Movies and TvShows featuring "globalization" theme.

An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.

The True Cost is a documentary that explores the impact of the fashion industry on the environment and human rights. It highlights the hidden costs behind cheap clothing, such as the exploitation of factory workers, environmental issues, and the consequences of globalized capitalism. The film uncovers the harsh working conditions of textile workers, the overcrowded landfills filled with discarded clothes, and the structural poverty caused by the industry. Through interviews with experts and footage from around the world, The True Cost exposes the dark side of the fashion industry and calls for a more ethical and sustainable approach to clothing production.

Darwin's Nightmare is a documentary that explores the devastating effects of globalization on the ecosystem of Lake Victoria in Tanzania. The film focuses on the introduction of the Nile perch, a predatory fish, and its impact on the local fishing industry and ecosystem. It also highlights the social and economic consequences of globalization, including poverty, prostitution, and arms smuggling. Through interviews with locals, the film sheds light on the human exploitation and environmental issues faced by the region.

Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy is a TV show that delves into the historical events and ideologies shaping the world economy. It covers topics such as capitalism, socialism, globalization, and government intervention. The show provides a comprehensive and educational look into the forces that have influenced economic systems throughout history.

In a village in Thailand, Pomm works in a care center for Europeans with Alzheimer's. While she is separated from her children, she helps Elisabeth during the final stages of her life, as Maya, a new patient, is on her way from Switzerland.

Angry Inuk is a thought-provoking documentary that sheds light on the impact of the fur trade on Inuit communities in Nunavut. It explores the ongoing struggle faced by the Inuit people as they fight for their traditional way of life and challenge the negative portrayal of seal hunting by organizations like Greenpeace. The film raises important questions about human rights, globalization, and the rights of indigenous communities in the Arctic Polar Circle region.

Inside Job is a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which led to the economic downturn and affected millions across the world. The film delves into the root causes of the crisis, including the role of banks, government policies, and unethical practices within the financial industry.

How the American coffee chain, now global, has conquered the urban middle class. This investigation on three continents reveals the carefully hidden face of the brand.

Syriana is a politically charged epic that explores the state of the oil industry through the lives of those involved. It tells the story of Connex, a US energy giant losing control of Middle East oil fields to a Chinese company. As the plot unfolds, the movie delves into interconnected storylines involving corruption, espionage, assassination plots, and the lives of characters caught in the web of the oil industry's power struggles.

A documentary exploring the ideology of laissez-faire capitalism and its effects on the global economy, politics, and social issues. It delves into topics such as economic theory, poverty, wealth disparity, corporate power, and neoliberalism, providing a historical overview and interviewing experts in the field. The film aims to shed light on the economic problems faced by society and stimulate a philosophical discussion on the philosophy of politics and economics.

Laboratory Greece (2019) is a documentary that delves into the global economic and political crisis engulfing Greece. It highlights the effects of neoliberal policies, financial mismanagement, and social issues such as unemployment and poverty. Through interviews and in-depth analysis, the film offers a critical perspective on the Greek crisis and its ramifications on the European Union and the world.

Bill Moyers takes a piercing look at how global economic changes are destroying the lives and livelihoods of hardworking Americans. The documentary follows several individuals and their families in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as they fight to make ends meet in the “new economy.” In sheer numbers, more jobs were created than lost in America during the last decade, but a look behind those numbers reveals a shortage of jobs that pay enough to support a family. The program intimately portrays the lives of workers and their families as they struggle to make it in today’s job market.

Host Grant Jeffrey discusses how technology and government activities are changing the way our information is handled. How is this shaping our lives?

An 8-year journey into divided America, The American Question examines the insidious roots of polarization and distrust through past the past and present, revealing how communities can restore trust in each other to unite our country.

The Real Adam Smith: Ideas That Changed The World is a documentary that delves into the life and philosophy of Adam Smith, a Scottish economist and philosopher who shaped modern economic theory. The film explores Smith's ideas on free trade, self-interest, and the market economy, and highlights their impact on the global economy and society. It also examines how Smith's ideas continue to influence our understanding of wealth, business, and morality.

The Seeds of Vandana Shiva is a documentary that explores the impressive biography and activism of Vandana Shiva, focusing on her fight against global agribusiness and the impact of agriculture on climate change, biodiversity, and social justice. The film dives into topics such as seed monopolies, regenerative farming, and the role of corporations like Monsanto in the food production industry.

The Divide tells the story of 7 individuals striving for a better life in modern day US and UK - where the top 0.1% owns as much wealth as the bottom 90%. By plotting these tales together, we uncover how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by one factor: the size of the gap between rich and poor.The film is inspired by "The Spirit Level" by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.

Since Russia was brought to its knees in the 1990s by crippling debt and the grip of the oligarchs following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Putin has made it his mission to return superpower status to Russia. While not partisan to Putin's wrongs, this insightful doc examines the logic and motivations of Putin's vilified regime, and why he is so loved in his homeland.

The Yes Men is a satirical documentary that follows a group of activists who impersonate corporate and government officials to expose the absurdities of global institutions and the harm they cause. Through pranks, hoaxes, and stunts, they challenge the status quo and spark conversations about accountability and social justice. With wit and humor, The Yes Men shed light on the power dynamics and systemic issues that underpin our society.

The moving relationship of a man in crisis who would like to be a father, and a fatherless, mentally orphaned young rebel.