Movies and TvShows featuring "mccarthyism" theme.

In Oppenheimer, the film explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American scientist who played a pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb. The plot follows Oppenheimer's journey from his time as a young doctoral student to his appointment as the director of the Manhattan Project during World War II. The film delves into Oppenheimer's personal and political struggles, his encounters with influential scientists, and the moral dilemma he faced. Oppenheimer's story is told against the backdrop of the historical events and political climate of the time, highlighting the consequences of his groundbreaking work and the initiation of the nuclear arms race.

Follows the lives and volatile romance of two different men, through purges, wars, protests, and plagues, overcoming obstacles in the world.

The Way We Were tells the story of Katie Morosky and Hubbell Gardiner, two polar opposites who fall in love in college but struggle to maintain their relationship amidst the changing world around them. As the tumultuous events of the 1930s and 1940s unfold, the couple's different beliefs and backgrounds put a strain on their love, leading to heartbreak and reflection.

Chaplin is a biographical movie that explores the life and career of the legendary silent film actor and director, Charlie Chaplin. It follows his rise to fame, his struggles with personal demons, and his enduring impact on the world of cinema. With a focus on his relationships with other iconic figures like Douglas Fairbanks, Stan Laurel, and Marion Davies, the film offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of early Hollywood.

Julie Powell, a young writer in New York, decides to cook every recipe in Julia Child's cookbook and writes a blog about her journey. In parallel, the movie chronicles Julia Child's time in Paris as she learns French cooking and collaborates on a book. Both women face challenges and receive support from their husbands, ultimately finding success and fulfillment.

Peter is a Hollywood screenwriter who is mistakenly accused of being a communist. He loses his job and his memory, and ends up in a small town where he is mistaken for a war veteran. As he becomes part of the community, he rediscovers his passion for writing and helps restore an abandoned movie theater.

Trumbo is a 2015 biographical drama film about the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who was blacklisted by the Hollywood establishment for his political beliefs. The movie follows Trumbo as he continues to write screenplays secretly, using front names, while dealing with the personal and professional challenges of the blacklist era. Despite facing persecution and being imprisoned for his beliefs, Trumbo refuses to back down and eventually helps to bring an end to the blacklist.

In 1951, a film director in Hollywood is accused of being a communist and is blacklisted by the industry. He navigates the dangerous waters of politics and social commentary during the McCarthy hearings, while trying to clear his name and continue his career.

Edward R. Murrow, a broadcast journalist, challenges Senator Joseph McCarthy and fights against the suppression of civil liberties and government censorship. Despite facing backlash and threats, Murrow and his team continue to report the truth and expose the corrupt practices during the McCarthy era.

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Set in 1951, a courageous woman gets caught up in a political thriller when she discovers a war criminal living in her neighborhood.

That's What I Am is a comedy-drama film set in the 1960s, focusing on a middle school student who becomes the subject of rumors due to suspected homosexuality. The film explores themes of intolerance, bullying, and compassion. It follows the protagonist's journey to overcome the social stigma and find acceptance. Along the way, he forms a teacher-student relationship that helps him navigate the challenges of adolescence.

J. Robert Oppenheimer was a national hero, the brilliant scientist who during WWII led the scientific team that created the atomic bomb. But after the bomb brought the war to an end, in spite of his renown and his enormous achievement, America turned on him - humiliated and cast him aside. The question the film asks is, "Why?"

Trumbo is a biographical drama that tells the story of Dalton Trumbo, a screenwriter who was blacklisted and imprisoned during the McCarthy era. Despite facing adversity, Trumbo continued to write under pseudonyms and eventually won two Academy Awards.

Coded tells the story of illustrator J.C. Leyendecker, whose legacy laid the foundation for today's out-and-proud LGBTQ advertisements.

In the 1950s, during the McCarthy era, a struggling screenwriter facing injustice and political persecution decides to become an informant. He gets caught up in a web of friendship, politics, and betrayal as he navigates the dangerous world of Hollywood. The film is a satirical commentary on the blacklisting and oppression of communist sympathizers in the movie business.

The silent cinema had already created colossal movies based on ancient civilizations, but it is in the 1950s when peplums reach their apogee in Hollywood. Then, peplums take root at Cinecittà studios, in Rome, where cheap cinema is produced with bodybuilders as heroes. The genre decays in the late 1960s, but rises again decades later, when a modern classic is released in 2000.

In a dystopian future, pacifists are captured and brought to Punishment Park, where they must endure extreme heat and police brutality in a struggle for survival. The film follows a group of young activists as they are hunted down and put on trial in a mock-trial format. The movie explores themes of political repression and the struggle for justice.

A documentary exploring the life and career of influential lawyer Roy Cohn, known for his connection to the mob and his controversial actions.

Before Stonewall is a groundbreaking documentary that explores the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States. From the early days of political protests and picketing to the rise of the gay rights movement and the famous Stonewall Riots, this film provides an in-depth look at the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Through interviews with activists, historians, and individuals who lived through these events, Before Stonewall paints a vivid picture of the fight for equality and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community throughout history.