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Grace of My Heart
rating:3.3

Grace of My Heart

1996Runtime:0 minutes
The daughter of a Philadelphia steel tycoon, Edna Buxton (Illeana Douglas) wants nothing more than to be a singer. She's thrilled when she wins a contract at a talent show and moves to New York City to record an album. But Edna soon finds her career -- and her relationships -- hitting one dead end after another. Matt Dillon and Eric Stoltz co-star in this poignant and intimate portrayal of the 1960s music scene.

Directed by:

  • Allison Anders
    • rating:3.3 3.3 Average Rating

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    Pucker Up
    rating:3.3

    Pucker Up

    2006Runtime:0 minutes
    From a New Jersey poultry guy to a nerdy corporate exec, the folks profiled here have one thing in common: They're serious about whistling. Kate Davis and David Heilbroner traveled to Louisburg, N.C. -- site of the International Whistling Competition -- to make this joyful movie about the no-nonsense business of competitive whistling. Presenting a year in the lives of several competitors, the film culminates with the event's nail-biting finale.

    Directed by:

  • Kate Davis
    • rating:3.3 3.3 Average Rating

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    Wee Sing: Grandpa's Magical Toys
    rating:3.2

    Wee Sing: Grandpa's Magical Toys

    1988Runtime:0 minutes
    Join Grandpa and his magical toys for this colorful, Wee Sing musical treat. Peter and his friends spend an adventurous day at Grandpa's, where Peter finds himself reduced to the size of a toy! Filled with upbeat music and cheerful images, the Wee Sing programs are sure to brighten up a dreary day. The program features live action and special effects, and invites children and adults to sing along with more than 20 well-known tunes.

    Directed by:

  • Susan Shadburne
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    The Producers
    rating:3.2

    The Producers

    2005Runtime:0 minutes
    A has-been Broadway producer and a neurotic accountant scheme to raise a ton of money for a production that's sure to be a flop -- a play titled "Springtime for Hitler," penned by a Nazi -- so they can then pocket the extra cash.

    Directed by:

  • Susan Stroman
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Sunday School Musical
    rating:3.2

    Sunday School Musical

    2008Runtime:0 minutes
    When financial woes threaten their church's future, a group of teens, led by one talented performer, enters a song and dance competition in hopes of winning a heavenly cash prize. Starring Candise Lakota as Savannah, this heartwarming and energetic Christian spin on the tremendously popular High School Musical franchise features 21 songs, including seven originals by composer Don Raymond. Rachel Goldenberg directs.

    Directed by:

  • Rachel Goldenberg
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands
    rating:3.2

    The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands

    2007Runtime:0 minutes
    In this special episode of the popular Nickelodeon series, Nat, Alex and the rest of the group enter into a charity-sponsored band competition and find themselves taking on Bobby Lowe and the L.A. Surfers, one of the coolest bands around. If that weren't bad enough, now Nat has learned that the love of his life, Rosalina (Allie DiMeco), is falling for dreamboat Bobby, a situation that Bobby plans to exploit to the fullest for the competition.

    Directed by:

  • Polly Draper
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Peter Gabriel: Growing up on Tour: A Family Portrait
    rating:3.2

    Peter Gabriel: Growing up on Tour: A Family Portrait

    2003Runtime:0 minutes
    Witness the life that rock star Peter Gabriel leads -- alongside other musicians, as well as his wife and kids -- while on the road. This rockumentary unfolds through the eyes of Gabriel's daughter, Anna, who accompanies him on the unforgettable "Growing Up" tour. Songs include "Solsbury Hill," "Mercy Street," "Mr. Fuzz," "In Your Eyes," "Growing Up," "Baby Man," "Sledgehammer," "No Way Out," "Come Talk to Me," "Public Talking" and "Father Son."

    Directed by:

  • Anna Gabriel
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Intangible Asset No. 82
    rating:3.2

    Intangible Asset No. 82

    2009Runtime:0 minutes
    After 16 failed attempts, Australian drummer Simon Barker returns to South Korea a final time, looking to meet and study with elusive shaman Kim Seok-Chul, a grandmaster musician officially honored by his country as its 82nd Intangible Asset. Filmmaker Emma Franz captures Barker's life-changing journey as he encounters a variety of colorful characters, overcomes cultural barriers and finally locates Seok-Chul just days before the master's death.

