Movies and TvShows featuring "legislation" theme.

Miss Sloane, a successful and ruthless lobbyist in Washington, D.C., takes on the gun lobby when she is asked to lead the campaign for gun control. As she battles powerful opponents and personal demons, her determination and cunning are put to the test.

A naive youth leader, Jefferson Smith, is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington. Undeterred, he tries to forge ahead, defending his innocence and fighting for integrity.

A powerful TV mini-series exploring the stories of three women in Northern Ireland as they navigate the deeply personal and politicized issue of abortion.

Four-part series demonstrating different kinds of censorship, such as censorship by the government or of art.

Terms and Conditions May Apply is a documentary that explores the privacy implications of online terms and conditions. It delves into the world of data collection, government surveillance, and the erosion of privacy in the digital age.

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is a documentary that follows a group of teenagers with disabilities who attend a summer camp in the 1970s. The camp becomes a catalyst for the disability rights movement, as the campers fight for equal rights and accessibility. Through their activism and protests, they challenge societal norms and push for legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The film showcases their journey of overcoming adversity, building self-esteem, and advocating for a more inclusive society.

The Hill is a documentary series on the Sundance Channel. In the show Florida Congressman Robert Wexler opens his office doors to the cameras to expose the heated matters facing his constituents today. Directed by filmmaker and former Capitol Hill speechwriter and legislative aide Ivy Meeropol, and produced by Roland Park Pictures, The Hill showcases Wexler’s conflicts both with the opposition and with his own political party on such charged issues as social security, prescription drugs, Medicare, Hurricane Katrina, and the war in Iraq. Season one premiered on August 23, 2006.

The story of the life and times of Ifrah Ahmed, Somali-Irish campaigner against female genital mutilation and cutting.

After Debbie Smith was raped, she didn't take the law into her own hands. She wrote the law... Based on a true story. In 1989, Debbie Smith was living a quiet life as a housewife with her police officer husband, Rob and their two kids, but one day it's all shattered. While her husband slept upstairs, Debbie was dragged from her kitchen in broad daylight and brutally raped in the woods. After going through the dehumanizing rape-kit, she waited with fear and paranoia. Six years later, her rapist was caught through a chance DNA test. After learning how many rape-kits go untested and how long women wait to get justice, Debbie makes it her mission so no more women will suffer the long wait to get justice.

The founding father has an extramarital affair and meets with the likes of Thomas Jefferson.

89% of people in England have adopted a pay for sex lifestyle exchanging money for sex and the British Government now want a piece of the action.

A conservationist fights to save the habitat of the California condor and to do it she works her way into the affections of a representative of the oil company that wants the land for their own purposes.

Expository internal affairs drama which brings to light the often unprincipled tactics used in negative "smear" campaigning, and its effects within the political arena.

Leading activists and commentators explore the changes that have taken place since homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 and the influence of gay culture on society.

In 'The Legacy: Murder & Media, Politics & Prisons,' this gripping documentary delves into the far-reaching consequences of a high-profile murder case. With a focus on its effects on media, politics, and prisons, it uncovers the intricate web of events tied to this notorious crime. From debates surrounding legislation like the three-strikes law to the manipulation of public opinion through media coverage, this film provides a captivating exploration of the interconnectedness between crime and its aftermath. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, it sheds light on the lasting impact of this murder and the issues it raises.

The Republic of Poland of the 16th century. During the period of religious tolerance, the Sieniawski and Bielecki families compete with each other.

The life of man is poor and nasty. A few plants give temporary relief: marijuana, alcohol, and opium. After a history of opium, including the 19th-century Opium Wars, we learn of the discovery of heroin; the rest of the film examines heroin trade and addiction in the U.S. Two tons a year enter the U.S., with only 100 pounds interdicted. Most is used in New York City. Interviews with customs officials, prosecutors, medical doctors and junkies provide points of view. The harsh 1956 law and the medically-oriented law of 1966 are contrasted, with the film on the side of treatment and rehabilitation. It ends with advocating reducing use here and finding other cash crops for farmers abroad.

There's a new revolution happening overhead. The drones are coming. The question is: who gets to use them, and how?

The 8th is a powerful documentary that explores the campaign for reproductive rights in Ireland. It highlights the struggle faced by women seeking access to safe and legal abortions, and the fight against restrictive legislation. The film sheds light on the impact of religion, politics, and activism on the issue, covering topics such as the historic referendum, the role of Catholicism, and the fight for women's rights. Through personal stories and interviews, the documentary emphasizes the importance of the abortion rights movement and its impact on Irish society.

Rare documentary about Video Nasties and film, video and internet censorship in the UK. Was first screened as part of Channel 4's controversial "Banned Weekend" which focused on films and the so called Video Nasties, which were a small group of mainly horror films that were given the Video Nasty tag by the tabloid media, due to their explicit horror content. They were subsequently banned under the 1984 Video Recordings Act.