Movies and TvShows featuring "mass-eviction" theme.

In District 9, an alien ship arrives above Johannesburg, South Africa, and its inhabitants are forced to live in slums. When a government agent becomes exposed to their biotechnology, violence erupts as they find a way to fight back against the mistreatment.

In a small village in Lesotho, an old woman's funeral sparks a resistance against a dam project that threatens their way of life. The community struggles to preserve their traditions and resist forced relocation as they face the loss of their homes and rural lifestyle. Amid grief, resistance, and an existential crisis, the village fights for their land and the memory of their ancestors.

The 1967 'Six-Day' war ended with Israel's decisive victory; conquering Jerusalem, Gaza, Sinai and the West Bank. It is a war portrayed, to this day, as a righteous undertaking - a radiant emblem of Jewish pride. One week after the war, a group of young kibbutzniks, led by renowned author Amos Oz, recorded intimate conversations with soldiers returning from the battlefield. The recording revealed an honest look at the moment Israel turned from David to Goliath. The Israeli army censored the recordings, allowing the kibbutzniks to publish only a fragment of the conversations. 'Censored Voices' reveals the original recordings for the first time.

The Garden is a documentary that tells the story of a community garden in South Central Los Angeles and its battle against a greedy real estate developer. The garden, which provides fresh produce and serves as an oasis in an urban setting, faces eviction when a property dispute arises. The film explores the themes of community involvement, economic development, and the power of collective action.

The documentary is based on the director's mother and aunt (twin sisters) who grew up under the terrors of Soviet occupation in Estonia. The film itself is a mix of personal memories of the occupation/Stalin's concentration camps and old footage.

Blue Box (2021) is a documentary film that delves into the long-standing Israel-Palestine conflict, focusing on the history of land disputes, forced evictions, and the struggle of the people affected by it. The film covers the period from the 1930s to the present day, highlighting key events such as the establishment of the State of Israel, the British Mandate for Palestine, and the effects of the Holocaust on Jewish refugees. It examines the political and social dynamics that led to the escalation of the conflict and explores the consequences of forced relocations and the destruction of villages. Through interviews and archival footage, Blue Box sheds light on the complex and contentious issues surrounding the Israeli settlement, confiscated lands, and the ongoing struggle for peace and justice.

Facing eviction, the residents of a bohemian quarter of Portland, Oregon organize to collectively purchase a block of houses, only to get a crash course in bureaucracy.