Movies and TvShows featuring "fourth-estate" theme.

House of Cards is a thrilling political drama that follows the story of Frank Underwood, a cunning politician who stops at nothing to achieve power. Set in Washington D.C., the series delves into the world of government corruption, media manipulation, and the lengths people will go to maintain political power.

The Newsroom is a drama series that follows the behind-the-scenes happenings at a fictional news show, providing a glimpse into the fast-paced world of television journalism. Set in a television studio in New York City, the show explores the personal and professional lives of the talented and ambitious journalists and producers working to deliver the news to the public. With a strong focus on current events, the series dives into the ethical challenges faced by the news industry, as well as the social commentary and political drama that come with reporting on real-world issues.

Edison is a gripping action-packed movie that revolves around corruption, conspiracy, and the pursuit of justice. It follows an investigative journalist and a police detective as they uncover a web of corruption within the police force and the government. As they dig deeper, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to expose the dark secrets of those in power. With intense gunfights, explosive action sequences, and a gripping plot, Edison keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the impact of media manipulation and the power of propaganda. It delves into the work of renowned linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky, highlighting his analysis of how governments and media outlets shape public opinion. The film also examines the role of the media in perpetuating American imperialism and suppressing alternative narratives. Through compelling interviews and insightful research, Manufacturing Consent challenges viewers to critically evaluate the information they consume.

Shadows of Liberty is a powerful documentary that investigates the corruption and erosion of independent journalism in America. This thought-provoking film reveals the corporate control, government censorship, and conflicts of interest that have plagued the media industry.

War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State highlights four cases where whistleblowers noticed government wrong-doing and took to the media to expose the fraud and abuse. It exposes the surprisingly worsening and threatening reality for whistleblowers and the press. The film includes interviews with whistleblowers Michael DeKort, Thomas Drake, Franz Gayl and Thomas Tamm and award-winning journalists like David Carr, Lucy Dalglish, Glenn Greenwald, Seymour Hersh, Michael Isikoff, Bill Keller, Eric Lipton, Jane Mayer, Dana Priest, Tom Vanden Brook and Sharon Weinberger.

Early 20th century Philippines. The sounds of war signal the arrival of the Americans. A mother and son flee to the mountains, hoping for a quiet life. One day, the son discovers a wounded woman in the middle of the forest, and decides to bring her home.

'Project Censored: The Movie' explores media censorship in our society by exposing important stories that corporate media fails to report/under report. Using the media watchdog group, Project Censored, as their road map, two fathers from California decided to make a documentary film that will help to end the reign of Junk Food News that Corporate Media continues to feed the American people.