Movies and TvShows featuring "social-study" theme.

A teaching film for social studies, which was developed as a new educational subject in 1947. At an elementary school in Hokkaido, children have started a fly extermination campaign to improve school hygiene. In order to eliminate the causes of flies, the entire town is working to improve the sanitary environment. The short was filmed with the cooperation of Mizukaido Elementary School in Joso City and is the first film in the "Social Studies Teaching Film System" by Iwanami Film Productions.

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.

Summer 1936 - The Berlin Olympics, organized by the Nazi regime on the eve of World War II, acted as a grand showcase for a Germany that was athletic, peaceful and rejuvenated. The violence and hate that until then had reigned in the streets of Berlin suddenly vanished. Adolf Hitler became the triumphant host of European countries he would soon try to invade or face in a deadly global conflict.

The Spirit of '45 is a documentary that delves into the social and political changes that occurred in Britain after the end of World War II. It explores the implementation of key reforms such as the creation of the National Health Service, nationalization of industries, and the establishment of a welfare state. The film also examines the impact of these changes on the working class, highlighting issues such as housing shortages, the class struggle, and the rise of Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party.

Ghyslain Raza, better known as the 'Star Wars Kid,' breaks his silence to reflect on our hunger for content and the right to be forgotten in the digital age.

Living among the percebeiros of the Coast of Death (Galicia), this documentary shows a unique relationship between man and his surroundings, man and the sea. At the end of Europe, years after the Prestige oil spill disaster, these fishermen face an uncertain future.

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?

As obesity progresses inexorably, Sylvie Gilman and Thierry de Lestrade investigate the causes of this planetary plague and reveal the fight waged in certain countries to stem it.

Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the impact of media manipulation and the power of propaganda. It delves into the work of renowned linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky, highlighting his analysis of how governments and media outlets shape public opinion. The film also examines the role of the media in perpetuating American imperialism and suppressing alternative narratives. Through compelling interviews and insightful research, Manufacturing Consent challenges viewers to critically evaluate the information they consume.

At the beginning of the year 2020, a relentless plague sweeps the planet and, as a consequence, a global lockdown is gradually decreed: how did people from very different latitudes, living necessarily very different situations, experience this shared solitude? How did people adapt to the restriction by decree of their personal freedoms and the transformation of many bustling metropolises into ghost cities?

This documentary by Léa Clermont-Dion and Guylaine Maroist plunges us into the vortex of online misogyny and documents hatred towards women. This bleak opus, reminiscent of a psychological thriller, follows four women across two continents: former President of the Italian parliament Laura Boldrini, former Democratic representative Kiah Morris, French actor and YouTuber Marion Séclin, and Donna Zuckerberg, a specialist in online violence against women and the sister of Facebook’s founder. This tour de force reveals the devastating effects such unapologetic hatred has on victims, and brings to light the singular objective of cyber-misogyny: to silence women who shine. Some targets of cyber-violence will crumble under the crystallizing force of the click. Others, proud warriors, will stand tall and refuse to be silenced.

In 'Lead Me Home,' a homeless woman, accompanied by a homeless man and a transgender woman, embarks on a journey across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle to find a place they can call home. Along the way, they face challenges and encounter the harsh realities of life on the streets, as well as the kindness of strangers. This heart-wrenching story sheds light on the struggles faced by the homeless population and highlights the importance of compassion and understanding.

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? is a documentary that delves into the life and mind of Noam Chomsky, a renowned linguist and philosopher. Through animated interviews and discussions, the film explores topics such as language, cognition, and the nature of reality.

Presents a day in the life of a few inhabitants of Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands: A father and his daughter are having breakfast when the fire-brigade drive by. A woman and her child are looking at the fire and meet a married couple. The couple say hello to a man who is going out with his boat... and so on.

Requiem for the American Dream is a documentary that delves into the political inequality and corporate power dynamics in America. It examines various factors such as greed, neoliberalism, and the impact of big business on democracy. The film also highlights the history of labor movements and the suppression faced by political activists. Through archival footage and insightful commentary, it offers a critique of the economic inequality and the concentration of wealth in the hands of the corporate elite.

A short documentary about the behaviour of Japanese primary school students.

Sociology Is a Martial Art is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the intertwining of sociology and martial arts. It showcases the connection between these seemingly unrelated subjects and explores how martial arts can serve as a microcosm of society, reflecting social conflicts, power dynamics, and cultural phenomena. Through interviews with sociologists, martial arts practitioners, and professors, this film offers a unique perspective that challenges traditional notions of both sociology and martial arts.

A Kuwaiti social comedy play dealing with the problems caused by the social and sectarian status that affect relations between members of society, where Hassan tries to become an actor but meets with a rejection from his father, who wants him to become an officer in the army but is determined to achieve his dream.