Movies and TvShows featuring "theory-versus-practice" theme.

Encirclement - Neo-Liberalism Ensnares Democracy is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the impact of neo-liberalism on democratic societies. It examines the theories and practices of neo-liberalism, its connection to capitalism and free-market ideologies, and the challenges it poses to social democracy. The film also explores the concept of encirclement, suggesting a conspiracy-like phenomenon that traps democracy within the framework of neo-liberalism. Through interviews, archival footage, and scholarly analysis, the documentary offers insights into the complexities of our socio-political systems.

Underground is a 1976 documentary film about the Weathermen, founded as a militant faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), who fought to overthrow the U.S. government during the 1960s and 1970s. The film consists of interviews with members of the group after they went underground and footage of the anti-war and civil rights protests of the time. It was directed by Emile de Antonio, Haskell Wexler and Mary Lampson, later subpoenaed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in an attempt to confiscate the film footage in order to gain information that would help them arrest the Weathermen. (Wikipedia)

A comedy about a social studies professor opposing a dockworkers strike ending up working at the docks by mistake and having his worldview turn upside down.