Julianne Nicholson
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English
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Autumn of 1941 in Salty Creek, a fishing village in South Carolina, two interracial lovers, one an artist who also fishes and sells crabs to the townsfolk, the other a wounded Asian stranger, are swept up in the tides of history. Against the town's surge of misdirected patriotism a trio of women reject law and propriety to save this mysterious young man.
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English
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Recently released from prison, Beth (Julianne Nicholson) is working with her public defender (Jimmy Smits) to get her son back from her sister, who was awarded legal custody while Beth was incarcerated. Soon after, Beth forms an unlikely alliance with Jess (Emma Roberts), an idealistic young protégé of the public defense team, who decides to take on Beth's cause whether she likes it or not.
4) I, Tonya
Language
English
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Based on the unbelievable but true events, I, Tonya is a dark comedic tale of American figure skater, Tonya Harding, and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history. Though Harding was the first American woman to complete a triple axel in competition, her legacy was forever defined by her association with an infamous and poorly executed attack on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan. I, Tonya is an absurd, irreverent, and piercing portrayal...
6) Monos
Publisher
Neon
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
MONOS is a breathtaking saga where the mission of teenage soldiers descends into chaos and the strong begin to prey on the weak on a remote mountain in Latin America. Winner of the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Recently released from prison, Beth (Julianne Nicholson) is working with her public defender (Jimmy Smits) to get her son back from her sister, who was awarded legal custody while Beth was incarcerated. Soon after, Beth forms an unlikely alliance with Jess (Emma Roberts), an idealistic young protégé of the public defense team, who decides to take on Beth's cause whether she likes it or not. Official Selection at the **SXSW Film Festival** and the...
9) From Nowhere
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Three undocumented teenagers are just about to graduate high school in the Bronx. But unlike the everyday problems of New York adolescents, these three live with the threat of being discovered by the authorities and deported. When one of their teachers connects them with a lawyer to help them get their papers, the teens start to dig into their family histories to assist their immigration cases. Winner of the Audience Award for Narrative Spotlight...
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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Academy Award-winner Kate Winslet plays Mare Sheehan, a small-town Pennsylvania detective who investigates a local murder as life crumbles around her. From creator and writer Brad Ingelsby, with all episodes directed by Craig Zobel, the seven-part limited series is an exploration into the dark side of a close community and an authentic examination of how family and past tragedies can define our present.
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In Little Black Book, Stacy Holt (Brittany Murphy), an associate producer for daytime talk show hostess Kippie Kann (Kathy Bates), is frustrated when her boyfriend Derek (Ron Livingston) refuses to discuss his past relationships. With the encouragement of her co-worker Barb (Holly Hunter), she delves into his Palm to learn about his ex-girlfriends. Using the show as a ruse and Barb as her guide, Stacy interviews and befriends them, only to discover...
12) With-In
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English
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A star-studded anthology filled with funny, dramatic, romantic and familiar stories capturing challenges, human resilience, creativity, and the inspiration to take a deep look at ourselves and make each day better than the last.
13) Two Weeks
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English
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Four grown siblings return home to their terminally ill mother's (Sally Field, "Not Without My Daughter") house for what they think are her final few days. When she hangs on, they find themselves stuck under the same roof for two difficult weeks. But as the children come to terms with their grief, they discover laughter in the midst of sorrow, I me in the face of anger, and an opportunity to gain new perspectives on their own lives.
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