Movies and TvShows featuring "civic-pride" theme.

Roger & Me is a comedic documentary that explores the devastating effects of corporate downsizing on the working class in Flint, Michigan. The film follows filmmaker Michael Moore as he sets out on a quest to confront Roger Smith, the Chairman of General Motors, about the company's decision to close several plants in Flint, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty. Moore's pursuit of Smith is met with excuses, disappointment, and a stark reminder of the stark class differences in American society.

Detropia is a documentary film that explores the economic decline and urban decay of Detroit, focusing on the lives of its residents and the impact of deindustrialization on the city. It follows various individuals, including artists, protesters, workers, and business owners, as they navigate the challenges of unemployment, corporate downsizing, and civic pride. The film captures the stark contrast between the city's past as a thriving industrial center and its present state of economic crisis.

Saving Grace is a comedy-drama about a widow who becomes a shepherd and performs miracles in a small Italian village. She uses her newfound power to save the village from drought by building an irrigation system with the help of a former priest. The story is filled with humor and heart as the widow navigates through the challenges of her new role and finds unexpected love and community along the way.

The Arkansas Traveler, an itinerant printer, returns to a small town to help save The Daily Record, a newspaper started by Mr. Allen, an old friend who is now deceased.

A paint store owner turns his attention to civic affairs while his business falls apart.

Massillon, Ohio, known as "Touchdown Town USA," where football is not only a sport is also a civic enterprise and a cult. It high-school football stadium seats 20,000 fans, and every new-born baby boy is presented a football on leaving the hospital.