Delroy Lindo
Also Known As: دلروی لیندو
Biography: Delroy Lindo is an English director, writer and actor for stage and screen, best known for his film roles as West Indian Archie in Spike Lee's "Malcolm X", Catlett in "Get Shorty", Detective Castlebeck in "Gone in 60 Seconds", and Woody Carmichael in "Crooklyn". Born and raised in Lewisham, England, United Kingdom, until his teens when he and his mother, a nurse, moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A little later, they moved to the United States, where Lindo would graduate from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Lindo's contributions to both film and theatre, including his performances on Broadway, demonstrate his versatility and skill. His ability to portray complex characters with authenticity and gravitas has earned him critical acclaim, establishing him as a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Eltham, London, England, UK
Birthday: November 18, 1952
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Gender: Male
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Romeo Must Die
Overview: Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead … or worse!
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-22
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The Last Castle
Overview: A court-martialed general rallies together 1200 inmates to rise against the system that put him away.
Genres: Action Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-19
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The Cider House Rules
Overview: Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-17
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Malcolm X
Overview: A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-11-18
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Mr. Jones
Overview: The story about the relationship between a manic depressive man, Mr Jones, and the female doctor who takes more than a professional interest in his treatment.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-08
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Ransom
Overview: When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-08
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The One
Overview: A sheriff's deputy fights an alternate universe version of himself who grows stronger with each alternate self he kills.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-02
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Clockers
Overview: Strike is a young city drug pusher under the tutelage of drug lord Rodney Little. When a night manager at a fast-food restaurant is found with four bullets in his body, Strike’s older brother turns himself in as the killer. Detective Rocco Klein doesn’t buy the story, however, setting out to find the truth, and it seems that all the fingers point toward Strike & Rodney.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-15
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Heist
Overview: Joe Moore has a job he loves. He's a thief. His job goes sour when he gets caught on security camera tape. His fence, Bergman, reneges on the money he's owed, and his wife may be betraying him with the fence's young lieutenant. Moore and his partner, Bobby Blane, and their utility man, Pinky Pincus, find themselves broke, betrayed, and blackmailed. Moore is forced to commit his crew to do one last big job.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-09
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The Blood of Heroes
Overview: Set in a futuristic world where the only sport that has survived in a wasted society is the brutal game known as jugging. Sallow, the leader of a rag-tag team, has played in the main Leagues before, but was cast out because of indiscretions with a lady. However now joined by a talented newcomer, Kidda, an ambitious young peasant girl he and his team find they have one last chance for glory
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-19
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Sahara
Overview: Seasoned adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, sets out for the African desert with his wisecracking buddy Al in search of a confederate ironclad battleship rumored to have vanished long ago, the main draw being the treasure supposedly hidden within the lost vessel. When the daring duo come across Dr. Eva Rojas, a beautiful scientist who is juggling an escape from a warlord and a mission to stop the spread of a powerful plague, their desert expedition begins to heat up.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-06
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Get Shorty
Overview: Chili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent by his boss, the psychopathic "Bones" Barboni, to collect a bad debt from Harry Zimm, a Hollywood producer who specializes in cheesy horror films. When Chili meets Harry's leading lady, the romantic sparks fly. After pitching his own life story as a movie idea, Chili learns that being a mobster and being a Hollywood producer really aren't all that different.
Genres: Comedy Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-20
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A Life Less Ordinary
Overview: A couple of angels, O'Reilly and Jackson, are sent to Earth to make sure that their next supervised love-connection succeeds. They follow Celine, a spoiled rich girl who has just accidentally shot a suitor and, due to a misunderstanding, is kidnapped by janitor Robert. Although Celine quickly frees herself, she stays with Robert for thrills. O'Reilly and Jackson pursue, hoping to unite the prospective lovers.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-24
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Dug's Special Mission
Overview: Dug is sent on foolish missions by Alpha, Beta, and Gamma so they can hunt for the Bird of Paradise Falls by themselves. Dug may find that where he belongs is not where he's been looking.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-10
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Wondrous Oblivion
Overview: David Wiseman is eleven years old and mad about cricket. He has all the kit but none of the skill. When a Jamaican family moves in next door the father starts giving cricket lessons to David, and becomes close to David's mother. But this is 1960's London, and when the locals start making life difficult for the new arrivals, David has to choose between fitting and and standing up for his new friends
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-04-23
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Feeling Minnesota
Overview: Sam Clayton's marriage to ex-stripper Freddie comes about when she's strong-armed into the match by Red, a club proprietor who once did her a favor. But Freddie falls in love with Jjaks, Sam's brother, and the pair tries to escape the situation together. It isn't long before both Sam and Red catch up with them, resulting in threats against the two of them -- although tension also starts to build between Sam and Red.
