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Madame Sata
(2002) [MA]

Born to slaves in the arid wasteland of Northern Brazil and sold by his mother at the age of seven, Joao Francisco pursued his freedom on the mean streets of Lapa, Rio de Janeiro. Jet-black, six feet tall, with solid muscle bursting through a silk shirt and tight pants - a cut throat razor in his...  More

Modigliani
(2004) [M]

A gifted artist wages a personal war against his demons as well as a world that refuses to accept his creative vision in this biographical drama based on the true story of Amedeo Modigliani. Modigliani (Andy Garcia) was an Italian Jew who was living in Paris in the 1910s, when the city's bohemian...  More

The Exorcism of Emily Rose
(2005) [M]

Based on a true story – the case of Michel is well known among those who study exorcisms. In 1976, the Catholic Church officially recognized the demonic possession of an 19-year-old German college freshman. During her exorcism, the young woman died, and the priest stood trial for causing her...  More

Good Night and Good Luck
(2005) [PG]

Written, directed by and starring George Clooney. With impeccable ensemble acting and moody jazz riffs for a soundtrack, "Good Night, and Good Luck." provides a snapshot of the moment in history in which a major American television personality named Edward R. Murrow took on the malevolent power...  More

Fellini's Magic (The Magic of Fellini)
(2005) [PG]

Celebrating the Genius of Fellini! This cinematic valentine to the great Federico Fellini features clips from his greatest films, and reminisces about il dirretoro from Fellini’s collaborators and biggest fans, including Anthony Quinn, discussing La Strada, Claudia Cardinale on 8 1/2 and the...  More

Wah Wah
(2005) [M]

Actor and author Richard E. Grant's directorial debut. Set at the end of the '60s, as Swaziland is about to achieve independence from Great Britain, the film follows the young Richard E Grant, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14. It is based on true events from Richard...  More

United 93
(2006)

The acclaimed, powerful and unforgettable story of a diverse group of people who banded together in the face of danger and valiantly refused to surrender, United 93 is based on the events of 9/11 that shook the world. Painstakingly researched with the full support and involvement of the families...  More

Beyond the Sea
(2004) [M]

One of America's greatest performers, Bobby Darin lived a rags-to-riches life. He worked his way from shady nightclubs to his dream destination, the Copacabana, where he wowed crowds with "Splash," "Mack the Knife," and other hits. He was a marvel at singing, songwriting and perfuming stealing...  More

The Road to Guantanamo
(2006) [MA]

Michael Winterbottom's The Road To Guantanamo is the story of four friends who set off from the Midlands in September 2001 for an innocent wedding and holiday in Pakistan. Two and a half years later, only three of them returned home. Through their epic journey we hear the story of their...  More

Wim Wenders on Film: A Trick of the Light (Brothers Skladanowsky)
(1995) [M]

This highly idiosyncratic film, seen mostly at film festivals, is intended to be shown in segments broken up by musical interludes. It is a centennial tribute and depiction of the efforts of the brothers Skladanowsky to create and show the first motion pictures, hence, much of it was filmed using...  More