Movies and TvShows featuring "social-discontent" theme.

Trotsky is a TV show that follows the life of Leon Trotsky, a key figure in the Russian Revolution and the early years of Soviet Russia. The series explores his role as a Bolshevik leader, his conflicts with other prominent figures such as Vladimir Lenin and Josef Stalin, and his eventual assassination. It delves into the political and social turmoil of the time, depicting the struggles of the Red Army and the formation of Communist Party structures. The show also highlights Trotsky's relationship with artist Frida Kahlo and his experiences as a Russian Jew navigating a changing world.

Two well-established families get embroiled in a complicated struggle rooted in grief, anger, and a passionate desire for revenge. The husbands and wives set their elaborate plans in motion as they fight for their loved ones and their own desires.

In a future dystopian society, a political demonstration turns into a fight for survival as citizens must confront white supremacy, abuse of power, and social injustice during an annual event known as The Purge. With the help of a resistance movement, a group of African-Americans in New York City and New Jersey must navigate through a night of terror, violence, and psychological thrills to expose the corrupt system and fight against the oppressive regime.

In the 19th century, Amsterdam Vallon returns to New York City's Five Points seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, who killed his father. He infiltrates Bill's inner circle and plans to kill him during a ceremony. Along the way, Amsterdam discovers a complicated love triangle and becomes involved in a criminal empire. Eventually, he confronts Bill and ends up exacting his revenge, but at a great cost. The movie explores themes of violence, corruption, and the struggle for power in a tumultuous time in American history.

In the film 'La Haine (1995)', three young men from the French suburbs navigate through a day in their lives after a violent riot. Vinz, Saïd, and Hubert, each from different ethnic backgrounds, experience the tense atmosphere of the racially diverse 'ghetto'. The oppressive police force exacerbates the tensions. When a police officer loses his handgun during the riots, Vinz finds it and vows to kill a cop if his friend Abdel dies in the hospital. The film explores themes of racism, police brutality, and social unrest within a 24-hour time span.

Stonewall is a gripping movie set in 1969, depicting the events leading up to the landmark Stonewall riots in New York City. It follows the story of a gay protagonist who becomes involved in the gay liberation movement after experiencing police brutality and harassment. This turning point in history helped pave the way for advancements in gay rights and equality.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. leads a historic campaign for equal voting rights, organizing a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965, facing violent opposition and political obstacles.

Set in Havana, Cuba during the Cuban Revolution, the movie follows the story of an American caught in the midst of political turmoil and social discontent. He gets involved in a high-stakes poker game and becomes entangled in a web of love, betrayal, and rebellion.

In the midst of the 1905 Russian Revolution, the crew of the battleship Potemkin rebels against their oppressive officers, leading to a series of events that challenge the authority of the Imperial Russian Navy and ignite the social unrest in Odessa.

In 'The Defiant Ones,' two escaped convicts, one black and one white, are shackled together and must overcome their racial prejudice and personal differences in order to survive their pursuers and the harsh environment of the American South in the 1950s.

Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom is a gripping documentary that chronicles the Ukrainian Revolution of 2013-2014, when thousands of protesters took to the streets of Kyiv to demand political freedom and an end to corruption. The film explores the violent clashes between the protesters and the police, capturing the bravery and determination of the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom.

A dramatic and thrilling movie about the French Revolution, depicting the discontent, crisis, and social unrest that led to the end of the monarchy and the rise of the republic. It explores the political turmoil, violence, and rebellion that characterized this historical era.

The White Horse is a Russian TV serial broadcast in 1993. The film, in 10 episodes, was directed by Gelii Ryabov. It presents the Russian civil war in Siberia from 1917–1920 and the struggle of the White Russians under the command of Admiral Alexander Kolchak against the Bolshevik forces, until his final defeat.

I Am Not Your Negro is a documentary that delves into the history of racism and civil rights in America. It explores the themes of civil unrest, social commentary, racial oppression, and political repression. The film showcases the perspectives of prominent African-American figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, and highlights the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.

Dear Comrades! tells the story of a communist party member whose life is turned upside down when she witnesses the brutal crackdown on protestors in 1962. As the government tries to cover up the event, she embarks on a personal mission to find her missing daughter amidst the chaos and political unrest.

In the midst of the Russian Revolution, a group of Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky overthrow the provisional government and seize control of the Winter Palace. The film captures the unrest and social discontent that led to the revolution, as well as the ensuing power struggle within the Bolshevik party.

Rosa Luxemburg (1986) follows the life of Rosa Luxemburg, a Marxist and communist revolutionary, as she fights against government repression and advocates for democracy. The movie explores her friendship with Karl Liebknecht and her struggle against the court system. It portrays the tragic events leading up to her execution and highlights her role as a peace activist and freedom fighter.

In the Russian Empire, a labor strike erupts as workers protest against their exploitative working conditions, corruption, and the cruelty inflicted upon animals. The rebellion grows in intensity, leading to a fierce fight for workers' rights and justice. Amidst the turmoil, the working class is pushed to the edge, suffering from starvation and social unrest. The movie explores themes of class struggle, anti-capitalism, and the oppressive nature of the Tsarist regime.

Trace of Stones is a banned film that portrays the life of construction workers on a building site in East Germany. The story revolves around a love triangle, political controversy, and social discontent in a planned economy.

Set during the post-Marcos regime in a remote village of Dolores, chronicles the life of Jimmy Cordero, a political prisoner who have just been freed from prison after the decline of the Marcos dictatorship. From his revolutionary past, he got himself into human rights activism following his prison release. He and his wife’s brother once conducted a fact-finding mission to Dolores only to find out the terror brought about to its residents by the Orapronobis, a government backed anti-communist paramilitary troop deployed in the town of Dolores.