Genres: Comedy Drama Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-09-13
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The Core
Overview: Geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly deteriorating, our atmosphere literally starts to come apart at the seams with catastrophic consequences. To resolve the crisis, Keyes, along with a team of the world's most gifted scientists, travel into the earth's core. Their mission: detonate a device that will reactivate the core.
Genres: Science Fiction Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-28
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Crooklyn
Overview: From Spike Lee comes this vibrant semi-autobiographical portrait of a school-teacher, her stubborn jazz-musician husband and their five kids living in '70s Brooklyn.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-13
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Gone in Sixty Seconds
Overview: Upon learning that he has to come out of retirement to steal 50 cars in one night to save his brother Kip's life, former car thief Randall "Memphis" Raines enlists help from a few "boost happy" pals to accomplish a seemingly impossible feat. From countless car chases to relentless cops, the high-octane excitement builds as Randall swerves around more than a few roadblocks to keep Kip alive.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-09
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Bound by Honor
Overview: Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influence of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself. Cruz becomes an exceptional artist, but a heroin addiction overcomes him with tragic results. Paco becomes a cop and an enemy to his "carnal", Miklo.
Genres: Crime Action Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-02-05
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Domino
Overview: The story of the life of Domino Harvey, who abandoned her career as a Ford model to become a bounty hunter.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-14
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Up
Overview: Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-28
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Black Power Salute
Overview: A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event in the world. Two men made a courageous gesture that reverberated around the world, and changed their lives forever. This film is about Tommie Smith and John Carlos' protest at the 1968 Olympics.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-09
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More American Graffiti
Overview: College graduates deal with Vietnam and other issues of the late '60s.
Genres: Comedy Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-08-03
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This Christmas
Overview: This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they've brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-27
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First Time Felon
Overview: Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs. He is given a choice: 5 years in jail or a couple of months in boot camp. He chooses boot camp and finds out it is tougher than he thought it would be. He braves it through and comes home a better man. He then has to deal with the real world, and never gives up no matter what the odds.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-09-06
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The Big Bang
Overview: A private detective is hired to find a missing stripper but the job turns complicated when everyone he questions ends up dead. From the mean streets of Los Angeles to the desolate desert of New Mexico, Cruz must contend with a brutal Russian Boxer, three brash LAPD detectives, an aged billionaire looking for the Big Bang, and the billionaire's stunningly gorgeous wife. The solution to the mystery will cost ten lives, net $30 million and just might explain - well - everything.
Genres: Action Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-02-03
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Soul of the Game
Overview: In 1945, the world of baseball is divided between the Majors and the Negro Leagues - but the time has come for change. One team will be the first to sign a black player and only one player will be the first to take the field. The Brooklyn Dodgers want to make the deal that will make history. But the man they choose will have to be more than a great player - he has to have the charisma of a star. It soon comes down to three powerful and extraordinary players: legendary pitcher Satchel Paige; the greatest hitter in baseball Josh Gibson; and a rookie by the name of Jackie Robinson. Three player - three friends - three champions. Together they are unbeatable - but only one will cross the home plate into history.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-04-20
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Bright Angel
Overview: In Montana, naive teenager George longs to escape from his broken home before his dysfunctional parents push him over the edge. When George meets pretty drifter Lucy, she easily convinces him and his friend Claude to join her on a road trip to Montana in hopes of breaking her brother out of jail.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-01
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The Winner
Overview: A long lucky streak makes a nice guy the target of opportunists like his brother, his girlfriend, and some guys from New Jersey.
