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Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story tells the true story of Olympic champion Greg Louganis, exploring his struggles and triumphs as a gay athlete. The film follows his journey from his abusive childhood, his rise to becoming an Olympic diving champion, and his coming to terms with his own identity. A powerful and inspiring story of perseverance and self-discovery.

Just before wowing international critics and moviegoers with his adventure romp Fanfan la Tulipe, director Christian-Jaque dashed off the lampoonish Barbe-Bleue. Ostensibly the story of the famed wife-killing potentate Bluebeard (Pierre Brasseur), this lighthearted costumer begins as the title character is poised to march down the matrimonial aisle for the eighth time. Barbe-Bleue's newest spouse Aline (Cécile Aubry) is kept in line by her husband's claims of murdering her predecessors. But when Aline opens the famous locked door to the equally famous hidden room, both she and the audience are in for quite a surprise. The frivolous nature of Barbe-Bleue is underlined by its pleasing utilization of the French Gezacolor process.

Jack, a writer, gets personally involved with his subjects after he is commissioned to pen a book on prostitution.

In a film as moving as a confession, the filmmaker portrays a veritable journey into the valley of the shadows to find Irène, his Eurydice.

Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People takes a critical look at the negative and stereotypical representation of Arabs and Muslims in American cinema. Examining the history of Arab and Muslim characterizations on screen, the documentary reveals the impact of these portrayals on real-life perceptions and contributes to the perpetuation of stereotypes. Through interviews with scholars, activists, and filmmakers, the film aims to shed light on the racial profiling, propaganda, and prejudice prevalent in the film industry.