Movies and TvShows featuring "poor" theme.
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 Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat (2021)
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.
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.
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.
Mondocane is set in a futuristic industrial town in Southern Italy, where a gang leader struggles to survive in the midst of poverty and urban decay. The story follows the challenges he faces in this dystopian society, as well as his relationships and his fight for survival.
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.
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.
Requiem for the American Dream is a documentary that delves into the political inequality and corporate power dynamics in America. It examines various factors such as greed, neoliberalism, and the impact of big business on democracy. The film also highlights the history of labor movements and the suppression faced by political activists. Through archival footage and insightful commentary, it offers a critique of the economic inequality and the concentration of wealth in the hands of the corporate elite.
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.
Isle of Flowers is a documentary that delves into the economic crisis and loss of humanity in a landfill in Brazil. It examines the harsh realities of poverty, hunger, and the impact of capitalism on the lives of the people living in the landfill. The film also explores themes of advertising, consumerism, and the consequences of profit-driven societies. Through a thought-provoking narrative, Isle of Flowers sheds light on the social and economic issues faced by the poor in Brazil.
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.
Set in the 1930s during the Great Depression, the Kamp family is struggling to make ends meet. With only a dollar to spare for Christmas, the family learns the true meaning of the holiday season as they come together to help each other and spread joy to others in need.
Three Songs for Benazir is a powerful documentary that follows the journey of two young individuals as they navigate poverty, social challenges, and the pursuit of their dreams in Afghanistan. Through their inspiring stories of resilience and determination, the film sheds light on the complexities of life in a war-torn country and showcases the transformative power of love and hope.
Maxed Out is a powerful documentary that delves into the dangerous world of credit and its impact on the lives of individuals and society. It reveals the exploitative practices of the credit industry, highlighting the struggles of ordinary people caught in the vicious cycle of debt and the influence of big corporations. The film serves as a wakeup call about the financial system and its implications for the poor and vulnerable.
Park Avenue: Money, Power & The American Dream(2012)
Park Avenue: Money, Power & The American Dream is a documentary that delves into the drastic wealth differences and power dynamics in American society. It examines the lives of billionaires, the struggles of the poor, and the impact of influential organizations like Koch Industries. The film covers various themes such as the rise of extreme poverty, the co-operative movement, architectural history, and the effects of labor unions. It showcases the contrasting lifestyles between the wealthy inhabitants of Fifth Avenue and the residents of The South Bronx. Moreover, it highlights the concept of plutocracy, the consortium of powerful elites, and the challenges faced by those striving for upward mobility.
Documentary feature film that follows the personal stories of families struggling in the aftermath of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Filmed over the course of one winter in one American city, the film presents an intimate snapshot of the state of the nation's economy as it is playing out in millions of American families, and highlights the human consequences of the decline of the middle class and the fracturing of the American Dream
Indebted to the ocean liner's doctor, a stowaway impersonates him in a romantic rendez-vous with his unknown pen-pal under the nose of his jealous fiancée and falls in love with her. Will they forgive them when they unearth their secret?
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.
The Chemos and the Pachecos are two gangs whose adventures are witnessed by the doctor, the assistant and the social worker of a clinic where they know of the young men's problems.