Movies and TvShows featuring "urban-film" theme.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Model/Photographer is a romantic drama that follows the story of a model and a photographer as they navigate through their complex relationship. The movie explores themes of love, passion, and the struggles of balancing personal and professional lives. As they work together on various projects, the line between their personal and professional lives begins to blur, leading to both heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments. Will their relationship withstand the challenges they face or will it ultimately fall apart?

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.

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.

On its surface, a story about a jealous and insecure man, but it takes us to a reflection about loneliness and despair.

A young man learns a valuable lesson when he succumbs to peer pressure and attempts to smoke his first and last cigarette.

Through dialogues with the owners of penthouses in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Recife, High-Rise explores the social and cultural mindset of the elite, and the phenomenon of the 'verticalisation' of the Brazilian cityscape. This is a film about height, status and power.

An honest boxer tries to win back the heart of a pretty, grieving girl whose wants and needs fall outside his simple world of good, soulful boxing.

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 part of my life tells about one day in the life of Camila Sepulveda. She is a young girl who works as a prostitute with three other friends in a rented apartment downtown Santiago, Chile. It is through their private conversations that we get to know their lives beyond their work. To see their struggle to get through the days as young single mothers, as well their desire to make it and give their children a brighter future.

After being scammed by a deceitful in-law, the Bell family loses their family restaurant and the three Bell sisters find themselves single during the holiday season. Hoping to rebuild their father's restaurant, the sisters create weekend holiday single mixers that include great food, dancing and unexpected romance.

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