Movies and TvShows featuring "social-unrest" theme.

An extended family and four young people are drawn into the world of ska and two-tone music, which exploded from the grass roots of Coventry and Birmingham in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, uniting black, white and Asian youths.

The 1978 kidnapping and assassination of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro by Red Brigades terrorists. In the late 70s, Italy is torn apart by a war: in the history of a Western country, the first government supported by a Communist Party (PCI) is about to take office in an epoch-making alliance with the Nation's traditional bastion of conservatism, the Christian Democrats (DC). Aldo Moro, President of the DC, is the main proponent of this accord. On the very same day of the swearing ceremony of this new government formation, March 16, 1978, Moro is kidnapped in an ambush that leaves his entire police escort dead on the street. Moro's imprisonment will last 55 days: 55 days of hope, fear, negotiation, failure, good intentions and wicked acts. 55 days ending with his corpse abandoned inside a car in the center of Rome, exactly half way between the headquarters of the DC and the PCI.

In the year 2026, the city of Metropolis is divided between the wealthy planners and the impoverished workers. The son of the city's mastermind, Freder, falls in love with Maria, a working-class prophet who predicts the arrival of a savior to unite the two classes. As Freder discovers the harsh realities of the workers' lives, he joins forces with Maria to lead a rebellion against the oppressive rulers. Together, they fight for social justice and equality, striving to bridge the gap between the head and hands of society.

Set in California during the 1930s, In Dubious Battle follows a group of migratory workers as they engage in a labor strike against apple farms. The film explores themes of class struggle, the labor movement, and the birth of a baby boy amidst the social unrest of the period. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck, it provides a compelling portrayal of the challenges faced by workers during the Great Depression.

Driven to maintain social order, policing in the United States has exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years. Now, American policing embodies one word: power.

Zabriskie Point is a drama that explores themes of counterculture, disillusionment, and social unrest in 1970s America. The story follows a college student who becomes involved with a group of hippies and finds himself on a road trip that leads to chaos and tragedy. Along the way, he encounters themes of nonconformity, protest, and the clash between the establishment and the counterculture movement. The movie also explores themes of love, sex, and freedom, as well as the destructive power of corporate greed and police brutality. Zabriskie Point is regarded as a cult classic and an experimental film that captures the spirit of the era.

A half-caste beauty emigrates from India to Great Britain, pursues fame and fortune at the cost of personal happiness, and becomes a Hollywood movie star while suppressing the truth of her heritage.

A half century look back at a year marked by the assassinations of MLK and RFK, a contentious presidential election, escalating anti-Vietnam War sentiment and more.

In The Blue Max, a young German soldier named Bruno Stachel joins a pilot school during World War I. Despite facing opposition from his fellow pilots and superiors, Stachel becomes a skilled fighter pilot and sets out to achieve glory in the dangerous world of aerial combat. Along the way, he must navigate the complexities of war, chivalry, ambition, and the rigid military hierarchy. The film explores themes of classism, rivalry, and the impact of total war on individuals. With thrilling dogfights and stunning aerial sequences, The Blue Max captures the excitement, danger, and tragedy of World War I aviation.

Güeros is a coming-of-age comedy-drama set in Mexico City during the student strike of the 1990s. It follows a group of friends who embark on a road trip in search of a legendary musician. Along the way, they encounter social unrest, extreme close-ups, and a quest for meaning. This dramedy explores themes of friendship, rebellion, and the power of music.

In the midst of social unrest in 2010s Cairo, a Chambermaid at the Nile Hilton Hotel becomes a key witness in a murder investigation. As she navigates the corrupt world of the Egyptian police, she must decide who to trust and how to protect herself.

Out of It is a comedy adventure set in 1960s France, revolving around a series of mishaps and misunderstandings. The story follows a group of characters who become entangled in a web of chaos after a stolen truck, a case of mistaken identity, and a gold smuggling operation. With a backdrop of social and political unrest, the characters find themselves on the run, trying to escape the authorities while navigating through various comedic and adventurous situations.

Britannia Hospital, a futuristic institution, becomes the stage for a bloody clash between the staff and the workers, highlighting issues of class warfare, social unrest, and medical ethics.

Clash is a suspenseful and intense film that takes place in Cairo during the Egyptian revolution. It tells the story of a group of diverse individuals who find themselves trapped inside a police truck amidst the violent street riots. The film explores themes of social violence, political opposition, and the clash between different ideologies.

Queen Elizabeth has worked with 14 Prime Ministers, including holding confidential weekly meetings. It is not known whether she has influenced her Prime Ministers, or what happens when they clash.

Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000 follows a group of friends as they navigate the political and personal changes of 1970s Switzerland. Combining drama with elements of cinema-verite, the film explores themes of anarchism, left-wing activism, and social unrest. The characters, including a schoolteacher, a professor, and a bohemian, grapple with the challenges of their time while also tending to their relationships, home-schooling their children, and cultivating a vegetable garden.

Young Frederic Chopin comes of age during a tumultous time in Polish history.

Jew Süss (1940) is a drama film set in Germany during the Nazi era. It tells the story of a Jewish money-lender who is framed for rape and faces prejudice and discrimination. The film explores themes of propaganda, prejudice, and the consequences of misinformation.

In a society plagued by social unrest and lawlessness, a family must rely on faith and self-defense to survive.

Sammy and Rosie Get Laid is a film set in London during the Thatcher era. It tells the story of Sammy and Rosie, a mixed-race couple whose relationship is tested by their involvement in political and social unrest. The film explores themes of love, revolution, and the complexities of relationships in a rapidly changing society.