Movies and TvShows featuring "police-abuse" theme.
In the city of The Burg, where Mythical Creatures and Humans coexist, a string of murders threatens to destabilize the already tense relationship between the two races. Rycroft Philostrate, a human detective, teams up with a refugee faerie named Vignette Stonemoss to uncover the truth behind these gruesome crimes. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover dark secrets and political conspiracies that reach the highest level of society. In a world torn by racism, oppression, and prejudice, Rycroft and Vignette must navigate a dangerous web of corruption and social injustice to solve the murder mystery and preserve the fragile peace.
Seven Seconds is a gripping miniseries that explores the aftermath of a hit-and-run case in New Jersey. As the investigation unfolds, it uncovers a web of systemic racism, police abuse, and cover-ups. The story follows the emotional journey of the victim's family, the detectives assigned to the case, and the drug dealer whose life is intertwined with the tragedy. With themes of racial tension, loss of faith, and the dark side of humanity, Seven Seconds offers a powerful and thought-provoking portrayal of justice and redemption.
I Am the Night is a TV show set in the 1960s, following a teenage girl named Fauna Hodel who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her past. She discovers a dark web of corruption, racial injustice, and secrets involving her own family. Along the way, she encounters a journalist named Jay Singletary who aids her in her journey, as they navigate through the gritty and dangerous underbelly of Los Angeles.
In 1984, during the UK miner's strike, a group of gay and lesbian activists form an alliance with a small Welsh mining community to support each other's causes. They face opposition and police abuse, but their friendship and determination inspire change and acceptance.
Chasing the Dragon is a movie that tells the story of a police officer who teams up with a drug lord to take down the triad. Set in the 1960s and 1970s in Hong Kong, the film explores themes of police corruption, organized crime, and the dangerous world of the Golden Triangle drug trade. As the collaboration between the officer and the drug lord deepens, they become entangled in a web of violence, betrayal, and power struggles. The film is based on a true story and showcases the dark underbelly of Hong Kong's criminal underworld.
When the Candyman returns to stalk and murder his relatives in Los Angeles, a female artist gets caught up in the evil cult's plot. She must uncover the truth and stop the Candyman before it's too late.
A detective is on the trail of a demonic serial killer who possesses supernatural powers. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a dark world of devil worship and mind control. With the help of a skeptical partner, he must stop the killer before more innocent lives are taken. But the killer is unkillable and can manipulate reality, making the detective question his own sanity.
La Chèvre is a comedy adventure film about a clumsy businessman who teams up with a private detective to find a woman who has gone missing. Their search takes them on a wild journey filled with hilarious mishaps and unexpected twists.
In Cold War, a group of corrupt police officers in Hong Kong deals with a power struggle and a kidnapping, leading to intense shootouts and a race against time to save lives. The story unfolds amidst exploding cars, police raids, and a thrilling battle on a container ship.
On My Skin is a gripping biographical drama based on the true story of Stefano Cucchi, an Italian man who died in police custody. The film highlights the abuse of power and corruption within the Italian police and justice system, as well as the struggle faced by Cucchi and his family to seek justice for his death. Through a one-week time span, the movie explores themes of police misconduct, human rights abuse, and the failure of the legal system.
In Confessions of a Police Captain, a police captain named Bonavia discovers the corruption within his own department and decides to take justice into his own hands. As he investigates a series of crimes, he uncovers a web of power struggles, mafia involvement, and police abuse. With a tragic ending, the film offers a social commentary on the dark side of law enforcement during the years of lead in Italy.
When his teenage daughter is accused of murder, a loving father in Thailand must navigate through class differences, police corruption, and a corrupt justice system to prove her innocence and protect his family.
In the aftermath of the G8 Summit in Genova, Italy, a group of Italian police brutally beat, torture, and rape protesters, resulting in a massive cover-up by the Carabinieri. The film follows the story of a group of prisoners who were brutally abused by the police and the subsequent court case that tries to bring justice to those responsible.
Sioux City follows a Native American man who becomes a victim of racism and corruption after his mother is murdered. He sets out on a journey to seek justice, uncovering a web of secrets and discovering his own heritage along the way.
Murder on a Sunday Morning is a gripping true crime documentary that follows the trial of a teenager accused of murder in Jacksonville, Florida. The film explores themes of police corruption, racial injustice, and the struggle for justice in the American legal system. With compelling evidence and shocking revelations, it exposes the flaws and prejudices that can lead to wrongful convictions.
As I Open My Eyes (2015) follows a young woman named Farah as she rebels against societal norms in Tunisia during the Arab Spring. When Farah's singing career starts to gain attention, her choices become more difficult as she faces oppression from an oppressive government and encounters violence and trauma along the way.
Indian sheriff Thunder is transferred to a small town in the desert. He learns that the corrupt deputy is paid by the drug mob. To protect himself, the deputy sets a trap for Thunder and gets him convicted as dealer. Thunder manages to break out of the brutal prison camp and takes bloody revenge. However he cannot sufficiently protect his pregnant wife.
In one of many unpopular and unsupported policy decisions, the US government of the near future outlaws vehicle petrol in an effort to curb the overuse of limited natural resources - except, of course, for official purposes. There are many renegades who oppose the authorities, and will stop at nothing to allow themselves the freedom of burning around the countryside.
Manuel is a lonely young man of upper middle class who lives in Buenos Aires with his mother. Due to a fortuitous circumstance, one day he discovers that his father, whom he does not know and whom he supposes living abroad, is in the country. He decides to go and look for him and on his motorcycle starts a long way south through Patagonia.
Set in 1970s Sydney, Riot follows a young gay man who becomes involved in the gay and lesbian rights movement. As tensions rise, a violent riot breaks out, leading to a pivotal moment in the fight for equality.