Movies and TvShows featuring "gang-banger" theme.

In the racially divided city of Los Angeles, the lives of several individuals from different backgrounds intersect in unexpected ways. These encounters force them to confront their own prejudices and biases, leading to tragic consequences as well as opportunities for redemption. With a focus on themes of racism, cultural conflict, and social injustice, 'Crash' explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact of our actions on one another.

Colors is a movie that explores the violent world of gang warfare in East Los Angeles. It follows the lives of two police officers assigned to the gang unit as they try to maintain peace in an area torn apart by violence and drugs. The movie highlights the brutal realities of life in the barrios and the challenges faced by both the police and the gangs.

Havoc (2005) follows a group of privileged high school students in Los Angeles who venture into the dangerous world of an East Los Angeles street gang, leading to tragic consequences.

Assault on Precinct 13 takes place in a police station in Los Angeles, California, which becomes a battleground when it is surrounded by a gang of criminals. With power outage and social decay in the inner city, the police and the prisoners must band together to survive the night.

A Moment of Romance is a 1990 Hong Kong action-romance film directed by Benny Chan. The film follows the story of a young gang leader who falls in love with a woman from a rival gang. Their forbidden love leads to a power struggle between the two gangs and ultimately ends in tragedy. The film is known for its intense action sequences, neo-noir atmosphere, and heartbreaking storyline.

After his high school drama department faces budget cuts, an eccentric teacher writes and directs a politically incorrect musical sequel to Hamlet, causing chaos and controversy in the school community.

Dirty is a low-budget crime thriller that follows a rogue undercover cop who becomes entangled in a dangerous web of corruption and violence. As he navigates the treacherous world of drugs and gangs, he must confront his own demons and make difficult choices that test his loyalty and morality. Fueled by guilt and haunted by loss, he finds himself caught in a deadly game where the line between right and wrong blurs.

A dysfunctional family navigates through various challenges, including posing as an actress, a jewelry robbery, and family therapy.

In South Central Los Angeles, a father tries to reform his son who is involved in a criminal gang. The father, recently released from prison, navigates the dangerous streets in an effort to protect his son from the violence and influences of the gang. As they struggle to escape the cycle of crime, they face challenges and setbacks, testing their bond and resolve.

96 Minutes follows four young people caught up in a carjacking. The story builds to a pulse-pounding climax as it intercuts between the tense situation on the highway and the various flashbacks that reveal how they got there.

In God's Army 2: States of Grace (2005), a young gang-banger and aspiring actress find redemption and a new purpose in life when they become Mormon missionaries. They navigate through challenges and discover the power of faith and love while spreading the message of the Latter-day Saints.

Pittsburgh cop Mike Justus is kicked off the force and moves away to relax in sunny Los Angeles. Unfortunately his dream retirement turns out to be a nightmare and he is forced to deal out his own brand of street corner justice.

In the grand tradition of the lone hero who mysteriously appears in a town desperate for help (think "Shane, "Billy Jack", "James Bond" and "Chinese Connection"), having survived a war and now serving the government as an undercover agent, Danny Silva takes on his biggest foe yet: the street gangs that have taken over his neighborhood. Unwilling to play by the rules set down by the criminals, Silva forgoes the use of guns and decides to battle the thugs with the strength of his fists, spirit and willpower, turning himself into a real-life, modern-day superhero. Packed with pulse pounding, adrenaline-filled action; "Latin Dragon" gives us our first mainstream Latino martial arts action hero.

Two determined parents fight back against a Los Angeles gang terrorizing the neighborhood after their son is brutally attacked.

A young woman in a photography class begins taking pictures of black men out of fear they will soon be extinct.

The original king of "horrorcore" rap brings his gruesome antics to the screen in this raw and darkly humorous comedy horror effort that proves you are what you eat. Offering the twisted tale of a murderous gangsta plagued by a curse that forces him to eat what he kills, the homicidal thug soon takes a cue from Ed Gein and develops a curious taste for human flesh.

Two couples on a picnic are attacked by a gang of vicious bikers, who beat up the men and rape the women. One of the men finds out who the bikers are, arms himself and goes after them.

In the desert outside Cactus Gulch, Arizona, Buzzard and Betty Jean Wall live in a trailer decorated in Hawaiian themes. Betty's trying to get pregnant. Buzz wants to market "Cammo," a sun block lotion that looks like camouflage; but financing is tough to find and Betty thinks he should get a real job. Buzz's half-brother Turkey, a murderous psychopath, escapes from jail, comes to the trailer, ties up Buzz, kidnaps Betty, steals $10,000 they've just won from Publisher's Clearing Hut's Lucky Loser drawing, and heads for Mexico. Buzz is untied by Maya, an ex-girlfriend who's now a TV reporter in search of a story. They pick up Turk's trail and set out to rescue Betty.

A mad serial killer is spreading terror throughout the 'hood, slitting people's throats and causing mass hysteria. A group of friends decides it's up to them to take on the maniac, even though they're risking their lives.

Against all odds, the first theatrical production in over 20 years at Dominguez High School is going to be Thornton Wilder's American classic Our Town. The kids at this Compton school are about to experience more than a culture clash, as they embark on a rich journey and discover the educational and social value of theater. OT: Our Town tells the story of human spirit and its strength against the stereotypes holding them down. Where Thornton Wilder wrote about little Grover's Corners, this documentary exemplifies how Our Town is every town. Our Town is Compton.