Movies and TvShows featuring "juke-joint" theme.
Set in the early 20th century, 'The Color Purple' tells the story of Celie Harris, a young African-American woman who endures various forms of abuse and oppression, including violence, racism, and sexism. Despite the struggles, Celie discovers her self-worth, builds relationships, and finds her own voice.
In Dangerous, a theater producer falls in love with an actress, putting his engagement in jeopardy. As their love affair intensifies, they both face self-destruction and the consequences of their actions. Can they overcome their selfishness and find redemption?
In a town plagued by racism, Bayou and Leanne's young love is torn apart when Leanne is taken away by her mother. Years later, they reunite but face even greater challenges. Leanne is passing as white and trapped in a loveless marriage, while Bayou is falsely accused and hunted down by racist white men. As their paths cross again, tragedy looms, leading Bayou to flee to Chicago. A tale of sibling rivalry, ambition, and betrayal unfolds as Willie Earl, Bayou's jealous brother, seeks revenge.
Cabin in the Sky follows the story of Little Joe, a compulsive gambler who is given a second chance at life when he's shot by a jealous husband. Little Joe must choose between a life of temptation and his newfound faith as he battles the forces of good and evil. Filled with lively musical numbers and a touch of mischief, this heavenly comedy is a true classic.
Finishing School is a pre-Code drama set in a finishing school where a group of girls navigate class distinctions, deception, and romance. The film explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the consequences of breaking the rules. With an unforgettable cast of characters, Finishing School delves into the tensions and gossip that arise in a closed environment, leading to remorse, reprisal, and tattle-tales. As the story unfolds, the film touches upon issues of race, snobbery, and the challenges faced by women in the 1930s. This pre-Code gem showcases the struggle for autonomy and the price one pays for breaking societal norms.
Follow the lives of several women who navigate through the challenges of love, politics, and societal expectations in the 1960s. Set in the Bible Belt, these women take a stand for civil rights and women's rights, challenging the norms of the time.
Till the End of Time is a drama/romance film set in post-World War II America. It follows the story of a war veteran who battles with PTSD and tries to adjust to civilian life while dealing with a domineering mother. The film explores themes of reprisal, retribution, and the challenges faced by veterans returning from war.
In the racially divided South of the 1950s, the owner of a struggling juke joint faces a moral dilemma when a famous bluesman comes to town and promises to save the failing business. As tensions rise between the black and white communities, the juke joint owner must navigate corrupt lawmen, the criminal element, and the hypocrisy of the era in order to keep his livelihood afloat.
Shug, a rich old man, throws out his longtime live-in mistress and moves in his young, sexy niece, who's just returned home after making a living as a stripper in New Orleans. The mistress doesn't intend to go without a fight, however, and while Shug tries to make peace between the two women, he doesn't realize that his niece has her own plans for him.
Bad News Johnson, a con artist from Memphis, Tennessee, arrives in Dallas, Texas, accompanied by his dim sidekick July Jones with only twenty-five cents between them. The duo arrange to become boarders at the home of Louella "Mama Lou" Holiday, who is fooled into believing Johnson is an acting teacher from Hollywood. Mrs. Holiday agrees to give the men free room and board if they will provide poise lessons to her daughter, an aspiring beauty queen named Honey Dew.
Jeff Carter has put an end to the town's delinquency with a boys' club. Young hoodlum Danny shows up and influences teenagers Doris, Willy and Leo. They hang out at a juke joint where Eve works. When Jeff tries to stop a robbery planned by Danny, he is killed and Danny goes on trial.
After retiring from movies to get an education, a man discovers his ex-staff is trying to have him expelled.
A Christmas Memory is a heartfelt movie set in 1930s Alabama. It follows the story of a male protagonist, his dog, and their adventures during the holiday season. Filled with Southern culture, family bonding, and coming to terms with the past, this movie captures the essence of Christmas and the importance of friendship and family relationships.
Radio singer Joan Abbott, known as the "Crunchy-Wunchy Thrush", does not want to renew her contract with the cereal sponsor, as she wants to go to college. But her guardian, her Uncle Willie signs the contract in order to pay off his own debts. But this time Joan won't take no for an answer and enrolls under an assumed name. When Joan goes missing, the radio institutes a search for Joan via a publicity stunt.
A dizzy young girl falls into crime but wins her lawyer's heart.
The Wild Party is a pre-code film set in the roaring 20s during the prohibition era. A college professor finds himself entangled in the wild party scene of a group of party girls. The film explores themes of trauma, false accusation, and self-sacrifice.
After confessing a crime she did not commit, a girl finds herself caught in a web of deception, revenge, and redemption. She must navigate through trials and tribulations, facing a femme fatale, a creepy man, and a gambling debt. Along the way, she uncovers secrets, seeks vindication, and finds unexpected allies.
In The Seventh Commandment, a man disguises himself as a woman as he gets involved in a web of deceit, violence, and heartbreak. Set in the poverty-stricken 1930s, the film explores themes of infidelity, abuse, and social issues. With its pre-code era elements, this forgotten gem serves as a tear-jerker and a powerful commentary on the dark aspects of human nature.
An educated, upscale young black musician marries a woman from a lower socioeconomic class to get her out of the clutches of her stepfather.
A wealthy woman funds an underwater expedition to explore for marine life, but what she doesn't know is that her "colleagues" have other intentions.