to qualify as a trooper. Freddie encounters the two two bandits, Spike Doland and Butch and manages to get away with the bag of gold they had stolen. While chasing Freddie they are recognized by John who they kill when he tries to arrest them. Freddie then takes matters into his own hands in seeking to capture the killers of his brother.