Movies and TvShows featuring "black-people" theme.
Will, a teenager from a rough neighborhood, is sent to live with wealthy relatives in Bel-Air, California. He must adjust to a new lifestyle while dealing with the culture clash and amusing situations that arise.
A seventeen-year-old Italian boy, Calogero, is torn between his hard-working father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss in the 1960s Bronx. As he navigates this environment, Calogero experiences a coming-of-age journey filled with loyalty, violence, and the struggle to understand his place in the world.
Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him.
In South Central Los Angeles, three young men, Tre, Doughboy, and Ricky, navigate the challenges of growing up in a crime-ridden neighborhood. Tre seeks to succeed academically and avoid the allure of gang culture, while Doughboy becomes involved in drug dealing and Ricky pursues a football scholarship. The film explores themes of racial inequality, drugs, sex, and gang violence, leading to a tragic event that forces the characters to confront violence in their community.
A young teacher named Erin Gruwell inspires her racially divided class of at-risk students at Wilson High School in Long Beach, California to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school. Based on a true story, Erin uses unconventional methods to engage her students, including having them keep diaries and teaching them about the Holocaust. Through her efforts, the students begin to transform their lives and find hope for the future.
To Kill a Mockingbird is a movie set in 1930s Alabama, where a small town lawyer named Atticus Finch defends a black man named Tom Robinson who is falsely accused of raping a white woman. The story revolves around the themes of racial prejudice, injustice, and the moral growth of the protagonist's children, Scout and Jem. The movie explores the impact of racism on society and the importance of standing up for what is right.
Set in the early 20th century, 'The Color Purple' tells the story of Celie Harris, a young African-American woman who endures various forms of abuse and oppression, including violence, racism, and sexism. Despite the struggles, Celie discovers her self-worth, builds relationships, and finds her own voice.
Woke is a satirical comedy series that follows the story of a cartoonist in San Francisco who wakes up to the realities of racial injustice after an incident with the police. The show explores themes of racism, identity, and social issues in a humorous and thought-provoking way.
Raised by a single mother in poverty, Ray Charles goes blind at a young age. He finds solace in music and rises to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s.
A young man navigates through the dangerous streets of Los Angeles while facing issues of violence, drugs, poverty, and betrayal.
In the Heat of the Night is a crime drama film set in a small-town Mississippi. When a murder occurs, a black detective is reluctantly asked to help solve the case, revealing the racial tensions and prejudice in the community. With an unlikely partnership and against the odds, they work together to catch the killer. It explores themes of racism, justice, and the power of working together.
Random Acts of Flyness is a surreal and thought-provoking TV show that explores various social issues such as racism, sexism, and more. With elements of comedy, drama, and magical realism, this show presents a unique and invigorating viewing experience.
Juice is a 1992 action crime drama thriller film set in Harlem, New York City. The story follows the lives of four African-American teenagers who become involved in a life of crime and violence. They are tempted by power, street gangs, rap music, and the allure of the inner city. As they navigate the dangers of their environment, they must confront their own demons and make life-altering choices.
When a young man inherits an airline, he decides to turn it into a party plane. Chaos and hilarity ensue as passengers navigate the outrageous events happening on board.
After being transported back in time to medieval England, a modern-day theme park employee must use his knowledge of the future to survive and find a way back home.
Miracle at St. Anna follows the journey of four African-American soldiers who get trapped behind enemy lines in Tuscany during World War II. As they fight for survival, they also uncover a mysterious connection to a village and its people.
The Bonfire of the Vanities is a social satire that follows the story of a successful journalist Sherman McCoy, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he accidentally enters a wrong neighborhood and gets involved in a hit-and-run accident. This incident sets off a series of events that lead to a media frenzy, racial tensions, and a high-profile trial. As his life unravels, McCoy must confront his own privilege and societal injustices.
When a Harvard professor decides to take on the case of a death row inmate, he uncovers a web of corruption and deception that puts his own life in danger.
In the 22nd century, a rescue team is sent to investigate a distress signal from a deep space mining spaceship. They encounter a supernova blast and find themselves in an awkward situation when they are sucked into space. With space-vampire-like creatures, fuel leaks, and sabotage on board, the crew must find a way to survive and escape. The movie explores themes of space travel, survival, and human nature.
During World War II, an American lieutenant is accused of murder while held as a prisoner of war in a German prison camp. As he awaits trial, tensions rise among the prisoners and the truth about the murder slowly comes to light.