Movies and TvShows featuring "opportunity" theme.

A teenager fulfills his dream of entering the professional football world.

After getting fired, basketball scout Stanley Sugerman stumbles upon amateur player Bo Cruz in Spain. Determined to make a comeback, Stanley takes it upon himself to train Bo for the NBA.

Nathan Fielder gives people a chance to rehearse for their own lives in a world where nothing ever works out as expected.

7 Prisoners follows the harrowing story of a young man who becomes trapped in the dangerous world of human trafficking in Sao Paulo, Brazil. As he struggles to escape and survive, he is faced with moral dilemmas and must navigate the harsh realities of poverty, crime, and the mafia. This coming-of-age tale sheds light on the social issues and struggles faced by those who immigrate to Brazil in search of a better life.

When Nancy, a 34-year-old single woman, is mistaken for a blind date, she decides to go with it and ends up having the best night of her life. However, when she realizes the truth, she must confront her insecurities and take a chance on love.

In American Carnage, a governor's executive order leads to the arrest of the children of undocumented immigrants. To have their charges dropped, the detained youth are given a chance to provide caregiving to the elderly. This movie highlights the effects of xenophobia, racism, and intolerance, as well as the challenges faced by both immigrant communities and senior citizens.

Nine Queens is a gripping crime drama thriller that follows the story of a con-man and his partner as they attempt to execute a lucrative swindle involving rare stamps. Set in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the film takes the viewers on a thrilling journey filled with deception, revenge, and unexpected twists.

A corporate raider threatens to take over a small wire company, but a lawyer and the company's founder fight back. As the battle unfolds, personal relationships and ideologies are tested.

In 1959, women from different backgrounds come together to work as saleswomen in a prestigious department store in Sydney, Australia. Over the course of a summer, they form strong friendships, navigate love and romance, and grapple with societal expectations. Based on the novel by Madeleine St John, Ladies in Black is a heartwarming story about the transformative power of fashion and the pursuit of dreams.

Dhamaka follows the story of a journalist who seizes the opportunity to cover a breaking news story about a terrorist attack. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he finds himself in a dangerous situation filled with explosions, fake news, and a race against time to uncover the truth.

The Golden Dream follows the journey of a group of teenagers from Central America who embark on a treacherous and perilous journey to reach the United States. Along the way, they encounter various challenges including violence, language barriers, and the constant threat of deportation. Despite the dangers, they are determined to find a better life and pursue their dreams of freedom and opportunity.

When a man with telekinetic powers is admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he begins sending disturbing messages to one of the doctors. As the doctor tries to uncover the secrets of the man's past, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of supernatural power and mental illness.

Dating within different cultures and being open to all religions, Ethan must deal with constant roadblocks. From First Nations to South American, his journey to find love in Toronto is nothing but complex. He faces discrimination and depression but always remains optimistic.

Roving Mars is a documentary film that showcases the engineering challenge of sending twin robotic probes, Spirit and Opportunity, to Mars. The film takes viewers through the entire mission, from the concept stage to the successful landing on Mars and the discoveries made by the rovers. It highlights the various obstacles faced by the mission, such as the harsh Martian environment, the search for water and signs of life, and the groundbreaking scientific achievements. Roving Mars provides an in-depth look at the people and technology behind this historic space exploration.

In 'The Card,' a man with big dreams and little means sets out on a hilarious adventure to achieve success. With a series of comical mishaps, he navigates through various obstacles and tries to overcome them with his resourcefulness and charm. Along the way, he encounters love, friendship, and unexpected opportunities that shape his journey. Will he be able to turn his life around and prove that fortune favors the bold?

7 Plus Seven is a 1970 documentary film that follows the lives of fourteen British children who were interviewed at the age of seven in the documentary film Seven Up!. The film provides a glimpse into their lives at age fourteen, exploring various themes such as education, social ambitions, and plans for the future. It touches on topics like the British school system, comprehensive schools, grammar schools, and boarding schools. The film also explores the conflicts between liberal and conservative values and the aspirations of British youth in the 1960s.

Two countries, two restaurants, one vision. At Gabriela Cámara's acclaimed Contramar in Mexico City, the welcoming, uniformed waiters are as beloved by diners as the menu featuring fresh, local seafood caught within 24 hours. The entire staff sees themselves as part of an extended family. Meanwhile at Cala in San Francisco, Cámara hires staff from different backgrounds and cultures, including ex-felons and ex-addicts, who view the work as an important opportunity to grow as individuals. A Tale of Two Kitchens explores the ways in which a restaurant can serve as a place of both dignity and community.

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 is a documentary film that explores the black power movement in the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It provides a unique perspective on the movement through archival footage and interviews with activists and leaders of the time. The film covers a range of topics including political activism, the Black Panther Party, political assassinations, discrimination, and the impact of the movement on American politics and society.

The miniseries tells in four episodes the story of powerful men that included Brazil in the world economic map in the first decades of the twentieth century: Francesco Matarazzo, Percival Farquhar, Giuseppe Martinelli and Guilherme Guinle. Visionaries, dreamers and polemic, they bet on developments that put the country on the path to become one of the economic powers of the twenty-first century.