Movies and TvShows featuring "prisoner-revolt" theme.

A war hero becomes a prisoner in a military prison and leads a revolt against an abusive warden, seeking justice and self-respect.

The Experiment is a psychological thriller based on a true story. A group of volunteers agrees to participate in a study to test the effects of authority and power. The experiment quickly escalates into a dangerous situation as the participants are subjected to psychological torture, manipulation, and abuse. As the power struggle intensifies, the line between the roles of prisoners and guards becomes blurred, leading to a revolt within the prison. The film explores themes of obedience, domination, and the dehumanization of individuals in an unethical scientific experiment.

Against the Wall tells the gripping story of a prison riot, sparked by racial tension, and the efforts of negotiators to bring the situation under control. As tensions escalate, both prisoners and guards must confront their own biases and prejudices, leading to a deadly confrontation. This intense and thought-provoking film explores themes of racism, power dynamics, and the human capacity for change.

Attica is a powerful and intense drama that recounts the harrowing events of the 1971 Attica prison riot. Fueled by anger and frustration, inmates revolt against the brutal conditions they face, leading to a violent clash with authorities. The film explores themes of human rights, confrontation, and the fight against an oppressive system.

The documentary Sobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m. (2001) tells the true story of the Sobibor extermination camp uprising led by Jewish prisoners during World War Two. It explores the bravery and resilience of the prisoners, their fight for survival, and the mass murder carried out by the Nazis.

A prisoner escapes and finds himself on a tropical island, where he faces racial tensions and power struggles.

Documentary about Attica prison riot and lawsuits to get compensation for the victims of these events.

Attica is a documentary movie that explores the notorious prison uprising at Attica Correctional Facility in New York in 1971. The film examines the events that led to the uprising, the negotiations between the prisoners and the authorities, and the violent suppression of the rebellion. It also delves into the social commentary surrounding the incident and the subsequent controversy.