Movies and TvShows featuring "woman-activist" theme.

Marianne and Juliane follows the lives of two sisters as they take opposite paths amidst the political unrest of 1970s Germany. Marianne embraces activism and becomes involved with a leftist radical group, while Juliane, a journalist, struggles to reconcile her political beliefs and personal relationships. The film delves into the complexities of feminism, terrorism, and family dynamics.

After learning of her convent's closure, a nun prays to Marie of the Incarnation and receives an answer in person.

The 8th is a powerful documentary that explores the campaign for reproductive rights in Ireland. It highlights the struggle faced by women seeking access to safe and legal abortions, and the fight against restrictive legislation. The film sheds light on the impact of religion, politics, and activism on the issue, covering topics such as the historic referendum, the role of Catholicism, and the fight for women's rights. Through personal stories and interviews, the documentary emphasizes the importance of the abortion rights movement and its impact on Irish society.

Combining talking head testimony with elegantly recreated scenes, this extraordinary, daring documentary tells the previously unheard story of how women who loved other women contributed to the fight for Irish independence from the British Empire. A vital contribution to charting an essential gay history of Ireland, Croíthe Radacacha (which is translated as ‘radical hearts’) depicts lesbians at the heart of the Irish revolution as uncompromising in their politics, committed to feminism, socialism and equal rights. Many would take arms in the struggle and many would die. Ciara Hyland’s film nobly revives their memory and acknowledges their courage.