Social Issues Movies

This film illustrates the struggles of Canadian prairies women to achieve a more just and humane society within the farm movement and at large....

At the consulting service for immigrants at the Avicenne Hospital in suburban Paris, we observe the sorrow and powerlessness of the immigrants who...

An irresponsible young Spaniard having spent 6 months in jail for embezzlement gets a job as a waiter in a bar restaurant and becomes involved in a...

"Lost and Found" is an inspiring feature documentary film about overcoming homelessness and addiction in the City of Los Angeles.

Cut off from his loved ones due to the strict COVID-19 lockdown at the long-term care facility where he lives, a quadriplegic rabbi is filmed by his...

25-year-old philosophy major Marta faces the ugly truth for many young Italians — a complete lack of career opportunities. While babysitting...

In a small mining community in Northern Sweden, a group of youngsters about to take the leap in the adult age fight with themselves and the world...

This documentary delves deeper into the racism issue addressing many discriminatory practices in Peru, researching their origins and their hurtful...

​A pre-teenager servant boy dies of carbon monoxide poisoning on a cold winter night in the kitchen. The happy household is suddenly thrown...

Eri as a child hides her pain with a determined smile. This leads to an unprecedented change, turning her into a doll. After landing a singing...

The Danube Delta in Romania - the 'Last European Sanctuary’ - is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While major efforts are made to protect...

Living in a village full of slopes can drive you mad. Those who have climbed them in the old-fashioned way are fully aware of that. What they...

An old lady lets herself go with the stories of a sprightly old man, sitting next to her. But when she reveals that she is married, he waves her...

An anthology of 7 Mexican short films, all created by 5 up-and-coming independent filmmakers, with a common thread: to explore themes of human...

The final case for American healthcare to be free and accessible to all—through a single-payer system. Using an all-star lineup of...

The workers of Safai Karmachari Andolan, led by Roman Magsaysay Award winner activist Bezwada Wilson, are on a mission to eradicate manual...

Born June 8, 1964, Frank Matter films four "twins", born the same day as him, but in other latitudes. Interweaving their life stories with rich...

Set in grey space, the film tells us the story of a young girl named Jahnvi sitting alone in a dark, single room carrying multiple thoughts about her...

By observing the technological developments of artificial intelligence in several countries, this film sheds light on the advantages and limits of...

To avoid jail, a tax-dodging businessman is sentenced to a year of community service in a homeless shelter.