Movies and TvShows featuring "unmarked-grave" theme.

Still Life tells the story of a lonely man who works for the local council, locating and notifying the next of kin of those who have died alone. He develops an unexpected connection with a deceased woman and embarks on a personal journey to uncover the truth about her life, leading him to confront his own solitude and find a sense of purpose.

In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a poor African-American woman, died of cervical cancer. Unknown to her or her family, her cancer cells - known as HeLa cells - were taken without her consent and became the first immortal human cell line. The film follows journalist Rebecca Skloot as she delves into the story of Henrietta Lacks, her family's experiences, and the impact of her cells on medical research.

After accidentally picking up a corpse, two brothers embark on a road trip to fulfill the deceased's last wish. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and unexpected encounters, making the journey both hilarious and heartwarming.

Based on a true story, Killer: A Journal of Murder follows the life of Carl Panzram, a prolific serial killer who shows no remorse for his crimes. The movie delves into his violent and sadistic nature, as well as his interactions with a prison minister and his writing of a journal. It explores themes of violence, vengeance, and the unmarked graves of his victims.

When darkness fell on a small Australian town, a young woman must fight to survive the vengeful spirits that have been unleashed.

Grave Secrets follows the story of a small town haunted by a malevolent spirit. As a paranormal investigator delves into the dark family secrets of a local bed-and-breakfast, he uncovers a history of incest, infanticide, and revenge from beyond the grave. The town is plagued by supernatural phenomena, including possessions and unexplained deaths. With a headless ghost seeking revenge and a family secret that will change everything, the investigator races against time to solve the mystery and save the town from its dark past.

In Los Angeles, photographer Peter Mitchell learns that he has inherited a palatial estate in Sweden from his unknown relative, Annie Holst. He, his girlfriend Sarah, and her deaf son Dennis, head overseas to decide whether to live in the property or to sell it. But when they arrive, they find the locals offer a chilly reception whenever Annie's name is mentioned. It turns out that Annie had lost her son some 50 years ago in a tragedy at the nearby orphanage where she had placed him temporarily, due to circumstances beyond her control. But she had continued to see her son even after his death. Now, young Dennis is drawn to the derelict orphanage, and to a new friend who only he can see. And Peter must solve a decades-old mystery of how the orphans died before his family faces a similar fate.

When an old house in a small town is razed to make way for a shopping mall, the crew unearths four unmarked graves. A professor from a nearby university is asked to find out who the bodies are, but when she and her students arrive in town and begin to ask questions, they discover that no one wants to talk to them or help them in any way.

It's the story of the effects of the Civil War on a southern family, a story of scandal, first love and lost dreams that turned a southern boy into a western legend. Join us as we go in search of the real "Doc" Holliday.

Learn about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, on the one hundredth anniversary of the crime, and how the community of Tulsa is coming to terms with its past, present, and future.

It centers on Allensworth, the first self-administered African-American municipality in California, showcasing the buildings of the now-abandoned town and looking for the traces of a Black cultural history.

The Missing Children (2021) delves into the dark and tragic past of Ireland, uncovering the shocking truth behind the disappearance of countless children. Through the investigations of local and amateur historians, the film exposes the conflict between the Catholic Church and the state, unearthing unmarked graves, burial grounds, and mass graves. The uncovering of human remains and the documentation of child neglect paint a harrowing picture of the mistreatment and neglect of children in religious institutions. Forced adoptions, secrecy, and record-keeping practices reveal a sinister side of the Catholic Church's involvement in Ireland's history.

1983. State of emergency in Ayacucho (Peru). The political-military command sets up its base at Los Cabitos headquarters. These barracks soon turn into a clandestine centre of detention, torture, enforced disappearance and extrajudicial execution of Shining Path suspects.

Lot 63, Grave C is a documentary that explores a forgotten event in the 1960s involving the brutal murder of an actual human being. The film delves into the confusion surrounding the tragedy, featuring interviews, newspaper archives, and archive footage. It examines the counterculture and biker scene of the time, including the infamous Altamont Speedway concert where the violence occurred. The documentary sheds light on the brutality and tragedy of the event, bringing attention to an end-of-an-era moment.

Traveling home from a business trip, Rick stops in Joshua Tree to clear his head, but a blown out tire leaves him stranded and yet that's not even the worst part of his day.