Drama
Murder in Hopeville
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Murder in Hopeville

2002
Stuck in a boring seaside town, waitress Helen (Melanie Doane) is just sleepwalking through life. But her inertia dissolves when a local storekeeper vanishes and Helen suspects that her abusive boyfriend is responsible. When she encounters a mysterious stranger, Helen figures it's the perfect opportunity to leave her troubled relationship behind once and for all. Co-stars Michael Riley, Ted Dykstra and Janet Monid. Wendy Ord directs.

Directed by:

  • Wendy Ord
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    Exist
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    Exist

    2004
    Two activists from disparate backgrounds come together in this drama about working-class Top (Nick Mevoli) and Harvard dropout Jake (Ben Bartlett). When the cops raid their flophouse, Top is forced to choose between his loyalty to his father and his friendship with Jake. Set in Philadelphia, this indie drama features a cast made up of real-life political activists and includes an appearance by Tunde Adebimpe from the band TV on the Radio.

    Directed by:

  • Esther Bell
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    The Street Corner Kids 2: A Place Called Elmira
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    The Street Corner Kids 2: A Place Called Elmira

    1995
    When aging businessman Marty (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) decides to close down the last remaining factory in Elmira, a group of six young friends called the Street Corner Kids attempt to change the stubborn owner's mind and prevent their beloved community from falling apart. This inspiring drama, the sequel to 1994's The Street Corner Kids, informs viewers of all ages with wholesome lessons about family, friendship, hope and determination.

    Directed by:

  • Margaret Raphael
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    The Plans of Man
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    The Plans of Man

    2008
    Dean Loxton stars as Adam, a man torn between two loves -- one in New York and one in London -- in this romantic tale. When his fiancée, Lilith (Lisa West), moves to New York, London-based Adam needs a green card to follow her there. Meanwhile, Evie (Adriane Denia), an American, needs a British visa, so Adam and Evie marry for reciprocal citizenship rights. Who will he choose to be with, now that he's fallen for Evie?

    Directed by:

  • Rachael BernSousa
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    Horsey
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    Horsey

    2000
    Delilah Miller is an explosive 23 year old painter who struggles to reconcile her insatiable appetite for both men and women in her search for a real relationship. She starts a romance with rock musician Ryland Yale, a sexy, possessive and undependable heroin addict, and finds herself torn between her emotional needs and physical desire.

    Directed by:

  • Kirsten Clarkson
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    Dogstar
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    Dogstar

    2001
    Tragic yet humorous, Dogstar tells the story of two young misfits who develop a special bond. Jon Jacobs plays the titular protagonist, a recluse who still lives at home and spends all day drawing pictures. When Dogstar draws the attention of the beautiful but troubled Gabrielle (J.C. Brandy), Dogstar's brother, Astro, is bitter about the fact that Gabrielle rebuked him -- and his jealousy soon poisons the lovers' affections.

    Directed by:

  • Sophie Dia Pegrum
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    God-Links
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    God-Links

    2006
    Struggling New York actors Bud (Josh Casaubon) and Holly (Emily Fitzgerald) meet and hit it off. She's watched over by Earl (Joseph Tudisco), a guardian angel who's concerned that her new love doesn't seem to have an angel of his own. When Earl discovers the identity of Bud's missing angel, Yvette (Katherine Brecka), it rekindles a romance in the two guardians, but it forces Bud to face a devastating memory he's repressed his entire life.

    Directed by:

  • Emily Fitzgerald
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    Antisex
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    Antisex

    2008
    It's love at first sight when Ivan meets gorgeous Nonna, but there's a catch: When their relationship gets physical, Nonna reveals she's asexual. Ivan's buddies say to dump her, while Nonna's friends urge her to abstain, but neither wants to give up.

    Directed by:

  • Larisa Isaeva
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    A State of Mind
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    A State of Mind

    1997
    Moira (Kelly B. Tate), Cookie (Nafeesa Monroe) and Sage (Malayika Singley) are three African-American women struggling with their careers and leaning on one another for support. But when an act of violence threatens their relationship and even their lives, they have difficult choices to make. Yvette Plummer directs this urban drama that co-stars Michael Sidney, Warren Draper and Regal Rieser.

    Directed by:

  • Yvette Plummer
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    First Among Equals: Episode 4
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    First Among Equals: Episode 4

    1986
    Raymond puts his career on the line when he insists the government will not devalue the pound. Charles is invited to become a Whip.

    Directed by:

  • John Gorrie
  • Brian Mills
  • Sarah Harding
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    Blonde: Disc 1
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    Blonde: Disc 1

    2001
    This disc includes the beginning of the miniseries.

    Directed by:

  • Joyce Chopra
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    Festival Shorts Collection: A Half Man
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    Festival Shorts Collection: A Half Man

    2008
    Maintaining a daily routine and caring for his children prove a Herculean task for a half man, who struggles mightily just to keep his organs from falling out of his body, in this animated short from India.

    Directed by:

  • Igor Legarreta
  • Emilio Perez
  • Chris Stenner
  • Arvid Uibel
  • Philippe Prouff
  • Rupert Jones
  • Sherry White
  • Pauline Pinson
  • Claudia Morgado Escanilla
  • Firas Momani
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    Festival Shorts Collection: Mann im Mond aka Man in the Moon
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    Festival Shorts Collection: Mann im Mond aka Man in the Moon

    2008
    This fantastical German animation brings a new perspective to the Apollo 11 moon landing of 1969. A quiet, moon-dwelling man sees his dull days of dirt gardening come to an end when a mysterious ship touches down on his lonely rock of a home.

    Directed by:

  • Igor Legarreta
  • Emilio Perez
  • Chris Stenner
  • Arvid Uibel
  • Philippe Prouff
  • Rupert Jones
  • Sherry White
  • Pauline Pinson
  • Claudia Morgado Escanilla
  • Firas Momani
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    Festival Shorts Collection: The Sickie
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    Festival Shorts Collection: The Sickie

    2008
    Toby Jones (Infamous) stars as an overworked office manager who, plans to stage a "sickie" against his bosses and take a day off to relax. Unfortunately, the idea backfires when the voice of his guilty conscience begins torturing him mercilessly.

    Directed by:

  • Igor Legarreta
  • Emilio Perez
  • Chris Stenner
  • Arvid Uibel
  • Philippe Prouff
  • Rupert Jones
  • Sherry White
  • Pauline Pinson
  • Claudia Morgado Escanilla
  • Firas Momani
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    Blonde: Disc 2
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    Blonde: Disc 2

    2001
    This disc includes the conclusion of the miniseries.

    Directed by:

  • Joyce Chopra
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    Festival Shorts Collection: Diamonds in a Bucket
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    Festival Shorts Collection: Diamonds in a Bucket

    2008
    Lonely, codependent Vivian leaves home and meets Harold, an untalented lout of a singer. Vivian caters to Harold's every need, but their "relationship" hits a hitch when Harold's 30-year-old daughter makes an expected visit.

    Directed by:

  • Igor Legarreta
  • Emilio Perez
  • Chris Stenner
  • Arvid Uibel
  • Philippe Prouff
  • Rupert Jones
  • Sherry White
  • Pauline Pinson
  • Claudia Morgado Escanilla
  • Firas Momani
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    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.

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  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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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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