King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles. They encounter a French taunter, a witch trial, a three-headed giant, and a castle of robe-clad teens who try to distract them from their quest. Despite the absurdity, they persist in their search.
Abzurdah is a movie based on the true story of a teenage girl who falls in love with an older man. The relationship becomes obsessive and destructive, leading the girl to develop anorexia and engage in self-destructive behavior. Set in the 1990s in Argentina, the film explores themes of love, obsession, and coming-of-age.
Iranian female judokas Leila and her coach Maryam, travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championships, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on, for the gold.
Udta Punjab is a movie that delves into the rampant drug problem in the state of Punjab. It follows the lives of four individuals whose paths cross due to their association with drugs, crime, and the music industry. The movie explores the dark underbelly of the drug trade and the consequences it has on society.
Documentary short subject preserved by the Academy Film Archive, from the Marshall Plan Collection, in 2003.
Trey feels small. He is gay, HIV-positive and lonely in NYC. All around him are hulking, powerful men, intimidating and challenging him everywhere he looks. Throughout his day, he obsesses over how to get BIG - and his insecurities keep him trapped in a cycle of trauma and abuse.
Despite his solid build, Jason is a shy teenager. At the pool, a classmate bullies him, comparing him to a "Sumo". Furious, he seizes the young man and tries to drown him. The assault is violent, Jason faces three days of suspension. At home, he kills time researching on "Rikishis", these Japanese athletes considered godlike. The identification is instantaneous. The journey begins...
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