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Mr. Holland's Opus
Drama, Music
In 1965, Glenn Holland takes a job as a high school music teacher, viewing it as a stepping stone to completing a monumental musical work. Years pass, and the masterpiece remains unfinished. Unexpectedly, Glenn finds himself inspired by his students…
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It All Starts Today
Drama
In a struggling mining town facing economic hardship, a dedicated elementary school headmaster works tirelessly to support his students. Burdened by the needs of his pupils and the reliance of their families, he relentlessly seeks vital social services, navigating bureaucratic…
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Blackfish
Documentary
Blackfish examines the troubling effects of keeping highly intelligent and emotional animals like killer whales in captivity. The documentary focuses on Tilikum, a notorious orca who has been involved in the deaths of three people, including a trainer. It reveals…
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Powaqqatsi
Documentary
This documentary explores how technological advancements are changing societies in developing countries as they strive for modernization. Featuring interviews with locals and experts, it examines the challenges to cultural identity and the potential effects of new technologies on local traditions…
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Whores' Glory
Documentary
Across three countries – Thailand, Bangladesh, and Mexico – women navigate harsh realities. In Bangkok, they work in a brightly lit establishment, awaiting clients. In Faridpur, Bangladesh, a madam negotiates the sale of a young girl. And in Reynosa, Mexico,…
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The Act of Killing
Documentary, History
This disturbing documentary features former Indonesian death squad leaders performing dramatizations of their past mass killings, using different film styles. The reenactments create a confusing mix of reality and fiction, revealing the lasting effects of Indonesia's 1965-66 anti-communist violence and…
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Music of the Heart
Drama, Music
Set against the backdrop of bustling city life in Harlem, the film centers on a dedicated schoolteacher determined to share classical music with local children. Facing limited resources and varied backgrounds, the teacher perseveres in fostering musical excellence through the…
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Mona Lisa Smile
Drama, History, Romance
In 1953, Katherine Watson, a recent UCLA graduate, takes a job teaching art history at Wellesley College, a renowned women's school. She intends to challenge societal norms and the college’s traditional values. Katherine encourages her students, including Betty and Joan,…
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Nothing But the Truth
Drama, Thriller
Reporter Rachel Armstrong publishes a story exposing a secret CIA agent, prompting the government to demand she name her confidential source. Rachel refuses, leading to her arrest and imprisonment. Her lawyer, Albert Burnside, fights for her release, taking the case…
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To Be and to Have
Documentary
This documentary, titled "to be and to have," explores a primary school in Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson, France, a village of just over 200 people. The school features a single classroom with students ranging in age from four to twelve. The film follows…
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School of Rock
Comedy, Music
Dumped by his band and struggling financially, guitarist Dewey Finn lands a substitute teaching job in the fifth grade at an exclusive school. He secretly starts sharing his passion for rock music with his students. The school principal grows increasingly…
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The Wave
Drama, Thriller
During a lesson on government, a teacher discusses various systems with his students. Disinterested in the topic, the students find the repeated discussion of National Socialism tedious and dismiss the possibility of dictatorship in contemporary Germany. To demonstrate the susceptibility…
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The Breakfast Club
Comedy, Drama
"Saturday Detention" follows five students from different worlds who unexpectedly connect during a day of detention under their strict principal. Rebel John, poised Claire, quiet Allison, studious Brian, and athletic Andrew share their lives with each other, challenging their initial…
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All the Mornings of the World
Drama, History, Music
This is a moving story about a celebrated musician who finds himself deeply affected by the sudden death of his wife. Overcome with grief, he isolates himself, finding comfort only in his music. Then, a young musician seeks him out…
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To Sir, with Love
Drama
In London's East End, a British Guianese engineer takes a surprising turn as a high school teacher. Skilled with technology, he finds teaching presents challenges beyond textbooks. His students face academic difficulties and personal struggles, seeking guidance. The protagonist must…
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Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media
Documentary
This documentary explores the life and work of a leading American linguist and political activist. He exposes how corporate media uses propaganda to influence public opinion. The film presents his research and analysis, showing how mainstream media manipulates information for…
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Nefarious: Merchant of Souls
"Nefarious: Merchant of Souls" journeys across four continents and 19 countries, from Cambodian karaoke bars to Amsterdam's red-light district, Moldovan orphanages, Nevada brothels, and global city streets. It offers an in-depth look at the world's fastest-growing organized crime industry.
