Movies and TvShows featuring "political-power" theme.

House of Cards is a thrilling political drama that follows the story of Frank Underwood, a cunning politician who stops at nothing to achieve power. Set in Washington D.C., the series delves into the world of government corruption, media manipulation, and the lengths people will go to maintain political power.

New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story. Garrison and his team investigate potential links to the assassination in New Orleans. Three years later, the investigation is reopened after Garrison notices inaccuracies in the Warren Commission Report. Garrison interrogates witnesses and uncovers evidence of a conspiracy involving the CIA, military-industrial complex, Cuban exiles, and the Mafia. Despite facing opposition and attacks on his character, Garrison presents evidence of multiple assassins during Clay Shaw's trial.

Boss is a TV show about a powerful mayor of Chicago who is diagnosed with a degenerative disease. As he tries to come to terms with his illness, he also has to deal with the challenges of running a city plagued by corruption and political intrigue. Along the way, he must navigate complicated relationships and make difficult decisions that will impact his personal and professional life.

Vice is the untold story of Dick Cheney's rise to power as Vice President to George W. Bush. From his early struggles with alcoholism to his position as White House Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense, and CEO of Halliburton, Cheney reshapes the country and the globe in ways that are still felt today.

In the midst of a re-election campaign, a liberal US Senator, Jay Bulworth, becomes disillusioned with politics and hires a hitwoman to assassinate him. However, after meeting a young African-American woman and experiencing a new perspective on life, Bulworth begins to speak his mind without concern for political correctness or re-election.

A thought-provoking documentary that delves into the complex interactions between machines, technology, and society in the 20th century. It examines the impact of machines and their role in shaping the social, political, and economic systems, revealing the often hidden narratives and illusions created by these systems. Through archive footage and interviews, the series explores topics such as power dynamics, corruption, ideology, and the concept of progress.

A thought-provoking documentary that delves into the systemic corruption and collusion between governments and the media. It reveals the truth behind political power and exposes the complicity that perpetuates deception and manipulation of information.

The Final Cut is a political thriller miniseries based on a novel. It follows the story of a psychopath who schemes his way to become the Prime Minister of England, navigating the treacherous world of politics, power, and betrayal.

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is a documentary that explores the history and impact of the Black Panther Party in the 1960s. It delves into their activism, political radicalism, and clashes with law enforcement, as well as their efforts to empower the Black community through social welfare programs. The film also sheds light on the government's surveillance and persecution of the party members.

Sydney White, a college freshman, finds herself at odds with a popular sorority on campus. With the help of a group of geeks, she takes on the sorority and the elitism that pervades the college. Along the way, Sydney learns about friendship, love, and the power of solidarity.

The Internet's Own Boy tells the story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz. From Swartz's help in the development of the basic internet protocol RSS to his co-founding of Reddit, his fingerprints are all over the internet. But it was Swartz's groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing combined with his aggressive approach to information access that ensnared him in a two-year legal nightmare. It was a battle that ended with the taking of his own life at the age of 26. Aaron's story touched a nerve with people far beyond the online communities in which he was a celebrity. This film is a personal story about what we lose when we are tone deaf about technology and its relationship to our civil liberties.

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 is a documentary film that explores the black power movement in the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It provides a unique perspective on the movement through archival footage and interviews with activists and leaders of the time. The film covers a range of topics including political activism, the Black Panther Party, political assassinations, discrimination, and the impact of the movement on American politics and society.

Seven Days in May follows the story of a US Air Force general who discovers a conspiracy within the Joint Chiefs of Staff to overthrow the President. As he tries to uncover the truth, he faces challenges from the Secret Service, kidnapping, and a race against time to prevent a military coup. Set during the Cold War, the movie explores themes of political power, loyalty, and the nuclear arms race.

Great Guy is a crime drama film from 1936. The story follows Johnny, a former prizefighter who now works as a furniture salesman. When Johnny's fiancée's engagement ring is stolen, he becomes entangled in a web of political corruption and blackmail. Wrongly accused of bribery, Johnny must navigate the corrupt world of government officials and corrupt mayors to prove his innocence and uncover the truth. With the help of his loyal secretary, Johnny fights to clear his name and bring down those responsible.

A documentary about the four Warner brothers, pioneers of the film industry, their immigration to America, and the creation of the Warner Bros. Studio.

Over one thousand people have been charged with storming the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, as part of a widely televised insurrection attempt. Approximately 15% of them worked as police or military personnel. This staggering statistic begs an important question: how can a service member who took an oath to protect the country’s democracy do something that puts that very democracy in jeopardy?

Ugo Conti, charismatic Italian aristocrat and influencer, arrives in Mexico where he seduces the Mexican high society. When he meets Frida Becker again, the love of his past, he will end up in the center of a struggle for political power.

Casino Jack and the United States of Money is a documentary that delves into the life and crimes of Jack Abramoff, a powerful lobbyist who became involved in money laundering, corruption, and political scandal. The film explores the intricate web of bribery, kickbacks, and extortion that Abramoff orchestrated, highlighting the influence of money in politics and the corrupt practices that often go unnoticed.

A historical drama depicting the rise to power of King Louis XIV of France and his transformation of the country into an absolute monarchy.