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1) James Dean
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Language
English
Description
This dramatization of the story of legendary movie actor James Dean follows his life up until his early demise. The film's writer, William Bast, had roomed with Dean in the early 1950s when both were trying to break into films as actors.
3) Driveways
Publisher
FilmRise
Language
English
Description
A lonesome boy accompanies his mother on a trip to clean out his late aunt's house, where he ends up forming an unexpected friendship with the retiree who lives next door. Official Selection at the **Berlin International Film Festival** and the **Tribeca Film Festival**.
5) Manifesto
Publisher
FilmRise
Language
English
Description
"MANIFESTO" features two-time Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett in 13 distinct vignettes that incorporate timeless manifestos from 20th century art movements. **Sundance Film Festival** and **Tribeca Film Festival**.
Publisher
FilmRise
Language
English
Description
A son longs to escape from his stifling home, where his genteel, overbearing mother worries about the future prospects of his lame, shy sister. An all-star version of the Tennessee Williams classic. Official Selection at the **Cannes Film Festival** and **Toronto International Film Festival**.
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Language
English
Description
Identical twins Andy (Graham Miller) and Pete (Alex Miller) have always been close, but their lives are forever altered when aspiring preacher Pete is framed for murder. Revenge may seem sweet, but "Brother's Keeper" is a powerful reminder that only forgiveness can truly heal.
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Language
English
Description
Based on the events surrounding the Swissair disaster, "Blessed Stranger" is the powerful story of loss and survival on Nova Scotia's coast. Chronicling the profound impact of an international air disaster on a small, tight-knit fishing community, the film focuses on a crash survivor who meets with a local fisherman who assisted with the rescue mission.
10) The Diviners
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Language
English
Description
The Diviners is the story of Morag Gunn, prairie orphan and, later, famous novelist, and her need to understand and reconcile herself with her past.
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Language
English
Description
Based on the celebrated novel by Emily M. Danforth, "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" follows the titular character (Chloë Grace Moretz) as she is sent to a gay conversion therapy center after getting caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night.
14) Southwest
Author
Language
Portuguese
Description
In this gorgeously dreamlike and mysterious tale, a young woman named Clarice gives birth on her deathbed to a baby girl also christened Clarice by the bruxa (or witch) attending the nearly simultaneous moments of death and birth.
16) Dark River
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Language
English
Description
Following the death of her father, Alice (Ruth Wilson, "The Affair") returns to her home village for the first time in 15 years to claim from her estranged brother (Mark Stanley, "Game of Thrones") the family farm she believes is rightfully hers. From acclaimed filmmaker Clio Barnard, one of the premier new voices in British cinema, "Dark River" is a taut and powerful psychological drama.
17) Ice Mother
Author
Language
Czech
Description
A widow, Hana lives alone in a big villa with only traditional weekly visits from her two belligerent sons and their families to look forward to. One day, while on a stroll, she rescues Brona, an affable ice swimmer, from drowning. This chance encounter invigorates Hana and introduces her to a new hobby and a welcome unexpected romance.
18) Beefcake
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Language
English
Description
This film looks at the 1950's muscle men's magazines and the representative industry that were popular supposedly as health and fitness magazines, but were in reality primarily being purchased by the still underground homosexual community.
19) Dayveon
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Language
English
Description
In the wake of his older brother's death, 13-year-old Dayveon spends the sweltering summer days roaming his rural Arkansas town. When he falls in with a local gang, he becomes drawn to the camaraderie and violence of their world.
20) Edmond
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Language
English
Description
After visiting a fortune teller, Edmond realizes his life is not the one he desires. He decides to flee his previous existence and pursue a new life. Edmond meets a man in a bar who gives his advice that launches a series of mishaps that ultimately guide him through the search for his humanity.
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