Set in the Mississippi Delta during the Jim Crow era, Mudbound tells the story of two World War II veterans who return home to work on a farm. The film explores themes of racism, family, and the lasting effects of war. As tensions rise, the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.
Cheaper by the Dozen is a heartwarming comedy about the Gilbreth family, who struggle to balance their eccentricities and unique personalities while facing the challenges of everyday life.
In 1947, a smallpox outbreak hits New York City, and a woman becomes the carrier of the deadly virus. As the epidemic spreads, the city is thrown into chaos and panic. A doctor races against time to find a cure while dealing with diamond smugglers and a femme fatale.
Robert Langlois is now married to Catherine, the former housemaid. And they would live happily ever after if the housing crisis did not force them to live together with Gabrielle and Fernand, Robert's parents. For, despite the good will on either side, tension soon arises. What else to expect when there is too little space in their Montmartre apartment for four people (then for six then eight, the couple having... two pairs of twins!) ; the continued presence there of Fernand (who loves peace and quiet) after he is driven to retirement ; the difficult beginnings of Robert as a lawyer in a room of the apartment, etc... Other troubles follow and the harried family is on the verge of implosion...
Little Johnny Jones, to be born in the next year, is shown growing to a ripe, healthy old age, thanks to the efforts of his local public health officers. But without them, he might be one of the 5% or so that dies in the first year. The price for the public health service: about 3 cents a week. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
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