Genres: Thriller Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-09-13
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Profoundly Normal
Overview: Donna Lee Shelby, a mentally challenged girl who lives in Forest Haven, an institution for the developmentally disabled, meets Ricardo Thornton, a fellow resident. When Forest Haven is closed by a court order, Donna and Ricardo venture into the real world on their own.
Genres: Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-02-09
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The Book of Stars
Overview: A tale of two sisters. Penny cares for her younger sister Mary, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. "Cares for" is a questionable term, as the hardened, edgy Penny secretly makes her living in the world's oldest profession while popping pills to help numb her from the grim reality of her job and the impending loss of her sister. Mary, a romantic daydreamer who faces her disease with a graceful, knowing spirit, remembers the days when her big sister was a "brilliant" published poet, and she pours her every thought, memory, and dream into a lovingly crafted scrapbook she calls "the book of stars."
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-06-06
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One Bad Cat
Overview: ONE BAD CAT is about the transformative role art plays in the tumultuous life of 82 year-old, African-American, renowned "outsider" artist Reverend Albert Wagner. He has been a lightening rod for controversy his entire life. Racism, ego and lust led him to the brink of ruin. Miraculously turned onto religion at age 50, he was inspired by God to paint, and become a famous artist for a mostly White clientele. From a racist Southern upbringing, in his later years his artwork railed against the lifestyles of members of the African-American community, which created as many detractors as champions. Near the film's conclusion, an ailing Albert comes to terms with his checkered past. Was Albert's penitence real and did he achieve redemption through his art?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-08-15
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Partners
Overview: When a business competitor assassinates her father when the father refuses to sell his firm, young woman takes over her father's paper company and with the help of her gangster boyfriend learns how to fight back against competitors.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-01-10
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Perfect Witness
Overview: An innocent man is thrust into a political power struggle in this drama. After witnessing a mob killing, New York restaurant owner Sam Paxton (Aidan Quinn) reports the crime. Overzealous attorneys (Brian Dennehy and Stockard Channing) put pressure on Paxton to testify in court, but Paxton is in a tough spot when the mob starts threatening his family. Paxton now faces an impossible choice: testify and put his family at risk … or go to jail.
Genres: TV Movie Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-28
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The Exonerated
Overview: Six people tell their stories on a single subject - how they got wrongfully convicted to death penalty, but later got exonerated.
Genres: Drama TV Movie Crime
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2006-03-06
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Pros & Cons
Overview: Framed for crimes they didn't commit, two small-timers are headed up the river without a paddle. Now, the only thing that can bail them out is a case of mistaken identity. It's the hysterical prison comedy that's so funny, it's criminal!
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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L'exil du roi Behanzin
Overview: Evocation of the ruthless war which opposed from 1890 to 1894 the French colonial army to the young Ahydjere Behanzin, king and living god of Dahomey, who ended in his surrender and his exile.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-02
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The Hard Way
Overview: Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with detective Lt. John Moss and learn how to act like a real cop. But when Nick drives John crazy with questions and imitating him, he gets in the way of John's pursuit of a serial killer.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-08
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Point Break
Overview: A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break".
Genres: Action Adventure Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-03
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Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
Overview: Jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams was a genius ahead of her time. From child prodigy to "Boogie-Woogie Queen" to groundbreaking composer to mentoring some of the greatest musicians of all time, she never ceased to astound those who heard her play. But for a Black woman in the early 1900s, life as a star did not come easy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-01
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Congo
Overview: Eight people embark on an expedition into the Congo, a mysterious expanse of unexplored Africa where human greed and the laws of nature have gone berserk. When the thrill-seekers -- some with ulterior motives -- stumble across a race of killer apes.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-09
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Battlecreek
Overview: Henry is a loner and a night owl. His rare skin disease has kept him under the close watch of his fiery mother, who has sheltered him his entire life. One night, a young woman's car breaks down and Henry's life will change forever.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-03
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Glory & Honor
Overview: The true story about Robert Peary's forgotten African American employee Mathew Henson who proved crucial in their race to North Pole.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-03-01
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Sinners
Overview: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-04-16
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Cymbeline
Overview: War erupts between dirty cops and outlaw bikers as a drug kingpin tries to protect his empire.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-09-03
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Malicious
Overview: A young college professor and his pregnant wife unwittingly release a malevolent entity with murderous intentions.
