Uprising (2001)
The heroic story of the Jews rising up against the Nazis in the Warsaw Ghetto is told in great detail, this being one of the few instances of fighting back.
Wicked Little Letters (2023)
James in his letter could be describing Rose (Jessie Buckley) in director Thea Sharrock and writer Jonny Sweet’s wicked little movie, set in the town of Littlehampton, England, back in the 1920s. However, another citizen excedes her in vituperation, but not by words spoken aloud—instead, in “wicked little letters,” mailed to various citizens. The film …
Silo, TV Series (2023)
All records have been lost about how or why the Silo was created, but all believe that the outside is a waste, & woe be to he who questions this.
The Grey Zone (2001)
Based on a Jewish survivor’s memoir of a Nazi death camp memoir, this is the unrelieved dark story of compromises men will make to cling to a few more months of life.
One Nation, One King (2018)
The French revolution told more from the POV of the Parisian underclass & members of the National Assembly who debate the King’s fate.
Alex Wheatle (2020)
The true story of famous West Indian-Brit writer Alex Wheatle, from his abused childhood to his prison term where he became aware of his heritage.
Mangrove (2020)
The racism of the London police trigger an uprising of London’s West Indian Community when the cops continually raid their beloved Mangrove Cafe.
A Dangerous Life (1988)
The reporter is fictional, but this film is based on the history of the Philippines when Corrie Aquino inspired her people to topple the Marcos dictatorship by standing against guns and tanks in the streets.
Isle of Dogs (2018)
When a corrupt Japanese mayor exiles all dogs to Trash Island, a 12-year-old boy searches for his pet with the help of a pack of exiles.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
As Rey tries to get Luke Skywalker to rejoin the Resistance, Leia is injured during a New Order attack, & other heroes try to save their threatened fleet.