Movies and TvShows featuring "social-scandal" theme.

American Playboy is a TV show that explores the life and career of Hugh Hefner, from his early days as a magazine publisher to his influential role in the sexual revolution. The show delves into Hefner's personal and professional struggles, including his controversial relationships, substance abuse issues, and the social scandals surrounding Playboy.

Brideshead Revisited is a captivating drama set in England during the interwar period. It follows the lives of an upper-class family and explores themes of love, friendship, religion, and the complexities of social class. The story is told through the eyes of Charles Ryder, a middle-class student at Oxford University, who becomes infatuated with the aristocratic Flyte family and their country estate, Brideshead. As Charles navigates the dynamics of the family and their relationships, he becomes entangled in their secrets and struggles, including issues of homosexuality, alcoholism, and the clash between religious beliefs and personal desires.

Explore the hidden truths behind the Playboy empire through a modern-day lens. The documentary series delves into the complex world Hugh Hefner created and examines its far-reaching consequences on our culture's view of power and sexuality.

Too Big to Fail is a movie based on true events surrounding the financial crisis of 2008. It portrays the events that led to the collapse of major financial institutions and the efforts made by government officials and financial executives to prevent the collapse of the American economy.

Béatrice Dalle, Lio, Brigitte Fontaine, Corinne Masiero, Aïssa Maïga, Virginie Despentes, Maria Schneider, Gisèle Halimi, Juliette Gréco, and Adèle Haenel—these women lived on their own terms, defying conventions and embracing lives often deemed "scandalous." Labeled frivolous, hysterical, or simply too free and too loud, they faced criticism yet used controversy as a force for change, challenging norms and advancing women's rights. This documentary retraces seventy years of their bold and unconventional journeys, telling the story of the fearless women who shaped history and fought for a more equal world.

Ragtime is a drama film set in the early 1900s in America. It delves into themes of racial injustice, class differences, and the impact of radical politics. The story follows various characters as their lives intersect and intertwine, revealing the complexities of society during that period. The film explores topics such as racism, revenge killing, and political scandals, while also showcasing the vibrant music and culture of the time.

After a PR disaster at an elegant London launch party, Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy Stone become entangled in a media storm and are pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever.

Lucan is a TV mini-series based on the true story of Lord Lucan, an English aristocrat who disappeared after being accused of murdering his children's nanny.

Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy is a documentary that delves into the crack cocaine epidemic in the 1980s and its far-reaching consequences. It explores the political and social implications of the crisis, including corruption, conspiracy, and the devastating impact on communities.

Anna Karenina, a married woman, falls in love with Count Vronsky and faces the consequences of her affair, challenging societal norms and her own morality.

Deep Throat, a pornographic film directed by Gerard Damiano, a film-loving hairdresser, and starring Linda Lovelace, a shy girl manipulated by a controlling husband, was released in 1972 and divided audiences, who began to talk openly about sex, desire and female pleasure; but also about violence and abuse; and about pornography, until then an almost clandestine industry, as a revolutionary cultural phenomenon.

16-year-old Lara takes nude photos for her boyfriend, which soon flood social media. Lara's phone has been hacked, the photos published, and she's being blackmailed.

Capitalism: A Love Story is a documentary film that examines the influence of capitalism on American society. It explores issues such as economic inequality, corporate malfeasance, and the global economic crisis of 2008. The film also delves into the concept of the American Dream and the ways in which it has been undermined by corporate greed and corruption. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal stories, it presents a critical perspective on the impact of capitalism on the lives of everyday Americans.

Over one thousand people have been charged with storming the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, as part of a widely televised insurrection attempt. Approximately 15% of them worked as police or military personnel. This staggering statistic begs an important question: how can a service member who took an oath to protect the country’s democracy do something that puts that very democracy in jeopardy?

On January 31, 1857, the French writer Gustave Flaubert (1821-80) took his place in the dock for contempt of public morality and religion. The accused, the real one, is, through him, Emma Bovary, heroine with a thousand faces and a thousand desires, guilty without doubt of an unforgivable desire to live.

In the backdrop of 1900s Manhattan, a love triangle between an architect, a millionaire, and a showgirl leads to a tragic murder and a sensational murder trial. The true story of the girl in the red velvet swing unfolds as secrets, infidelity, and revenge come to light.

Elles livrent bataille: Nos seins, nos armes is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the world of feminism and activism. Through the lens of the Femen movement, the film uncovers the battles fought by women for their rights and challenges the norms of society. It highlights the power of collective action and sheds light on the struggles faced by women worldwide.

Goodbye Again is a drama and romance movie set in London, England. It revolves around a lonely wife who reunites with her former lover. The story explores themes of unrequited love, aging, and the complexities of relationships.

The Rainbow Warrior was a Greenpeace ship that was bombed by operatives of the French government, in New Zealand in 1985, while heading to a protest against nuclear testing, tragically taking the life of photographer Fernando Pereira. Edward McGurn’s enlightening and exciting documentary uncovers a tangled tale of nuclear weapons, geopolitical coverups, and attempts to take action against impending environmental collapse. Was Pereira’s death an accident or part of a larger political plot?

The story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley who, determined to banish dangerous substances from dinner tables, took on the powerful food manufacturers and their allies.