Movies and TvShows featuring "lowell-massachusetts" theme.

Micky Ward, a young boxer from a working class background, tries to establish himself as a successful fighter while dealing with his older brother's addiction issues. With the help of his family and a new manager, Micky overcomes obstacles and rises to success in the ring.

High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell is a documentary that follows the lives of crack addicts in Lowell, Massachusetts. The film explores the devastating effects of addiction, from unplanned pregnancies and prostitution to the spread of HIV and the disappearance of loved ones. It also delves into the challenges of addiction recovery, including relapse, detox, and the destructive nature of crack houses. Through personal stories and interviews, the documentary highlights the harsh realities of drug addiction in a small community.

Travel back to late 18th century Lowell, MA, now infamous for its textile mills and its "Lowell Girls," the poor, barely-educated waifs who helped turn those mills into sweatshops.

Part documentary, part drama, this film presents the life and work of Jack Kerouac, an American writer with Québec roots who became one of the most important spokesmen for his generation. Intercut with archival footage, photographs and interviews, this film takes apart the heroic myth and even returns to the childhood of the author whose life and work contributed greatly to the cultural, sexual and social revolution of the 1960s.