Moonlight (2016) is a film that tells the story of a young African-American man named Chiron who grapples with his identity and sexuality while navigating the challenges of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The film is divided into three parts, exploring different stages of Chiron's life. In Part I, Chiron, also known as Little, forms a bond with a drug dealer named Juan and his girlfriend Teresa, who provide him with guidance and support in a turbulent home environment. In Part II, Chiron is a teenager dealing with bullying at school and a complex relationship with his mother. He also develops a close friendship with his classmate Kevin that evolves into a brief romantic encounter. Part III follows Chiron as a grown man living in Atlanta, where he works as a drug dealer and reconnects with Kevin after years apart. Throughout the film, Moonlight explores themes of identity, sexuality, masculinity, and the effects of trauma and societal pressures on personal development.
Micky Ward, a young boxer from a working class background, tries to establish himself as a successful fighter while dealing with his older brother's addiction issues. With the help of his family and a new manager, Micky overcomes obstacles and rises to success in the ring.
Notorious is a biographical drama that tells the story of a famous rap artist's life, from his upbringing in Brooklyn to his rise to stardom and ultimately his tragic death. The movie explores themes of sacrifice, immorality, and the price of fame. It depicts the artist's struggles with irresponsibility, lust, and rivalry, as well as his complicated relationships with his mother, son, and various women. Through a series of flashbacks, it showcases the artist's involvement in drugs, violence, and the music industry, leading up to his untimely demise.
Jungle Fever is a powerful drama/romance film that explores the repercussions of an interracial relationship in New York City. The movie delves into themes of racism, addiction, and family dynamics, offering a thought-provoking and emotional narrative.
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy is a documentary that delves into the crack cocaine epidemic in the 1980s and its far-reaching consequences. It explores the political and social implications of the crisis, including corruption, conspiracy, and the devastating impact on communities.
Follow the scandals and lifestyle of Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, in this fictional retelling. Hunter's parties are filled with cash, sex, and drugs, but he starts questioning his relationships and actions. The plot also revolves around a laptop that Hunter abandoned at a computer repair store, and the efforts to create cover stories in the media. The movie portrays the criminal actions of Biden associates and his business deals with Chinese leaders. It ends with the release of recordings that force a criminal investigation and impact the 2020 election.
Red Surf is a movie that takes place in 1980s California, revolving around drugs, pregnancy, and a dangerous investigation. It follows a group of individuals involved in drug dealing, cocaine, surfs, yachts, and partying. As tensions rise, a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship is tested, leading to unexpected consequences.
Tales of the Grim Sleeper is a true crime documentary that explores the hunt for a serial killer in Los Angeles. The film delves into the investigation and the impact on the community, focusing on the troubled history of the area and the challenges faced by law enforcement. It sheds light on the lives of the victims, the efforts of the police to solve the case, and the shocking revelations that come to light. Through interviews and footage, the documentary explores the complexities of the case and raises important questions about the criminal justice system.
High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell is a documentary that follows the lives of crack addicts in Lowell, Massachusetts. The film explores the devastating effects of addiction, from unplanned pregnancies and prostitution to the spread of HIV and the disappearance of loved ones. It also delves into the challenges of addiction recovery, including relapse, detox, and the destructive nature of crack houses. Through personal stories and interviews, the documentary highlights the harsh realities of drug addiction in a small community.
Alix is taken in by a photographer, Digna, who despite her friends' protests, tries to help Alix piece her life back together and overcome her addictions.
Lisa is a middle-class white woman from Toronto, Canada. She's also addicted to crack cocaine. To maintain her habit, she works as a prostitute while living in a hotel room. She's tried to get clean, but knows too well how easy it is to relapse. Meanwhile, she participates in Toronto's needle exchange program to reduce her risk.
Three high school students, Andrew, Colin, and Reiser, are determined to lose their virginity before graduating. They plan a wild adventure filled with mishaps, seduction, and unexpected encounters.
Steve Moore is sixteen and lives with his younger sister, mother Cheryl and her boyfriend John, in a modest house in Bakersfield, California. An abusive and often intoxicated man, John rules the household, and though his attacks on Steve result in emergency hospital visits, Cheryl's loyalty is to her boyfriend. To protect her relationship with John, she "ditches" her son, having him arrested and locked in a correctional "mental" facility, before coercing her older brother Burt, who lives in Hollywood, to take him. Steve quickly discovers that Burt cannot even provide temporary lodging, but an administrator at his new high school directs him to a shelter for runaway kids where he soon learns to navigate his way.
Explores the lives of Sara, Gigi and Giovanna, three Latino transvestites who for years have lived on the streets of Manhattan supporting their drug addictions through prostitution. They made their temporary home inside broken garbage trucks that the Sanitation Department keeps next to the salt deposits used in the winter to melt the snow. The three friends share the place known as "The Salt Mines".
Lot Lizard is a feature documentary about truck stop sex workers in America. There are three million truck drivers and thousands of truck stops throughout the United States. Many of them are frequented by sex workers who truck drivers refer to as lot lizards. The film follows Jennifer, a recovering sex worker who is trying to get her life back on track, Bobby, a man struggling to come to grips with his girlfriend's livelihood, and Betty, an aging sex worker who makes no apologies for her lifestyle. These intimate portraits hint at a broader story about America, how it deals with its 'derelicts,' and how we are implicated as consumers.
An improbable love affair flares up between Karima, a modern Muslim girl, and Claudio, a local musician, in Melbourne's most notorious housing estate, where ruthless gangs rule, drug abuse spreads and racial tension grows.
Documentary which aired in 1989 as part of the HBO documentary series "American Undercover". It was filmed in West Palm Beach, Florida over the course of eight weeks and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The documentary shows a cross section of abusers who have fallen under the deadly spell of the most addictive and affordable drug in America. Interviews with addicts and their families reveal that crack knows no socio-economic boundaries. Teenagers discuss the desperate measures they have taken to obtain the drug. The producers acknowledged the following for their assistance in making this film: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office; West Palm Beach Police Department; Data House of the Drug Abuse Treatment Association © Half-Court Productions Ltd. 1989
Parents blame Samuel L. Jackson for their children's mishaps after seeing a movie with him in it.
Sweet Nothing is a gripping drama about a woman's struggle to survive in a drug-infested neighborhood. She deals with her abusive husband, drug addiction, and the hardships of raising a child in this harsh environment. As she battles her inner demons, she must find the strength to break free from the cycle of violence and addiction.
Soloman Crow pays a visit to his god fearing, bible quoting, closeted homosexual brother and his sexually repressed wife. He enters their home with a proclamation to kick a drug habit that almost cost him his life. Broke, it doesn't take Soloman long to start conning and scheming his way around the city to feed his ravenous cravings for dope and sex. Even his brother's wife isn't immune to Soloman's mind games... If you want a hero with redeeming qualities, look somewhere else.