Movies and TvShows featuring "state-violence" theme.

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.

A schoolteacher witnesses the violent death of a student during a protest against the apartheid regime. This leads him on a journey to uncover the truth about the incident and the injustices committed by the police. As he delves deeper, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of political violence and corruption.

The Square is a social documentary about the Egyptian Revolution and the ongoing struggle against dictatorship in Egypt. It provides an inside look at the historical events that took place in Tahrir Square, Cairo, during the Arab Spring. The film follows a group of activists and protesters who risk their lives and fight for change in their country, facing state violence, military rule, and political repression.

The Monopoly of Violence is a documentary that delves into the world of political violence and civil unrest in France, specifically focusing on the Yellow Vest movement and the police brutality that ensued. Through gripping real footage and interviews, the film highlights the sociological aspects of protests, the fear of the police, and the impact of viral videos in exposing human rights violations.

Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance is a documentary that highlights the 1990 Oka Crisis in Quebec, Canada. The film focuses on the resistance of the Mohawk people against the Canadian Army and their fight for land and indigenous rights. It explores the escalating tensions, negotiations, barricades, and the racial discrimination faced by the indigenous community during the conflict. The documentary also examines the government's intimidation tactics, the role of the media, and the impact of the crisis on the relationship between the indigenous and non-indigenous populations.

Colombia receives the indemnity for Panama and accepts foreign credit to undertake development works, which increases the number of workers, although with poor wages and terrible working conditions. María Cano, a political activist, began her fight for the conditions of salaried workers and for the fundamental rights of the population.