Movies and TvShows featuring "media-studies" theme.

Trial by Media is a documentary series that examines the ways in which media coverage has influenced high-profile trials throughout history. It delves into the societal impact, legal consequences, and media's role in shaping public opinion, with a focus on cases that have become cultural phenomena. Through interviews and archival footage, the series explores how the court of public opinion can often be just as significant as the verdict in the courtroom.

Room 666 is a documentary film directed by Wim Wenders that explores the world of filmmaking and the Cannes Film Festival. The film features interviews with various directors who discuss their thoughts and experiences in Room 666, a hotel room at the festival. Released in 1982, it provides deep insights into the film industry and the sociological aspects of cinema.

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream is a documentary film that delves into the phenomenon of late-night cult films and their influence on popular culture. Through interviews with filmmakers, critics, and enthusiasts, the film examines how these unconventional and often subversive movies gained a dedicated following and became significant artistic expressions.

Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019) is a documentary film that delves into the history of black horror movies, examining their significance both within the horror genre and in terms of social commentary. Through interviews with filmmakers, actors, and scholars, the documentary explores the evolution and impact of black horror films, from the early days of cinema to the present. It examines how these movies have challenged stereotypes, addressed important social issues, and provided a platform for black voices within the film industry.

The Brainwashing of My Dad (2015) is a documentary that explores the transformation of the director's father from a non-political, lifelong Democrat into a right-wing fanatic after years of listening to talk radio and watching Fox News. The film delves into the tactics used by conservative media outlets to manipulate and polarize viewers, highlighting the detrimental effects of media bias and propaganda on American society. Through personal anecdotes and interviews with experts in media studies and psychology, the documentary examines the role of corporate media in shaping political ideologies and dismantling the father-son relationship. It also explores the impact of deregulation and the Reaganomics era on media consolidation and the rise of right-wing media. With a focus on the power of media in shaping individuals' beliefs and attitudes, The Brainwashing of My Dad sheds light on the dangers of misinformation and offers a thought-provoking commentary on the state of American politics.

The American Nightmare is a documentary that delves into the horror genre of American cinema, exploring its themes of violence, blood, and death. Through interviews with filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals, it examines the sociological and cultural impact of horror films and their portrayal of social issues. From the 1930s to the 1990s, the documentary examines the evolution of horror filmmaking and its influence on society.

In Adios Amor, the discovery of lost photographs sparks the search for a hero that history forgot—Maria Moreno, a migrant mother driven to speak out by her twelve children’s hunger. Years before Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta launched the United Farm Workers, Maria picked up the only weapon she had—her voice—and became an outspoken leader in an era when women were relegated to the background. The first farm worker woman in America to be hired as a union organizer, Maria’s story was silenced and her legacy buried—until now.

'Project Censored: The Movie' explores media censorship in our society by exposing important stories that corporate media fails to report/under report. Using the media watchdog group, Project Censored, as their road map, two fathers from California decided to make a documentary film that will help to end the reign of Junk Food News that Corporate Media continues to feed the American people.

In 2005, filmmaker Broderick Fox was found on the Berlin subway tracks with his head split open and a lethal blood alcohol level of 0.47. Strangers pulled him to safety, giving him a second chance at life and propelling him on a global journey to explore the limits of body, mind, spirit and art. Spanning Germany, Canada, Japan, Kenya, and the United States, Fox's journey includes collaborations with Canadian First-Nations artist Rande Cook and African-American artist Zulu, who help him memorialize his experiences in a full back tattoo. In our digital age where personal confession and self-exposure abound, Fox instead transforms his experiences into art, making a film that is both innovative and accessible.