Movies and TvShows featuring "political-convention" theme.
In a future plagued by catastrophic weather, a weather-controlling system called Dutch Boy is created to stabilize the climate. Jake Lawson, the architect of Dutch Boy, is fired after a disagreement with the government. Three years later, the system starts malfunctioning and causing extreme weather events all over the world. Jake is brought back to fix the situation and uncovers a conspiracy within the White House. With the help of his brother Max, he races against time to stop a geostorm that could wipe out humanity.
In 2016, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) is the chairman of Fox News and runs the network with an iron fist. The film follows the stories of three different women who work at Fox News: Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron), Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman), and Kayla Popisil (Margot Robbie). Megyn challenges Donald Trump during a debate, facing backlash and harassment as a result. Gretchen, tired of enduring sexist comments, decides to sue Roger directly. Kayla, a young conservative woman, moves up in the network and experiences sexual harassment from Roger. As the women face various challenges, they come together to expose the truth about the toxic work environment at Fox News.
In the midst of the Cold War, an American soldier is brainwashed and programmed to become an assassin. As he starts to have recurring nightmares, he must uncover a communist conspiracy and prevent a political assassination.
H2O is a Canadian political drama two-part miniseries that first aired on the CBC Television October 31, 2004. It starred Paul Gross and Leslie Hope, with former politician Belinda Stronach making a cameo appearance. Written by Gross and John Krizanc and directed by Charles Binamé, it was nominated for five Gemini Awards and four DGC Craft Awards. It won one Golden Nymph Award for best actor.
A lawyer returns to his hometown to attend the funeral of a prominent citizen. He recounts a story of how he became involved in a conflict with a notorious outlaw and gunslinger, Liberty Valance, and how the events shaped the town. The lawyer struggles with his own beliefs in law and order and finds himself torn between two women. In the end, he is forced to confront Liberty Valance in a dramatic showdown.
Fourteen years after his first adventure, Kazakh reporter Borat Sagdiyev is tasked with returning to America to deliver a gift to Vice President Mike Pence. However, his plans change when he discovers he has a 15-year-old daughter named Tutar. Together, they explore U.S. politics and learn about feminism, racism, and COVID-19. Will Borat complete his mission?
In 1968, during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, massive protests against the Vietnam War occurred. After a curfew was imposed, the protests escalated into a police riot. Seven demonstrators, including Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Bobby Seale, and others, were charged with conspiracy. The story revolves around their trial and the events leading up to it.
Best of Enemies is a documentary that delves into the rivalry between intellectual giants William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Through archival footage and interviews, the film explores the impact of their debates on politics and television.
In Pursuit, a nerve-gas bomb threatens a political convention in San Diego. The writer-director, determined to stop the attack, races against time. His count-down begins as he unravels a web of politics and terrorism, making for a suspenseful and mind-bending movie.
Delves into the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and how it affected people, how the American public worked together to get through the massive hardships, and how the economy recovered with World War II. Examine the changes that swept the shaken nation during the first year - from the landslide victory of FDR in 1932 to Dust Bowl farmers. Americans sought release from the hard times wherever they could find it - from marathon dancing to going to the movies. As the Depression lingered and the New Deal failed to live up to people's expectations, some Americans fought back against the system. After years of crisis, WWII approached and did what all the protests and recovery programs failed to do - end the Depression. Includes photos, rare interviews, and footage of the culture, media, and politics of the times.
Wilson is a biographical comedy-drama film that tells the story of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States. The film explores Wilson's personal and political life, including his presidency, his stroke, and his role in World War I.
Medium Cool is a drama film that takes place during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It follows a television reporter named John Cassellis who becomes involved in the political turmoil and police brutality surrounding the convention. As he navigates the chaotic and violent events, he also forms a relationship with a young widow and her son. The film explores themes of political activism, journalistic integrity, and the impact of historical events on individual lives.
Forbidden is a pre-code drama and romance film released in 1932. The story revolves around the forbidden love between a librarian and a district attorney. The plot includes themes of adoption, self-sacrifice, murder, and political convention.
As England begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.
The War at Home (1979) is a powerful documentary that delves into the resistance against the Vietnam War in Wisconsin during the late 1970s. It explores the perspectives of Vietnam War veterans, political activists, and ordinary citizens who were involved in the anti-war movement. Through interviews, stock footage, and photographs, the film exposes the truth behind the government's actions and the impact of the war on individuals and communities. It highlights the protests, demonstrations, and political activism that shaped the anti-war movement in Wisconsin and calls for political change and equality.
Sunrise at Campobello is a movie based on the play of the same name. It follows the story of Franklin D. Roosevelt as he battles with polio and rises to become the President of the United States. Set in the 1920s, the movie explores the challenges faced by FDR and how he overcomes them with the support of his family and the American people.
A group of documentary filmmakers chronicle the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
A revealing look at the behind-the-scenes events and parties during the 1992 US Presidential election.
A campaign boss is looking for three delegates to the presidential convention, delegates that are too stupid to discover that his candidate, Hammond Egger, is a crook. Enter the stooges as janitors sent to clean the man's office. After some of their antics, the boy's suitability for the job is apparent and they're hired. The stooges go to the convention, but double cross their boss and vote for another candidate, Abel Lamb Stewer. When the boss and his muscle man come looking for revenge, the boys defeat them in a wild fight.
This film tells the story of a young Montrealer who edits an underground newspaper with help from his female friend and a draft dodger from the United States. Two rival philosophies of dissenting youth become evident in the choices they make: militant protest vs. communal retreat. Including some seminal archival footage of a speech by legendary anti-war activist Abbie Hoffman and bloody rioting during the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago.