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Cast: Uche Agada, Manish Dayal, Yetide Badaki, Dayo OkeniyiFollow three Nigerian-Greek brothers, who are raised out of anonymity and thrust into the fame of professional basketball. Parents Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo move to Greece from Nigeria for a chance at a better life for their family. The couple work hard to provide for their five children, while the reality of deportation from a difficult citizenship system threatens the dreams for their children. In order to earn enough money to pay the bills, the family works together to sell souvenirs to tourists in Athens. When opportunity arises, the Antetokounmpo brothers take their frustrations to the public basketball courts. Individually, they quickly realize that although they have no experience in the sport, they are naturally gifted ball players. With the help of a talent agent, the trio decide to pursue careers in the NBA.
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Cast: Lauren Bacall, Mick Jagger, Candice Bergen, Truman CapoteAnswered Prayers was meant to be Truman Capote's greatest masterpiece, an epic portrait of New York's glittering jet-set society. Instead, it sparked the downfall of the iconic author of Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood. Through never-before-heard audio archives and interviews with Capote's famous friends and infamous enemies, The Capote Tapes reveals the rise and fall of one of America's most influential writers and public figures.
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A feature-length biographical documentary of Nicola Adams OBE, the double Olympic and WBO female boxing champion, and the first woman to ever represent England in boxing.
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Cast: James Earl Jones, Barnard Hughes, Lou Wagner, Estelle ParsonsBetty and Barney Hill are driving home from a vacation in Canada when they see a strange craft in the sky. As they continue their journey, they are suddenly abducted by alien beings and taken aboard the UFO. The aliens perform a series of medical tests on the couple, leaving them traumatized and confused. When they return home, Betty and Barney try to forget about their experience, but they begin experiencing strange nightmares and flashbacks. They seek the help of a hypnotherapist, who helps them recover suppressed memories of their abduction. As news of their experience spreads, the couple becomes the subject of intense media scrutiny and public ridicule. Despite the skepticism of many, Betty and Barney refuse to back down from their story. With the help of a journalist and a UFO researcher, they set out to uncover the truth about their abduction and prove to the world that they are not crazy. The UFO Incident is a gripping and suspenseful account of one of the most famous cases of alien abduction in history.
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Cast: Susan Sarandon, Ralph Fiennes, Chris Bauer, James RebhornThe film is based on the life of tobacco heiress Doris Duke and her relationship with her butler Bernard Lafferty in the last years of her life. The movie takes place in the late 1990s, when Doris Duke, played by Susan Sarandon, is a wealthy and reclusive woman living in her sprawling estate in New Jersey. She hires Bernard Lafferty, played by Ralph Fiennes, as her butler, and the two form an unlikely bond that becomes increasingly close over time. As Doris' health deteriorates and her legal battles with her estranged family escalate, she becomes increasingly dependent on Bernard for both emotional and practical support. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that Bernard is openly gay and has a troubled past, but the two share a deep affection and understanding for one another. The film is a sensitive and nuanced portrayal of a complex relationship between two people from very different backgrounds. It offers insight into the life of one of the wealthiest and most enigmatic women of the 20th century and explores themes of class, sexuality, and the human need for companionship and connection. The performances by Sarandon and Fiennes are both outstanding, and the film was praised for its understated elegance and emotional depth.
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Cast: Tim Robbins, Derek LukeThe story follows the life of Patrick Chamusso, played by Derek Luke, who is a foreman at a refinery in Secunda, South Africa. He is a family man and an apolitical figure who is content with his life until the day he is arrested and tortured by the Security Police. After his release, Patrick becomes involved in the anti-apartheid movement and joins the African National Congress (ANC) as a way to fight against the oppressive regime. He becomes a key player in the movement and is responsible for a series of bombings that target the oil refineries where he once worked. He is relentlessly pursued by the police, led by the ruthless Nic Vos, played by Tim Robbins. The film explores the complex relationship between Patrick and Vos, who initially see each other as enemies, but eventually develop a mutual respect for one another. The story also delves into the personal lives of the characters and how their choices affect their families. "Catch a Fire" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that sheds light on a dark period in South Africa's history and the struggle for freedom and equality. It received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and storytelling.
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Cast: Dallas Young, Elisabeth Röhm, Michael Beach, Tyler MerrittThe promising career of former Kansas City Royal slugger Willie Mays Aikens quickly turned disastrous because of drug addiction.
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Cast: Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Jim Sarbh, Huma QureshiA little girl is sold to brothel of Rashmibai who is forcefully asked to enter the business of flesh trade.When the girl doesn't agree Rashmibai is finally forced to take help of Gangubai Kathiawadi.Gangubai Kathiawadi aka Ganga who wanted to be an actress and years back eloped to Bombay with her boyfriend Ramnik who sold her at brothel of Shelia Masi.Gangubai did not have option to return back and hence turned a prostitute but she gained respect from fellow women as she would be their main support to go against Sheila Masi.In coming times Gangubai bonds with Don Rahim Lala and develops a brotherly relationship with him.Gangubai is soon known as the mafia queen and wants better lives for women of her community.She decides to enter politics but has a powerful contender Raziabai opposite her.
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Cast: Amitabh BachchanA retired sports-teacher and sports -enthusiast Vijay (60 yrs) from Nagpur, often comes across a bunch of teenage goons from nearby slums who hang around wasting their time in playing cards, fighting, smoking, robbing passersby. Vijay takes initiatives and introduces football to these slum-dwellers to channelize their energy positively. He wants to transform this set of goons into disciplined football players. its no mean task. Though there are many hurdles in transforming such undisciplined homeless bunch into a disciplined organized team, he perseveres. He believes that these homeless kids possess extraordinary skills and have potential. He believes they need to feel the validation and trust to become trustworthy themselves. He sacrifices a lot and continues the struggle against all odds. Vijay's vision to transform these homeless children's wretched life becomes a reality as he takes them at another level by entering into the world's biggest football tournament - the "homeless Soccer''. The twists and turns, and turbulent times make the impossible possible.
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Cast: David GulpililEarly in 2017, Gulpilil was diagnosed with lung cancer. His doctors estimated six months for him but David, being David, was always likely to defy the odds. And he continues to do so with probably his last great work, My Name is Gulpilil.
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Cast: Mickey Rourke, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Aris ServetalisMan of God brings to life the incredible true story of Saint Nectarios of Aegina, Greece. A priest of the common people, his humility annoyed the prideful orthodox clergy of the day. In contrast to his religious superiors - the bishops and patriarchs mesmerized by worldly honors and power - Nectarios cared for the poor; taught peasant girls to read and write; inspired by example young men to enter the priesthood; and wrote books and delivered sermons that uplifted nations of believers. In this exquisitely made film, relive Nectarios' inspiring devotion and perseverance as, despite the efforts of the religious establishment to discredit him and dismantle his good works over decades, he embraced humility and inspired thousands to become one of Greece's most renowned saints.
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Cast: Sobhita Dhulipala, Adivi Sesh, Saiee ManjrekarBased on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was martyred in action during the November 2008 Mumbai attacks and was consequently awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, on 26 January 2009.
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Cast: Trine Dyrholm, John Gordon Sinclair, Andy Warhol, Sandor FuntekThe movie begins with Nico (Trine Dyrholm) living in Manchester, England with her manager, Richard (John Gordon Sinclair). She is struggling with drug addiction and is in the process of recording a new album. However, she is unhappy with the direction her music is taking, and longs to return to her days with the Velvet Underground. Nico's relationship with Richard is strained, as he struggles to keep her on track and on schedule for her upcoming tour. After completing her album, Nico begins her tour of Europe, with her son Ari (Sandor Funtek) joining her as her road manager. The tour is marred by Nico's drug use, and she frequently gets into arguments with her band members. Despite this, she continues to perform, and her shows are well-received by her fans. As the tour progresses, Nico's health deteriorates, and she is forced to cancel several shows. She is diagnosed with a brain hemorrhage, but refuses to cancel the rest of her tour. Nico's final show is in Prague, where she collapses on stage and is taken to the hospital. She dies a few hours later, at the age of 49. Throughout the movie, flashbacks are shown to Nico's time with the Velvet Underground, as well as her relationships with other musicians, such as Jim Morrison and Lou Reed. These flashbacks provide insight into Nico's creative process and the struggles she faced as a female artist in a male-dominated industry. Overall, Nico, 1988 is a poignant and emotional portrayal of the final year of Nico's life, and the impact she had on the music industry. The film features a stunning performance by Trine Dyrholm, who perfectly captures the essence of Nico's character and personal.
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Cast: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Peter Gallagher, Brian Wilson, Jencarlos Canela50 years after its release, Don McLean shares the secrets behind his iconic song 'American Pie', one of the great musical touchstones of the 20th century.
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Genre: BiographyCast: Russell Crowe, Marton Csokas, Julian Glover, Jodhi MayAt the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England.
