Politics
Explore political documentaries on Docsville, covering leaders, elections, power, government, global affairs, political history, and real-world issues
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Ghost Mountain
After fleeing the Killing Fields, Bunseng's family was trapped in a new life-threatening crisis. They were saved from being another tragic statistic only by the heroic efforts of NGOs and officials. Decades later, while painting a rescuer’s home, Bunseng made an incredible discovery: he was worki...
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Postcard From Afghanistan
Comedian Mike King performs for US & Kiwi troops in Afghanistan, witnessing their rebuilding & security roles. He experiences the war's terror firsthand when an “indirect airstrike” siren sends them scrambling for shelter. A stand-up gig like no other.
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Gaza Health Under Siege
GAZA: HEALTH UNDER SIEGE reveals life under blockade. Filmed in Gaza City, it follows doctors, nurses, and sanitation workers struggling to provide basic services like clean water, hospital care, and waste management. Despite war, blockade, and years without pay, these extraordinary citizens perf...
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The Chinese Mayor
Controversial Mayor Geng Yanbo demolished 140,000 homes in Datong to relocate half a million people, aiming to restore ancient walls and pivot to tourism. His radical vision sought to combat pollution and revive the economy through culture, outlining a complex blueprint for China's urban future.
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Revolution: Dos and Don'ts
What becomes of revolutionaries after victory? Jiovana Navias was chosen to represent Bolivia's unemployed single mothers. The film charts her journey from idealistic campaigner to facing corruption charges, showing the collision of far-left ideology with the realities of power.
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Peace One Day
Jeremy Gilley’s 6-year quest to establish a global day of peace. This film follows his journey to the UN, culminating in the unanimous adoption of September 21 as an annual day of ceasefire and non-violence.
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The Reluctant Revolutionary
After 33 years, a revolution ousts Yemen's President Saleh. Filmmaker McAllister, the last Western journalist, captures the historic shift through tour guide Kais. We witness Kais's personal transformation from a pro-Saleh commentator to a reluctant revolutionary, protesting in Sana'a's bloody st...
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Programming The Nation
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"Programming the Nation" explores subliminal messaging in American media since the 1950s. Director Jeff Warrick investigates its use in film, advertising, music, and even modern military tactics. The documentary examines the history, science, and societal impact of this subconscious influence.
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Soldier Women: To See If I'm Smiling
Israel is the only country in the world with compulsory army service for women. Whilst in Israel this is taken as commonplace, the experiences of Israeli women soldiers are rarely heard. Six women share their experiences as soldiers in the occupied territories during the bloodiest period since th...
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How The World Went Mad
The five-part animated series explores the rise of political insanity through the sociology of madness. Using animation and archival footage, these humorous films unpack complex ideas by using an original mix of satire and science. Each episode tackles a different aspect of the madness epidemic b...
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Warriors From The North
There are Somali communities in all the Scandinavian nations, mostly made up of refugees from the civil war and their children. In the last few years, young men and boys born or raised in Europe have been returning to Somalia to fight for Al-Shabab, the Islamist militant group. This film explores...