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A group of Nobel laureates descends on Stockholm to accept their awards. Among them is American novelist Andrew Craig, a former literary luminary now writing pulp detective stories to earn a living. Craig, who is infamous for his drinking and womanizing, formulates a wild theory that physics prize winner Dr. Max Stratman has been replaced by an impostor, embroiling Craig and his chaperone in a Cold War kidnapping plot.

After finding a dinosaur in the woods, a boy has a hard time getting people to believe his story until he brings the creature to show and tell.

Mars Brito, a trans bike courier, is killed by an SUV. Is he the victim of an accidental 'door prize', or is this murder? His case becomes a city-wide obsession, with hourly true crime updates and rewards for clues. While this murder mystery unfolds, a Toronto trans activist (also named Mars) works with his friends on an operatic memorial, creating arias for each of the 375 trans murders that were committed around the world that year. Door Prize weaves together documentary, drama, and opera scenes into a hybrid film that explores issues of media spectacle, solidarity violence, trans visibility, and anti-trans violence.

A trained engineer won a two-motor plane because it was impossible to transport a plane to his place of residence in Tehran, but it costs him a lot of money and so he has to play with his family in commercial movies

"Bags" the boxer (Tim Conway) and his manager, Shake (Don Knotts), are quite a pair: One is a dim bulb, and the other has a mean streak. Times are tough and they must save their gym, so they line up some money making fights. But when Bags and Shake discover that the bouts have been rigged, they end up with their backs to the wall and must fight back -- literally.

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A young rower is pushed beyond his limits by an ambitious new coxswain.

Against the backdrop of the thriving Croatian ballroom scene, Teo - a young trans man searching for his place, finds support and inspiration in Valentina, a seasoned voguer and veteran of the scene.

"It's like Hands on a Hardbody meets Trekkies!" See what happens when Austin DJ & first time filmmaker Jenn Garrison turns the camera onto the world of radio to learn more about the industry's unique groupies. PrizeWhores is a documentary about a group of people who have formed their own 'community' based upon their extreme hobby of attending radio-station remotes, movie premiers and rock concerts. They coordinate their lives based upon these events. They are actually called 'prizewhores' by the staff of the radio stations, music venues and movie houses they frequent. As you will learn, winning is fun. But, it aint the only thing.

After a life of hard knocks and wrong turns, boxer Ed Jones gets a second chance at fulfilling his life long dream of a World Boxing Championship. With the help of veteran promoter, Arliss King and the guidance of a former champ, Ed embarks on the come back of a lifetime. When Ed starts winning and with his popularity soaring, he draws the attention of an unscrupulous fight promoter, White Ferguson. Although tempted by promises of big money and boxing glory, Ed makes a decision to remain loyal to Arliss. His dream in sight, Ed is on top of the world and at the top of his game.

A criminal gang sets out to pull off the heist of a large army payroll.

Four strangers move into a small apartment to take part in a "Big Brother"- type reality show, but soon find that all may not be what it seems.

Needy Ham Hamilton is mistaken for a dog show judge and he takes advantage of the situation for material gain.

Ceci, a seven year old girl, has to keep a huge secret, but she doesn't completely understand what is the secret about. The life of her family depends on her silence. But what exactly must she keep silent about? Ceci and her mom live hidden from military repression in Argentina. Ceci asks herself: what must she say? What should she really believe and do in order to deserve the love of her mother and others?

Angku Wan, a retired teacher who won a raffle prize from a soap company. With those billions, Angku Wan intends to build a village for the common good. However, before claiming the money, Angku Wan died. The leader and villagers then worked together to devise a plan to claim the prize by faking Angku Wan's death. Things got complicated when a company representative came to validate the win.

When young Roxanne Ulrich (Chynna Phillips) meets wealthy charmer Herbert Pulitzer (Perry King) and enters the scandal-ridden world of the rich and famous, her life changes forever. After a whirlwind courtship, the two wed, but their marriage is quickly torn apart by drug abuse and affairs. Courteney Cox co-stars in this drama based on Roxanne Pulitzer's 1987 autobiography, written after her headline-making divorce from the publishing heir.

After listening to one of his favorite radio programs, Porky Pig receives a grand prize from the station. Out of the gift box pops Daffy Duck, who insists on living in Porky's house.

Architect Alexander Beck has just won an architecture prize. He wants to modernize GDR building blocks in Thuringia. Alex travels to the heart of rural Eastern Germany where he grew up and where people remember him as Alex from the Free German Youth, a pro-GDR youth organization.

Peeing shouldn't be so problematic.

Young Sally Shambles is a naive young lady whose readiness for love leads her into a number of predicaments with men, all unsuccessful. She daydreams about her prospects and potential loves, but just can’t seem to get the method right.

From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experiences it all. As a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician, he made a groundbreaking discovery early in his career and stands on the brink of international acclaim. But as the handsome and arrogant Nash accepts secret work in cryptography, he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. His life takes a nightmarish turn and he soon finds himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery.

Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore — whose unconventional approach and antics on the green courts the ire of rival Shooter McGavin — is determined to win a PGA tournament so he can save his granny's house with the prize money. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy's image.

Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother.

Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.

A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.

The story of an old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan and her relationship with her black chauffeur, Hoke. From an initial mere work relationship grew in 25 years a strong friendship between the two very different characters, in a time when those types of relationships were shunned.

The story of Nobel Prize winner Maria Skłodowska-Curie and her extraordinary scientific discoveries—through the prism of her marriage to husband Pierre—and the seismic and transformative effects their discovery of radium had on the 20th century.

