Movies and TvShows featuring "public-image" theme.
Scandal is a thrilling drama that revolves around Olivia Pope, a professional 'fixer' who helps influential people in crisis. Set in Washington D.C., the show delves into the world of politics, power, and corruption, as Olivia navigates through complex cases while dealing with personal and professional challenges.
Annie, a young orphan living in foster care, is taken in by a wealthy businessman as part of a publicity stunt. As she brings joy and love into his life, they both learn valuable lessons about family and the meaning of home.
Follows actor, model, and icon Brooke Shields as she becomes a woman who discovers her power after being a sexualized young girl. She shows the dangers and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world.
An elderly Margaret Thatcher talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene. From her early experiences in Grantham to her rise in politics and becoming the first female British prime minister, Thatcher faces challenges and dismissals but perseveres with her determination and resilience. As her career flourishes, she also navigates personal sacrifices and challenges, including the death of her husband and her own declining health due to dementia. Despite facing opposition and isolation towards the end of her political reign, Thatcher remains steadfast in her beliefs and legacy.
Mario is a professional soccer player who is forced to confront his own sexuality when he develops a relationship with a new teammate. As they grow closer, Mario must navigate the challenges of being a closeted gay athlete while also dealing with the pressures of professional sports. The film explores themes of love, acceptance, and the struggle to be true to oneself.
The Idolmaker is a 1980 musical drama film based on the life of rock promoter and manager Bob Marucci. It follows the journey of Vincent Vacarri, a talented songwriter who transforms into a rock star through the manipulation and ambition of his manager. The film explores the dynamics of the music industry and the sacrifices one must make to achieve fame and success. Vincent's rise to stardom is not without its consequences, as his relationships and personal life suffer from his single-minded pursuit of his musical ambitions.
A woman gets abducted while her husband is framed for murder. The husband must fight to prove his innocence and find his wife.
In this meta-horror rockumentary, a female pop star hires her best friend to direct a documentary about her life. As the project progresses, the line between reality and fantasy begins to blur, raising questions about authenticity and public image.
The Joe Spinell Story is a documentary film that explores the life and career of cult figure Joe Spinell. It delves into his rise to fame in Hollywood, his relationships with family and friends, and his tragic death. The film also examines Spinell's struggle with obesity and his passion for acting. Through interviews with colleagues and archive footage, the documentary provides a comprehensive look at the man behind the public image.
A documentary of the life leading up to the election of John F. Kennedy as president and the controversial life prior that created the legend.
A successful talent agent enjoys the good life until his wife leaves him. Moving in with his friend and igniting an affair with the man's wife, he also acquires a difficult new client whose public image must be preserved at any cost.
In "Professional Sweetheart," a radio sponsor and a female reporter must pretend to be married as part of a business competition. The two navigate a series of comedic and romantic situations, while also dealing with the pressures of public image and business mergers. With witty banter and amusing misunderstandings, they slowly start to fall in love.
Girlfriend or enemy? Does the young cleaning lady Alice really want to protect the well-heeled Hélène from a scandal or rather blackmail her? In any case, Alice not only found her lifeless body and Hélène's wallet in her employer Svende Petersen's home, but also video footage that weighed heavily on Hélène. Because the married to a budding Member Hélène has fled without help from the apartment of her lover, when she became aware that Svende no longer breathes. But now Alice knows her secret. It becomes Hélène's menacing shadow ...
A lawyer must defend his sister in the court of law who's accused of murdering her seemingly perfect, but in fact very abusive husband.
Join Lucy Worsley as she delves into the intriguing world of British royal history through photographs, exploring their public image and the monarchy's rich persona.
Talk show host Marc Morin is at a crossroads in his career and in his personal life. The ratings of his show are failing and he is losing touch with his family. In an effort to regain the love and respect of his audience, Marc’s agent decides to send him, against his will, on a humanitarian mission to Haiti. Nothing can prepare Marc for the journey on which he is about to embark.
A portrait of Rockets Redglare, the morbidly obese fixture of New York's underground until his death in 2001. Rockets was the sometimes bodyguard/drug dealer of Sid Vicious and Jean Michel Basquiat, as well as a talented stand-up comic and character actor who left his indelible mark wherever he went. This film chronicles Rockets' last days, hunting for methadone in Puerto Rico and telling stories from his past.
A documentary about the life and career of a famous science fiction writer, known for his controversial and eccentric personality. The film explores his relationships, his writing process, and his impact on the science fiction genre. It delves into his public image as a cantankerous old man and his contributions to television and literature.
Lolita hates to smile. Kévin doesn't know how to sell himself. Hamid doesn't like bosses. They are twenty. They have no qualifications. They are looking for work. Over six months, the coaches of an employment consultancy firm are going to teach them the attitudes and language required to get a job in today's market. Through this apprenticeship, the film reveals the absurdity of these new rules of the game.