Movies and TvShows featuring "freedom-of-the-press" theme.

Kay Graham, the first female newspaper publisher, and her editor Ben Bradlee find themselves in a battle between press and government after uncovering a cover-up that spans four U.S. Presidents.

In 1990, a young man must protect his mother from learning that her beloved East Germany has disappeared after a long coma.

Mike Wallace Is Here is a documentary film that explores the life and career of television reporter Mike Wallace, known for his work on the news program 60 Minutes. The film delves into Wallace's impact on investigative journalism, his high-profile libel suit, and his struggles with mental depression and contemplation of suicide. It offers an in-depth look at his influential career as a journalist and the challenges he faced in pursuit of the truth.

Smash His Camera is a documentary that follows the life and work of Ron Galella, a notorious paparazzi photographer who became famous for his relentless pursuit of celebrities. The film focuses on Galella's legal battle against Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who took him to court to protect her privacy. Through interviews, archival footage, and reenactments, the documentary explores the complex relationship between fame, privacy, and the role of the paparazzi in society.

Nothing But the Truth is a crime drama movie that tells the story of a female reporter who is willing to go to jail to protect her source. She faces challenges and dangers as she fights for the truth and the freedom of the press.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being follows the lives of Tomas, a successful surgeon, and his love interests Tereza and Sabina, as they navigate love, infidelity, and the constraints of the Soviet occupation in Czechoslovakia. Based on a novel, the film explores the themes of loyalty, sexual freedom, and the impact of political repression on personal relationships.

In Deadline - U.S.A., a newspaper editor named Ed Hutcheson stands up against the criminal underworld in order to defend the principles of journalism and the freedom of the press. As he investigates a murder case involving a witness, Hutcheson finds himself in a dangerous game of betrayal and corruption. With the support of his team, he must navigate the ethical minefield of investigative journalism to bring the truth to light.

Four Days in September tells the story of a group of Brazilian political prisoners who kidnap the American ambassador in an attempt to free their comrades and fight against the oppressive military dictatorship. As tensions rise and time runs out, the characters face difficult choices and struggle with the consequences of their actions.

Goltzius & the Pelican Company is a biography comedy set in the 16th century, following the life of Hendrik Goltzius and his eccentric theater group. The movie explores themes of erotica, freedom of the press, and taboo subjects, with a strong focus on sexuality and the renaissance era.

A riveting documentary about Daniel Ellsberg, a military analyst who leaked the Pentagon Papers, revealing the U.S. government's deception during the Vietnam War. This captivating film explores Ellsberg's moral courage, the consequences he faced, and the impact of his actions on the government and the public.

Rosa Luxemburg (1986) follows the life of Rosa Luxemburg, a Marxist and communist revolutionary, as she fights against government repression and advocates for democracy. The movie explores her friendship with Karl Liebknecht and her struggle against the court system. It portrays the tragic events leading up to her execution and highlights her role as a peace activist and freedom fighter.

Mayerling is a dramatic movie that tells the story of a prince's forbidden love affair, leading to a tragic double suicide. Set in the 1800s, the film explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pressures of royal life.

In the newspaper he has just founded, journalist Dolannes exposes all the wheeling and dealing and scandals that go on in his town. But the day he exposes the socialist mayor's homosexual crime, he is shot dead by an unknown assailant in a cul-de-sac just before the paper is due to appear.

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.

The story of Jean Valjean, still pursued by Javert, continues with a love developing between Cosette and radical student Marius, a blackmailing attempt by suspicious innkeeper Thenardier, and a climax on the barricades of Paris.

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of John Peter Zenger, who in Colonial New York was tried for sedition based on what he printed in his newspaper.

A young, talented and ambitious journalist, Louis heads off to try his luck in Paris. He's spotted by Walter, editor-in-chief for a major daily newspaper, who takes to him and furthers his career. What he doesn't realise is that Louis is ready to betray anyone to achieve his ends...

Prelude to War is a documentary film that explores the political and social conditions that led to the outbreak of World War II. It examines the rise of Nazi Germany, the threat of fascism, and the tensions between nations.

A Dispatch from Reuters is a drama film that tells the story of Paul Julius Reuter, a man who revolutionized the news industry by creating the first news agency. The film explores his journey from a young businessman in Germany to the founder of Reuters, and his struggles to overcome obstacles and establish the importance of accurate and timely news reporting.

Tickling Giants is a documentary film that follows Bassem Youssef, a former surgeon turned political satirist and television personality, as he takes on the Egyptian military regime and the culture of fear and suppression in the country. The film highlights Youssef's popular comedy show and his fight for freedom of speech and democracy during the Arab Spring and the aftermath of the Egyptian revolution.