Movies and TvShows featuring "clothing-industry" theme.
Greed is a fictional biography of a wealthy Greek fashion mogul and his extravagant lifestyle. The movie explores his relationships, including a complicated husband-wife dynamic and a close bond with his mother. Set in high-street London, the story also touches on themes of refugee crisis and the clothing industry. With a mix of flashbacks, the film showcases the protagonist's journey from a poor Bulgarian immigrant to a self-made tycoon. Greed is a satirical take on the fashion industry, filled with glitz, glamour, and a touch of tragedy.
In this classic British comedy, an inventor creates a fabric that never gets dirty or wears out. However, his invention threatens the profits of the textile industry and sparks a conflict between labor unions, capitalists, and scientists.
The True Cost is a documentary that explores the impact of the fashion industry on the environment and human rights. It highlights the hidden costs behind cheap clothing, such as the exploitation of factory workers, environmental issues, and the consequences of globalized capitalism. The film uncovers the harsh working conditions of textile workers, the overcrowded landfills filled with discarded clothes, and the structural poverty caused by the industry. Through interviews with experts and footage from around the world, The True Cost exposes the dark side of the fashion industry and calls for a more ethical and sustainable approach to clothing production.
The Pajama Game is a musical comedy based on the novel 7 1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell. It tells the story of a labor dispute at a pajama factory in Iowa, where the workers are demanding a 7 1/2 cent raise. The romantic complications between the factory superintendent Sid Sorokin and the union activist Babe Williams add to the chaos and hilarity. The film includes catchy musical numbers, dance routines, and a love story that unfolds against the backdrop of a strike.
In 'Save the Tiger,' a businessman in Beverly Hills is facing financial ruin and a failing marriage. He is haunted by war flashbacks and experiences a heart attack during sex. In an attempt to save his struggling clothing factory, he contemplates unethical actions and is propositioned for sex. This drama explores themes of midlife crisis, adultery, and the desperation to save one's livelihood.
Follows the humorous struggles of workers in a London clothing factory.
Back Street is a melodrama about a woman named Ray Schmidt who falls in love with a married man named Walter Saxel. Despite their deep connection, Ray is forced to marry a wealthy suitor named Curt Stanton to fulfill her duty. However, Ray's love for Walter never fades, leading to a series of emotional struggles and sacrifices. The story is filled with themes of forbidden love, social expectations, and the consequences of choices.
A man in Manhattan gets caught up in the world of fashion and attracts attention from both the mafia and a loan shark.
WXXI captures the story of Rochester’s garment industry and the people who contributed to it in this documentary that showcases the rich history of Rochester’s clothing industry. From Michaels-Stern & Co. to the Button Factory, to Hickey Freeman, it tells of the clothiers who revolutionized the garment business and the immigrant workers who made Rochester a key player in the industry.
Fashion designer Amy Powney is at the peak of her career, but she’s troubled by her industry’s wasteful practices. Fashion Reimagined follows her transformative global journey to create a collection that’s sustainable on every level.
Bold and exhilarating documentary account of the building of the Turkestan-Siberian railway, presented as a heroic triumph of Soviet progress over natural adversity.
In the midst of the Great Depression, a young woman named Florence is facing financial difficulties. She is forced to say yes to an offer from a womanizing salesman, who wants her to work as an escort in a high-rise hotel. As Florence becomes involved in the world of prostitution, she experiences love affairs, false accusations, and dark secrets that threaten her life.
A story about a young man who doesn't believe in sincerity meets Don Quixote, the president of an underwear company, and his right-hand man, Sancho, and becomes sincere both in underwear and in life.
American Apparel was initially celebrated for its provocative advertising and message of social change. Then the unpredictability of its founder imploded the iconic company. This is the story of the brand -- good, bad, and ugly -- as told by the people who lived it.
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