Movies and TvShows featuring "rockaway-beach-queens-new-york-city" theme.

Set in the summer of 1963, 'The Flamingo Kid' follows a teenager who takes a summer job at a beach club. He navigates through the challenges of growing up and discovering himself while working at the club and interacting with its eccentric members. The movie explores themes of love, friendship, identity, and the clash between different social classes.

A man arrives at an unknown home with an unknown agenda.

Stand Clear of the Closing Doors is a drama film set in Queens, New York City. The story revolves around an autistic boy who wanders off and gets lost in the subway system during Hurricane Sandy. As his mother desperately searches for him, the film explores themes of family, immigration, and the challenges of living with autism.

Working Poor is a heartfelt and dark drama that delves into the lives of the working-class individuals living in poverty in Rockaway Beach, Queens, during the height of the Great Recession. The movie highlights the economic inequality, unemployment, and adversity faced by these individuals as they struggle to make ends meet and provide for their families. It explores the challenges of living without a living wage, the desperation for employment opportunities, and the impact of poverty on their daily lives. Through the story of a child actor and his father, the film offers a raw and honest portrayal of the realities faced by the working poor in a society marked by economic hardship.