Movies and TvShows featuring "inner-city-youth" theme.

Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.

Rye Lane tells the story of two youngsters in South London who are dealing with the aftermath of their respective bad breakups. Over the course of a day, they find solace in each other's company and navigate through various ups and downs, discovering the true meaning of love and finding hope for the future.

Unconditional is a biographical crime drama movie based on a true story. It revolves around the lives of inner-city youth who are troubled and at risk. It explores the themes of forgiveness and showcases the power of second chances. The movie portrays the journey of a character who devotes her life to helping these young individuals and making a difference in their lives. It is an inspiring tale of hope amidst adversity.

A determined teacher in New York City faces challenges and inspires his inner-city students to excel academically.

In Miami, an inner-city high school teacher forms a chess team made up of disadvantaged students. They battle their way through the chess tournament, facing personal challenges and societal obstacles. Based on a true story.

A law school graduate, Kennedy Blaine, inherits a horse ranch in Nebraska after her father's funeral. She must decide whether to sell the ranch or stay and live a new life. While exploring her options, she finds herself caught in a love triangle and uncovers some dark secrets about the town's historical society.

Lambada tells the story of an inner-city youth with a crush on his teacher, who happens to be a talented dancer. Despite their forbidden attraction, they form a bond through their shared love of dance and challenging the societal norms of their time.

All Over Me is a coming-of-age drama set in New York City. It follows the story of a teenage girl who struggles with her sexuality and identity while dealing with abusive relationships and a hate crime. With the support of her best friend and the punk rock scene, she learns to find her voice and embrace her true self.

Crime School is a crime drama about a group of boys who are sent to a reform school after getting involved in criminal activities. The story follows their journey as they face brutality and corruption within the school while also trying to find redemption and rebuild their lives. With themes of juvenile crime, inner-city youth, and criminal rehabilitation, Crime School explores the challenges and hardships faced by young individuals in the criminal justice system.

In 'New Town Killers,' a group of wealthy businessmen play a twisted game of hunting down inner-city youths for sport. When an orphan named Sean becomes their target, he must find a way to outsmart and escape his pursuers. The film explores themes of wealth, exploitation, and the ethical boundaries of humanity.

EKAJ is a love story between two drifters, a naive teenager and a hustler. Ekaj meets Mecca who takes him under his care. Mecca has AIDS and multiple problems of his own. He is high all day but still manages to be the only voice of reason in Ekaj’s hopeless world. They cruise the city together looking for money and places to stay. Although Ekaj makes some money as a prostitute, he finds himself discarded, and lacking what it takes to survive in the city. Their mutual loneliness leads to genuine friendship.

In the midst of the Depression, a crotchety doctor, whose practice is in the Brooklyn slums, takes an interest in a local teenager, whose hostility and erratic behavior the doctor believes is due to more than just his environment.

Inner city kids are given new direction when they are convinced to join the school chess team.

Green Chimneys follows three young boys living at Green Chimneys, a residential treatment center for children with emotional, behavioral, social and learning challenges.

We Came to Heal” follows H.O.L.L.A!’s Healing Justice Movement - over a three years period capturing Healing Justice circles, the Healing Justice Summits and H.O.L.L.A!’ s human healing-centered praxis led by The Youth Organizing Collective (Y.O.C). We believe to move towards healing you need to create a space to build, to grow, and share our stories. Alone we are strong spirited, but together we are unstoppable in the fight to end all forms of violence in our Nation, our families and all relationships.