Movies and TvShows featuring "non-violent-resistance" theme.

Evil is a powerful drama based on a true story set in a 1950s boarding school, where a young rebel must face the sadistic and fascist system of discipline. He forms unlikely friendships and plots revenge against the oppressive regime.

Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, Sophie Scholl and her brother Hans are members of the anti-Nazi resistance group, the White Rose. They distribute leaflets criticizing the regime and calling for resistance. As their activities are discovered by the Gestapo, Sophie and Hans are arrested, interrogated, and ultimately sentenced to death. This gripping film showcases Sophie Scholl's courage and conviction in the face of overwhelming odds.

The Cove is a powerful documentary that exposes a hidden secret in the small town of Taiji, Japan, where dolphins are being slaughtered by the thousands. A group of activists, led by Ric O'Barry, infiltrate the town and use groundbreaking techniques to capture the brutal reality of the whaling industry. This shocking film sheds light on the dark side of humanity and the urgent need for ocean conservation.

More American Graffiti is a movie that takes place in the 1960s and follows the lives of various characters as they navigate the turbulent time of the Vietnam War. The movie combines comedy and drama as it explores themes of peace, army desertion, teenage rebellion, and the cultural shifts happening during that era.

In Fire on the Amazon, a photographer and a journalist team up to investigate the murder of an indigenous activist in the Amazon rainforest. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of corruption and political intrigue. This action-packed adventure explores themes of deforestation, indigenous rights, and the preservation of nature.

In 1980s Brazil, Chico Mendes fights against political corruption, bribery, and environmental destruction caused by logging and deforestation in the rainforest. His non-violent resistance and efforts to protect nature conservation lead to his assassination.

The White Rose follows the true story of a group of university students in Munich, Germany, who form a non-violent resistance movement against the Nazi regime during World War Two. They distribute anti-Nazi leaflets, express their discontent with the regime, and challenge the conscience of the German people. The movie explores themes of resistance, repression, and the cost of standing up for one's beliefs.

Bold Native follows animal rights activist Charlie Cranehill as he infiltrates a farm to save a kidnapped cow. Framed as a terrorist, Charlie goes on the run and joins an underground animal activist group, leading to a series of daring acts of resistance and animal rescue. Fueled by compassion and a deep sense of justice, Charlie becomes a symbol of the animal liberation movement.

As the EDSA Revolution unfolds, a mother, son, and daughter who live in a slum near Malacañang Palace grapple with the murder of their patriarch in the hands of corrupt policemen, turning from passive victims of social injustice into active participants in the final hours of the uprising.

Rachel is a documentary film that investigates the death of American activist Rachel Corrie, who was run over by an Israeli bulldozer during a non-violent protest in the Gaza Strip. The film follows her journey to the Middle East, her correspondence with family and friends, and the subsequent investigation into her death. It explores themes of peace, activism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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