Genres: Thriller Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-23
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Lackawanna Blues
Overview: In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-12
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Do You Believe?
Overview: When a pastor is shaken by the visible faith of a street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-20
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Strange Justice
Overview: "Fact-based story about the sexual harassment suit filed by Anita Hill during the appointment trials of Clarence Thomas for the Supreme Court during the George Bush Presidential administration. The film gives both parties a fairly even presentation and does not try to assess blame. It does, however, show a lot of background political maneuvering that took place, particularly on the part of Kenneth Duberstein, an administrative spin doctor."
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-29
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The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Overview: The Great White Way comes into your living room via this disc of rare performances from some of Broadway's brightest luminaries. Culled from clips from the Tony Awards shows, this unique collection features acting powerhouses James Earl Jones, Annette Bening, Joan Allen, Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise and Maggie Smith, among others, performing works by such playwrights as August Wilson, David Mamet, Wendy Wasserstein and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-02
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Da 5 Bloods
Overview: Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. These heroes battle forces of humanity and nature while confronted by the lasting ravages of the immorality of the Vietnam War.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-06-12
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Question Bridge: Black Males
Overview: multiple forms: a gallery installation, a website, a book, and a curriculum. It presents diverse experiences of Black men through a video question-and-answer exchange, a “question bridge,” to break down stereotypes of Black male identity perpetuated by America’s white dominant culture. Thomas and his collaborators traveled across the United States, recording questions from nearly 160 men, bringing the questions to others to answer, and filming additional questions from those respondents that other participants, in turn, could later address. The project enables a large group of men to speak to each other across geographic, economic, political, and generational divisions.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-01
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Mountains of the Moon
Overview: The story of Captain Richard Francis Burton's and Lt. John Hanning Speke's expedition to find the source of the Nile river in the name of Queen Victoria's British Empire. The film tells the story of their meeting, their friendship emerging amidst hardship, and then dissolving after their journey.
Genres: Adventure Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-16
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The Harder They Fall
Overview: Gunning for revenge, outlaw Nat Love saddles up with his gang to take down enemy Rufus Buck, a ruthless crime boss who just got sprung from prison.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-22
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LX 2048
Overview: In the near future, the sun has become so toxic people can no longer leave their houses in daytime, and normal life is conducted mostly inside the virtual realm. Against this dystopian backdrop, a dying man seeks to ensure the future well-being of his family, while coping with what it means to be human in this new reality.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-09-25
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The Devil's Advocate
Overview: Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-17
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Find the Lady
Overview: Two hoodlums, Trigger (Mickey Rooney) & Leo (Dick Emery) are hired by the unscrupulous J.K. (Peter Cook) to kidnap his niece Victoria (Alexandra Bastedo). The daughter of a wealthy businessman has been kidnapped, and the chief of police, under a lot of pressure to find her as soon as possible, assigns officers Kopek (John Candy) and Broom (Lawrence Dane) to track her down and bring her back safe and sound.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-11-11
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Broken Arrow
Overview: When rogue stealth-fighter pilot Vic Deakins deliberately drops off the radar while on maneuvers, the Air Force ends up with two stolen nuclear warheads -- and Deakins's co-pilot, Riley Hale, is the military's only hope for getting them back. Traversing the deserted canyons of Utah, Hale teams with park ranger Terry Carmichael to put Deakins back in his box.
Genres: Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-02-09
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Get Shorty: Wiseguys And Dolls
Overview: A look at how the main characters were envisioned, created, cast, and developed
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-22
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Untitled Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Sequel
Overview: Features several new human characters alongside the beloved and iconic Titans Godzilla and Kong as they face off against a cataclysmic world-ending threat. Plot TBA.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2027-03-26
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