Movies and TvShows featuring "barrio" theme.
Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis or Alice: The Giggling Witch is a Filipino drama-fantasy-comedy series created and written by Maribel Ilag, under the helm of Mark Reyes and produced by GMA Network. The series featured tween stars Bea Binene in the title role, with Jake Vargas, Derrick Monasterio and Lexi Fernandez, Sheena Halili, Janno Gibbs and Jean Garcia as the main protagonist. The series premieres February 6, 2012, replacing Daldalita on GMA's early primetime slot and February 8, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series is set in a fictional barrio, where most people still believe in witchcraft and sorcerers are still exist; and in an orphanage where the main protagonist grew up. The story centers in the life and love of Alice, a simple teenager who grew up in an orphanage and always taunted because of her kinky hair and witchy-kind of laugh. Unbeknownst to her, she is a descendant of a powerful white sorceress and she also possesses a power that eventually sends her into one magical adventure. The series concluded on June 8, 2012. It ran for 18 weeks with the total of 88 episodes. It replaced by My Daddy Dearest.
Bound by Honor follows the lives of three Mexican-American friends in East Los Angeles as they navigate the dangerous world of gangs, crime, and prison. Loyalties are tested, friendships are pushed to the limit, and the characters are forced to make difficult choices to survive.
A rookie cop partners with a rogue detective on his first day as a Los Angeles narcotics officer. They encounter various criminal activities, including abuse of authority, shakedowns, and even murder. The rookie cop begins to question the detective's methods and ultimately confronts him, leading to a shootout and the detective's demise.
Goal! is the story of Santiago Muñez, a young man living in the slums of Mexico who dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. Despite facing various obstacles, he manages to secure a tryout with a prestigious English football club. As Santiago embarks on this journey, he must navigate through the challenges of adapting to a new country, dealing with the pressures of the sport, and facing personal struggles.
Colors is a movie that explores the violent world of gang warfare in East Los Angeles. It follows the lives of two police officers assigned to the gang unit as they try to maintain peace in an area torn apart by violence and drugs. The movie highlights the brutal realities of life in the barrios and the challenges faced by both the police and the gangs.
Terrified follows a paranormal researcher investigating a series of disturbing phenomena in a suburban neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a violent and disturbing force that threatens the lives of the residents. With elements of grindhouse film, the movie explores themes of haunted houses, violence, and the supernatural. It also delves into the psychological horror experienced by the characters.
Based on a true story, 'Stand and Deliver' follows a dedicated and passionate mathematics teacher in an inner-city school who inspires his students to excel in the face of institutional discrimination and educational challenges. Through his innovative teaching methods and unwavering belief in his students' potential, he helps them overcome their personal struggles and achieve academic success.
Straight from the Barrio follows the lives of young individuals growing up in a Latin American neighborhood. With the backdrop of reggaeton music, the story revolves around love, loyalty, corruption, and violence. This semi-autobiographical film takes an unflinching look at gangsta culture and the harsh realities of life in the barrio.
An abandoned child steals to survive and has problems when he decides to steal from the priest who helps him.
Chicano gangster Micky Solis finds that his family has been slaughtered by the Chinese mob. His whole life force turns to finding the killers. A slick lawyer (Angus MacFadyen) leads Micky to a "nun" (Paz De La Huerta) who shows him who the killers are that took his family from him. Micky unleashes a war of bullets and emotions on the family until each one dies by the same sword they wielded. The only thought on Micky's mind is REVENGE: VENGANZA.
Boulevard Nights is a 1979 movie that tells the story of a young Mexican-American man named Ray, who navigates the dangerous and violent world of the East Los Angeles barrios. Ray finds himself torn between loyalty to his family and friends, and his desire to escape the cycle of violence that surrounds him. As he becomes involved in the local gang culture and lowrider scene, Ray must confront his own identity and make difficult choices that will determine his future.
Thriller - Two Chicano brothers, Estaban and Raul grow up hard on the streets of Los Angeles. Their papa gets executed for a drug deal gone bad when only seven years old. Half Irish, half Mexican gangster named Mickey Solis takes the two boys in and brings them up as lieutenants in his family business. - Damian Chapa, Gabriel Tang, Ricco Chapa
A Latino barber in a macho world faces a tough road ahead when an attraction develops for a handsome stranger during a hot and sweaty summer in Brooklyn.
Lambada tells the story of an inner-city youth with a crush on his teacher, who happens to be a talented dancer. Despite their forbidden attraction, they form a bond through their shared love of dance and challenging the societal norms of their time.
Set during the post-Marcos regime in a remote village of Dolores, chronicles the life of Jimmy Cordero, a political prisoner who have just been freed from prison after the decline of the Marcos dictatorship. From his revolutionary past, he got himself into human rights activism following his prison release. He and his wife’s brother once conducted a fact-finding mission to Dolores only to find out the terror brought about to its residents by the Orapronobis, a government backed anti-communist paramilitary troop deployed in the town of Dolores.
The War on Democracy is a documentary that delves into the history of American interference in Latin American countries, focusing on the case of Venezuela. It highlights the propaganda campaigns, economic warfare, and political interventions carried out by the United States government to maintain its dominance and prevent the rise of democratically elected leaders in the region. Through interviews, archival footage, and testimonies, the film exposes the consequences of American imperialism on the people and resources of these countries.
In 1968 Los Angeles, a high school walkout becomes a catalyst for change as students fight against injustice and inequality. Based on a true story, this powerful drama explores the courage and empowerment of the Mexican-American community in their pursuit of justice and civil rights.
A private detective in Beverly Hills, California, is hired to find a woman's missing ex-husband, but soon finds himself entangled in a political conspiracy that involves a gubernatorial candidate and a radical group. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers secrets, faces danger, and navigates the world of politics, money, and manipulation.
A modern-day retelling of Romeo and Juliette w/a Latino flare. Angelina and Plato want to be together, but her brother has something to say about that! Tensions reac a fever pitch, and before the night is over, one love will be changed forever!
Lefty-a hard working, light hearted man is looking to make a decent buck. But when a simple bet goes horribly wrong, Lefty is stuck between a rock and gangster who's dead set on collecting his money.