Movies and TvShows featuring "inner-city" theme.

Sesame Street is an educational TV show set in an inner-city neighborhood. Through a combination of live-action, puppetry, and animation, the show teaches children valuable lessons about reading, counting, and personal development. With a diverse cast of characters, including the iconic Big Bird and the lovable monsters, Sesame Street promotes multiculturalism and offers educational content with fun and entertainment.

Snowfall is a TV show that depicts the rise of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles in the 1980s. The story follows several characters as they navigate the dangerous and complex world of drugs, crime, and government conspiracies. The series explores the impact of the epidemic on the African-American community and the involvement of the CIA in drug trafficking.

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.

Hill Street Blues is a 1980s police drama that takes place in a rundown neighborhood filled with urban decay. The show follows the lives of police officers in a fictional city, focusing on the challenges they face in their daily lives, both on and off the job.

Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style sitcom that follows the dedicated teachers and staff of an underfunded inner-city elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The show explores their daily struggles, hilarious mishaps, and heartwarming moments as they navigate the challenges of educating and supporting their students.

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.

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids follows the lives of a group of inner-city kids, led by the lovable Fat Albert. They face various challenges and solve problems together while teaching valuable life lessons. The show incorporates elements of stand-up comedy, family relationships, and educational programming.

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.

Welcome Back, Kotter is a sitcom comedy set in the 1970s in Brooklyn, New York City. The show follows the story of a dedicated teacher named Mr. Kotter who returns to his old high school and teaches a group of diverse students. The show explores the challenges and funny situations that arise as Mr. Kotter tries to connect with his students and inspire them to succeed. With its laugh track and light-hearted tone, the show provides an entertaining look at high school life in the 1970s.

Mission Hill follows the story of a 24-year-old slacker named Andy and his adventures in an urban setting. The show explores various themes such as friendship, adulthood, and finding one's place in the world. With a mix of comedy and drama, Mission Hill brings a unique perspective on the challenges faced by young adults.

In Barbershop: The Next Cut, a barbershop in Chicago faces the challenge of dealing with a street gang that threatens the peace in the neighborhood. As tensions rise, the barbers and hairstylists must come together to save their community from violence and maintain the unity within their beloved barbershop.

Calvin, a young man, inherits a barbershop in Chicago and discovers the complicated life that exists within the shop. Amidst humorous conversations and events, Calvin must deal with his customers, employees, and a unsavory loan shark.

Juice is a 1992 action crime drama thriller film set in Harlem, New York City. The story follows the lives of four African-American teenagers who become involved in a life of crime and violence. They are tempted by power, street gangs, rap music, and the allure of the inner city. As they navigate the dangers of their environment, they must confront their own demons and make life-altering choices.

After his wife and daughter are brutally assaulted, an ordinary man takes matters into his own hands, becoming a vigilante to exact revenge on those responsible. He embarks on a one-man crusade against the criminals plaguing the city, dispensing his own brand of justice.

Calvin and his team at the Barbershop face challenges including gentrification, competition, and politics, while also building friendships and finding love.

An Affair to Remember is a heartfelt romantic drama set in the 1950s. Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr play two strangers who meet on a cruise and quickly fall in love. However, they are both committed to other people and agree to meet at the top of the Empire State Building in six months if they still feel the same way. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes and their plans are disrupted. Will destiny bring them back together or tear them apart?

Lean On Me is a drama based on a true story that revolves around the life of a dedicated teacher named Joe Clark. Clark takes over a troubled inner-city high school and faces various challenges, including drug dealing, violence, and an unfair dismissal. He fights against these issues, demanding explanations from the school board and taking further action to improve the school. Along the way, he forms a strong bond with the students, addressing class differences and teen pregnancy. The movie also highlights the role of media coverage, urban decay, and the presence of gangs in schools. Clark's determination and efforts to bring positive change to the school make Lean On Me an inspiring tale of hope and resilience.

Based on a true story, 'Stand and Deliver' follows a dedicated and passionate mathematics teacher in an inner-city school who inspires his students to excel in the face of institutional discrimination and educational challenges. Through his innovative teaching methods and unwavering belief in his students' potential, he helps them overcome their personal struggles and achieve academic success.

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.

Crows Zero is about a student who transfers to a high school notorious for its gangs. He becomes involved in a violent gang war and must prove himself to be the toughest fighter to gain respect.