Movies and TvShows featuring "urban-crime" theme.

A journalist fabricates a story about a local pimp in order to further his career, but the lie quickly spirals out of control when a murder trial becomes intertwined.

Band of the Hand follows a group of troubled teenagers who are sent to a unique rehabilitation program in the Florida Everglades. As they undergo survival training, they discover a new sense of purpose in life and form a vigilante group to clean up their neighborhood. Along the way, they confront drug dealers, endure racial tension, and face the challenges of their past.

In a crime-ridden and decaying urban neighborhood, a pregnant woman living in a tenement building becomes the target of a sadistic gang. After her husband is killed by the gang, she takes up arms and fights back against the ruthless criminals. With the help of some sympathetic neighbors, she engages in a brutal battle for survival and revenge.

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics is a documentary film that explores the history and origins of DC Comics, one of the most iconic comic book companies. The film delves into the early days of the company, its founders, the creation of popular superheroes such as Superman and Batman, and the growth of the comic book industry. It also highlights the influence of DC Comics on popular culture and its impact on the superhero genre.

Crime in the Streets is a 1956 film that explores the harsh realities of poverty and gang violence in New York City. The story follows a group of juvenile delinquents who form a street gang, engaging in illegal activities and causing havoc in their neighborhood. The film delves into themes of anger, fear, and the consequences of premeditated murder. It sheds light on the struggles of the working-class residents living in slums and the efforts of a social worker to intervene and bring about change.

The residents of a New York apartment building are shocked when one of them is shot during a burgulary. They decide to hire a security expert to patrol the building, but he seem a little over-committed to his work.