Movies and TvShows featuring "police-harassment" theme.

The rap group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.

Ella Peterson works as an answering service operator with a talent for getting involved in her clients' lives. When she falls in love with one of her clients, a struggling playwright, she decides to play matchmaker and meddle in his life. As she navigates through misunderstandings and comedic situations, Ella must figure out how to balance her own happiness with the lives of those around her.

The Players Club follows the story of a young woman as she enters the world of strip clubs. She must navigate the challenges and dangers of the industry while dealing with personal struggles and facing harassment from the police. As a single mother, she faces additional hurdles, including raising her child and dealing with a paraplegic family member. The movie explores themes of sexuality, race, and violence.

Set in 1940s Los Angeles, Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins is a World War II veteran turned private detective. When a political scandal rocks the city, Easy is hired to find a missing woman, leading him into a web of intrigue and danger.

House Party is a comedy movie about a group of teenagers who throw a wild house party while dealing with various obstacles and humorous situations. The party becomes chaotic as the police show up, a fight breaks out, and the main character tries to win over his love interest amidst the madness.

Driven to maintain social order, policing in the United States has exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years. Now, American policing embodies one word: power.

After being released from prison, a man attempts to start anew but is relentlessly pursued by a determined police officer who seeks revenge.

Once a Thief (1965) follows the story of an ex-convict and his brother as they try to go straight but end up getting framed for a robbery. They must seek revenge and clear their names while dealing with police harassment and a dangerous criminal underworld.

LA 92 is a documentary film that explores the events leading up to and during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. It delves into issues of police brutality, racism, and the social and economic tensions that fueled the unrest. The film uses archival footage and interviews to provide a powerful account of the riots and the underlying causes.

The General tells the story of a notorious Irish gangster and IRA member who engages in a series of audacious robberies while evading the authorities and navigating the complex world of organized crime. As he becomes more powerful, he must confront his own demons and face the consequences of his actions.

Fear of a Black Hat is a satirical mockumentary comedy that follows the feud between two rival rap groups in Los Angeles. The film explores the ups and downs of the music industry, the fake documentary format revealing the struggles and absurdities faced by these fictional rap groups. With a mix of humor and social commentary, Fear of a Black Hat provides a hilarious and insightful look at the world of hip-hop and the music industry.

Higher Learning is a movie that explores the lives of diverse students at a fictional university. It delves into topics such as racism, date-rape, black militant groups, school shootings, and interracial relationships. The film portrays the experiences of a naive young woman, struggling with the realities of college life and the complexity of race politics.

Wild Tango tells the story of a young philosophy student in Argentina who falls in love with a rock-n-roll musician during a time of student protests and political unrest. Their passionate love affair is tested by the oppressive regime and their own personal struggles, as they navigate through the challenges of forbidden love and the desire for freedom.

In 'Welcome,' a teenager from Iraq attempts to reach England by swimming across the English Channel. Along the way, he befriends a grumpy neighbor and they form an unlikely bond. The movie explores the challenges of illegal immigration and the social injustices faced by refugees.

Advise & Consent is a political drama that takes place in Washington D.C. during the Cold War. The story revolves around a group of politicians and their Machiavellian tactics as they deal with controversial issues, political backstabbing, and personal conflicts.

Over the Edge is a coming-of-age drama that follows a group of teenagers in a suburban community in the 1970s who rebel against the monotony and expectations of their middle-class lives. Frustrated with their parents, school, and the lack of opportunities, they turn to rebellion, drugs, and violence. The story takes a dark turn when their actions escalate and lead to tragedy.

The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum tells the story of Katharina Blum, who becomes the subject of a sensationalist media campaign after she is wrongfully accused of being involved with a suspected terrorist. As her life is turned upside down and her reputation is destroyed, Katharina fights to clear her name and reveal the truth behind the accusations. Set in 1970s Germany, the film explores themes of press freedom, police harassment, and the power of media sensationalism.

Detective Joe Friday and his partner investigate a murder case in Los Angeles, uncovering a web of organized crime and corruption within the city's police department. As they dig deeper, they find themselves caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the criminals.

Stonewall is a movie set in 1969, depicting the events leading up to the Stonewall riots in New York City. It follows a young man who is caught in between his personal struggles and the larger fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The story revolves around the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Manhattan, and the events that unfolded when the police raided the establishment.

Desperate Living follows the story of a group of misfits, including a lesbian couple, a homeless woman, and a self-castrating man, as they navigate a repressive society. In their desperate attempts to find freedom and acceptance, they resort to violence, cannibalism, and absurd behavior.