Movies and TvShows featuring "poor-neighborhood" theme.

My Brilliant Friend is a TV show that tells the story of the friendship between two girls in love in the impoverished neighborhoods of Naples. Set in the 1950s and 1960s, the show explores themes of violence, coming of age, and the struggles of teenage girls in love. It also highlights the vibrant atmosphere of Naples, with its shoe shops, seaside, and firework-filled weddings.

Get Rich or Die Tryin' follows the story of Marcus, a young African American man who becomes a successful rapper after growing up in a dangerous neighborhood plagued by drugs and violence. Facing various challenges including the loss of loved ones, Marcus navigates the ruthless world of the drug trade and gangland crime while striving to build a better future for himself and his community.

Inspired on the true story of Manolo Vital, a bus driver who helped create the modern Barcelona during the 1970s city's boom.

In crime ridden New York of the seventies two cops has had enough. They decide to take justice into their own hands. Things turn exciting and humorous. No hoodlum goes safe.

By a cruel fate, a pair of newborn twin brothers get separated, and one of them becomes a pampered Casanova, while the other, lands a job at the factory of his unknown sibling's stepdad. Will the polar opposite twins reunite?

Driving safety film sponsored as a public service by oil companies. Of five drivers who leave home in the morning, only four return, and we wait to learn who the victim is. The film gives considerable discussion to careless driving habits and depicts Angelenos from different walks of life as well as their homes, neighborhoods, streets, and freeways.

Mr. Anastasis, an elderly bouzoukis who suffers from his heart, forbids Liza's daughter to become a singer. When she learns that she has violated her commandments, she leaves the house because she does not want to be her weight and begins to beg. Meanwhile, Lisa knows Michalis, a motorbike acrobat, who makes the "round of death" in an amusement park, and they fall in love with each other. One night, at the center where she sings, she meets a rich thirty-five, who then turns out to be her brother who was lost during the German Occupation. Together they will seek their elder father, find him, and return all together to their home. Near them is Michalis, the old man of the brisk Liza.

In Istanbul, two girls from different backgrounds, Peri and Shirin, form an unexpected friendship as they navigate the complexities of their personal lives and the contrasting worlds they come from. Peri, a rebellious tomboy with divorced parents, finds solace in her relationships and experiences falling in love with a woman. Shirin, on the other hand, is a college student from a conservative Turkish family, trying to break free from the expectations placed upon her. The movie explores themes of love, family, class differences, and the challenges of being true to oneself in a patriarchal society.

Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure tells the story of two friends who become roommates and their constant conflicts with their noisy and homophobic neighbors in San Francisco. The documentary explores themes of friendship, tolerance, and the power of audio recordings in capturing human behavior.

Facing eviction, the residents of a bohemian quarter of Portland, Oregon organize to collectively purchase a block of houses, only to get a crash course in bureaucracy.

Romanticized version of Javier Solis' biography, from working-class roots to boxer to musician.

Tales of the Grim Sleeper is a true crime documentary that explores the hunt for a serial killer in Los Angeles. The film delves into the investigation and the impact on the community, focusing on the troubled history of the area and the challenges faced by law enforcement. It sheds light on the lives of the victims, the efforts of the police to solve the case, and the shocking revelations that come to light. Through interviews and footage, the documentary explores the complexities of the case and raises important questions about the criminal justice system.

Shmuck makes a superhero costume, rides his bike to crime scenes. He gets involved with something big involving US capitalists taking over local Mexican businesses.

Soldiers is a drama film that tells the story of a soldier who falls in love with a man from a poor neighborhood in Bucharest, Romania. As they navigate their relationship, they also confront issues of social class, poverty, and homophobia. The film explores themes of love, social status, and the complexities of relationships in a diverse and complicated society.

Virginia and Nacho, is a poor marriage, living precariously on their meager salaries, insufficient to support his child nine years of age. Until fortune smiles and Nacho wins a late model car. But sometimes it's better that luck will smile.

Rom is a crime drama set in a slum, following the story of a gangster who is trying to find his parents. The film explores themes of poverty, street life, and the struggle for survival. It delves into the dark underbelly of society, depicting scenes of burning houses, gambling, and even suicide. The protagonist finds himself arrested by the police and must navigate through a dangerous world filled with hitchhiking, jumping through windows, and stealing money. As tensions rise, the film takes viewers on a thrilling journey with twists and turns, all set against the backdrop of an old apartment building. Ultimately, Rom is a raw and intense exploration of the human condition.