Movies and TvShows featuring "lincoln-nebraska" theme.

Brandon Teena, a transgender man, finds love and acceptance in rural Nebraska but struggles with legal issues and the discovery of his true identity. His life takes a devastating turn when he is violently raped and murdered by two men.

An aging, alcohol-addicted father wants to collect a million-dollar sweepstakes prize, but his son realizes it's a scam. They go on a journey to Lincoln, encountering family drama and old acquaintances along the way.

When 86-year-old Irving Zisman is tasked with taking his grandson across the country to his father, they embark on a hilarious and unconventional journey that involves pranks, absurd situations, and plenty of crude humor.

Gary, a tennis coach, must navigate the world of eccentric students, unruly parents, and personal struggles while trying to lead his team to victory.

Boys Town is a boys' boarding school in Nebraska run by Father Edward J. Flanagan. When a young troublemaker named Whitey Marsh comes to Boys Town, he starts a series of pranks and conflicts with another boy, Pee Wee. But as they both face challenges and learn valuable life lessons, they become friends and work together to save the reputation of Boys Town.

Frances Ferguson is a bored, high school teacher who begins an affair with a student, creating a scandal in her small town. As she faces the consequences of her actions, Frances tries to find meaning and purpose in her life.

Back Street is a drama/romance movie based on a novel. It revolves around an extramarital affair and the ominous foreshadowing that follows. The story explores themes of forgiveness, murder, cheating, charity auction, public humiliation, and more. It takes place in a country house and features a romantic dinner, a missing plane, and a soulmate connection. Loneliness and lost love play a significant role in the plot, as well as sacrifice and alcoholism. The movie also delves into the world of fashion, department stores, and the fashion industry. It includes elements of vehicular homicide, a shipboard romance, and the life of the party. Divorce refusal, bad marriage, and a pastoral setting add depth to the story. The characters navigate through a journey of love, wealth, and travel, encountering various challenges and meeting intriguing individuals along the way.

Take a journey with Norman Geske, Nebraska's Father of the Arts, with this feature length documentary about the impact one man has had on the artistic and cultural heritage of Nebraska and beyond.

Pioneering the harsh landscape of Nebraska was difficult enough in 1869. Pioneering a new university was almost beyond reason. What was a university? Who should go? What should be taught? There were no guidebooks. No road maps. They were building a university out of little more than hopes and dreams.