Movies and TvShows featuring "systemic-sexism" theme.

Prime Suspect follows Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison as she navigates a male-dominated police force and investigates complex murder cases in London. Facing gender discrimination, hostility, and male chauvinism, Tennison relies on her skills, determination, and professionalism to succeed. The series delves into the systemic sexism and workplace harassment that women in law enforcement face, shedding light on the challenges they overcome to prove themselves in a male-dominated profession.

In 2016, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) is the chairman of Fox News and runs the network with an iron fist. The film follows the stories of three different women who work at Fox News: Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron), Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman), and Kayla Popisil (Margot Robbie). Megyn challenges Donald Trump during a debate, facing backlash and harassment as a result. Gretchen, tired of enduring sexist comments, decides to sue Roger directly. Kayla, a young conservative woman, moves up in the network and experiences sexual harassment from Roger. As the women face various challenges, they come together to expose the truth about the toxic work environment at Fox News.

Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey embark on a quest to break the Harvey Weinstein scandal. They uncover a pattern of abuse and harassment in Hollywood, encountering brave women who come forward with their stories. Facing threats and obstacles, Jodi and Megan persist, determined to expose the truth and spark change in the industry.

Prime Suspect 1973 is a TV show set in 1970s London, highlighting the challenges faced by a female police officer in a male-dominated profession during a time of discrimination and sexism. The story follows a murder investigation and explores themes of gender and workplace discrimination.

An alarmingly disproportionate number of Black women are failed every year by the U.S. maternal health system. Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac were vibrant, excited mothers-to-be whose deaths due to childbirth complications were preventable. Now, their partners and families are determined to sound a rallying cry around this chilling yet largely ignored crisis.

Japan’s Secret Shame is a powerful documentary that sheds light on the pervasive issue of sexual violence in Japan. Through survivor testimonies and shocking CCTV footage, the film brings to the forefront the alarming prevalence of male violence against women, including cases of rape of unconscious persons and victims drugged into memory loss. The documentary explores the deeply rooted traditional sex roles and objectification of women in Japanese society that contribute to the persistence of unpunished sex crimes. It also delves into the flaws in the justice system and challenges faced by rape victims in seeking justice. Japan’s Secret Shame is a compelling social documentary that exposes the taboo subject of sexual violence against women in Japan.