Movies and TvShows featuring "renewal" theme.

When a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement. Alongside Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman follows the trail of the Riddler, uncovering a web of political corruption, organized crime, and personal vendettas. As the investigation intensifies, Batman must confront the darkest secrets of his own past and make difficult choices to protect Gotham City from its own dark underbelly.

Waking Sleeping Beauty is a documentary film that explores the dramatic and inspiring story of the revival of Disney Animation Studios in the 1980s. The film delves into the internal struggles, artistic accomplishments, and corporate politics that shaped the studio during this time of renewal. It showcases the talents and contributions of key individuals, as well as the challenges they faced, including the AIDS crisis and the death of a coworker. Through a combination of interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and archival material, Waking Sleeping Beauty provides a compelling insight into the triumphs and tribulations of the creative process in the animation industry.

Dennis Doyle, a lazy and out-of-shape man, realizes the error of his ways when his ex-girlfriend Libby, who is about to marry the successful Whit, comes back into his life. Determined to prove himself, Dennis decides to run a marathon to show Libby that he can change. Along the way, he faces various challenges, including a gambling debt, a pregnant bride, and his own lack of self-discipline. With the help of his best friend and a dedicated trainer, Dennis pushes himself to the limit to win back the love of his life.

After the death of his wife and daughter in a car accident, a man with no name escapes his grief by moving to a secluded island. There, he finds redemption and renewal through his interactions with a sailboat, a dock, a pier, a diner, a waitress, and a Buddha statue.

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes is a documentary that delves into the rich history of the iconic record label, Blue Note Records. The film explores the influential role the label played in shaping the jazz music genre and its impact on music history. Through interviews with jazz musicians, archival footage, and recordings, the documentary showcases the talent and creativity that emerged from Blue Note Records. It also explores the label's role in fostering a sense of community and individual expression within the jazz music scene. The film touches on various themes such as the civil rights movement, innovation, and the evolution of jazz music.

A charismatic, self-absorbed Indian writer, who discovers he may not have long to live, tries to mend a neglected relationship with his young daughter from a broken previous marriage, while his life slowly falls apart around him. When they discover a box of Lego bricks at a garage sale and decide to build a model of the Taj Mahal together, a whole new chapter opens up for them. But what story will it tell? One of self-destruction, or one of redemption?

An emotional and poetic story of Elise, a beautiful young woman haunted by a tragic event in her youth. As Elise attempts to piece together the mystery of her sister's disappearance at the beach, twenty years before when both were children, she must face dark family secrets that have remained unspoken. As the past is revealed, Elise at last finds the courage to begin to live.

Three leading figures in today's Buddhist-Christian dialogue share their personal journeys in the new documentary Jesus and Buddha: Practicing Across Traditions. We learn how following the path of the Buddha has informed and deepened their understanding of who Jesus was and what he taught. Their experience and insight bring these two liberating archetypes alive in a way that can help guide us through our own confusion and struggle toward lives filled with joy and gratitude, compassion and service.