Movies and TvShows featuring "reconstruction" theme.
See No Evil (2014) is a thrilling TV show that follows a homicide detective as he investigates a murder using surveillance footage and photographic evidence. With the help of video evidence, the detective unravels the mystery behind the crime and brings the killer to justice.
Roots: The Next Generations is a TV mini-series that chronicles the lives of the descendants of African-American slaves after the American Civil War. The story explores themes of racial discrimination, interracial relationships, and the struggles faced by African-Americans in various historical periods.
Higa Nobuko was born and raised with her four siblings in a farmhouse in the "Yanbaru region" in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. She aims to become a chef drawing inspiration from Okinawan cuisine. The four siblings follow very different paths, but the memories of their hometown connect their hearts and they're able to overcome their hardships as a family.
Documentary series that casts a covert eye over the ever-growing problem of insurance fraud, and sees outlandish claimers as they're caught out on camera.
In Terror of Mechagodzilla, a scientist creates a powerful cyborg named Mechagodzilla to defend Earth from the destructive force of Godzilla. As Mechagodzilla battles Godzilla, the scientist must also confront an alien invasion disguised as humans. With the help of Interpol and a love interest, he must save the world from total destruction.
Song of the South is a Disney movie set in the Reconstruction Era where a young boy named Johnny befriends a rabbit and listens to the stories of Uncle Remus, an African-American former slave. The film combines live-action and animation to tell the story of friendship, laughter, and the power of storytelling. However, the film has faced controversy due to its racial stereotypes and depiction of slavery.
This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.
Explore the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction, and revolutionary social change. The twelve years that composed the post-war Reconstruction era (1865-77) witnessed a seismic shift in the meaning and makeup of our democracy.
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey is a documentary that explores the life and career of the legendary martial arts master. It delves into his upbringing, his training in various martial arts styles, and his impact on the world of martial arts through his films and teachings. The documentary also includes rare footage and interviews with people who knew and worked with Bruce Lee.
Presented by journalist and true crime author Geoffrey Wansell, Murder by the Sea examines strange murders recorded at famous seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.
Elizabeth I may be remembered as the greatest monarch to rule England, but during her lifetime she was beset by enemies and hers was a life of constant battling.
Renowned investigative reporter Donal MacIntyre examines horrific and fascinating crimes, interviewing the men and women who ensured that justice was done.
Lena's father works as a developer in Hitler's high-tech forge, where the famous unit receiver E1 was developed. When he dies in 1945, he leaves a notebook with the name Sattler. He should look for Lena. Lena is stranded with her seriously ill mother Hilde and her sister Betty in a village near Fürth. Here she meets two men: Walter Juskowiak, returnees from prisoner of war, with whom she meets, and Hans Sattler. The representative for radio kits turns out to be the son of Wilhelm Sattler, owner of the Sattler works in Fürth. Lena is sure to have finally found the right man.
The stories of some of the most prolific murderers and serial killers to walk hospital grounds across the globe. Often referred to as the ‘angels of the ward’ experts examine what turned these caregivers into killers.
The Hussy (1979) tells the story of a young girl who becomes involved in a manipulative relationship within her dysfunctional family. Based on a true story, the film explores themes of child kidnapping, manipulation, and abusive relationships. As the plot unfolds, the girl's life takes a dark turn, leading to a suspenseful climax.
In 'The Souvenir: Part II,' a filmmaker reflects on her life and relationships while trying to cope with the loss of her boyfriend. Set in 1980s London, she explores her artistic ambitions and personal growth amidst the challenges and choices she faces.
"Only a fool sticks his neck out for somebody else. Don't get in the habit of it." Outlaw gunslinger Sam Garrett offers that sage wisdom to fellow fugitive Tom Cameron, who's on the run from the "Bluebellies," Texas State Police officers who wield a brutal iron fist of enforcement in the early 1870s. But quick-draw, hard-bitten Garrett soon decides not to take his own advice after young Cameron heads home to surrender - and instead gets framed for a revenge murder by a jealous rival for the affections of his girl.
Film reconstruction of five real stories about the heroic deeds of the residents of Kyiv region during the Russian occupation. A story about those who heroically and selflessly saved tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives.
How do you build a medieval castle from scratch? Domestic historian Ruth Goodman and archeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold make perhaps their most ambitious foray into the past as they head to France to take part in a build that has been underway since 1997. Our intrepid history adventurers join this magnificent construction at Guédelon Castle to recreate authentic medieval castle living from within its rising walls.