Movies and TvShows featuring "african-american-gang" theme.

Get Rich or Die Tryin' follows the story of Marcus, a young African American man who becomes a successful rapper after growing up in a dangerous neighborhood plagued by drugs and violence. Facing various challenges including the loss of loved ones, Marcus navigates the ruthless world of the drug trade and gangland crime while striving to build a better future for himself and his community.

Band of the Hand follows a group of troubled teenagers who are sent to a unique rehabilitation program in the Florida Everglades. As they undergo survival training, they discover a new sense of purpose in life and form a vigilante group to clean up their neighborhood. Along the way, they confront drug dealers, endure racial tension, and face the challenges of their past.

White Boy is a documentary that tells the story of Richard Wershe Jr., a white teenager who became an FBI informant in the drug trade of 1980s Detroit. Blending reenactments and real interviews, the film explores the corruption and political corruption that surrounded Wershe's involvement, as well as the impact it had on the black neighborhood. It delves into the operations of drug gangs, drug trafficking, and the role of the FBI in combating the drug trade. The film also highlights the major drug dealers, the cocaine trafficking, and the crack epidemic that plagued the city. With a focus on the corruption of police officers and the urban decay caused by the drug trade, White Boy paints a vivid portrait of the tumultuous times in Detroit during the 1980s.