Hawking is a biographical drama that tells the story of physicist Stephen Hawking's early years, his struggles with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and his groundbreaking scientific research. The film explores his relationships, his challenges, and his journey to becoming one of the most brilliant minds of our time.
Ginger and Rosa, two best friends in 1960s London, navigate the complexities of adolescence, friendship, love, and the looming threat of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. As they struggle to find their place in a changing world, their friendship is tested and they must confront their own fears and desires.
Gimme Shelter is a documentary film that chronicles the ill-fated Rolling Stones concert at the Altamont Speedway in California in 1969. The film showcases the violence, tragedy, and chaos that unfolded during the event, including the involvement of the Hells Angels motorcycle club, resulting in the death of a concertgoer. It captures the end of an era and highlights the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
Paradise Kiss is a movie about a high school girl named Yukari Hayasaka who gets scouted by a group of fashion design students to be their model. Through her experience as a model, she discovers a new world of fashion and romance, and learns more about herself in the process.
Amazing Grace and Chuck is a drama film about a young boy named Chuck who refuses to pitch for his little league team until all nuclear weapons are disarmed. His protest gains national attention and inspires other athletes to join him, including Amazing Grace, a professional basketball player. As their actions escalate, they face opposition from the government and media, leading to a powerful social commentary on the importance of peace.
In the vibrant backdrop of swinging 1960s London, a businessman embarks on a desperate search for his missing daughter after contradictory accounts surface at a party. As the night unfolds, dark secrets are revealed, leading to tragic consequences.
Sir! No Sir! is a documentary about the anti-war movement within the ranks of the United States military during the Vietnam War. The film focuses on the movement that developed in opposition to the war, with soldiers organizing protests, demonstrations, and acts of resistance against the military and the war effort. It highlights the stories of soldiers who refused to fight, went AWOL, and spoke out against the war, as well as the efforts of activists and civilians who supported the movement. Through interviews, archival footage, and historical context, the film provides a comprehensive look at the anti-war movement and its impact on military culture and the broader society.
The Agronomist is a biographical documentary that tells the story of Jean Dominique, a Haitian journalist and radio personality. The film explores his struggle for justice and freedom of speech in Haiti, as well as his efforts to bring attention to the country's political and social issues. It follows Dominique's journey from his early days as an agronomist to his influential role as a voice for the Haitian people.
Mixes documentary interviews of memories of lesbian adolescence with the story of the 12-year-old girl Lou discovering her sexuality in 1960s America.
Follows the story of seventeen-year-old Christian, who in 1965 has fallen in love with his best friend, James.
Take Me Home: The John Denver Story is a biographical drama that follows the life of singer-songwriter John Denver. The film explores Denver's career in the music industry, his troubled relationships, and his journey to find peace and happiness. It delves into his love for music, his talent as a songwriter, and his struggles with marriage and personal obligations. Through recollections and flashbacks, the movie portrays Denver's evolution as an artist and as a person, highlighting his passion for nature and his iconic songs that continue to inspire audiences worldwide.
Gabriella, Gabriella, a 1970-lensed soft-X feature repurposed to pad the running time of Arthur Marks' Class of '74. Gabriella is a young naive girl who finds herself surrounded by strange encounters with hippies, rich people and groupies.
ON JUNE 4th 1989, CHINA WAS CHANGED FOREVER. Beijing, May, 1989. the world watched as a hundred students became a thousand, as thousands became a million - and a nation starved of freedom, cried out for a taste of democracy. In this compelling film, director Michael Apted (Nell, Gorillas in the Mist), captures the power and passion of the Tiananmen Square uprising through a unique combination of newsreel footage, dramatic re-enactments and extensive input from the actual student leaders. Exploring their personal histories, reflections and thoughts on the future. MOVING THE MOUNTAIN paints a portrait of courage, conviction, and commitment that the NEW YORK POST calls, "A soaring - and sobering - tribute to the human spirit."
A group of merchants convinces the hippies who crowd the sidewalks of their town to start their own Utopian community in a nearby ghost town. Micky Dolenz appears as a sweet kid with a dream, tending to a single pot plant. This ill-fated comedy, which was filmed in 1971 but not released until four years later, was both the first and last directorial credit for comedian Shelley Berman. Only seen by a few in its limited theatrical run, the film has also never been released on video or DVD.
Captured during the events of Euromaidan revolution in Kyiv, Ukraine, an expressive argument looks like something out of the movie by Sergio Leone. Short documentary sketch by Babylon 13. As per Babylon'13 tradition, no filmmakers were initially credited for the short piece, although following festival screenings and awards identified Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk as the filmmaker behind it.
The history of Camp Kinderland, founded in the 1920s to provide Jewish children an escape from the hot New York City summers.
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