Films by topic Social/Human Interest
Displaying 51-60 of 70 films.
Restoring the Mauri of Lake OmapereNew Zealand The film examines the issues surrounding the toxic pollution of the largest body of fresh water in Northland NZ, and the effects on downstream communities.
Revolving DoorAustralia A beautifully animated, gripping and confronting documentary looking at the complex and sensitive issues surrounding ‘Gillian', a Melbourne sex worker.
ScaryGermany The Scary Guy has got tattoos on his face and body, gold teeth and pierced eyebrows and ears...but he’s on a peaceful mission fighting prejudice, hate and violence.
ShameUSA/Pakistan Nominated by Time Magazine as one of Asia’s Real Heroes, Mukhtaran Mai’s story takes on a global significance when gang-raped as punishment for a crime she…
Shanghai QuestChina We observe the transformed modern Chinese economy from the inside through the unique love-hate relationship of three Westerners seeking to make it big in Shanghai.
The Smoking RoomFinland A Smoking Room is a place of fellowship and haven for private meditation. This film tells a story about Finland early in the 21st century through various smoking rooms.
Suffer the ChildrenNew Zealand Suffer the Children takes a look at the hypocritical, hilarious and often devastating world of TV evangelism and asks: Is it all just a big money-making business?
Sugartown: The BridegroomsGreece/Germany From the Greek village of Sugar Town, women leave in search of work or marriage, leaving the men behind — and lonely. So the mayor comes up with a unique idea.
Super AmigosMexico Five modern-day masked and caped Super Heroes fight for social justice and human rights in Mexico City.
Te Eitei: The Banaban StoryNew Zealand In December 1945 the entire population of the Micronesian island of Banaba were taken by ship to a new island. This is their story, a tale of determination and survival.