Movies and TvShows featuring "poor" theme.

By inscrutable vagaries of fate, an immensely rich family becomes moderately poor, and a moderately poor family becomes stupidly rich. In "As in the neighborhood as in the sky" we will follow the adventures of the López López, a family that has a chicken and egg warehouse in the colony, and the Ferrara family, a family that owns a fashion emporium, which allows them to coexist comfortably with the international Jet set.

A poor and ordinary boy from a village joins a minor sect in Jiang Hu and becomes an Unofficial Disciple by chance. How will Han Li, a commoner by birth, establish a foothold for himself in his sect? With his mediocre aptitude, he must successfully traverse the treacherous path of cultivation and avoid the notice of those who may do him harm. This is a story of an ordinary mortal who, against all odds, clashes with devilish demons and ancient celestials in order to find his own path towards immortality.

In 1981, in San Francisco, the smart salesman and family man Chris Gardner invests the family savings in Osteo National bone-density scanners, an apparatus twice as expensive as an x-ray machine but with a slightly clearer image. This white elephant financially breaks the family, bringing troubles to his relationship with his wife Linda, who leaves him and moves to New York where she has taken a job in a pizza parlor. Their son Christopher stays with Chris because he and his wife both know that he will be able to take better care of him. Without any money or a wife, but committed to his son, Chris sees a chance to fight for a stockbroker internship position at Dean Witter, offering a more promising career at the end of a six-month unpaid training period. During that period, Chris goes through a lot of hardship personally and professionally. When he thinks he is stable, he finds that he has lost $600 when the government takes the last bit of money in his bank account for taxes. He is rendered homeless because he can't pay his rent. He is forced at one point to stay in a bathroom at a train station, and must scramble from work every day to the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, which offers shelter to the homeless. He must leave work early every day so that he is there by 5:00 in the evening along with his son so that he may be assured of a place to sleep. He is seen carrying his suitcase to work because he doesn't have a home. At work, there are nineteen other candidates for the one position. One day, he is called into an office and in it were the heads of Dean Witter. Chris thinks that he is about to be told the job will not be his as he says that he wore a shirt and tie for his final day. Then they tell him that he has been an excellent trainee and that tomorrow he will have to wear his shirt and tie again as it will be his first day as a broker. Chris struggles to hold back tears. Outside he begins to cry as the busy people of San Francisco walk past him. He rushes to his son's daycare, hugging him and knowing that after everything him and his son had been through things would be all right. The final scene shows Chris walking with his son down a street. His son is telling him a joke, when a wealthy business man in a suit walks past. Chris looks back as the man continues on. The man in the suit is none other than the real Chris Gardner.

The World's Finest Assassin, Lugh, dies and is reincarnated in another world as an aristocrat named Kufa Vampir. With his assassin skills intact, Kufa navigates the new world filled with magic, politics, and danger. He becomes a tutor and bodyguard for a young noble girl, Melida Angel.

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo is a story about a middle-class man named Bantu who is constantly belittled by his father. He discovers his true identity when he switches places with Raj Manohar, a wealthy businessman. Bantu learns about his real family and tries to fit into the posh lifestyle, while also dealing with the conflicts and secrets within the family. Along the way, he falls in love with Amulya, who is engaged to Raj. The movie explores themes of class differences, family relationships, and the pursuit of happiness.

After a young monk is found dead in an isolated abbey, friar William of Baskerville and his novice assistant, Adso of Melk, are asked to investigate. As they delve deeper into the case, more deaths occur, leading them to uncover a hidden library and a deadly secret book. With the arrival of investigator Bernardo Gui, William and Adso must race against time to solve the mystery and prevent further tragedy.

A documentary that explores the growing inequality in America, focusing on the increasing wealth gap between the upper class and the middle class. The film follows economist Robert Reich as he delves into the causes and consequences of this inequality, shedding light on the impact it has on the economy and society as a whole. Through interviews and data analysis, 'Inequality for All' offers a compelling argument for the urgent need to address this issue.

In the shanty town called the Cabbage Patch, Mrs. Wiggs scrabbles for survival with her brood of children and hopes for the return of her husband, who left many years before.

In the midst of unprecedented national prosperity in the 1960s, poverty was "rediscovered" by American policy makers, media and the public. This series examines how the poor fared during these years and the resultant evolution of foundation and public sector programs addressing the challenges of poverty.

This is the story of a homeless orphan boy who wants to go to school and learn like every child should. He doesn't have the means but manages to soak in as much by sitting outside the window of a classroom and does his homework and study under a street light. But his only dream is to be able to sit inside the classroom and be a regular school kid. That dream does see the light of the day. How? When so many people from all walks of life, get to read his story and feel his spirit and zeal and it all starts with those who decide to tell his story and in doing so tell us the story of so many like him and bring hopes to so many like him.

Like a Cat on a Highway is a delightful comedy that explores the themes of love and class differences in modern Italian society. The story follows the journey of a poor but passionate young man as he navigates the challenges of pursuing his dreams while navigating the complexities of social status. Through a series of hilarious and heartwarming encounters, the film sheds light on the human condition, reminding us of the universal truths that connect us all.

Curly Sue is a comedy-drama that tells the story of a con artist and a young girl living on the streets of Chicago. When the con artist, Bill Dancer, and Sue, the young homeless girl, meet, they form an unlikely bond as they navigate life in the city. Together, they encounter various challenges and learn valuable lessons about love, kindness, and family.

A fantasy music romance about a girl who busks and dreams of becoming a singer despite her challenging environment, and meets three people entangled from the past to present.

Anne doesn't have enough money to take her daughter, Mélody, away from the small provincial town where they live for a few days during the summer holidays. In the face of her daughter's disappointment and incomprehension, she does all she can to find the money.

Idi and Rita live with their grandmother, Manie. Idi tries to keep the memories they have of their mother, by drawing on his school notebook. By the force of their desire, the children keep the link they have to their funny mother, despite the separation.

Self made millionaire Rolando Dominguez (Carlos Guerrero) could not resist the tempting pleasures that came with his success and now finds himself homeless, demented, and tormented by flashbacks of his regretful mistakes and broken promises to his missing son Rollie (Carlos Guerrero Jr.). Rolando struggles with his guilt as he faces the harsh reality that the fortune he worked for in his pursuit of happiness is the very thing that has destroyed his life... Meanwhile Detective Stevens (Steven Bauer - Scarface, Ray Donovan) has vowed to bring Rollie back home to his desperate mother Vanessa (Carmen Lopez) who’s six month agony has led her to question her faith while clinging on to the last bit of hope to see her son again.

Billions in Change is a documentary that delves into the revolutionary solutions created to tackle global issues such as healthcare, energy, poverty, and social responsibility. The film highlights the efforts of a billionaire philanthropist to make a significant difference in the world through groundbreaking inventions and initiatives. It showcases how these innovations can bring about positive change and improve the lives of millions.