Activist Documentaries
Highlighted Movie
The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. | 81 minutes
Was it really a lone racist named James Earl Ray that killed Martin Luther King or was his assassination part of a much bigger plan? And why was the FBI treating Martin Luther King like a threat?
Manufacturing Consent | 168 minutes
Chomsky and Herman illustrate their propaganda model, the thesis that corporate media, as profit-driven institutions, tend to serve and further the agendas of the interests of dominant, elite groups in the society.
Rachel Corrie | 42 minutes
Who is Rachel Corrie? She is the American peace activist who was bulldozed alive by an Israeli soldier while she was defending a Palestinian house. Unfortunately, the US media didnt talk much about this. This movie is about what she and other peace activists see on the front lines in Israel.
Secrets of the CIA | 44 minutes
Ground breaking documentary work and life changing stories that reveal the truth of what the CIA does to promote its budgets and increase its influence globally.
The Elephant in the Room | 92 minutes
Private citizens that believe that 911 was an inside job try to get the message out in New York and London. The reaction to them sees to always be brimming with passion whether people agree or disagree.
The U.S. vs. John Lennon | 100 minutes
The compelling and provocative story of John Lennon's evolution from beloved Beatle to outspoken artist and activist to iconic inspiration for peace, and how, in the midst of one of the most tumultuous times in American history, Lennon stood his ground, refused to be silenced and courageously won his battle with the U.S. Government.
The Yes Men | 82 minutes
This comedic documentary follows The Yes Men, a small group of prankster activists, as they gain world-wide notoriety for impersonating the World Trade Organization on television and at business conferences around the world.
This Is What Democracy Looks Like | 68 minutes
"This Is What Democracy Looks Like" Is the first film that shows what it was really like in the Seattle 1999, WTO convention. Film was made by the footage of over 100 cameras from people that were there.
We: Arundhati Roy | 64 minutes
An artistic interpretation of Arundhati Roy's famous Come September speech, highlighting the war on terror, corporate globalization, justice and the growing civil unrest.
Documentaries in Spanish
Documentaries in French