Movies and TvShows featuring "truth-commission" theme.

In an unnamed country that resembles Chile, Paulina Escobar lives with her husband Gerardo Escobar and a doctor named Miranda. One day, Dr. Miranda brings home a stranger, claiming that he had a flat tire. Paulina and Gerardo recognize him as the man who had held Paulina captive and raped her repeatedly when she was blindfolded and bound as a prisoner of war during a politically charged time in her country's history. Paulina takes him captive to find out the truth about what happened to her while Gerardo tries to question and reason with her.

In My Country is a powerful drama set in the aftermath of apartheid in South Africa. It explores themes of truth, reconciliation, and the devastating impact of the system on the lives of ordinary people. As a journalist investigates the truth and reconciliation commission, she uncovers the shocking stories of victims and perpetrators. With its compelling storytelling and strong performances, the movie delves into the complex issues of justice, forgiveness, and healing.

Set in South Africa during the apartheid era, Red Dust tells the story of a courtroom drama involving a man on the verge of tears, as he confronts the truth about his past and navigates the complexities of politics, torture, and the truth commission.

A documentary that examines the erosion of civil liberties in America, exploring topics such as political paranoia, censorship, detention, and the suppression of dissent.

Set in a post-Troubles Northern Ireland, The Truth Commissioner follows the fictional story of Henry Stanfield, played by Roger Allam, a career diplomat who has just been appointed as Truth Commissioner to Northern Ireland. Eager to make good as a peacemaker, the Prime Minister urges a commission following the South African model of Truth and Reconciliation. But, though Stanfield starts bravely, he quickly uncovers some bloody and inconvenient truths about those now running the country; truths which none of those in power are prepared to have revealed.