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Black Lightning
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Black Lightning (2021)

6.1
TV_14

Black Lightning follows the story of Jefferson Pierce, a retired superhero known as Black Lightning. After hanging up his costume and mask, Pierce becomes a high school teacher and principal in the city of Freeland. However, he is forced to return to crime-fighting when a local gang threatens his daughters' safety. Using his superhuman abilities to control electricity, Black Lightning must navigate the challenges of balancing his dual identities while protecting his family and the community from various threats.

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The O.C.
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The O.C. (2007)

7.6
TV_PG

The O.C. follows the story of Ryan Atwood, a troubled teenager from Chino, California who is taken in by a wealthy lawyer named Sandy Cohen and his wife Kirsten. Ryan's arrival in the affluent community of Newport Beach sets off a series of events, relationships, and scandals as he learns to navigate the privileged world of his new surroundings. The show explores themes of class differences, love, friendship, family relationships, and the challenges faced by teenagers in a wealthy neighborhood.

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A Different World
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A Different World (1993)

7
TV_PG

A Different World follows the lives of a group of students attending Hillman College, a historically black university in Virginia. The show explores various social issues, including racism, while also delving into the personal lives and relationships of the characters.

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Wagon Train
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Wagon Train (1965)

7.5
TV_PG

Wagon Train follows the adventures of a group of settlers travelling through the American West in the 1860s. Along their journey, they face various challenges including conflicts with Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and encounters with outlaws. This classic Western TV show offers an authentic depiction of American history and addresses social issues prevalent in the 19th century.

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Grange Hill
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Grange Hill (2008)

7.1

Grange Hill is a comedy-drama TV show set in a high school in London, England. It follows the lives of the students, their friendships, social issues they face, and their interactions with teachers and the headmaster. The show explores the challenges and experiences of teenage boys and girls in a school environment, touching on topics like school life, classroom dynamics, and teacher-student relationships.

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The Glory
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The Glory (2023)

8.1
TV_MA

A woman, Moon Dong Eun, dreams of becoming an architect but her life takes a dark turn when she is violently attacked by her bullies in high school. Forced to drop out, she becomes a teacher at an elementary school. Years later, one of her bullies gets married and their child attends the school where Moon Dong Eun teaches. Fuelled by her desire for revenge, Moon Dong Eun starts plotting against her former bullies and the students who watched the attack happen.

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Ross Kemp: Extreme World
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Ross Kemp: Extreme World (2011)

8.3

Ross Kemp travels to some of the most dangerous and extreme places around the world, shedding light on the social issues faced by people living in those areas.

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Rawhide
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Rawhide (1965)

7.9
TV_PG

Rawhide is a Western TV show set in the Arizona Territory during the 19th century. It follows the adventures of a group of cowboys who drive a cattle herd across the West, facing various challenges and encountering outlaws, Native American tribes, and social issues along the way.

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A program that tackles major subjects – human, political, cultural, economic and ethical issues – and presents them in a debate format that encourages lively discussion.

Any Day Now
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Any Day Now (2002)

8.4

Any Day Now is a TV show set in 1960s Birmingham, Alabama. The story revolves around a female lawyer and her best friend, an old childhood friend who returns home. Together, they navigate the challenges of an interracial relationship, the Civil Rights movement, and the presence of the Ku Klux Klan. The plot also delves into social issues such as racism, pregnancy, and the loss of a father. The story is told in flashbacks and showcases the struggles faced by the characters in an era of racial prejudice.

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Insecure
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Insecure (2021)

8.1
TV_MA

Insecure follows the lives of best friends Issa and Molly as they navigate through the ups and downs of love, friendship, and careers in Los Angeles. Issa struggles with her job at a non-profit organization and her on-again, off-again relationship with her boyfriend Lawrence. Molly, a successful corporate attorney, faces challenges in her love life and professional ambitions. Together, they navigate through the complexities of being black women in a predominantly white world, tackling social and racial issues along the way.

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Girl from Nowhere
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Girl from Nowhere (2021)

7.6
TV_MA

Girl from Nowhere is a psychological horror anthology series that revolves around a mysterious girl who arrives at different schools, exposing the dark secrets and twisted realities of the students and faculty. The show explores themes of bullying, power, revenge, love, and societal issues. It delves into topics like rape, violence, and gore, with the villain often getting away and the bad guy winning. The protagonist is a teenage girl who navigates through the new school environment, wearing a uniform and encountering murder, betrayal, and death. The series depicts extreme violence and tackles social issues in a captivating and suspenseful manner.

social issues

Discover a wide range of movies and TV shows that address and explore various social issues. From thought-provoking documentaries to gripping dramas, explore the complexities and realities of topics such as poverty, discrimination, inequality, politics, and more.

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