Movies and TvShows featuring "writing-an-autobiography" theme.

My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown is a biography drama film that tells the inspiring true story of Christy Brown, a man with cerebral palsy who learned to paint and write with his only controllable limb, his left foot. The film follows Christy's struggles and triumphs as he overcomes societal barriers and expresses himself through his artistic talents.

Marvin, a young gay man, navigates social violence and homophobia while pursuing his dream of becoming a successful actor.

In Elisa, My Life, a woman living in an isolated farmhouse in Castile, Spain, recounts her past and present experiences, including her failed marriage, estrangement from her husband, and a surprise visitor. The story explores themes of isolation, aging, family drama, and the complex relationships between mother and daughter. As the woman faces her own mortality, she delves into childhood memories, recurring dreams, and the desire to write an autobiography. The plot takes a dark turn when a murder occurs, leading to a chamber drama that intertwines with themes of adultery, illness, and marriage crisis.

In The Doorway to Hell, a retired gangster seeks revenge after his brother is killed by a truck. Set in the world of organized crime, the movie explores themes of love, loyalty, and tragedy. With its pre-Code elements, the film showcases the dark side of gangster life and the consequences of choosing a life of crime.

After her own daughter abandons her child, an ambitious and orderly publisher has little choice but to raise the grandchild as her own.