Movies with clinical vibe
311. Snowden
Overview
CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
Themes
Investigative journalism pressure, Mass surveillance ethics, Surveillance state critique, National security agency politics, Whistleblower consequences, Idealism under pressure
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312. Hacker
Overview
Alex, an immigrant from Ukraine comes to Canada and becomes involved with an online criminal organization called Darkweb. What starts off as a way to help his parents financially, soon becomes a personal vendetta against the entire banking system, when his mother is fired from her job at the bank
Themes
Trust and betrayal, Economic precarity under pressure, Immigrant family aspiration, Crime economy dynamics, Digital crime networks, Technological illicit tools
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313. A Family Man
Overview
Dane Jensen is a driven, Chicago-based headhunter, working at a cut-throat job placement firm. When his boss pits Dane against Lynn Vogel, Dane's equally driven but polar-opposite rival at the firm, in a battle for control over the company. When his young son is then given a harrowing diagnosis, Dane is suddenly pulled between achieving his professional dream and spending time with the family that needs him now more than ever.
Themes
Parent child relationship strain, Competition pressure, Ambition vs family, Work family conflict, Health crisis impact, Professional vs personal
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314. Amanda Knox
Overview
This gripping, atmospheric documentary recounts the infamous trial, conviction and eventual acquittal of Seattle native Amanda Knox for the 2007 murder of a British exchange student in Italy.
Themes
Media influence on justice, Tabloid sensationalism, Public perception versus evidence, Legal process scrutiny, Wrongful conviction awareness, Appeals and procedural doubt
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315. Sully
Overview
On 15 January 2009, the world witnessed the 'Miracle on the Hudson' when Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 souls aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and career.
Themes
Public scrutiny, Human judgment vs simulations, Duty under uncertainty, Media pressure, Image under pressure, Crisis management under review
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316. Morgan
Overview
A corporate risk-management consultant must determine whether or not to terminate an artificial being's life that was made in a laboratory environment.
Themes
Trust and betrayal, Human machine boundary, Ethics of artificial life, Creation with autonomy, Instrumental rationality vs emotion, Corporate risk vs care
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317. I Am Not a Serial Killer
Overview
In a small Midwestern town, a troubled teen with homicidal tendencies must hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer while keeping his own inner demons at bay.
Themes
Moral ambiguity under duress, Obsession with death, Supernatural threat vs ordinary life, Psychopathy vs empathy, Coping under pressure, Family duty vs personal danger
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318. Imperium
Overview
Nate Foster, a young, idealistic FBI agent, goes undercover to take down a radical white supremacy terrorist group. The bright up-and-coming analyst must confront the challenge of sticking to a new identity while maintaining his real principles as he navigates the dangerous underworld of white supremacy. Inspired by real events.
Themes
Propaganda and manipulation, Underground infiltration, Loyalty under cover, Extremist recruitment dynamics, Racial supremacist networks, Infrastructure as lure
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319. Toni Erdmann
Overview
Convinced that his daughter has forgotten how to laugh, a father shows up unannounced while she's living abroad and bombards her with outrageous jokes.
Themes
Intergenerational tension, Career versus family, Family expectations, Deception through performance, Work life tension, Personal reinvention
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320. Zero Days
Overview
Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.
Themes
Secrecy vs transparency, State sponsored cyber operation, Investigation under uncertainty, Governance of cyber tools, Collateral disruption risk, Lifecycle of malware
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