Movies and TvShows featuring "public-housing" theme.

The PJs is a stop-motion animated sitcom that follows the lives of the diverse residents living in a public housing project. The show uses humor to address serious social issues such as racism, poverty, and prejudice. Through the lens of comedy, it offers a satirical commentary on inner-city life and explores the challenges faced by the African-American community.

Show Me a Hero is a TV mini-series based on a true story. Set in the 1980s, it follows the efforts of a young mayor to combat racism and public housing issues in Yonkers, New York. The series explores the political and social challenges faced by the mayor and the consequences of his actions. It delves into themes of racial segregation, class differences, and the impact of government policies on communities.

Housos is a hilarious mockumentary TV show that satirizes the lives of people living in public housing. It offers a humorous and exaggerated portrayal of the unique challenges and situations faced by these characters.

Two ambitious vice presidents become rivals when an imminent board room vacancy arises.

The Line is a Canadian television drama series, which debuted on Movie Central and The Movie Network on March 16, 2009. Created by George F. Walker and Dani Romain, the series is being produced by The Nightingale Company, and shot by Richmond Street Films. The program was originally announced under the working title The Weight.

Developer Tsang Siu Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer, Boss Hung has secured the other two properties. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.

The Architect is a movie that follows the story of a troubled architect and a dysfunctional family. It explores themes of unhappiness, suicide, and family relationships. The architect's life takes a turn when he meets a teenager and an activist, leading him on a path of self-discovery and redemption.

David Jones investigates how 1960s council housing came to be built so poorly that thousands later needed to be demolished.

Feature documentary debut of 29 year old director Kei Tanaka. In the Japanese town of Kawasaki, elderly residents who have lived hard lives are now facing their own death at a public housing complex called “Danchi“. The young director explores and depicts the ageing population in Japan by focusing on the personal lives of few individuals who live quietly on the outskirts of society. While some of the protagonists chose to interact and establish friendships with their fellow elderly residents, others prefer to spend the rest of their years in solitary.

Farewell Oak Street is a documentary film that delves into the social and urban implications of public housing. The film examines the lives of residents in Oak Street, a public housing project, and explores the challenges and triumphs they face in their everyday lives. Through personal stories and interviews, Farewell Oak Street sheds light on the complex dynamics of public housing and its impact on individuals and communities.

Unarmed Verses is a documentary film that explores the impact of gentrification on an urban community. It follows the story of a young girl from a public housing project as she navigates the changes happening around her. The film highlights the challenges and struggles faced by the community as they fight to preserve their way of life amidst urban development.

14-year-old Grasshoppers gang member Djibril leads a dangerous existence in a Marseille slum, along with his pregnant girlfriend Camilla who belongs to a rival gang, the Crickets. When Djibril is manipulated into killing the young Cricket Mahad, war breaks out. Djibril is haunted by the curse Mahad spat out as he lay dying, and begins to communicate with the spirit world. Convinced that global apocalypse is imminent, he embarks on a crazy plan to flee with Camilla and their unborn child – the only one capable of saving them all from Mahad’s malediction. But the law catches up with him. Now, after 12 years in prison and a secure psychiatric unit, Djibril will do whatever it takes to find his daughter and convince her to fulfil his prophecy.

The true story of two African-American teen radio reporters and their documentary investigation of a notorious child murder.

In buildings where foreign workers lived in Germany, there were strict rules of conduct, defined by the house rules and supervised by the building superintendents. Many rights regarding the freedom of movement, communication and behavior were abused. Interviews with the tenants and with the "orderlies" which point out absurd situations and clashes caused by these restrictions.

Press for Time (1966) is a hilarious comedy set in London, England, during the 1960s. The town mayor's favoritism, graft, and corruption result in chaos and embarrassment for the town council. The main character, a klutz reporter working for a newspaper, uncovers a rigged beauty contest and exposes the dishonesty of the mayor. Based on a book, the movie highlights the challenges faced by an honest individual in a corrupt system.

Disappointed by his failed dreams, Loh Poh Huat visits his frustrations on his family. So when he wins the lottery, everyone believes the money will deliver them from their struggles. However, Loh dies abruptly and his elaborate and surreal Taoist funeral pitches the family into a battle where the stakes are the very meaning of life itself. Singapore Dreaming is a poignant yet darkly humorous story which follows the lives of six individuals as they navigate the rapidly changing conditions experienced in today’s modern South-East Asian cities.

This documentary delves into the history of Cabrini Green, one of the most notorious public housing developments in Chicago. It examines its impact on the community and the struggles faced by its residents.

Softie is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama that tells the story of a 10-year-old boy who is navigating questions about his sexuality. Living in a broken home in a public housing project, he forms a deep connection with his schoolteacher and explores his feelings and identity in a society that is not always accepting.

The series sheds light on the struggles and aspirations of residents in public housing areas around Western Sydney; areas which have been commonly associated with high unemployment, drug use and problems with the law.

The Pruitt-Igoe Myth (2011) is a documentary film that tells the story of the Pruitt-Igoe housing development in St. Louis, Missouri. It examines the factors that contributed to its decline, such as deindustrialization, structural racism, and urban planning. The film sheds light on the impact of public policy and business interests on the lives of the residents, and explores the themes of poverty, segregation, and displacement.