Movies and TvShows featuring "prison-island" theme.

When 302 prisoners vanish from Alcatraz prison in 1963 and reappear in present time, a police detective and a team of experts investigate the supernatural powers behind the disappearance.

In 1960, convict Frank Morris enters Alcatraz, a prison believed to be inescapable. He forms friendships with other inmates and plans an escape with two brothers and another inmate. They dig a tunnel in their cells, create decoy heads, and make rafts. On the night of the planned escape, Charley panics and doesn't show up. Frank and the brothers manage to escape to the shore, but their fate remains unknown.

Papillon is based on the true story of Henri Charrière, a convicted murderer who escapes from the infamous Devil's Island prison in French Guiana. Along with his fellow inmate, Louis Dega, Papillon forms an unlikely friendship as they navigate through treacherous conditions to regain their freedom.

Birdman of Alcatraz is a movie based on the true story of Robert Stroud, a prisoner who becomes an expert in ornithology while serving time in Alcatraz. Despite being isolated in solitary confinement, Stroud manages to raise and care for various species of birds. The film explores his transformation and the impact of his love for birds on his life.

Filmed on location at Alcatraz Island, this two-part "whole story" actually concentrates on a handful of the denizens behind the cold grey walls of "The Rock". Michael Beck plays the real-life Clarence Carnes, an Oklahoma Choctaw Indian said to be the youngest man ever incarcerated in the notorious maximum security prison. Serving a 99-year sentence for a gas station holdup and murder, Carnes makes periodic attempts to escape, the final attempt being the most violent. Many of the subordinate characters are fictional (as are most of the details concerning Carnes' escape efforts); the one exception is Robert Stroud, the "Birdman of Alcatraz", here portrayed by Art Carney as a gentle, kindly philosopher. Telly Savalas, a costar of the Burt Lancaster vehicle Birdman of Alcatraz, also guest starred in the 1980 film. Originally titled Alcatraz and Clarence Carnes, this made-for-TV movie wavers between gritty realism and "I'm bustin' outta here!" artifice.

Apartheid Did Not Die is a gripping documentary that explores the enduring legacy of apartheid and the journey towards freedom and reconciliation in South Africa. The film delves into the history of apartheid, highlighting the political oppression, racism, and human rights violations that characterized this dark period. From the democratic election that marked the end of apartheid to the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the documentary offers a comprehensive overview of the post-apartheid era. It also sheds light on the realities of poverty, mining industry, and foreign investment in South Africa, showcasing the challenges that the country faces in its quest for development and social justice.

The White Meadows follows the journey of Rahmat as he collects the tears of women on various islands, exploring themes of superstition, death, and love.

RIKERS provides powerful personal testimonies about the culture of violence and corruption that has plagued the notorious New York City jail for over three decades.