Movies and TvShows featuring "barrio" theme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.
In this hard-edged urban drama, when a shocking murder is committed in a Hispanic neighborhood in East Lost Angeles, the local residents are up in arms and demand action from the police. When the cops prove slow to investigate the killing, the local street gangs who prowl the area put aside their differences and set out to find the murderer themselves.
Slums: Cities of Tomorrow is a documentary that delves into the lives of people living in slums across the globe. From Brazil to India, the film examines the challenges and resilience of these communities in the face of urbanization, economic crisis, and social issues. Through interviews and on-the-ground footage, it provides a compelling insight into the struggles and livability of slums.
Rodrigo, a teenage boy living in the slums of Medellin, navigates through the challenges of poverty, violence, and his love for rock music. His life takes a dark turn when he gets involved in a murder.
A woman embarks on a lone pursuit of three teenaged hoods in the Los Angeles barrio after becoming incensed at their malicious tire-slashing on parked cars including hers.
Shot on a Digital Harinezumi, the film features a disturbing and monstrous character walking the streets of Havana to meet people. The reading of a poetic, funny and false prophecy about communism and a new revolution coincides with a minimal and repetitive soundtrack.
Rico 'Honeyboy' Ramirez is a Puerto Rican from the South Bronx who finds fame and fortune as a middleweight boxer. But he soon learns that it's not all it's cracked up to be when he loses sight of his goals. He becomes romantically involved with his attractive publicist, and then he has to prove himself in the ring after learning that his biggest victory was rigged by his shady, mob-connected, promoters.