Movies and TvShows featuring "internment" theme.
Snow Falling on Cedars is a drama mystery movie set in the 1950s on a fictional island in Washington state. It follows the trial of a Japanese-American man accused of murder, which uncovers deep-seated racial prejudice and a forbidden romance. Amidst a snowstorm, a journalist, the defendant's wife, and a journalist's friend team up to uncover the truth behind the crime. The movie explores themes of injustice, understanding, and the impact of World War II on Japanese-Americans.
Jack Strong is a gripping drama set in the turbulent times of the Cold War. It follows the true story of Ryszard Kuklinski, a high-ranking Polish army officer who becomes a spy for the United States, risking his life to provide valuable intelligence about the Soviet Union. As Kuklinski navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he must confront betrayal, danger, and the personal sacrifices he must make for the greater good.
To Be Takei is a documentary film that explores the life of George Takei, best known for his role as Sulu in the Star Trek franchise. The film delves into Takei's journey as a gay Asian-American actor and activist, showcasing his experiences in internment camps during World War II, his acting career, and his social activism. Through interviews and personal anecdotes, To Be Takei provides a comprehensive look at Takei's life and the impact he has had on the LGBTQ+ community.
Come See the Paradise is a drama, history, romance, and war film that takes place in New York City during the 1930s and 1940s. It tells the story of a Japanese immigrant and a Caucasian woman who fall in love and elope, facing racial prejudice, internment, and the challenges of their forbidden relationship amid the backdrop of the war.
During World War II, a group of French prisoners who have escaped from Devil's Island are determined to join the Free French forces. Along their journey, they face deception, treachery, and retaliation, but their resolvement and determination lead them to seek retribution and vindication.
Nazi propaganda film about the "Theresienstadt ghetto". The film was supposed to show the world that Jews didn't suffer in concentration camps. Upon completion, most Jews shown in the film (including director Kurt Gerron) were brought to Auschwitz, where they were killed.
In post-war Singapore, an American wakes up with amnesia and finds himself involved in a complex web of crime, romance, and intrigue. As he tries to uncover his past, he becomes entangled in an investigation that leads him to discover a sinister plot threatening the city. With the help of a resourceful bartender and a determined journalist, he must navigate the dangerous streets of Singapore to uncover the truth.
The story of the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans and the loss of civil rights.
Set in Kenya during the Mau Mau Rebellion, 'Something of Value' tells the story of two childhood friends, Kimani and Peter, who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. As tensions rise and violence escalates, their friendship is put to the ultimate test. With themes of colonialism, racism, and insurgency, the film explores the deep-rooted injustice and segregation that defined this historical period.
Shanghai, China. The last expatriate Westerners still living in the city are imprisoned in a hotel by the communist authorities in order to find the spy hiding among them.
In Japanese, “shi kata ga nai” means “it can't be helped”. As a phrase, it represents the philosophical basis of the Japanese cultural reserve, through which adversity is never acknowledged. Nancy Okura is a Canadian of Japanese decent. During the Second World War, she was involuntarily removed from her home and relocated to an internment camp by the Government of Canada. Shi kata ga nai prevented Nancy Okura from ever speaking about her internment.
A Palestinian activist's fight for freedom draws a Japanese American filmmaker into confrontation with detention regimes of past and present.
In the conflict with the enemy in one battle lost in advance, the risk to die in vain, partisan Mitko Angelov, fleeing from the battlefield. He climbs onto the train and goes to see his mother, who has just returned from internment. When he returned to the brigade, Mitko was declared a deserter and was disarmed and bound. Since he lost his weapon, the Commissioner sent him to patrol the action to take weapons from the Germans. All partisans patrol that went with him dying and the only Mitko and Vane, who was seriously injured remain alive. Thinking it was dead Vane, Angelov returns to the brigade. But the commander did not believe him, thinking that he had fled from the battle, and that is why the prison in the basement. In the meantime, get wounded fighter Vane, and the story of the heroic struggle led by Mitko. But at the same time, a military court condemned him to death for desertion.
Magical Imperfection is a captivating documentary that delves into the architectural legacy and impact of Japanese internment in the United States. Through a visually stunning journey, the film explores the stories of interned Japanese Americans and how their confinement led to the development of a unique architectural style and philosophy. From the barren surroundings of internment camps to the rebuilding of lives and communities after the war, Magical Imperfection showcases the resilience and creativity of a marginalized community. This thought-provoking film sheds light on a significant chapter in American history while celebrating the beauty and artistry that arose from adversity.
This documentary explores the events of the Massacre at Ballymurphy in 1971, where British troops in Northern Ireland were involved in the killing of civilians. It delves into the political, social, and historical context of the massacre, highlighting issues such as British colonialism, voting rights, housing discrimination, sectarianism, and the Troubles. The film also examines the aftermath of the massacre, including the public inquest and the impact it had on the community.
Peeling back the layers of her grandmother's life, filmmaker Linda Ohama discovers a painful, buried past in this feature-length documentary. Asayo Murakami, 103 years old, recalls life in Japan, her arrival in Canada as a "picture bride," her determination to marry a man of her choice, the bombing of Hiroshima and the forced relocation of her family during WWII. Beautifully rendered dramatic sequences are merged with an exquisite collection of memories, feelings, images and voices. Culminating in an emotional reunion with a long-lost daughter, this film is a personal reflection of Japanese-Canadian history and a testament to one woman's endurance and spirit.
Stealing the Superfortress (2001) is a documentary film that explores the fascinating story of the theft of a strategic bomber, the B-29, during the height of the Cold War. The film delves into the advanced technology, the political tensions, and the daring plot that led to the stolen aircraft being transported to the Soviet Union. Through archive footage and interviews, the documentary sheds light on the implications of this event on military history.
This film explores the development and use of images and music which personify Ireland as a woman in Irish culture and nationalism. The film highlights how these cultural and stereotypical images of Ireland as a woman influence the idealised model of woman demanded by Irish society. It uses historical film, photographs, political drawings, cartoons and music to explore the largely unrecorded role of women in Irish history and presents realistic images of Irish women at work today.
One of the doyennes of Hungarian film deals with a dark period of national history: the Soviet regime in Hungary. She portrays it through the fate of the former prime minister and national hero, Imre Nagy. The script is based on the diary written by Imre Nagy, and the memories of his daughter, Erzsébet Nagy, as well as authentic documents and records.
A young Japanese-American girl struggles with discovering her identity, heritage, and the loss of her connection to her past in the context of the Japanese-American Internment during World War II.