Movies and TvShows featuring "human-deformity" theme.

Based on the New York Times bestseller, this movie tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters the fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. August is 10 years old and lives in Brooklyn with his parents, older sister, and dog. He has a rare medical facial deformity and has undergone multiple surgeries. After being homeschooled, he is enrolled in middle school, where he faces stares and jests from his classmates. With the support of his teacher and new friend, he navigates the challenges of school and forms unbreakable bonds. Wonder is a tale of courage, friendship, and the power of kindness.

In Freaks, a group of circus sideshow performers seek revenge on a trapeze artist who plots to murder one of their own. The film explores themes of disability, bigotry, and betrayal as the characters navigate a world of human deformity and societal prejudice.

Wolf Girl is a drama film released in 2001. It tells the story of a young girl with hypertrichosis, a condition that causes excessive hair growth all over her body. She joins a carnival freakshow where she faces prejudice and bullying from both the audience and her fellow performers. The film explores themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the human capacity for cruelty.

Attacking the Devil: Harold Evans and the Last Nazi War Crime is a documentary that follows Harold Evans, an investigative journalist, as he uncovers a medical scandal involving the drug thalidomide. Evans fights to bring justice to the victims of this man-made disaster and exposes the negligence of the pharmaceutical industry. The film highlights the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists and the importance of investigative journalism in holding those in power accountable.

Eat My Shit is a dark comedy that follows the story of a waitress with a disfigured face who seeks revenge. The movie explores themes of body shaming, social outcasts, and dark humor. It features surreal humor and absurd situations, with a focus on the protagonist's journey towards retribution.

In the small mountain town of Kalimagdora, a woman named Sarah discovers that she has the ability to experience all four seasons in a single day. As she navigates through the whimsical and magical world, she begins to learn more about herself and the town she calls home. With each passing season, Sarah's understanding of life and love deepens, leading her on a transformative journey of self-discovery.

Hien Le makes a living as a lottery ticket salesman in Vinh Long despite his deformed face, impaired hearing and emerging lung condition.