Movies and TvShows featuring "woman-on-hunger-strike" theme.

France, sports teacher by day, worker by night and activist; Patrick, obscure and lonely Parisian lawyer specializing in environmental law; and Mathias, lobbyist and man in a hurry, will see their destinies turned upside down and intertwined by the terrible act of a desperate farmer.

Suffragettes, with Lucy Worsley (2018) is a documentary film that explores the history of the suffragette movement in Britain and their relentless struggle for women's voting rights during the conservative society of Edwardian England. It delves into the tactics employed by suffragettes, from peaceful protests to acts of domestic terrorism, such as arson and bombing. The film also highlights the brutal response of the authorities, including police brutality and prison brutality, towards the suffragettes. Through insightful interviews, historical reenactments, and captivating narratives, Suffragettes, with Lucy Worsley paints a vivid picture of the hardships faced by these courageous women and the lasting impact of their activism.