    Directed by:

  • Emma Franz
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Puccini: Gianni Schicchi
    rating:3.2

    Puccini: Gianni Schicchi

    2004Runtime:0 minutes
    Based on a scene from Dante's &NFi;Inferno&NFi_;, Giacomo Puccini's one-act opera springs to life with the vocal talents of Alessandro Corbelli, Massimo Giordano, Sally Matthews, Felicity Palmer and Marie McLaughlin, with music provided by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Corbelli sings the title role of Gianni Schicchi, a man who dishonestly acquires another family's inheritance so that his daughter can marry well.

    Directed by:

  • Annabel Arden
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Latin Music USA
    rating:3.2

    Latin Music USA

    2009Runtime:0 minutes
    In this PBS documentary, host Jimmy Smits is your guide through the history and influence of Latino music in America, from the mambo clubs of the mid-20th century to the Latin pop explosion that kicked off the new millennium. The film relates the stories of salsa great Marc Anthony, Texas conjunto maestro Flaco Jiménez, pop songstress Linda Rondstadt and many others, while bringing light to the significance of this music in American culture.

    Directed by:

  • Elizabeth Deane
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Once Upon a Mattress
    rating:3.2

    Once Upon a Mattress

    2005Runtime:0 minutes
    When she advertises for a princess to marry her romantically challenged son, Queen Aggravain never expects to get an applicant like Princess "Fred," a girl who swears she's shy -- and is clearly anything but.

    Directed by:

  • Kathleen Marshall
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    How to Play Fingerstyle Blues Guitar Solos
    rating:3.1

    How to Play Fingerstyle Blues Guitar Solos

    2007Runtime:0 minutes
    Grammy-winning artist and guitar teacher Mark Hanson offers lessons for playing solo fingerstyle blues guitar, using familiar tunes such as "Amazing Grace" to demonstrate techniques that include multivoiced backup shuffle patterns and much more. Multiple camera angles and close-ups on Hanson's hands as he plays "Riff Raff," "Water Is Wide" and other tunes make this program appropriate for both novice and experienced guitarists.

    Directed by:

  • Greta Pedersen
    • rating:3.1 3.1 Average Rating

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    Stagedoor
    rating:3.1

    Stagedoor

    2005Runtime:0 minutes
    Summer camp is usually filled with activities and crafts, but for the kids of Stagedoor Manor, camp is all song and dance, literally. Spawning superstar alumni such as Natalie Portman, Robert Downey Jr., Jennifer Jason Leigh and Felicity Huffman, Stagedoor Manor is a breeding ground for talent. Director Alexandra Shiva follows five dedicated campers through rigorous rehearsals to a theatrical performance that rivals professional productions.

    Directed by:

  • Alexandra Shiva
    • rating:3.1 3.1 Average Rating

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    Sarah McLachlan: Mirrorball
    rating:3.1

    Sarah McLachlan: Mirrorball

    1999Runtime:0 minutes
    Filmed during Sarah McLachlan's 1998 tour, this concert features 23 songs, including "Building a Mystery," "I Will Remember You," "Adia," "Angel" and "Possession," as well as an interview with the award-winning singer-songwriter. McLachlan moves the audience with her delicate yet powerful vocals and passionate performance. Other highlights include "Ice Cream," "Sweet Surrender," "Into the Fire" and "Fumbling Toward Ecstasy."

    Directed by:

  • Sophie Muller
    • rating:3.1 3.1 Average Rating

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    Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky
    rating:3.1

    Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky

    1988Runtime:0 minutes
    Prima ballerina Evelyn Hart and acclaimed cavalier Peter Schaufuss dance the lead roles of Odette and Siegfried in Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky's infamous tale of eternal love. Uniquely staged without sets and recorded in studio, this fascinating production boasts choreography by the legendary Natalie Makarova and music performed by the renowned Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Graham Bond.

    Directed by:

  • Natalia Makarova
    • rating:3.1 3.1 Average Rating

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    George Bizet: Carmen
    rating:3.1

    George Bizet: Carmen

    2007Runtime:0 minutes
    After falling for beautiful but temperamental gypsy Carmen (Anna Caterina Antonacci), inexperienced soldier Don José (Jonas Kaufmann) disobeys his superiors, turns to a life of crime and becomes completely consumed by jealousy in George Bizet's compelling opera. Full of passion and erotic intensity, this performance recorded in London features conductor Antonio Pappano leading the Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House.

    Directed by:

  • Francesca Zambello
    • rating:3.1 3.1 Average Rating

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    Now and Then
    rating:3.8

    Now and Then

    1995Runtime:0 minutes
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
    • rating:3.8 3.8 Average Rating

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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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