Movies and TvShows featuring "overcoming-adversity" theme.

David Copperfield, a young boy, endures hardships and overcomes challenges as he navigates through Victorian-era England. From his troubled childhood to his struggles with poverty and abuse, David learns valuable life lessons and discovers his true identity.

After abandoning basketball, the team of "Champions (2018)" unintentionally finds themselves in the intriguing world of athletics, guided by an inexperienced coach.

Breathe is a biographical drama and romance film based on the true story of an inventor named Robin Cavendish. After being paralyzed from the neck down due to polio, Robin is confined to a wheelchair and relies on a respirator to breathe. With the support of his wife, Diana, and the help of innovative technology, he defies all odds and lives a remarkable life.

My Blind Date with Life is a biographical comedy-drama film that tells the story of a visually impaired man who overcomes adversity and deception to find love and success. The protagonist, Saliya Kahawatte, dreams of working in a luxurious hotel and embarks on an apprenticeship, all while hiding his disability. With the support of his friends and perseverance, he manages to secure a job in a top hotel and goes on a blind date, revealing his true self to his date. The film explores themes of trust, overcoming adversity, and living a lie.

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is a documentary that follows a group of teenagers with disabilities who attend a summer camp in the 1970s. The camp becomes a catalyst for the disability rights movement, as the campers fight for equal rights and accessibility. Through their activism and protests, they challenge societal norms and push for legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The film showcases their journey of overcoming adversity, building self-esteem, and advocating for a more inclusive society.

In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of this city.

True story of Tom Butterfield and his crusade to provide family life for homeless children, becoming not only the first bachelor caretaker, but the youngest single adult to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri.

A blind musician, who is also an aspiring singer and pianist, faces various challenges and obstacles in his life. But he never gives up and manages to overcome his disability, proving that nothing can stop him from pursuing his dreams.

An intimate portrait of Tyler Perry and his harrowing but faithful road to the top of an industry that didn't always include him.

Samuel Allen's life collapses, but he wants to pursue his childhood goals and become a preacher. To do this, the rock n roll star has to fight against his past demons.

After a deadly accident and a tough move, a young basketball player must learn to overcome adversity and make the most of his new situation.

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable is a documentary film that tells the extraordinary story of Bethany Hamilton, a young surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack. Despite this devastating setback, Bethany refuses to give up on her passion for surfing. With the support of her family, she sets out to defy the odds and continue to pursue her dreams. This film is an inspirational tale of strength, determination, and the power of the human spirit.

It is New Zealand 1959. Teen swimmer Alex Archer has to battle set backs, intense rivalry and personal tragedy in her bid to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.

Mike Bauer was born to be fast and chased his dreams - from acting and singing to motor sports - until a tragic motorcycle accident left him paralyzed and on the verge of suicide. When he meets Dr. Scott Falci, a rehabilitative neurosurgeon and an amateur racing enthusiast who recognizes Mike's potential as a driver, they venture into the uncharted territory of designing a race car with adaptive controls designed for the paraplegic driver. Will climbing behind the wheel of this new race car be enough to bring mike back from the brink?

In this absurdist musical comedy, a group of people find themselves in a series of bizarre situations, including a plane crash and encounters with Kim Jong-un. Through it all, they must face their own personal addictions and learn to overcome the challenges that life throws at them.

Draw Hard is a documentary that tells the story of an illustrator from Cleveland, Ohio who overcomes a spinal injury to create amazing graphic novels. Through his determination and passion for art, he proves that anything is possible.

Bineta, a young girl orphaned by her mother's death, faces even greater tragedy when her father is poisoned by his own family members, who are after his inheritance. After her father's death, she is thrown out of her home by her uncle. However, she is taken in by a kind woman who supports her and helps her continue her education. Despite the challenges, Bineta's determination allows her to succeed and build a stable life, fulfilling the dreams her father had for her.