Movies and TvShows featuring "social-studies" theme.

The Celluloid Closet is a documentary that delves into the history of how homosexuality has been portrayed in Hollywood films. It examines the evolving attitudes towards homosexuality and the impact of censorship on LGBTQ+ representation.

42 Up is a documentary film that continues the series of interviews with British individuals who were first interviewed at the age of 7. It explores their lives, marriage, divorce, politics, and class status as they reach middle age.

Set in Norfolk, England, the movie follows a high school teacher as he navigates the scandalous secrets of his own family history. From rumorous scandals to shocking revelations, he discovers the dark past of his ancestors while dealing with the complexities of his own life.

The Revisionaries is a thought-provoking documentary about the battle over education standards in Texas, focusing on the State Board of Education and their controversial decisions regarding topics such as evolution, religion, and science. The film raises questions about the separation of church and state, the influence of conservative politics on education, and the impact on students' knowledge and critical thinking skills.

This documentary celebrates the vibrant culture and tenacious struggle of the Gypsy. There is a new generation of Roma who claim their Gypsy roots with pride, while fighting the myths that caused their parents to live in fear. They call themselves by their rightful name, the Roma. Since the Roma people fled India in the 11th century, the have suffered almost a thousand years of persecution - from European Slavery to the Holocaust - yet they have survived as a unique global culture.

Philippines my Philippines (1989) is a feature length documentary about the situation in the Philippines two years after the notionally democratic Cory Aquino replaced the dictator Ferdinand Marcos in the ‘People Power’ revolution of 1986. Touching on the influence and interests of the United States and Australia, it examines the social context and dimensions of the violent conflict between government and big business on one hand and the rural and urban poor (led by the Communist Party of the Philippines and its New People Army) on the other.

Director João Batista de Andrade was filming a documentary about migrants coming from Northeast Brazil to São Paulo in search of a better living. His intention was to give voice to these underprivileged and homeless people. While preparing to interview a man who lived under a bridge, a passer-by interfered, starting an argument about the role of people from other states in the development of São Paulo and the rural problem in the Northeast.

It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School is a documentary that explores the importance of discussing gay issues in schools, focusing on the experiences of children, teachers, and families. It highlights the impact of intolerance, bigotry, and prejudice, and promotes understanding and acceptance.

A documentary of a young couple and their two children living in a squatter settlement in the Philippine capital, Manila. Rather than just a report on poverty, this is a universal story of people experiencing everyday events with a mixture of humor, irritation, weariness, and courage. Cora and Celso make a living selling cigarettes at night outside a downtown hotel in defiance of City regulations. The film follows their lives over a three-month period, beginning with Cora's attempt to find a new room for the family after they have been evicted from their previous home. Later, Celso and Cora face a crisis in their own relationship aggravated by the stresses of their daily life.