Movies and TvShows featuring "public-hearing" theme.

When pilot Sully Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River to save the passengers, he is hailed a hero but faces investigation and criticism. Sully insists it was a forced water landing and not a crash, and debates the accuracy of computer simulations. The National Transportation Safety Board questions his decision, but ultimately confirms his actions were correct. Sully credits everyone aboard and the rescue team for the success.

Set in 1950s Brooklyn, Motherless Brooklyn follows Lionel Essrog, a detective with Tourette's Syndrome, who investigates the murder of his mentor and uncovers a web of corruption and political intrigue.

Freeheld is a heart-wrenching drama based on the true story of Laurel Hester, a police officer diagnosed with terminal cancer. She struggles to secure her pension benefits for her partner, Stacie Andree, which leads to a public battle for equality and gay rights. Their fight becomes a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community and highlights the injustice they face in society.

Leatherheads is a romantic comedy that takes place in the 1920s during the rise of professional American Football. It follows the story of a struggling football team and their charismatic leader who recruits a war hero to boost the team's popularity. Along the way, they navigate through love triangles, sponsorships, and the challenges of the game.

Dennis is a handsome, successful and well-liked civic leader who lives in his hometown with his lovely wife and their new baby. When Enrique Vasquez and his striking teen daughter Angela move in next door, Dennis is only too happy to lend a hand. But when he and Angela begin an affair, Dennis's perfect life is threatened.

The Great Postal Heist follows director Jay Galione's father, a 30-year US Post Office clerk, who was harassed, threatened, and fired for standing up for his colleagues. A moving indictment of the toxic culture and push to downsize, the documentary chronicles the journey of postal workers, experts, and advocates who experienced firsthand the abuses in the oldest federal agency in America and stood up against the USPS's notoriously violent work environment, featuring interviews with Ralph Nader and Richard Wolff. The atmosphere was a result of systematic dismantling and privatization of the trillion-dollar mail industry by lobbyists and politicians who seek to make profits at the expense of the mental health, living wages, and working conditions of their employees.

Out in the Silence is a documentary that explores the reactions and challenges faced by a small town when a same-sex wedding announcement is published in their local newspaper. The film follows the personal stories of several individuals and their experiences with homophobia, hate crimes, and discrimination in a rural setting. It also highlights the power of community, friendship, and the fight for equality.