Movies and TvShows featuring "us-constitution" theme.

A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder seemingly connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.

Miss Sloane, a successful and ruthless lobbyist in Washington, D.C., takes on the gun lobby when she is asked to lead the campaign for gun control. As she battles powerful opponents and personal demons, her determination and cunning are put to the test.

Based on the true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a young lawyer fights against gender discrimination and works towards achieving women's equality in the US Supreme Court.

In 'Born Yesterday,' a wealthy tycoon hires a journalist to educate his uncultured mistress. As she becomes more sophisticated, she starts to question her relationship and the corrupt political world around her.

War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State highlights four cases where whistleblowers noticed government wrong-doing and took to the media to expose the fraud and abuse. It exposes the surprisingly worsening and threatening reality for whistleblowers and the press. The film includes interviews with whistleblowers Michael DeKort, Thomas Drake, Franz Gayl and Thomas Tamm and award-winning journalists like David Carr, Lucy Dalglish, Glenn Greenwald, Seymour Hersh, Michael Isikoff, Bill Keller, Eric Lipton, Jane Mayer, Dana Priest, Tom Vanden Brook and Sharon Weinberger.

In a dystopian future, pacifists are captured and brought to Punishment Park, where they must endure extreme heat and police brutality in a struggle for survival. The film follows a group of young activists as they are hunted down and put on trial in a mock-trial format. The movie explores themes of political repression and the struggle for justice.

First Monday in October tells the story of the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court, who, along with her conservative colleague, must navigate the challenges and dynamics of the highest court in the land. It explores themes of gender, politics, and justice.

In the year 2176, a time traveler from the future travels back to the year 1776 to ensure the signing of the United States Constitution. Along the way, he encounters hippies, stereotypes, and disco music, all with a humorous twist.

Outrage is a documentary that explores the hypocrisy of closeted homosexual politicians who actively work against gay rights. The film follows the story of a politician who is outed and faces threats, discrimination, and injustice. It delves into the personal struggles and the political landscape surrounding the issue.

The Undefeated is a documentary that explores the life and political career of a prominent American politician. It delves into her rise to power, her role as a vice-presidential candidate, and the controversies and scandals that surrounded her. The film also examines her impact on the Republican Party and the wider political landscape of the United States.

CONSTITUTION USA, From New York to San Francisco, from Missoula, Montana to Tyler, Texas, Host Peter Sagal visits people across America introducing viewers to some of today’s major constitutional debates : free speech in the digital age, same-sex marriage, voting rights, separation of church and state, presidential power in the post-9/11 world, to name just a few, and the fascinating stories of the people they affect every day. And for each contemporary story, Sagal dives into the history behind it and talks to prominent legal scholars, historians and public figures, finding out what the Constitution says, the dramatic historical events and crises that defined the Constitution, and why all this matters.

What the Constitution Means to Me is a thought-provoking movie that delves into the importance and consequences of the US Constitution. Through personal stories, it explores themes of women's rights, civil rights, and the fight for equality, highlighting the ongoing struggle against discrimination and the need for constitutional amendments.

An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings.

Old Glory is an animated short film that serves as an educational tool, providing a historical lesson on American patriotism and the founding fathers. The story follows a schoolboy who falls asleep during his history lesson and dreams of Uncle Sam, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and other important figures from American history. Through various scenes and interactions, the film highlights key events and principles from the United States' past, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Paul Revere's midnight ride, and the Gettysburg Address. It promotes a sense of national pride and the importance of knowing and upholding the values upon which the country was built.

Steal This Movie is a biographical drama film about the life of Abbie Hoffman, an American social and political activist. The movie explores his involvement in various protests and political movements, including the 1968 Democratic National Convention and the Vietnam War. It also delves into his personal life, relationships, and struggles with mental illness.

Hester Street is a drama and romance film set in 1890s Manhattan, where a Russian immigrant woman named Hester struggles to adapt to her new life. The film explores themes of cultural clash, identity, and the challenges faced by immigrants in a new country. Hester experiences conflicts between traditional values and the changing times, as well as the difficulties of assimilating into American society. Throughout her journey, she encounters love, betrayal, and self-discovery.

A documentary about the major events of the first fifty years of the Twentieth Century.

As they file into the deliberation room, 11 jurors are ready to convict the defendant of 14 counts of murder, but one holdout forces the others to reevaluate the evidence -- and their own motives -- in this tense courtroom drama. As the jurors sift through the case, more of them start to lean toward an acquittal, but could one of them have a hidden agenda? This thriller starring Yancy Butler and William Forsythe holds plenty of surprises.

In the small town of Pineview, Dr. John Evans is accused of malpractice after an incident with an elephant from a traveling medicine show. The trial becomes a spectacle, with sight gags and slapstick comedy. As the defense attorney defends Dr. Evans, tensions rise and the town gossip spreads. Will justice prevail in this hilarious court case?

A tale of juvenile delinquency, about a high-school student neglecting his studies, partying hard, falling in with the wrong crowd and finally finding himself on trial for murder committed during a robbery.