Movies and TvShows featuring "structural-poverty" theme.

The True Cost is a documentary that explores the impact of the fashion industry on the environment and human rights. It highlights the hidden costs behind cheap clothing, such as the exploitation of factory workers, environmental issues, and the consequences of globalized capitalism. The film uncovers the harsh working conditions of textile workers, the overcrowded landfills filled with discarded clothes, and the structural poverty caused by the industry. Through interviews with experts and footage from around the world, The True Cost exposes the dark side of the fashion industry and calls for a more ethical and sustainable approach to clothing production.

La nostra vita (2010) is a drama film that follows the story of a stressed father who must navigate the challenges of raising his children on his own after the sudden death of his wife. Set in Rome, Italy, the film explores themes of guilt, desperation, and the complexities of father-son relationships. Through the protagonist's journey, the movie delves into the realities of structural poverty and the hardships faced by illegal workers.

A recently laid off steel mill worker in a little seaside town starts losing his wife to a local TV anchor.

Come Back, Africa chronicles the life of Zachariah, a black South African living under the rule of the harsh apartheid government in 1959.

In Denver, an intrepid activist runs for office with the aim of eliminating cash bail.

Citizens across Europe who used to belong to the lower middle class have fallen into poverty. An in-depth investigation into the precariat, a new social class of financially insecure citizens who, although they are employed, find it very difficult to make ends meet.