During World War II, Oskar Schindler, a German businessman and opportunist member of the Nazi party, becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce and works to save them from persecution and death by the Nazis. Through bribery and cunning, Schindler acquires a factory and employs Jewish workers, keeping them safe from concentration camps. As the war comes to an end, Schindler must flee with his wife, leaving behind the people he saved. Despite feeling he could have done more, Schindler is hailed as a righteous person and his actions are remembered by the survivors.
The Sinking of the Laconia is a gripping drama that tells the true story of the sinking of a British ocean liner during World War II. As the ship is torpedoed by a German U-boat, the passengers and crew must fight for their lives. Amidst the chaos, a Polish officer, a woman, and a group of survivors find themselves in a lifeboat, struggling to survive in the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean.
Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.
Lolita is a dramatic and romantic movie based on the novel of the same name. It explores the taboo relationship between a 40-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl, delving into themes of lust, obsession, and forbidden love.
A renowned bounty hunter is enlisted by the military to track down the wife of a wealthy businessman who has been abducted by an army deserter. Along the journey, they encounter a powerful landowner and engage in a fierce standoff. Eventually, they find the captive woman, who has willingly run off with the deserter. The bounty hunter and his guide arrest the captors and bring the woman back to town. However, a series of conflicts arise, leading to a final showdown between the bounty hunter and his old enemy. In the end, the hunter triumphs, and the woman is set free.
In the summer of 1957, Enzo Ferrari's auto empire faces bankruptcy. Determined to save his company, he prepares to participate in the Mille Miglia, a dangerous 1,000-mile race in Italy, pushing himself and his drivers to the limit.
As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. The movie follows the journey of Mark as he faces legal battles and navigates the rise of Facebook, ultimately becoming a billionaire.
A young African-American man navigates through the challenges of life in a rough neighborhood while overcoming various obstacles and hilarious situations.
During the early years of the U.S. space program, a team of female African-American mathematicians at NASA play a vital role in assisting with calculations and ensuring the success of space missions. They face racial segregation and gender discrimination, but their brilliance and determination ultimately help them overcome these obstacles and make significant contributions to the space program.
The Hill is a movie based on the remarkable true-life story of Rickey Hill, who defied all odds to fulfill his dream of playing Major League Baseball. Set in 1973, the film follows Rickey's journey as he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, from his humble beginnings in a small town to becoming a professional baseball player. It is a story of determination, courage, and the power of chasing one's dreams.
Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him.
In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a team of twelve Special Forces soldiers is sent to Afghanistan to help fight against the Taliban. They must navigate through the treacherous Afghan terrain and work alongside local warlords to accomplish their mission. Based on a true story.
Captain Phillips is the true story of the hijacking of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Captain Richard Phillips must navigate through a dangerous hostage situation as he tries to protect his crew and ship from the pirates. The intense cat-and-mouse game between Captain Phillips and the pirates unfolds as they battle for control of the ship.
When a hotel handyman's imaginative bedtime stories start coming true, his life takes a magical turn, leading to unexpected adventures and a new outlook on life.
In 1981, in San Francisco, the smart salesman and family man Chris Gardner invests the family savings in Osteo National bone-density scanners, an apparatus twice as expensive as an x-ray machine but with a slightly clearer image. This white elephant financially breaks the family, bringing troubles to his relationship with his wife Linda, who leaves him and moves to New York where she has taken a job in a pizza parlor. Their son Christopher stays with Chris because he and his wife both know that he will be able to take better care of him. Without any money or a wife, but committed to his son, Chris sees a chance to fight for a stockbroker internship position at Dean Witter, offering a more promising career at the end of a six-month unpaid training period. During that period, Chris goes through a lot of hardship personally and professionally. When he thinks he is stable, he finds that he has lost $600 when the government takes the last bit of money in his bank account for taxes. He is rendered homeless because he can't pay his rent. He is forced at one point to stay in a bathroom at a train station, and must scramble from work every day to the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, which offers shelter to the homeless. He must leave work early every day so that he is there by 5:00 in the evening along with his son so that he may be assured of a place to sleep. He is seen carrying his suitcase to work because he doesn't have a home. At work, there are nineteen other candidates for the one position. One day, he is called into an office and in it were the heads of Dean Witter. Chris thinks that he is about to be told the job will not be his as he says that he wore a shirt and tie for his final day. Then they tell him that he has been an excellent trainee and that tomorrow he will have to wear his shirt and tie again as it will be his first day as a broker. Chris struggles to hold back tears. Outside he begins to cry as the busy people of San Francisco walk past him. He rushes to his son's daycare, hugging him and knowing that after everything him and his son had been through things would be all right. The final scene shows Chris walking with his son down a street. His son is telling him a joke, when a wealthy business man in a suit walks past. Chris looks back as the man continues on. The man in the suit is none other than the real Chris Gardner.
Charlie and his friends stumble upon the secret headquarters of a superhero hidden beneath his home. When villains attack, they team up to protect the headquarters and save the world.
Lottery! is an American drama series that premiered on ABC on September 9, 1983. The series aired for one season of 17 episodes and starred Ben Murphy as Patrick Sean Flaherty, and Marshall Colt as Eric Rush. Lottery! centered around ordinary people who have won the lottery--all of a sudden becoming millionaires--and how it changes their lives.
Murder in the Heartland (1993) is a miniseries based on the true story of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate, a young couple who went on a murder spree in Nebraska in the 1950s. The series follows the crimes, the investigation, and the subsequent trial of the couple, highlighting the violence, psychopathy, and the love story that unfolded during this brutal time. With captivating courtroom scenes and a chilling portrayal of the murders, Murder in the Heartland is a gripping true crime drama that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Barry Seal, a pilot for Trans World Airlines, is recruited by the CIA to take on reconnaissance missions in South America. He soon finds himself working for the Medellin Cartel, smuggling drugs into the United States. As his operation grows, Barry must navigate the DEA, the Contras, and the cartel, all while trying to protect his family and avoid getting caught. In the end, Barry's illegal activities catch up to him, and he is sentenced to community service before being murdered by hit-men sent by Pablo Escobar. The story ends with the aftermath of Barry's actions, highlighting the Iran-Contra Affair and the impact on his family.
A disillusioned pilot shot down over war-torn Bosnia goes on the run from the local military and an assassin, as his commanding officer risks all to save him. During a reconnaissance mission, the pilot and navigator accidentally photograph mass graves, leading to their jet being shot down. The navigator is captured and executed, while the pilot evades the enemy and tries to contact his commanding officer for help. However, the officer is ordered not to rescue the pilot due to political complications. The pilot must find a way to survive and expose the war crimes committed by the enemy forces.