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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Forced and child marriage is happening all across the U.S., legally. Three survivors - Nina, Sara, and Fraidy - take us on a journey into the depths of this human rights abuse hiding in plain sight.

Washington state lawmakers, activists and parents embark on a crusade to protect the civil rights of transgender children.

Heading distinctly different anti-choice organizations, three women lead the charge in their single-minded quest to overturn Roe v. Wade, as they face down forces equally determined to safeguard women’s access to safe and legal abortions.

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.

Made over 18 months, the film follows the stories of Marie, Omid and Alex: three people contemplating a medically assisted suicide in Switzerland. It explores the legal, medical, moral and personal complexities of assisted dying--one of the most controversial debates of our time.

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

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.

Cesar Millan: Love My Pit Bull is a documentary that explores Cesar Millan's deep connection with pit bulls and his efforts to change their negative public image. The film follows Cesar as he works with pit bulls and their owners, showcasing his expert training techniques and promoting responsible ownership. Through personal stories and emotional moments, Cesar demonstrates the love and loyalty that pit bulls can offer, challenging stereotypes and advocating for these misunderstood dogs.