In pursuit of an unclaimed $125,000 prize, a broke college dropout decides to play an obscure, 1980s survival computer game. But the game curses her, and she’s faced with dangerous choices and reality-warping challenges. After a series of unexpectedly terrifying moments, she realizes she’s no longer playing for the money but for her life.

New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. When the U.S. Army pulls out amid escalating violence, Schanberg makes exit arrangements for Pran and his family. Pran, however, tells Schanberg he intends to stay in Cambodia to help cover the unfolding story — a decision he may regret as the Khmer Rouge rebels move in.

A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.

Every seven years, in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receives the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of World's No. 1 Assassin, which itself carries the legendary million dollar-a-bullet price tag.

A celebrated author takes a journey with some old friends to have some fun and heal old wounds. Her nephew comes along to wrangle the ladies and finds himself involved with a young literary agent.

Uncle Drew recruits a squad of older basketball players to return to the court to compete in a tournament.

In the midst of the Great Depression, manipulative emcee Rocky enlists contestants for a dance marathon offering a $1,500 cash prize. Among them are a failed actress, a middle-aged sailor, a delusional blonde and a pregnant girl.

The story of Aung San Suu Kyi as she becomes the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her relationship with her husband, writer Michael Aris.

Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.

A group of 4 roommates - Mike, Bri, Charles, and Rachel - hit it big after winning a lot of money gambling. The next day, however, the money mysteriously disappeared. The devastating news pushes them to find the money, especially Mike, whose pursuit of the truth strains their relationships.

An impromptu singing contest at a dive bar turns a lonely night into a soul-baring moment of shared harmony.

Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.

On the last day of college, graduating seniors Jake and Evan don't want to give up their party life just yet. They have one last day to figure out how to stay on campus for a fifth year. With help from 8th year senior and fraternity legend Greg "Fossil" Karanowski they find themselves getting into more and more trouble.

Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine.

On a birthday trip to Mexico, 12-year-old Ronnie Anne accidentally frees a demigod trapped in a mountain and needs her family's help to set things right.

Part III in the series "Glenn Gould Plays Bach" spotlights Gould recording Bach's "Goldberg Variations" in a sound studio. In a brief introduction, he reminisces about his first recording of the pieces and explains why he wanted to record them again now, a quarter of a century later. It was to be his last recording of the "Goldberg Variations" and perhaps the last time he played the work: Glenn Gould died the year after the recording was made.

Part I of the series "Glenn Gould Plays Bach" is devoted to Bach's "Art of Fugue." Gould's performance is followed by a lively repartee with Monsaingeon, in which the pianist provides dazzling insights illustrated by music examples. He explains, for example, why he plays some pieces extremely slowly, and bemoans the "musicological overkill" of scholars who insist that Bach's keyboard music should only be played on a harpsichord.

The leader of an inner city girl gang is challenged when a new girl moves into the neighborhood.

In order to write an expose on how cheerleading demeans women, a reporter for a college newspaper infiltrates the cheerleading squad.

Karen wants more action out of life and quits her job at the cannery to become a skater in the roller derby. She encounters friction from the other skaters - especially Mickey, the current number one star of the team. Karen proves herself a feisty competitor but refuses to be a team player. As she skates her way to roller stardom, she incurs the wrath of jealous team members and the owner of the team.

13 stories about love set in the capital of Latvia.

Composer Herman completely goes into writing his work "Cycle", losing absolutely all connection with the outside world. One evening, he falls asleep and when he wakes up, he begins to understand that his composition begins to come to life.

A Jewish man falls in love with a wrestling princess and it's a "no holds barred" quest for her love.ormer UFC champion Don Frye co-star in this action-packed romantic comedy.

A bunch of naked women fighting.

As seen on PBS, boys' choir Libera, under the directon of Robert Prizeman are seen in this new live filming. The boys perform material ranging from wistfully sweet solos to new age mysticisn and classica titles.

When a cosmic warp strikes a commuter tracks, a stylish teenager named Dorthy Ross ( Soroya Clayton-Wright) and her trusty dog poodle Smarty are transported from the ordinary world straight into Stardust City—a glittering, neon-lit fantasy metropolis. Arriving in style aboard a custom-built, purple clockwork locomotive, she is greeted by the glamorous The Good Witch of the South ( Joh'Vonnie Monroe ), who welcomes her with a show-stopping musical number. But the party is short-lived. Armed with a pink shirt, a purple poodle skirt, and a magical pair of silver slippers, the young trendsetter must navigate the dangers of the Yellow Brick Road after the Wicked Witch crashes the celebration. Packed with high-fashion aesthetics, explosive blue-diamond wand fireworks, and a soulful, show-stopping soundtrack, The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's is a bold, comedic, and modern reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s classic 1900 tale.

The Footage of Ha's captures the exact moment history was made on set. Witness exclusive, raw behind-the-scenes footage of 12-year-old powerhouse Loretta Robinson preparing for her iconic role as the Good Witch of the South. The cameras follow Robinson from the vocal recording booth—where she effortlessly tracks the chill-inducing high notes for the show-stopping ballads "Welcome to Ha's" and "Leaving Ha's"—straight to the soundstage for the explosive magical face-off. Watch how special effects teams coordinated the massive barrage of real blue and lavender fireworks blasting from her blue-diamond star wand, cementing her place in cinematic history. Featuring candid interviews with the cast and crew, hilarious bloopers from the Stardust City Munchkins, and never-before-seen rehearsal footage, this is the ultimate love letter to the magic of filmmaking.