Jaime, a lesbian teenager, is sent to live in a Jehovah's Witness community. She develops strong feelings for a devout Witness girl, and they begin a passionate relationship. The consequences of their affair will have a profound impact on their future.
Big Eyes is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Margaret Keane, an artist whose paintings of big-eyed children became extremely popular in the 1950s and 1960s. However, her husband, Walter, took credit for her work, leading to a legal battle between the two. The film explores Margaret's struggle to reclaim her identity as an artist and the impact of her art on popular culture.
In 1963 Texas, a young boy is abducted by an escaped convict who takes him on a road trip. As they journey together, the boy forms a bond with the convict and experiences both the dangers and the compassion of the outside world. They are pursued by a Texas Ranger, leading to a tragic end.
When a message in a bottle is discovered in Denmark, it leads to a cold case investigation involving a missing child and religious fundamentalism. A police detective and his partner must unravel the conspiracy to bring justice.
Fiona Maye, a high court judge in London, is faced with a moral dilemma when she presides over a case involving a Jehovah's Witness teenage boy who is refusing a life-saving blood transfusion due to his religious beliefs. As Fiona delves deeper into the case, she must confront her own personal and professional struggles, including her failing marriage and her own desire for a child. With the backdrop of a high-stakes legal drama, Fiona must make a decision that will have far-reaching consequences.
Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves is a miniseries set in Stockholm, Sweden during the 1980s. It follows the lives of two young men who fall in love amidst the height of the AIDS epidemic. Their relationship faces numerous challenges, including homophobia and the disapproval of their families. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of HIV/AIDS on the LGBTQ+ community.
White Teeth is a TV mini-series that follows the lives of two friends, Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal, and their families in the diverse and multicultural neighborhood of North-West London. The story explores themes of race, religion, identity, and the complexities of multiculturalism, as the characters navigate their personal struggles and challenges.
A story about a teenage girl who is part of a strict religious group called Jehovah's Witnesses and the struggles she faces within her community and with her mother.
Arrhythmia is a drama film that follows the story of a paramedic in Russia who is dealing with issues in his personal life as well as the challenges of his job. He and his wife, who works as a nurse, are constantly at odds and considering a divorce. At work, he faces bureaucracy and stress due to healthcare reforms. The film explores themes of humanity and the struggle to find balance in a demanding profession.
Worldly Girl is a drama and romance movie released in 2016. It tells the story of a young Jehovah's Witness girl who falls in love with a drug dealer. The movie explores themes of religion, belief in God, evangelism, and the struggles of living in two conflicting worlds. It also touches on the dark side of drugs and the consequences they can have on individuals. With a compelling plot and well-developed characters, Worldly Girl is a thought-provoking film that delves into the complexities of faith, love, and personal choices.
Worlds Apart follows the story of a teenage girl who falls in love with a boy from a different religious background, leading to their separation and the challenges of navigating love and faith.
14-year-old Lucie is a resourceful teenager who takes care of her loving yet unreliable father, William, who has multiple sclerosis. Whilst William hangs out in his wardrobe and devises pranks and jokes to make his daughter smile, Lucie tries her best at school while juggling a job in a sandwich shop and all the chores at home. Her vividly imaginative mind and the novel she is writing are her only distractions. But when a social worker is appointed to visit them, Lucie and William elaborate a complex plan to make social services believe they live a perfectly normal life.
Beginning is a drama film that follows the struggle of a Jehovah's Witness community in Georgia, Europe. The story revolves around a woman who is sexually assaulted and tries to find justice within her religious community. The film explores themes of extremism, religion, and the aftermath of a building being set on fire.
Identikit is a surreal mystery drama set in Rome, Italy. It follows the nonlinear timeline of a police investigation into a murder case. The story explores themes of neurosis, mental health, schizophrenia, and insanity. The main character, a middle-aged woman, is plagued by her own demons as she tries to solve the case. As the investigation progresses, the plot becomes increasingly surreal and explores the blurred lines between reality and fantasy.
Trumbo is a biographical drama that tells the story of Dalton Trumbo, a screenwriter who was blacklisted and imprisoned during the McCarthy era. Despite facing adversity, Trumbo continued to write under pseudonyms and eventually won two Academy Awards.
The two-night investigative special follows the stories of four former Jehovah’s Witnesses, as they recount details of the sexual abuse they endured during their time within the organization.
Making friends is not always easy when you are young. Notice how Tara found true friends that really care about her, and consider how you can do the same. Additionally, young people from around the world share their personal expressions on how they have found lasting friendships.
At the end of the Civil War, Jim Slade, a young confederate soldier and conscientious objector, returns to his ranch to find his parents murdered and the ranch practically destroyed. He finds and kills three of the murderers and learns the name of the fourth, a certain Corbett. Finally he discovers Corbett as the leader of a gang that has plans to rob a local bank and is invited to help defend the town from the bandits. Teaming with a preacher, who has an agenda of his own, the two take a stand against Corbett.
In the movie Jackpot, a group of friends discover a guardian angel who helps them win big in a football betting game. As they become wealthy, they must navigate the pitfalls of greed and temptation. Along the way, they also deal with issues like alcoholism, cheating, and parent-child relationships.
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film about a teenage boy raised as a Jehovah's Witness who begins to question his faith and navigate the complexities of love and life.