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1) Wild America
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Based on a true story of the Stouffer brothers. It's summer of 1968, and Marty, Mark, and Marshall Stouffer have a wild idea. Fascinated by the nature that surrounds them, they decide to hit the road with the 16mm camera to capture America's vanishing wildlife in its unspoiled natural habitat. These intrepid travelers will learn to trust and depend on each other as they record their life-endangering odyssey and collect images never before seen of...
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Based on R. F. Delderfield's novel, this engrossing story of life at an English boarding school between the two World Wars, tells the story of a shell-shocked war veteran for whom teaching provides the means to heal his scars. It is an unlikely job for a Welsh miner's son without a degree, but David Powlett-Jones (John Duttine) proves to be a rare schoolmaster, as passionate about learning as he is about teaching. Through two tumultuous decades, Powlett-Jones...
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Based on R. F. Delderfield's novel, this engrossing story of life at an English boarding school between the two World Wars, tells the story of a shell-shocked war veteran for whom teaching provides the means to heal his scars. It is an unlikely job for a Welsh miner's son without a degree, but David Powlett-Jones (John Duttine) proves to be a rare schoolmaster, as passionate about learning as he is about teaching. Through two tumultuous decades, Powlett-Jones...
5) Daylight
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The film features the drama of a small group of people trapped in the Holland Tunnel linking Manhattan and New Jersey.
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Rachel is unemployed and devastated by a recent divorce. She fills her time with drinking, riding the commuter train, and fantasizing about a seemingly perfect couple the train passes by every day. Then one morning, Rachel sees something shocking that unravels her and entangles her in an unfolding mystery.
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In his third year at Hogwarts, Harry is hunted by Sirius Black, a dangerous man who has escaped from the Azkaban prison. Sirius has one mission, to track down and kill Harry. It will be an exciting and dangerous year for Harry and his friends.
"A fast-paced, suspense-filled adventure that takes viewers on a wild, mesmerizing, magical ride regardless of their age."--Jam! Movies
"A marvel of special effects seamlessly hitched to a powerful coming-of-age...
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John and Jeremy are single guys in their mid-30s who mediate divorces in D.C. Their summer social life consists of wedding crashing in order to meet young women for a one-night stand. As John thinks about growing up, Jeremy convinces him to go to one more wedding, this one is for the daughter of the Treasury Secretary. Each catches the eye of a bridesmaid, who happen to be daughters of the host. Jeremy quickly scores with Gloria, who proves to be...
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A surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher, the first and only female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. One of the 20th century's most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world.
"...a clever and oddly touching entertainment."--Time Magazine.
"Streep's is fascinating every second she is onscreen."--San Francisco Chronicle.
"The film...
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Much has changed since Selfridges first opened its doors. Five years later, Europe is on the brink of war and London is enjoying one last defiant period of decadence. Mr. Selfridge now has his sights set on joining the establishment and rebuilding his family life. Tensions are also running high on the shop floor as Agnes is back from Paris, chic and successful. Not everyone is thrilled by her newfound confidence and by the reappearance of her old...
13) Milk
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His life changed history. His courage changed lives. Based on the inspiring true story of the first openly gay man elected to major public office. Follow Harvey Milk's powerful journey to inspire hope for equal rights during one of the least tolerant times in our nation's history.
"***1/2...superb...excellent...a fine biopic...Highly recommended."--Video Librarian
"...an ordinary man, kind, funny, flawed, shrewd, idealistic, yearning for a better...
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