Movies and TvShows featuring "progress" theme.

Doomwatch is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC, which ran on BBC 1 between 1970 and 1972. The series was set in the then present-day, and dealt with a scientific government agency led by Doctor Spencer Quist, responsible for investigating and combating various ecological and technological dangers. The series was followed by a film adaptation produced by Tigon British Film Productions and released in 1972, and a revival TV film was broadcast on Channel 5 in 1999.

In a not-so-distant future, tech giant Pegazus offers couples the opportunity to share their pregnancies via detachable artificial wombs or pods. Rachel, a rising tech company executive, and Alvy, a botanist, embark on a wild ride to parenthood in this world where AI and technology have surpassed nature.

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.

Chasing Mavericks is based on the true story of Jay Moriarity, a young surfer from Santa Cruz, California who is determined to ride the infamous Mavericks, one of the biggest waves on Earth. With the help of his mentor, Frosty Hesson, Jay overcomes personal challenges and learns life lessons as he pursues his dream of becoming a legendary surfer.

Last and First Men is a dystopian sci-fi film based on the novel by Olaf Stapledon. Set in the distant future, the movie delves into the evolution of humanity and the potential for human extinction. It presents a thought-provoking exploration of civilization, architecture, and the progress of humankind.

In a world on the brink of war, a scientist envisions a utopian future but is faced with the reality of global conflict and the destruction of civilization.

In Barbie Video Game Hero, Barbie is a computer programmer who gets trapped in a virtual world. She must team up with her friends to fight a computer virus and save the game. Along the way, Barbie discovers her inner strength and empowers herself to overcome various challenges. With colorful visuals and exciting fight scenes, Barbie Video Game Hero is a fun-filled adventure for the whole family.

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean follows the story of a two-gun-holster judge and outlaw who becomes a lawyer and seeks justice in a western town. Along the way, he deals with various challenges including a husband-wife relationship, death in childbirth, corruption, racism, and the progress brought by the railroad. The movie is based on a true story and showcases the life of Judge Roy Bean and his impact on a Texas town.

Alexis Conran & Marcus Brigstocke put all manner of hi- and lo- tech gadgets to the test in their own inimitable way. Every episode takes on a different element of a modern man's life as gadget geek Alexis attempts to persuade the more ‘traditional' Marcus that technology is always best. There's non-stop back and forth as the boys battle it out to prove one of them is right in a series of scenarios, from lazy Sundays to winter sports.

"Go Further" explores the idea that the single individual is the key to large-scale transformational change. The film follows actor Woody Harrelson as he takes a small group of friends on a bio-fueled bus-ride down the Pacific Coast Highway. Their goal? To show the people they encounter that there are viable alternatives.

In this classic British comedy, an inventor creates a fabric that never gets dirty or wears out. However, his invention threatens the profits of the textile industry and sparks a conflict between labor unions, capitalists, and scientists.

In the early 1900s, a poor Sicilian family decides to emigrate to America, hoping for a better life. They face various challenges and experiences during their transatlantic voyage and upon their arrival in New York City.

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.

A man and his companion travel to a remote village in China to investigate a valuable jade mine, but end up on a journey of self-discovery and connection with nature.

A Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brain-washing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School.

Coded tells the story of illustrator J.C. Leyendecker, whose legacy laid the foundation for today's out-and-proud LGBTQ advertisements.

Lem Schofield, a lawyer in a one-time small-town turned industrialized big city, runs his firm on examples set by Abraham Lincoln and is a friend to the poor. Clay Clinton, his late partner's son joins the firm but is anxious for fast success and considers Schofield's old-fashioned principles antiquated. Being in love with Schofield's daughter and impatient for success he moves to offices supplied by the city's most powerful industrialist, J.T. Tapley, who has plans to use Clay's good family lineage as a stepping stone to political power. The unscrupulous Tapley precipitates a strike in his factory mill which causes a rupture between the former partners. Schofield sets out to bring Tapley and his political henchmen to justice.

Documentary series examining the Industrial revolution, the age of smoke and steel, a time when history's great engineers pioneered solutions that would forever change the way people live, think, and build.