Movies and TvShows featuring "systems-theory" theme.

Tiffany Shlain's documentary, Connected, explores the visible and invisible connections linking major issues of our time-the environment, consumption, population growth, technology, human rights, the global economy-while searching for her place in the world during a transformative time in her life. Employing a combination of animation and archival footage, Shlain constructs a chronological tour of Western modernization through the work of her late father, Leonard Shlain, a surgeon and best-selling author. Connected illuminates the beauty and tragedy of human endeavor while championing the importance of personal connectedness for understanding and coping with today's global conditions.

Zeitgeist: Moving Forward is a documentary that delves into various aspects of society, including socioeconomics, politics, and technology. It examines the current state of the world and presents a vision for a better future. The film explores topics such as poverty, consumerism, resource management, and the impact of technology on society.

Complex is a comedy-drama film set in Sydney, Australia. It revolves around a psychology student who is faced with various challenges related to roommates, cultural clashes, and a breakup. The film explores themes of confrontation, nudity, and the complexities of human relationships.

Why is social trust breaking down, and how do we find it again? This is the question at the heart of Leviathan. Directed and produced by Alexander Beiner, it draws on sociology, myth, psychology, economics and systems theory to delve into the deep code of culture and make sense of the times we live in. It’s a journey that invites the viewer to confront the shadows lurking at the heart of our systems, and points the way toward hope, healing and action.