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Duas Caras
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Duas Caras (2008)

5.9

In the past, as Adalberto Rangel, he met and seduced Maria Paula. With a calculated coldheart, he married her, stole her fortune, then abandoned her, unaware she was pregnant at the time. Ten years later, accompanied by her son Renato, Maria Paula plots to recover her dignity and to find justice by getting revenge against the indignities done to her.

Will Trent
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Will Trent (2023)

7.7
TV_14

Special Agent Will Trent was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system. Determined to make sure no one feels as he did, he now has the highest clearance rate.

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Hank Zipzer
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Hank Zipzer (2016)

6.8

12-year-old Henry ‘Hank’ Zipzer is a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world. Hank has dyslexia, and when problems arise, he deals with them in a way no-one else would – putting him on a direct collision course with his teachers and parents, who don’t seem to appreciate his latest scheme as much as he thought they would... But, Hank always remains positive and convinced that the next big plan will deliver – after all, tomorrow is another day!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023)

7
TV_PG

Demigod Percy Jackson leads a quest across America to prevent a war among the Olympian gods. Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus' master bolt and stop an all-out war. After losing his mother, Percy is sheltered at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod children. He must prove himself and confront his origins once he discovers he too is a demigod, and will take off into the perils of pursuing enemies in search of the Underworld. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy's journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, if he'll ever see his mother again, and if he can ever find out who he's destined to be.

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Like Stars on Earth
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Like Stars on Earth(2007)

8.3
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PG
162Minutes

An eight-year-old boy named Ishaan is labeled as a trouble-maker due to his poor academic performance. However, a compassionate art teacher named Nikumbh discovers that Ishaan has dyslexia and helps him learn in a way that suits his unique abilities. With Nikumbh's guidance, Ishaan's artistic talent is recognized, and he begins to excel academically. Ishaan's transformation brings joy and gratitude to his parents, and he forms a close bond with his teacher. The story highlights the importance of understanding and embracing differences.

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Night School
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Night School(2018)

5.6
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PG_13
111Minutes

A high school dropout named Teddy enrolls in night school to get his GED after accidentally blowing up his workplace. He struggles with his learning disability, dyslexia, but with the help of his teacher and classmates, he starts to gain confidence and develop new skills. Along the way, he faces various challenges like school rivalry, cheating on exams, and living beyond his means. Teddy's journey is filled with hilarious moments and heartwarming lessons.

The Librarians
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The Librarians (2010)

6.8

Frances O'Brian, Head Librarian, is having a hellish time of it. And for once it's not all of her making. Frances' mother, suffering from both dementia and a really horrible personality, lands on the O'Brien doorstep. Adding to her woes, morale at the Middleton Interactive Learning Centre is at a new all time low. In order to stay open, the library is forced to run as a business and return an annual profit. As the staff has a hard enough time enforcing the return of a book, this latest initiative could spell the end of the library.

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The Secret
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The Secret(1992)

6
120Minutes

Mostly on account of a pride struggle, Mike Dunmore has lived his whole life keeping a secret which he believed would only cause shame if it came to light. Personal relationships with his son Patrick have been strained as a result. The only ones who ever knew anything about it were his deceased wife and his best friend, Thurgood who he works with, who both agreed to help keep it covered up for him as long as they could. However, when his treasured grandson begins experiencing the same problems, Mike realizes that he can't hide his secret any longer, or if he tried to, it would be most difficult. Even more so when he is endorsed and volunteers to run as a candidate for local election.

The Princess and the Cabbie
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The Princess and the Cabbie(1981)

6.9
120Minutes

A young woman works to overcome her dyslexia with the help of a good-hearted cab driver.

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Love, Mary
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Love, Mary(1985)

6.4
100Minutes

Love, Mary follows the story of a troubled teenage girl named Mary who, after being expelled from her previous school, finds herself in a reform school in Portland, Oregon. With the help of her compassionate counselor and newfound friends, Mary learns to overcome her struggles, including dyslexia, and discovers her own belief in God and the power of love. Set in the backdrop of the 1980s, Love, Mary is a heartwarming coming-of-age story.

Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution
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Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution(2025)

46Minutes

Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution follows Jamie Oliver's campaign to improve the education system for the tens of thousands of children with dyslexia.

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A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale
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A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale(2015)

5.1
80Minutes

When a young dog walker, unable to complete her college degree due to dyslexia, is faced with the prospect of losing her favorite dog park to a land developer, she must find a way to save it. With the help of a veterinary student, a rock band, and her female roommate, she sets out to confront the developer and convince him to change his plans. Along the way, she discovers her true passion for advocacy and the power of community. This heartwarming Christmas tale is filled with laughter, romance, and the spirit of the holiday season.

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Confetti
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Confetti(2021)

7.4
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87Minutes

How far would a mother go to reverse her child’s fate? Based on writer/director Ann Hu’s story, that’s the question facing Lan (Zhu Zhu), who travels with her 9-year-old daughter Meimei (Harmonie He) from their small town in China to New York City.

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Summer School
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Summer School(1987)

6.6
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PG_13
97Minutes

Summer School (1987) follows a high school gym teacher, Freddy, who is forced to teach a remedial English class during the summer. The class is filled with a group of misfit students who have no interest in learning. As Freddy tries to teach them, he faces various challenges including a romantic rivalry, a pregnant teenager, and a vice principal who wants to see him fail. Despite the chaos, Freddy forms a bond with his students and helps them overcome their personal struggles. As the summer comes to an end, the students take a final exam and Freddy realizes that they have actually learned something.

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