Movies and TvShows featuring "land-theft" theme.

Beans is a 12-year-old indigenous girl who navigates racism and her own journey of self-discovery amidst a land dispute between the Mohawk tribe and the Canadian government in 1990. This gripping story explores themes of identity, resilience, and the power of community.

When a man's land is stolen, he embarks on a mission to seek revenge and get his property back. Using a false identity and teaming up with others, he plans an elaborate plot to expose the criminals and bring them to justice. Set in New Delhi, India, this comedic drama explores themes of eccentricity, drunkenness, and the pursuit of justice.

Singam is a story about a police officer who is known for his clumsiness and bumbling nature. He is assigned an undercover operation to fight crime and goes through various hilarious and action-packed situations. Along the way, he confronts thugs, gets involved in car crashes and fights, and even handles a hostage situation.

In Devil's Doorway, a Native American US Marshal returns to his homeland to find that the land has been taken away and his people are facing discrimination and injustice. He fights against prejudice and injustice to protect his people and seek justice.

A thought-provoking documentary that explores the escalating tensions between China and the United States, particularly related to the South China Sea dispute and China's land reclamation efforts. The film examines the historical context, cultural clashes, economic power dynamics, and military implications of this potential conflict.

In the midst of World War Two, a village is plagued by a murder of a nude woman, leading to a series of events involving land theft, a child born out of wedlock, and a devastating suicide.

Occupation 101 is a documentary film that delves into the complex issues surrounding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the occupation of Palestine. It provides an in-depth analysis of the historical, political, and social factors that have shaped the conflict and offers a comprehensive view of its impact on the lives of Palestinians.

A wandering cowboy and his sidekick try to resolve a murder.

Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance is a documentary that highlights the 1990 Oka Crisis in Quebec, Canada. The film focuses on the resistance of the Mohawk people against the Canadian Army and their fight for land and indigenous rights. It explores the escalating tensions, negotiations, barricades, and the racial discrimination faced by the indigenous community during the conflict. The documentary also examines the government's intimidation tactics, the role of the media, and the impact of the crisis on the relationship between the indigenous and non-indigenous populations.

Gaza Fights for Freedom is a powerful documentary that sheds light on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exploring topics such as food scarcity, lack of fresh water, inadequate medical care, and the impact of the Israeli occupation. The film highlights the struggles faced by the civilian population and their fight for freedom and justice.

A lumberman takes on a sleezy corporate giant wanting to move in and do whatever it takes to drive everyone else out of business.

The fourth of 12 singing Westerns starring the "Silvery-Voiced Baritone," Fred Scott, Melody of the Plains begins peacefully enough with Scott, as cowboy Steve Condon, warbling Don Swander and June Hershey's "Albuquerque." The story quickly takes a rather grim turn when one of Steve's colleagues is shot and killed after selling out to a gang of rustlers. Mistakenly believing he fired the deadly shot, a dejected Steve, along with sidekick Fuzzy, goes to work for Bud's father, a rancher nearly forced into bankruptcy by a crooked land developer.

Afrique 50 is a 1950 French documentary film directed by René Vautier. The first French anti-colonialist film, the film derived from an assignment in which the director was to cover educational activities by the French League of Schooling in West Africa. Vautier later filmed what he saw, a "lack of teachers and doctors, the crimes committed by the French Army in the name of France, the instrumentalization of the colonized peoples". For his role in the film Vautier was imprisoned over several months. The film was not permitted to be shown for more than 40 years.

In this era of “reconciliation”, Indigenous land is still being taken at gunpoint. Unist’ot’en Camp, Gidimt’en checkpoint and the larger Wet’suwet’en Nation are standing up to the Canadian government and corporations who continue colonial violence against Indigenous people. The Unist’ot’en Camp has been a beacon of resistance for nearly 10 years. It is a healing space for Indigenous people and settlers alike, and an active example of decolonization. The violence, environmental destruction, and disregard for human rights following TC Energy (formerly TransCanada) / Coastal GasLink’s interim injunction has been devastating to bear, but this fight is far from over.

Stealing a Nation is a documentary that tells the story of the forced relocation of the Chagos Islanders by the United Kingdom in order to establish a military base. It explores the history of imperialism and the human rights abuses suffered by the Chagos Islanders. The film exposes the deception and land theft committed by the British colonial government and sheds light on the geopolitical interests that drove these actions. It also highlights the impact of forced relocation on the displaced people, who were left in poverty and slums in Mauritius and Seychelles. Stealing a Nation exposes the dark side of colonialism and sheds light on the hidden impacts of imperialism.

Heart o' the Hills follows the story of a widow and her daughter as they navigate the challenges of life in the Kentucky mountains. They encounter child abuse, coal mining disputes, vigilante justice, revenge, and a romantic rivalry. The plot also includes elements of land theft, false accusations, and courtroom drama.

Wildcat riggers risk their lives in the pursuit of oil. Their jobs get even more dangerous when ruthless oil baron J.C. Anderson sets his sights on their territory. When longtime driller Dan O'Reilly falls to his death from a well tower sabotaged by Anderson's strong-arm thugs, his teenage son 'Fishtail' inherits the property and the troubles that come with it. With the help of his geologist pal, Hank Langford, the boy fights to bring in a gusher before the deed to the well-site expires.

Kimberley Traditional Owners question what meaningful negotiation looks like and offer humanising portraits of those at the centre of this battle in Australia’s spectacular north-west corner, which governments aspire to make "the future economic powerhouse of Australia". With the highest percentage of Aboriginal people living on Country in Australia, what will this mean for the Kimberley’s custodians, lands and cultures, and will they survive these pressures?

Utopia is a powerful documentary that exposes the systemic issues faced by the Aboriginal people in Australia, including poverty, lack of access to basic amenities, and government policies that perpetuate racism and inequality. The film takes a critical look at the historical and contemporary factors that have contributed to the marginalization of the indigenous population.

This documentary explores the history of Australia's Indigenous Peoples, focusing on their fight for rights, their struggles against colonialism and discrimination, and the impact of these events on their lives.