Movies and TvShows featuring "urban-film" theme.

"Ice Grill, USA" is a vivid yet stark examination of the pursuit of the American Dream. Set in the multicultural landscape of Atlantic City, NJ, IGU examines class struggle and the acquisition of status in a morally indifferent community.

In the crime-ridden neighborhood of Brownsville, tensions rise and bullets fly as a group of diverse individuals navigate the dangerous underworld. Action, drama, and thrilling twists await as the characters' lives intertwine in this gripping urban film.

Meg, Pippa, and Hillary are sisters who grew up in Sorrento, a small seaside town in Australia. Meg, who has lived in England for 10 years has just written a criticially acclaimed novel which she claims is entirely fictional. The book causes a stir in Sorrento and in her family when it is supected that the book is not as fictional as she claims.

This documentary takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of the legendary artist Andy Warhol and his Silver Factory, where creativity and eccentricity collided in the vibrant and revolutionary 1960s. Through interviews and archival footage, the film explores the unique personalities and groundbreaking art that emerged from this iconic New York City hub.

Wish 143 is a comedy-drama about a 15-year-old boy named David who is battling terminal illness. His dying wish is to lose his virginity before it's too late. David seeks the help of a hospital chaplain to fulfill his wish, leading to a series of comedic and emotional situations. The film explores themes of coming-of-age, wish-fulfillment, and the struggles faced by those with life-threatening conditions.

Wynton Richardson must decide how far he's willing to go for a little bit of quiet and a whole lot of respect.

Repetition is an illusion. Everything is always new. Legendary street dancer DeRay and spoken-word poet and battle rapper Naima explore a powerful love built on recognition and trauma that contains both the potential for inspiration and destruction. Take an electrifying journey through the vibrant and impressionistic experience of their relationship to each other and through their own creative personal voyages in this hip-hop fantasia that opens a door into the choices we all make in our lives.

Between Us is a drama movie that revolves around the struggles of a homeless family living in New York City. The film explores themes of poverty, eviction, and the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants. It takes a closer look at the impact of dysfunctional marriages and the consequences it has on children. The story follows a single mother who is separated from her husband and is trying her best to provide for her fatherless child. The film also touches upon the topic of abortion and its role in the lives of the characters.

Honeytrap follows a 15-year-old girl as she tries to fit in and find love in the tough urban setting of London. When she becomes involved with a rapper, her life takes a dangerous turn, leading to jealousy, bullying, and ultimately a tragic event.

What happens when a bartender on a mission to find her cheating boyfriend gets stuck driving a drunk high-schooler home? Trans Am, emergency room, strip club, showdown, vomit, sunrise. Yeah.

With the 2010 Olympics approaching, will the world get to know Vancouver's darkest secret? 'Streets of Plenty' chronicles one man's perilous journey to live in Vancouver's downtown east side ghetto. The rules of this twisted social experiment? Starting with only a pair of underwear, he must survive the harsh winter streets for 31 days. He has no money, no friends, no family, and most importantly, no home. He must navigate the institutions, policies and services alongside the thousands of people that call Vancouver's streets home.

Deaf Jam is a documentary that follows Aneta Brodski, a deaf teenager, as she discovers her identity and self-expression through the world of spoken word poetry. Despite the challenges she faces as a deaf person in a hearing world, Aneta uses sign language and her profound poetry to connect and communicate with others. This inspiring film showcases the power of friendship, the beauty of poetry, and the strength of the human spirit.

The story of a girl finding out that first love ends, but she doesn't have to end with it.

Crossroads is a captivating drama that explores the struggles faced by a Latino community living in a third-world urban setting. The film delves deep into themes of religion, spirituality, and education, highlighting the challenges and triumphs experienced by the characters.

A young hip-hop artist who, having had enough of the hopelessness of trying to live off a musician’s earnings in Zambia, decides to head for the States to chase the American dream.

Nightclubbing is a fable set in a timeless city that is at war with itself. Night. Empty city streets. Two teenagers conspire to meet in the city center after dark. Their fractured journey, through a deserted, paranoid and terrified city, leads them to a city center club that, in the end is empty.

Hardy makes a living selling knickknacks on Chilean buses. But a government announcement worries him: Chile will soon be a world-class country with a modern and elegant public transportation system, so the bus system will tolerate his job no longer. He gathers two thousand colleagues, and together they struggle to survive modernization.

It tells the story of a young female social worker who begins work at a hospital for retarded children, and discovers that some of the psychological problems attributed to these children are incorrectly diagnosed. Proving this to be the case is difficult, however, as it is generally accepted that as those who are 'profoundly retarded' cannot communicate, therefore they cannot think. In the case of Annie O'Farrell (Tina Arhondis), finding a way for her to 'talk', other than speaking or writing, finally shows that she is not only able to think, but is highly intelligent. The battle against the hospital to acknowledge this in a legal sense goes to court, as the psychiatrists try to hide their misdiagnosis.