Movies and TvShows featuring "labor-strike" theme.
Brideshead Revisited is a captivating drama set in England during the interwar period. It follows the lives of an upper-class family and explores themes of love, friendship, religion, and the complexities of social class. The story is told through the eyes of Charles Ryder, a middle-class student at Oxford University, who becomes infatuated with the aristocratic Flyte family and their country estate, Brideshead. As Charles navigates the dynamics of the family and their relationships, he becomes entangled in their secrets and struggles, including issues of homosexuality, alcoholism, and the clash between religious beliefs and personal desires.
The drama tells the story of average workers, who silently work hard on each one’s own task. They finally pull together as a team to fight through a difficult and unfair situation. Lee Soo-In has the kind of temperament where he has to do the right thing no matter what. After his discharge from the military, he finds work at a large retail market. One day, his boss orders him to fire temporary employees at the store. Lee Soo-In refuses to do so and decides to join the labor union. He and the temporary employees struggle against unfair dismissals. The drama is based on a webtoon of the same name, which is in turn inspired by real-life events that transpired in 2002 when union workers were unfairly fired from large supermarket chain Carrefour, and fought back.
Sorry to Bother You follows the story of Cassius Green, a young black man living in Oakland, California, who works as a telemarketer. Frustrated with his low pay and lack of prospects, Cassius discovers a magical key that helps him achieve unprecedented success. However, as he rises through the ranks of his company, Cassius realizes the cost of his newfound success and must decide between loyalty to his friends and the pursuit of wealth and power.
North & South is a TV show that explores the love story between Margaret Hale and John Thornton, amidst the backdrop of social conflict and industrialization during the 19th century in England. Margaret, a young woman from the South, moves with her family to a northern industrial town and finds herself caught between the working class and the prosperous industrialists. As Margaret and John navigate their differences and societal pressures, they discover a deep connection and a love that transcends social boundaries.
Danny Ocean and his team plan a heist to get revenge on casino owner Willy Bank, who double-crossed one of their own. They rig the casino's games and plot to ruin Bank's reputation while also stealing his four diamond necklaces. With the help of their connections and some clever schemes, they succeed in their plan and use the money to help their friend build his own casino.
F.I.S.T. follows the story of a labor leader who becomes embroiled in a struggle against corruption and racketeering in the 1930s. The movie explores themes of union organizing, labor disputes, and political corruption. It depicts the protagonist's fight for justice and his journey towards exposing the truth.
James J. Braddock, a washed-up boxer forced to give up his career due to a broken hand, takes on a fight against the number-two contender and unexpectedly knocks him out. Against his wife's wishes, Braddock returns to boxing and becomes a symbol of hope during the Great Depression. He faces Max Baer, the vicious champion, in a title fight and defies the odds to become the heavyweight champion of the world.
When two brothers inherit a decrepit mansion, they encounter a mischievous mouse that wreaks havoc on their lives. With hilarious slapstick comedy and clever traps, they engage in a battle of wits to rid themselves of the pesky rodent.
Hoffa is a biographical crime drama that follows the life of Jimmy Hoffa, a prominent labor organizer and leader of the Teamsters union. The movie explores his involvement in organized crime, illegal activities, and his eventual disappearance in the 1970s.
Bastard Boys is an Australian television miniseries broadcast on the ABC in 2007. It tells the story of the 1998 Australian waterfront dispute. The script, published by Currency Press, won the 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Best Television Script.
In 1899 New York City, a group of newsboys, led by Jack Kelly, go on strike against Joseph Pulitzer and other newspaper publishers to protest the unfair working conditions and low wages. They form a union and fight for their rights, facing challenges and obstacles along the way.
In 1984, during the UK miner's strike, a group of gay and lesbian activists form an alliance with a small Welsh mining community to support each other's causes. They face opposition and police abuse, but their friendship and determination inspire change and acceptance.
In the year 1867, a group of businessmen in Denver, Colorado, try to transport 40 wagons of whiskey over a treacherous mountain pass. Along the way, they encounter numerous obstacles including quicksand, Native Americans, a military band, and a labor strike. Amidst the chaos, a father-daughter relationship blooms and love triumphs as the journey ends with a grand wedding.
The Battle of Chile: Part I is a documentary film that explores the political events and social upheaval in Chile during the 1970s. It focuses on the rise of Salvador Allende, the right-wing terror attacks, and the eventual coup d'etat that led to a dictatorship.
Set in 19th-century Paris, Eiffel tells the story of the construction of the iconic Eiffel Tower and the forbidden love affair between the renowned civil engineer Gustave Eiffel and Adrienne Bourgès, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage. As they work together on the monumental project, their bond deepens, leading to a passionate yet doomed romance. Amidst the backdrop of the 1889 Exposition Universelle, the film explores themes of love, ambition, and social class in the Belle Époque era.
In the midst of the May 1968 revolution in France, a wealthy family gathers at their countryside mansion and gets caught up in various comedic and political antics.
Made in Dagenham is a comedy-drama film based on the true story of a group of women working at the Ford automobile factory in Dagenham, England, who went on strike in 1968 to demand equal pay. The film follows the journey of Rita O'Grady, who becomes the leader of the strike and fights against sexism and discrimination. Despite facing pressure from management and the government, the women's strike leads to a significant victory for equal pay.
Requiem for the American Dream is a documentary that delves into the political inequality and corporate power dynamics in America. It examines various factors such as greed, neoliberalism, and the impact of big business on democracy. The film also highlights the history of labor movements and the suppression faced by political activists. Through archival footage and insightful commentary, it offers a critique of the economic inequality and the concentration of wealth in the hands of the corporate elite.
Red Desert is a drama film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. It follows a woman named Giuliana who struggles with loneliness, existentialism, and her deteriorating mental state in an industrial town. As she navigates her troubled marriage, Giuliana is haunted by her extramarital affair, depression, and her constant search for meaning in life. Set against the backdrop of a desolate landscape, the film explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the dehumanizing effects of industrialization.