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Children & Family
The Adventures of Ociee Nash
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The Adventures of Ociee Nash

2002
In this charming tale set in 1898, after her mother dies, 9-year-old Ociee Nash (Skyler Day) must leave her rough-and-tumble farm life to live with her Aunt Mamie (Mare Winningham) in Ashville, N.C. Away from the farm for the first time, the spirited child relishes many thrilling adventures such as meeting President McKinley and the Wright Brothers and bravely earning hero status in her new hometown. Keith Carradine co-stars.

Directed by:

  • Kristen McGary
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    Princess Protection Program
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    Princess Protection Program

    2009
    With her country in political turmoil, teenage princess Rosie enters a protection program and winds up relocating to rural America, where she makes new friends and learns a variety of life lessons.

    Directed by:

  • Allison Liddi
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    Felicity: An American Girl Adventure
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    Felicity: An American Girl Adventure

    2005
    Based on the popular American Girl series of dolls and books, this tale set in colonial Williamsburg follows 10-year-old Felicity Merriman (Shailene Woodley) as she becomes enamored with a beautiful mare and attempts to rescue the horse from its abusive owner. Along the way, the high-spirited girl learns valuable lessons of independence, responsibility and loyalty. John Schneider, Marcia Gay Harden and Kevin Zegers lead the supporting cast.

    Directed by:

  • Nadia Tass
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    Pollyanna
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    Pollyanna

    2003
    Adapted from Eleanor H. Porter's 1913 children's story, this Masterpiece Theatre film tells the story of 11-year-old orphan Pollyanna (Georgina Terry). Sent to live with her aunt (Amanda Burton), Pollyanna soon discovers that the town's adults are incredibly unhappy. Intent on raising everyone's spirits, the upbeat girl convinces the depressed adults to compete in a contest in which participants look for the bright side in everything that surrounds them.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Harding
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    Drama
    Late Bloomers
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    Late Bloomers

    2011
    After 30 years together, a married couple confronts the unpalatable realities of getting older and concludes that emotional absence is the easiest way to cope. But at what point does distance become divorce?

    Directed by:

  • Julie Gavras
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    Freshman Fall
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    Freshman Fall

    1996
    After falling victim to a brutal assault, a first year university student must confront both her attacker and a sceptical school system in order to win back her independence, her dignity and her life in this gripping drama. Naive and trusting, Melissa Connel (Candace Cameron Bure, Vistors of the Night, "Full House", and Some Kind of Wonderful) arrived at Pierpoint College.

    Directed by:

  • Bethany Rooney
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    Permanent Record
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    Permanent Record

    1988
    David was bright, talented, popular ... one of the ruling elite of his high school. So why did he kill himself, leaving a despondent family and stunned friends? Enter Chris, who delves into the possible reasons behind his best friend's suicide.

    Directed by:

  • Marisa Silver
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    Frankie and Hazel
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    Frankie and Hazel

    2001
    Girl power turns their families and the city upside down in this warm, fun and witty comedy as 12-year-old best friends Frankie (Mischa Barton) and Hazel (Ingrid Uribe) conspire to make their mark on the local community. One excels at ballet and baseball and battles a sexist coach for a spot on a Little League team, while the other devours politics and decides to run for mayor.

    Directed by:

  • JoBeth Williams
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    Music & Musicals
    The Spartans
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    The Spartans

    2004
    Of the various Greek city-states, Sparta was distinctive because of the rigorous military regimen it ingrained in its people; this presentation documents the history of one of the most fascinating societies in ancient times. The program examines the militaristic, collective and organized social construction assembled by the Spartan people, from the culture's humble beginnings and rise to greatness to its ultimate demise.

    Directed by:

  • Melanie Archer
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    Lords of Dogtown
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    Lords of Dogtown

    2005
    A group of outcasts from California's Venice Beach change the face of skateboarding forever in this 1970s tale based on a true story, written by "Skateboard Godfather" Stacy Peralta, one of the competitive skaters portrayed in the film. Known as the Z-Boys, the radical riders invent a brazen style of skating and deal with heartache when the sport they live for turns into big business. Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch and Rebecca De Mornay co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Catherine Hardwicke
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    Eamon
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    Eamon

    2009
    Romance and parenting produce a bitter mix in this richly sarcastic family satire involving little Eamon (Robert Donnelly), a boy with issues, who prefers to share his mother's (Amy Kirwan) bed while dad Daniel (Darren Healy) slumbers on the couch. During a family holiday on the Irish coast, the rivalry between father and son becomes even more pitched -- with bitter consequences for the entire disturbed family.

    Directed by:

  • Margaret Corkery
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    Eddie Izzard: Live From Wembley
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    Eddie Izzard: Live From Wembley

    2009
    Cross-dressing British comic and Emmy-winning actor Eddie Izzard takes the stage before a massive crowd at London's famed Wembley Stadium, where he unleashes a torrent of his trademark wry and rambling observations on life's little absurdities. Leaping from one topic to another as the spirit moves, Izzard takes on everything from the perils of visiting the dentist to hair-care strategies of the mythical monster Medusa.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Townsend
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    Documentary
    Her Name Is Sabine
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    Her Name Is Sabine

    2007
    French actress turned filmmaker Sandrine Bonnaire crafts a deeply personal portrait of her sister Sabine Bonnaire, a 38-year-old autistic woman, and examines the inadequacies of the health care system in this moving foreign-language documentary. After languishing for five years in a psychiatric hospital, Sabine was ultimately transferred to a home in the Charente region of France, where her innate talents blossomed and flourished.

    Directed by:

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
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    Deconstructing Supper
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    Deconstructing Supper

    2002
    On a personal quest to understand our food choices, acclaimed chef John Bishop travels around the world exploring where genetically modified crops come from, whether they may be harmful and what alternative options currently exist. Through interviews with farmers, scientists and activists, this thought-provoking documentary offers substantial insight into the nuts and bolts of global food production.

    Directed by:

  • Marianne Kaplan
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    Hitler's Hit Parade
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    Hitler's Hit Parade

    2003
    This disturbing collage of Third Reich musicals, newsreels, home movies, cartoons and commercials includes rare segments in color and shows how the Nazis relied on escapist entertainment to promote their murderous ideology and bolster the veneer of normalcy during Adolf Hitler's reign. The film plays out without commentary, using Nazi catchphrases to preface segments on idealized German society. Oliver Axer and Susanne Benze co-direct.

    Directed by:

  • Oliver Axer
  • Susanne Benze
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    The Order of Myths
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    The Order of Myths

    2008
    Dating back to the 1700s, Mobile, Alabama's Mardi Gras celebration is the oldest in the country -- and it's still going strong today. With the annual event as its focus, this documentary explores the city, its mystical societies and race relations. Tens of thousands of enthusiastic revelers descend upon downtown Mobile each year to take part in a variety of colorful parades, balls and festivities. Margaret Brown's work was nominated for Best Documentary for the Independent Spirit Awards.

    Directed by:

  • Margaret Brown
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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.

    Directed by:

  • 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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