Movies and TvShows featuring "suspected-child-abuse" theme.

A police officer in a small coastal town forms a close bond with a troubled teenager who is suspected of being abused. As she investigates the girl's home life, she begins to uncover a network of exploitation and abuse in the fishing industry. The officer is faced with the difficult decision of whether to uphold the law or protect the girl.

Indictment: The McMartin Trial is a gripping drama/thriller TV movie based on the true story of the infamous McMartin trial in Los Angeles, California. The film explores the devastating effects of suspected child abuse allegations and the ensuing justice system failure. It delves into themes of alleged pedophilia, paranoia, conflict of interest, and the sensationalist press frenzy that surrounded the case. The plot revolves around a preschool and the accusations of implied sexual abuse, with the story taking place in the backdrop of a front-page newspaper scandal. The movie highlights the struggles faced by the accused and the emotional toll it takes on the lives of innocent people.

Set in the 1970s in Australia, 'Breath' tells the story of a young boy who develops a love for surfing and becomes involved in a complicated love affair with an older woman. As he navigates the challenges of growing up, he also has to deal with an abusive father, an extramarital affair, and the consequences of his actions. The movie explores themes of love, fear, friendship, and the pursuit of passion.

Hooligan Sparrow is a documentary that follows the story of Ye Haiyan, also known as Hooligan Sparrow, an activist who fights for women's rights in China. She becomes the target of a government surveillance campaign after she starts protesting against suspected child abuse and the cover-up of a sexual exploitation scandal. The film explores her journey as she faces harassment, incarceration, and a corrupt legal system.

Jennifer's daughter is having nightmares and acting violently. It dawns on her that the child may be being sexually abused by her father. What is she to do when the court isn't favorable in the child's hour of need?

The Genius and the Boys is a biography documentary that follows the life of a renowned scientist who is accused of child abuse. The story delves into his scientific research, mentorship, and the accusation that shatters his career and personal life. Set in an isolated community in New Guinea, the film explores the devastating effects of a fatal brain disease epidemic and the cultural anthropology of the local tribe.

When a mother's 19-year-old daughter goes missing, she starts to uncover dark secrets and faces unexpected twists in her search, including a murder trial and a repressed memory. Based on a true story.

Ordinary young couple Gemma and Richard have just bought their first home and are expecting a baby. It's all very exciting, and the couple settles in nicely to their new pad. Except for the screaming and shouting they hear at all times of the night through their walls from the house next door. Listening more closely, pregnant Gemma is convinced that she's also hearing cries and smacking noises, which she is certain are the sounds of a toddler being abused. She and Richard have seen the child just once, but not since. Feeling morally obliged to act, the couple gather as much information as possible about what's going on next door. And after social services say there's nothing to worry about, Gemma becomes increasingly obsessed and she starts to spy on them in a way that raises questions about who is actually committing the crime — Gemma's neighbours, or Gemma?