Author: friday
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Flipside
Chris Wilcha helped adapt This American Life to television. His new documentary embodies the spirit of that show as he tries to save a New Jersey record store, in this comic yet deeply moving reflection on opportunities lost and gained.
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Food, Inc. 2
Filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to take a fresh look at our efficient yet vulnerable food system.
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Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest
Transcending cultural barriers and consistently going against the grain, female Nepali climber Pasang Lhamu Sherpa attempted to summit Everest four times in the early nineties. Although she was not allowed to attend school as a child, Pasang did not let that stop her from pursuing her dreams. After founding her own trekking company in Kathmandu,…
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Crumb Catcher
After blacking out on his wedding night, Shane and his wife head to a remote estate for their honeymoon. That night, there’s a knock at the door; a waiter and bartender from the reception, blackmailing Shane for something he can’t remember doing. But the blackmailers don’t just want money. They’re after business partners for their…
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Vincent
Troubled writer, Vincent, escapes to an isolated retreat, determined to complete his first novel. However, his solitude is short lived as a dark force suddenly encroaches and Vincent becomes immersed in a violent and cathartic awakening.
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Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha
A young woman must choose loyalty to a historical Asian clan, and her non-traditional love, amidst the deaths of her dance partners being investigated by her new lover.
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Forgotten Mirage
Lost in a tricky desert called the “Forgotten Mirage,” they try hard to escape. The desert confuses them, making it tough to find their way. But by working together and staying determined, they figure out the tricks of the mirage. Finally, they break free, carrying with them the lesson to tackle any problem bravely.
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Good Boys Go to Heaven
Dan dies in a car accident. He arrives in Paradise and finds out that he is not alone in this place: Laura, the girl he was in love with in high school, is also here. Will the two finally manage to be together?
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How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer
From Brooklyn beginnings to literary pantheon, Norman Mailer’s unorthodox trajectory spans marriages, offspring, and accolades. An unprecedented glimpse into the preeminent 20th-century author’s private and public worlds through intimate biography.
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Water Brother
‘Water Brother’ is a feature documentary that follows the life of Sid Abbruzzi, an East Coast legend and culture icon.
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The Stones and Brian Jones
A look at the relationships and rivalries within The Rolling Stones in their formative years, as well as the creative musical genius of Brian Jones, key to the success of the band.
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Once upon a time in abadan
The story of Rozi Roozari Abadan movie takes place in the early 80s of Iran, when the political situation of the country was heavily affected by the American military attack on Afghanistan and Iraq, and even though years have passed since the end of the war, the shadow of fear and terror reminds people of…
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Sugarcane
An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve.
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Danny Jigar – Ek Matra
Stylish super cop Danny Jigar takes the challenge of recovering a stolen 600-year-old statue. With his style and humor, He showcases his intelligence while solving the case.
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Son Şarkı: Ahmet’in Türküsü
Exiled Turkish–Kurdish folk singer Ahmet Kaya joins a young journalist on a road trip from Paris to Istanbul.
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The Teacher
A Palestinian schoolteacher struggles to reconcile his risky commitment to political resistance with the chance of a new relationship with a volunteer-worker and his emotional support for one of his students.
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The Made Player
A famous YouTuber finds his self caught in a world of Reality TV drama, as his roommate tries to throw a pool party that ends up creating relationship problems for him, he tries to stop the mayhem from happening.
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LSD 2: Love, Sex aur Dhokha 2
In a high-tech world, three intertwined stories discuss identity, online intimacy and the allure of social networks.
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El bolero de Rubén
Far from being a film about life in the gangs of Medellín, El Bolero de Rubén is a tragedy set to the rhythm of boleros where Marta, after fifteen years of waiting for her boyfriend to get out of jail, is consumed by the walls of her half-finished house; at the same time, her dream…
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Sometimes I Think About Dying
Fran likes to think about dying. It brings sensation to her quiet life. When she makes the new guy at work laugh, it leads to more: a date, a slice of pie, a conversation, a spark. The only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
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aespa: My First page
Since their debut in 2020, aespa has shown impressive growth with the mega-hits of their every album, including ‘Black Mamba’, ‘Next Level’, ‘Savage’, and ‘Girls.’ The first page of the story about aespa’s radiant dream unfolds on the screen, including their new music world, the live recording of their performances, the first reveal of the…
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The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
A mosaic-style comedy following the life of a woman as time passes in her long-term casual BDSM relationship, low-level corporate job, and quarrelsome Jewish family.
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When We Were Sisters
1996: Fifteen-year-old Valeska is going on vacation to Crete with her mother Monica. Jacques, her mother’s new boyfriend, and his daughter Lena, who Valeska doesn’t get along with at first, are joining them. Slowly, however, a friendship develops between the two girls.