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Triumph of the Will
Documentary
The film journeys to 1934 Nuremberg, offering a stark look inside Nazi Germany during the pivotal party rally. It focuses on Adolf Hitler, portrayed as both a captivating leader and a ruthless dictator, delivering powerful speeches to thousands of Nazi…
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Regarding Henry
Romance, Drama
Henry Turner, a respected lawyer, struggles to recover from the aftermath of a convenience store shooting. He faces physical challenges – memory loss, slurred speech, and difficulty moving – alongside emotional ones. His wife and daughter offer unwavering support as…
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Egypt: Rediscovering a Lost World
This film chronicles the major breakthroughs in understanding ancient Egypt, beginning with the initial explorations of tombs in the early 1800s. It follows the pivotal decipherment of the Rosetta Stone, which unlocked the ability to read hieroglyphs. The story culminates…
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Louis Theroux: America's Most Hated Family in Crisis
Documentary, TV Movie
Louis Theroux revisits the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, following up his 2007 documentary. He spends a week with the Phelps family, observing their provocative protests and anti-gay demonstrations. This time, however, four years later, the church shows signs…
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Drama, Music, Romance
This classic musical features Academy Award winner Peter O'Toole as a quiet English schoolteacher who finds himself unexpectedly opening up to an effervescent showgirl, played by Petula Clark. O'Toole's performance is notable, earning him his fourth Oscar nomination, and legendary…
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Louis Theroux: A Place for Paedophiles
Documentary, TV Movie
Louis gains access to Coalinga Mental Hospital in California, home to over 500 of America's most dangerous criminals – convicted sex offenders. Most have already served long prison sentences but are deemed too risky for release, and are instead held…
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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Documentary
This documentary follows the lives of child prostitutes in Kolkata's Songachi red-light district. Filmmaker Zana Briski initially intended to photograph the prostitutes, but she befriended their children. Briski started teaching the children photography, believing it could offer them a path…
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The Ascent of Money
In this expanded version of *The Ascent of Money*, British historian and author Niall Ferguson examines the workings of modern finance and the causes and potential solutions to economic crises. The documentary features interviews with leading experts, including former Federal…
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Empire of the Sun
Drama, History, War
"The War Within: Shanghai's Unyielding Spirit" tells the story of Jamie Graham, an English teenager struggling to survive during the Japanese invasion of Shanghai. Forced into prison camps and separated from his parents, Jamie finds an unexpected ally in a…
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Monsieur Lazhar
Drama, Comedy
In the depths of a brutal Montreal winter, an elementary school class is devastated by the suicide of their teacher. Bachir Lazhar, a compelling Algerian immigrant, becomes their substitute, tasked with guiding the traumatized children. He carefully hides his own…
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Educating Rita
Drama, Comedy
Rita, a candid hairdresser in her mid-twenties, enrolls in the Open University to explore her own path. While facing academic hurdles and challenging ideas, she meets Dr. Frank Bryant, a talented but disheartened literature professor. Dr. Bryant is struggling with…
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Blackboard Jungle
Crime, Drama
At North Manual High School, a tough inner-city school with many behavioral problems, teacher Richard Dadier struggles to inspire his students. He faces challenges with colleagues and the complexities of teenage minds, encountering violence and betrayal. Dadier's dedication to encouraging…
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Seven Up!
Documentary, TV Movie
This documentary explores the lives of seven young Britons from different backgrounds as they grow up, from childhood to early adulthood. The film features candid interviews with them every seven years, revealing how their personalities, beliefs, and goals change over…
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Bowling for Columbine
Documentary, Drama
This film isn't about gun control. It explores the underlying anxieties of the United States and the 280 million Americans who can legally own a Uzi. Examining Columbine High School security footage, the home of NRA President Charlton Heston, a…
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The Fog of War
Documentary, TV Movie, History
The Fog of War uses archival footage, recordings of government meetings, and an interview with 85-year-old Robert McNamara to chronicle his life. It follows his journey from a promising young military officer during World War II, to president of Ford…
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Baraka
Documentary
This visually stunning documentary takes viewers on a global journey through different landscapes and time periods to explore the connections between all living things. The film features breathtaking cinematography, showcasing the beauty of Earth while presenting a thoughtful story about…
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The Ron Clark Story
TV Movie, Drama
Ron Clark, a dedicated and inventive teacher, moves from his hometown to a challenging school in Harlem. To connect with his students and help them succeed, he employs unique teaching strategies, including a set of distinctive classroom rules designed to…
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Precious
Drama
Harlem, 1987. Sixteen-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones faces unimaginable hardship. Pregnant again by her father, who is absent from her life, Precious endures a brutal home life dominated by an abusive mother. At school, amidst chaos, Precious has surprisingly maintained good…
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Braveheart
Action, Drama, History
In a small Scottish village, the marriage of William Wallace, a passionate young man, and Murron, his childhood love, is tragically broken when English soldiers brutally murder her. Overcome with grief and rage, Wallace retaliates against those responsible. His actions…
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Dead Poets Society
Drama
This new series offers young viewers more than just entertainment. It combines music, movement, and interactive learning to help children develop cognitively and improve their social skills. Featuring a friendly Bear and other lovable characters, the show introduces important ideas…
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Up the Down Staircase
Sylvia, a new English teacher, takes a job at a high school and finds herself facing a discouraging environment: unenthusiastic colleagues, disruptive students, and excessive administrative burdens. As days pass, Sylvia's efforts to connect with the school's most challenging students…
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The Whistleblower
Drama, Thriller, Crime
In post-war Bosnia, U.N. Peacekeeper Kathryn Bolkovac stumbles upon a dangerous sex trafficking operation. Determined to help the victims, she exposes a vast international conspiracy. This puts her life in jeopardy as powerful forces work to silence her.
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Stand and Deliver
Drama
In a lively Hispanic neighborhood, Jaime Escalante becomes a math teacher at the local school. He's convinced his students – many from tough backgrounds – have incredible potential. Passionate about teaching and his students’ futures, Escalante uses unusual methods to…
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Men, Women & Children
Drama, Comedy
This film explores how a group of high school students and their parents grapple with the impact of the internet on their lives. It examines how online platforms have reshaped their relationships, communication styles, perceptions of themselves, and romantic pursuits.
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North Country
Drama
This film tells the story of the groundbreaking 1984 lawsuit, *Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines*. It's a fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States, focusing on a woman who experienced repeated abuse while working…
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Good Will Hunting
Drama
University professors discover an extraordinary mathematical talent in a janitor, but his brilliance hides a troubled inner life. A therapist helps him overcome personal struggles that have blocked his potential. This film explores the complexities of human psychology, examining the…
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