Movies and TvShows featuring "pretext" theme.

After a prison riot, a former BOPE captain becomes the head of security in a Rio de Janeiro prison. He tries to clean up the corrupt system while dealing with powerful drug lords and political corruption.

The Edge of Democracy is a powerful documentary that explores the turbulent political history of Brazil, focusing on the rise and fall of democracy. It delves into the political polarization, corruption, and abuse of power that have plagued the country, with a particular focus on the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff and the subsequent election of Jair Bolsonaro. Through a combination of personal stories, interviews, and archival footage, the documentary unravels the unraveling of democracy in Brazil.

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 Fox tells the story of The Hague-based Europol agent Simon Fox (Morgan C Jones). He leads a troubled life after he accidentally shot and killed a child. Struggling with this trauma Simon is confronted with a secret post-war resistance organization called ‘Gladio’. The organization is abused by illustrious politicians in their hunger for power, as a result of which The Netherlands is likely to degenerate into a police state. When it becomes clear that Simon’s father established ‘Gladio’ after the war with very different intentions, Simon is determined to turn the tide..

This documentary delves into the media's manipulation of public perception surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting propaganda campaigns, distortions, and bias. It examines the occupation of Palestine, the Israel-Lebanon War, and key events from 1948 to 2014. Through the lens of media coverage, it reveals the influence of PR coordinators and the complicity of the United States in shaping the narrative.

War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State highlights four cases where whistleblowers noticed government wrong-doing and took to the media to expose the fraud and abuse. It exposes the surprisingly worsening and threatening reality for whistleblowers and the press. The film includes interviews with whistleblowers Michael DeKort, Thomas Drake, Franz Gayl and Thomas Tamm and award-winning journalists like David Carr, Lucy Dalglish, Glenn Greenwald, Seymour Hersh, Michael Isikoff, Bill Keller, Eric Lipton, Jane Mayer, Dana Priest, Tom Vanden Brook and Sharon Weinberger.

Piazza Fontana bombing in December 12, 1969.

The Chinese Exclusion Act (2017) is a documentary that delves into the history and consequences of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, a federal law that prohibited Chinese labor immigration to the United States. Through archival footage, voiceover narration, and expert interviews, the film examines the causes and effects of the Act, shedding light on the discrimination and hardships faced by Chinese Americans during this time. It explores topics such as the mining industry, smoking opium, Chinese law, government collapse, the Mexican-American War, and the conquest of California. The documentary also touches on the occupation of Chinese territory by foreign powers, fundraising efforts, still photography, and the significance of the Statue of Liberty. The film provides a comprehensive overview of the Act, its historical context, and its relevance to American history and immigration policy.

A documentary that reveals the truth behind the Panama invasion and the manufacturing of consent. It exposes the media bias, war propaganda, and abuse of power by the military-industrial complex. The film investigates the CIA's involvement in drug trafficking and the brutal treatment of Panamanian citizens.

After the death of his father Daniel Tessard has convinced his mother Marion to come to live with him in his apartment in Paris.One year has passed and Marion is still living in the apartment.Daniel is now convincing his mother to go to live in a nice villa (that exists only in the pictures) and has contracted François Ferardini, a real estate entrepreneur for the last construction works.When he goes to see the villa,nothing has be done, it's a real disaster.Besides François tells him a lot of stories about the delay of the construction.What will Daniel do ?

Journalist Assia Boundaoui sets out to investigate long-brewing rumors that her quiet, predominantly Arab-American neighborhood was being monitored by the FBI.

Moazzam Begg has experienced a generation of conflict. The Confession captures the entirety of Begg’s story, from his forced confession and testimony as a free man, to his experience as a British Muslim and living the War on Terror Commissioned by BBC Storyville and the BFI, The Confession is a gripping account of the rise of modern jihad, its descent into terror and the disastrous reaction of the West. The Confession is now available to watch on iTunes.

The Dragon, the lord of the sea, fell seriously ill. The court doctor Jellyfish, prescribed him a liver of Monkey. So they had to look for someone who could leave the sea and go to the land. They chose a Turtle. The Turtle brings the Monkey to the Dragon on the pretext that there are growing peeled bananas there. However, the Monkey, having learned from the Dolphin the plans of the Turtle, deceives her and forces to return to the island.

The story of Sausalito's houseboat war and the struggle of the people to survive an onslaught by cops, lawyers and courts all stacked against them. Joe Tate and the Redlegs star as the ragtag leaders of the resistance.

A curious monkey living on Sarugashima Island decides to swim across the ocean in search of its past lives. Along the way, it encounters a talking turtle, makes friends with a kind dolphin, and learns about the power of choice and the true meaning of home. The monkey's adventure serves as a pretext to explore themes of reincarnation and the teachings of Buddha.