13 Films Recognized in 2015

Bob Saginowski becomes involved in a botched robbery and drawn into an investigation that uncovers hidden histories within his community. The investigation reveals how neighbors, families, and rivals are interconnected, pursuing their livelihoods with unwavering determination.

Dido Elizabeth Bell, born out of wedlock to a Royal Navy admiral and of mixed race, becomes a key figure in the movement to end slavery in England.

A Chechen Muslim enters Germany without authorization and quickly draws the attention of a clandestine government unit monitoring individuals suspected of terrorist activity.

A New York couple struggles with their relationship following the death of their child. This film combines the original theatrical releases of "him" and "her," which premiered together at the Cannes Film Festival.

A down-on-his-luck man with a drinking problem attempts to hide the truth surrounding his stepson's questionable death. However, his efforts are complicated by an inquisitive newspaper columnist and the boy's grieving mother.

A kind priest is threatened while speaking in confidence, and then finds himself facing growing darkness. He must fight against these encroaching evil forces.

This is the story of James Brown's journey from a life of extreme poverty to achieving legendary status as one of the most influential musicians ever.

Three women struggling with the hardships of frontier life find their sanity threatened. The devout and determined Mary Bee Cuddy takes it upon herself to rescue them, leading them east to Iowa by covered wagon. Realizing the immense challenge ahead,…

A widower struggling with grief finds himself unexpectedly caught in a legal fight for his granddaughter. He has been her primary caregiver since she was a baby.

April 1945. With the war in Europe nearing its end, Sergeant Wardaddy leads his five-man tank crew on a dangerous mission deep behind enemy lines. Facing overwhelming numbers and firepower, and with a new, inexperienced soldier joining them, Wardaddy and…

Hazel has always been terminally ill, her life expectancy limited from the start. A recent medical breakthrough has given her only a few more years. However, her perspective shifts when she meets Augustus Waters at a cancer support group, and…

In 2009, Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari was reporting on Iran's tense elections for Newsweek. As one of the few reporters with access to American media, he appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in a taped interview with comedian…

In Fermanagh, Ireland, during a summer night in 1890, a restless young woman from a wealthy Anglo-Irish family persuades her father's servant to take advantage of her.