Movies and TvShows featuring "funk" theme.

Sintonia follows the intertwining stories of three friends from the favelas of São Paulo. Doni, Nando, and Rita each have their own ambitions and dreams, but the dangerous world of the drug trade and the allure of the Brazilian funk music scene threaten to derail their aspirations. As they navigate the challenges of their environment, they confront issues of crime, religion, friendship, and family dynamics. The series explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the pursuit of dreams in the vibrant and diverse city of São Paulo.

Vinyl is set in the music industry of 1970s New York City and follows the story of a male protagonist who is a record executive dealing with hard times and a failing business. The show explores themes of drug addiction, murder, racism, and the challenges faced by the music industry during that time period.

The Wiz is a reimagined version of The Wizard of Oz, set in modern-day New York City. It follows Dorothy, a young African-American girl, who is transported to the magical land of Oz. With the help of her new friends, she embarks on a journey to find the Wiz, the only one who can help her get back home. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and face their own fears. This musical film explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of belief.

Soul music has conquered the world in the last 50 years - growing from the raw, electric rhythms of the black underclass, it is now a billion dollar industry with R&B and hip hop dominating the world's charts. It's been the soundtrack to some of the most extraordinary social, political and cultural shifts. Together with the civil rights movement, it has challenged white hegemony, helped break down segregation and encouraged the fight for racial equality. This new six-part series, made by the BBC team who produced the critically-acclaimed Lost Highway, Walk On By and Dancing In The Street series, charts the evolution of soul music - with a fascinating combination of rare archive footage and over 100 contemporary interviews. The movers and shakers from the world of soul – such as James Brown, Mary J Blige, Beyoncé and Martha Reeves, - plus some often overlooked talent, track the music that shaped our lives.

Ace Anderson and Dick Kowalski are two semi-competent cops in San Francisco during the late 1970s. They show more attention towards appearing cool and disco dancing, but finish the cases by the end of the day. They are assisted by their disgruntled police chief Captain Dobbs, plucky reporter Miss Lee, and fellow disco lover Boogaloo.

Bad is a 1987 movie about a teenage gang leader named Michael who is torn between loyalty to his gang and his desire for personal growth. As he navigates the pressures of life in a Brooklyn street gang, he must confront issues of friendship, rivalry, and moral courage. The film explores themes of resilience, compassion, and the struggle to break free from the constraints of one's environment.

Young Soul Rebels is a drama movie set in 1977 London. It revolves around the lives of two best friends, Chris and Caz, who run a pirate radio station. Their friendship is put to the test when a murder occurs, and they find themselves caught up in a mystery involving race, sexuality, and violence. As they navigate their way through a vibrant and rebellious subculture, they must confront their own fears and desires.

The full unedited performance recorded on December 31, 1978, when the Blues Brothers opened for the Grateful Dead on the monumental closing night of Winterland.

After being misled by the police about a rape and murder near a popular Washington, D.C. Go-Go club, a jaded journalist begins digging into the establishment's racist framework.

Thunder Soul is a music documentary that tells the story of the Kashmere Stage Band, a legendary high school funk band from Houston, Texas in the 1970s. The film follows their rise to fame and the reunion of the band members years later.

Finding the Funk is a documentary that traces the history and impact of funk music, exploring its origins, evolution, and influence on popular culture. This engaging film takes viewers on a musical journey, from the early days of funk to its lasting legacy in contemporary music.

A commuter waits for a ride under the sweltering Manila heat. As his impatience grows, he sets off on his walk home, putting on a pair of earphones as he begins listening to some music...

Sample This is a documentary film that delves into the origins of hip-hop music and its impact on popular culture. It explores the influential Apache Nation break from the record "Apache" and how it became one of the most sampled beats in history, giving birth to a new genre of music. The film also examines the cultural and social significance of hip-hop, its rise to mainstream popularity, and its place in contemporary music.

A musical documentary accompaniment to the 1994 benefit compilation album concerning AIDS in the African-American community.

A promotional video for Prince's #1 1989 hit single "Batdance."

A short documentary with funk, fashion and noise, with intimate stories from students and artisans from New Zealand and India pursuing a responsible fashion future.

The video opens with a barrage of explosive imagery along with an audio track of a siren taken from the 1970s TV show Wonder Woman. The following scenes are fast paced repeated shots from Wonder Woman, with several scenes following of actress Lynda Carter as the main character Diana Prince, performing her transformative spin from secretarial role into superhero role. […] The representation of repeated transformations expose the illusion of fixed female identities in media and attempts to show the emergence of a new woman through use of technology. […] The video ends with a scene of repeating explosions that precedes a blue background with white text that scrolls upwards, delivering a transcription of lyrics to the song ‘Wonder Woman Disco'.

The untold true story: The rise and fall of the greatest funk band ever, Parliament Funkadelic.