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21) Harriet
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2020.
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Description
Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, the movie tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
22) I, Tonya
Pub. Date
2018
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Description
Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises up the ranks at the US Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.
23) Bleed for this
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Description
The inspirational story of world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza, who, after a near-fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports' most incredible comebacks.
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2022]
Formats
Description
When retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery, he and his wife Marge go on an exciting multi-million dollar winning spree to revive their small Michigan town. But when a selfish college student cheats the system, Jerry must find a way to make the game fair for all.
Publisher
Touchstone Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The French editor of Elle magazine, Jean-Dominique Bauby, who, in 1995 at the age of 43, suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body, except his left eye. Using that eye to blink out his memoir, Bauby eloquently described the aspects of his interior world, from the psychological torment of being trapped inside his body to his imagined stories from lands he'd only visited in his mind.
26) Patton
Description
Story of General Patton in World War II whose military brilliance was balanced by his inability to deal with the social and political aspects of war, causing him difficulties in his dealings with the War Department.
27) A private war
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The story of Marie Colvin, a war correspondent who suffered an eye injury after being struck by a grenade in Sri Lanka.
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Formats
Description
Throughout his life, Little Richard careened between religion, sex and rock 'n' roll. A treasure trove of archival material brings to life a revolutionary figure, one who reinvented popular music as the ultimate form of self-expression.
29) McQueen
Publisher
Lionsgate
Formats
Description
A personal look at the extraordinary life, career, and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family, recovered archives, exquisite visuals and music, it is an authentic celebration and thrilling portrait of an inspired yet tortured fashion visionary.
31) Buck
Publisher
MPI Home Video
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"... a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Buck Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life 'horse-whisperer', he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses - and people - with his understanding, compassion...
32) Nowhere boy
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 98 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Set in Liverpool in 1955, the adolescent years of John Lennon are chronicled. Raised by his Aunt Mimi, his world is turned inside-out when his free spirited mother re-enters his life, opening up old wounds that release pain, anger, frustration, and his artistry.
33) Queen of Katwe
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
2017
Formats
Description
Based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.
"Nair's film, her best in a long time, is hardly the first to use a chessboard as a symbol of...
34) Love & mercy
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray (approximately 122 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
An unconventional portrait of Brian Wilson, the mercurial singer, songwriter and leader of The Beach Boys. Set against the era defining catalog of Wilson's music, the film intimately examines the personal voyage and ultimate salvation of the icon whose success came at extraordinary personal cost.
35) Raging bull
Publisher
MGM DVD
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 129 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A biographical film about psychologically destructive, violent middleweight champion Jake La Motta.
37) I'm not there
Publisher
Weinstein Company
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (135 min.) : sd., col. with b& w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Six characters recreate different stages in Bob Dylan's career, from Greenwich Village folk singer to electric guitar trailblazer to born-again preacher.
38) Spartacus
Formats
Description
Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom.
39) Jersey boys
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Description
The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.
40) Everest
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Description
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, the film documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle...
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