Movies and TvShows featuring "habeas-corpus" theme.

Evelyn is a story about an Irish family torn apart when the father, Desmond, leaves his wife and three children. Evelyn, his young daughter, is sent to an orphanage while her brothers are sent to a boys' dormitory. Determined to be reunited with her family, Evelyn takes legal action with the help of a sympathetic solicitor and barrister. Together, they fight for Evelyn's right to be with her mother and siblings, challenging the Irish government and the Catholic Church in the process. The outcome of the legal battle has the potential to bring about significant social change.

After a car accident leaves him quadriplegic, a sculptor fights for his right to die. He takes his case to court, where he battles with the judicial system and society's view on euthanasia.

In 'The Case of the Curious Bride,' Perry Mason gets involved in a murder case when a bride shows up to confront her husband, who she thought was dead. As Mason investigates, he uncovers a web of lies and deception, leading him to question the identity of the bride and the true motives behind the murder. With his sharp wit and legal expertise, Mason must unravel the truth before it's too late.

Murder, Inc. is a movie set in 1930s New York City during the Great Depression. It follows the story of a criminal organization involved in contract killings, protection rackets, and other organized crime activities. The film explores the inner workings of the syndicate and the life of a hitman. The plot intensifies when a star witness threatens to expose their operations, leading to a series of murders and a dangerous cat-and-mouse game.

An undercover cop infiltrates a powerful New York based crime syndicate.

A documentary that examines the erosion of civil liberties in America, exploring topics such as political paranoia, censorship, detention, and the suppression of dissent.

Fake fortunetellers win the confidence of clients and then get them to part with their money by buying mining stocks which are worthless.

Nancy Drew finds herself in a murder mystery while on vacation at her uncle's country cottage. With her wit and detective skills, she uncovers a ruse, impersonations, and evidence that leads to a suspect. Nancy is determined to solve the case and prove her uncle's innocence.

The dramatic true story of a marriage between a Catholic man and a Protestant woman in 1950s Ireland.

Renowned filmmakers D A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus follow determined animal rights activist Steven Wise into the courtroom for an unprecedented battle that seeks to utilize the writ of habeas corpus to expand legal “personhood” to include certain animals. Wise’s unusual plaintiffs—chimpanzees Tommy and Kiko, once famed showbiz stars—are now living in filth, struggling to survive. Wise and his impassioned legal team take us into the field, revealing gripping evidence of such abuse and plunging us into the intricacies of their case as they probe preconceived notions of what it means to be a non-human animal.