Movies and TvShows featuring "ghetto" theme.

Sanford and Son is a comedy series set in an African-American neighborhood in Watts, Los Angeles. The show follows Fred Sanford, a junk dealer, and his adult son Lamont as they navigate the ups and downs of their family business. With witty wisecracks and laugh-out-loud moments, Sanford and Son explores the dynamic relationship between a father and son as they hatch get-rich-quick schemes and deal with the challenges of running a business.

In Living Color is a sketch comedy show that delves into the absurdities of life in an urban setting, tackling issues of racial prejudice, street life, and interracial relationships.

During World War II, Oskar Schindler, a German businessman and opportunist member of the Nazi party, becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce and works to save them from persecution and death by the Nazis. Through bribery and cunning, Schindler acquires a factory and employs Jewish workers, keeping them safe from concentration camps. As the war comes to an end, Schindler must flee with his wife, leaving behind the people he saved. Despite feeling he could have done more, Schindler is hailed as a righteous person and his actions are remembered by the survivors.

In a world where people stop aging at 25 but have only one more year to live, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run. Along the way, he learns about the time-is-currency system and the social injustice it creates. Determined to fight back, Will embarks on a journey to bring down the corrupt system.

Best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.

During the WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive. The movie tells the story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a pianist living in Warsaw during World War II. As the war breaks out, the situation for the Jewish population in Warsaw becomes increasingly bleak. Wladyslaw, along with his family, is forced to move to the Jewish ghetto and endure harsh living conditions. Despite the hardships, Wladyslaw manages to find work as a pianist in the ghetto, which allows him to continue playing music and bring some solace to those around him. However, as the war progresses, the situation becomes more dangerous and Wladyslaw must go into hiding to avoid capture. He spends months living in various hiding places, relying on the help of others to survive. Ultimately, he is discovered by a Nazi officer who recognizes his talent as a pianist and helps him evade capture. Wladyslaw survives the war, but many of his family members do not. The movie ends with Wladyslaw triumphantly playing the piano in a concert, a symbol of his resilience and survival.

In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin. Chickens are being prepared for a meal. A chicken escapes, and an armed gang chases after it in a Favela called the Cidade De Deus ('City of God'). The chicken stops between the gang and a young man named Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues), who believes the gang wants to kill him. A flashback traces Rocket, the narrator, back to the late 1960s. In the 1960s, the Favela is a newly built housing project far from the center of Rio De Janeiro, with little access to electricity and water. Three impoverished, amateur thieves known as the 'Tender Trio' - Shaggy (Jonathan Haagensen), Clipper (Jefechander Suplino), and Goose (Renato De Souza) - rob and loot business owners; Goose is Rocket's brother. The thieves split part of the loot with the citizens of the city and are protected by them in return...

In 1968 New York City, an outcast cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas. As he investigates, he discovers the depth of corruption in the police force and the city's criminal syndicates. With determination and the help of his colleagues, he builds a case against Lucas, leading to his arrest and the dismantling of the criminal empire. This crime drama explores themes of power, corruption, and the price of ambition.

Set in the 1970s Bronx, 'The Bronx Is Burning' is a drama TV show that follows the intertwined stories of the New York Yankees and a serial killer known as Son of Sam. The show explores the challenges faced by the team, the city, and the residents during a time of poverty, looting, and fear.

Jimmy, a young rapper from Detroit, faces numerous challenges as he tries to kickstart his music career. Along the way, he navigates through personal relationships, confronts his own insecurities, and battles against a rap group called The Leaders of the Free World. With determination and self-discovery, Jimmy overcomes his obstacles and ultimately finds the confidence to pursue his dreams of becoming a successful artist.

The rap group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.

In South Central Los Angeles, three young men, Tre, Doughboy, and Ricky, navigate the challenges of growing up in a crime-ridden neighborhood. Tre seeks to succeed academically and avoid the allure of gang culture, while Doughboy becomes involved in drug dealing and Ricky pursues a football scholarship. The film explores themes of racial inequality, drugs, sex, and gang violence, leading to a tragic event that forces the characters to confront violence in their community.

A young African-American man navigates through the challenges of life in a rough neighborhood while overcoming various obstacles and hilarious situations.

In the film 'La Haine (1995)', three young men from the French suburbs navigate through a day in their lives after a violent riot. Vinz, Saïd, and Hubert, each from different ethnic backgrounds, experience the tense atmosphere of the racially diverse 'ghetto'. The oppressive police force exacerbates the tensions. When a police officer loses his handgun during the riots, Vinz finds it and vows to kill a cop if his friend Abdel dies in the hospital. The film explores themes of racism, police brutality, and social unrest within a 24-hour time span.

Dangerous Minds is an American drama television series that aired on ABC network between September 1996 and March 1997. The series is based on the motion picture film, Dangerous Minds. Annie Potts stars in the lead role originated by Michelle Pfeiffer.

Bound by Honor follows the lives of three Mexican-American friends in East Los Angeles as they navigate the dangerous world of gangs, crime, and prison. Loyalties are tested, friendships are pushed to the limit, and the characters are forced to make difficult choices to survive.

In the midst of World War I, a Jewish barber and a dictator find themselves in opposing positions. Twenty years later, the barber tries to avoid persecution from the now-ruthless dictator's regime. With the help of his love interest and a former comrade, they plan to overthrow the dictator and create a better world.

An African prince, tired of his pampered life, travels to Queens, New York to find a wife whom he respects for her intelligence and strong will. He goes undercover and falls in love with a woman he meets in a fast food restaurant. Despite facing challenges and revealing his identity, they ultimately end up together.

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.

Prince Akeem discovers he has a long-lost son and must return to America to meet him and prepare his son to be the prince of Zamunda.