Good Times follows the daily struggles of the Evans family as they navigate living in a low-income housing project in the inner city of Chicago. The show explores themes of poverty, racial discrimination, and family relationships, all while providing comedic moments and heartwarming stories within the constraints of their challenging circumstances.
The PJs is a stop-motion animated sitcom that follows the lives of the diverse residents living in a public housing project. The show uses humor to address serious social issues such as racism, poverty, and prejudice. Through the lens of comedy, it offers a satirical commentary on inner-city life and explores the challenges faced by the African-American community.
Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on the case of an altar boy accused of murdering a priest. As he digs deeper, he uncovers corruption, abuse, and a shocking revelation.
Show Me a Hero is a TV mini-series based on a true story. Set in the 1980s, it follows the efforts of a young mayor to combat racism and public housing issues in Yonkers, New York. The series explores the political and social challenges faced by the mayor and the consequences of his actions. It delves into themes of racial segregation, class differences, and the impact of government policies on communities.
American Assassin follows the story of Mitch Rapp, a young man whose life is turned upside down when his fiancée is killed in a terrorist attack. Fueled by revenge, Mitch joins a secret CIA training program and becomes a skilled assassin. He must navigate dangerous missions, uncover a nuclear threat, and confront his own dark past.
In a housing project, a graduate student researching an urban legend known as the Candyman becomes targeted by the vengeful spirit. As more people are killed, she must uncover the truth and stop the evil before it's too late.
In the crime-ridden neighborhood of Cabrini-Green in Chicago, an artist explores the legend of Candyman, a vengeful ghost with a hook hand who can be summoned by saying his name five times in front of a mirror. As the artist delves deeper into the urban legend, she unknowingly opens a door to her own personal horror.
In Triple 9, a group of corrupt cops and criminals are blackmailed by the Russian mafia into pulling off a seemingly impossible heist. As the plan unravels, loyalties are tested and betrayals lead to deadly consequences. With the clock ticking, the team must find a way to outsmart both the mafia and the police in a desperate fight for survival.
In Hardball (2001), a schoolteacher struggling with aimlessness and financial crisis becomes a coach for a little league baseball team in a housing project. Through dedication and redemption, he forms an intergenerational friendship with the team and helps them overcome their challenges.
A group of people from different backgrounds lives together in a temporary housing complex in Los Angeles.
A baby is abandoned in a housing project and a social worker takes custody, only to have the child's mother return and fight for custody. The case goes to court, highlighting the class differences and complexities of the child custody system.
Clockers follows the story of a 19-year-old drug pusher, Strike, living in a housing project in Brooklyn. When a murder occurs, Strike becomes a suspect and is torn between loyalty to his drug-lord partner and his desire to clear his name. The movie explores themes of urban life, false confessions, and the impact of crime on the community.
Shree 420 is a comedy-drama about a con artist who goes on a journey of self-discovery and finds love and redemption in the bustling city of Mumbai. Raju, played by Raj Kapoor, arrives in the city with dreams of wealth and fame. However, he soon realizes that in order to succeed, he must resort to dishonest means. Along the way, he meets a beautiful young woman named Vidya, played by Nargis, who teaches him the importance of honesty and true happiness. Together, they navigate the challenges of life in Mumbai and discover the power of love and integrity.
The Son of No One is a gritty crime thriller that follows a young cop, Jonathan White, who must confront his past when he is assigned to the same neighborhood he grew up in. As he investigates a disturbing case of unsolved murders, he becomes entangled in a web of corruption and cover-ups that threaten to bring down the entire police force. With his own secrets at stake, Jonathan must decide whether to protect his fellow officers or expose the truth, even if it means risking his own life.
Hanging Garden is a drama movie released in 2005. It is based on a novel and focuses on the theme of obsession and family relationships. The story revolves around a dominatrix and her complicated life. The movie delves into the emotional struggles and complexities of the characters.
Two boys in Brooklyn, New York City are forced to fend for themselves after their mothers are taken away by the authorities.
Hoop Dreams is a powerful and moving documentary that follows the lives of two African-American high school students, William Gates and Arthur Agee, as they navigate the challenges of growing up in Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing projects and pursue their dreams of becoming professional basketball players. The film explores themes of race, poverty, and the impact of sports on the lives of young athletes.
24 City tells the story of a formerly state-owned industrial factory in Chengdu, China that is being dismantled to make room for a luxury apartment complex. The film focuses on the lives of current and former workers, highlighting the changes they have faced and the memories they hold onto. It paints a portrait of China's working class and the challenges they face in the modern era.
Feature documentary debut of 29 year old director Kei Tanaka. In the Japanese town of Kawasaki, elderly residents who have lived hard lives are now facing their own death at a public housing complex called “Danchi“. The young director explores and depicts the ageing population in Japan by focusing on the personal lives of few individuals who live quietly on the outskirts of society. While some of the protagonists chose to interact and establish friendships with their fellow elderly residents, others prefer to spend the rest of their years in solitary.
Set in 1944, the film follows a toy maker in Michigan who faces various challenges such as labor strikes, xenophobia, and the loss of his child. Despite the hardships, he continues to create hand-carved toys and finds solace in his craft.