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    Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus 2006 POSTER

    Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

    2006

    English

    6.3

    8

    33%

    63%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    freak

    hair

    hypertrichosis

    photographer

    Romance

    Thriller

    werewolf

    Steven Shainberg Steven Shainberg Director Mayuko Mayuko as Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman as Diane Arbus Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. as Lionel Sweeney Nic Novicki Nic Novicki as Party Guy
    In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.
    Endless Poetry 2016 POSTER

    Endless Poetry

    2016

    Spanish

    7.5

    12

    94%

    80%

    Action

    autobiographical

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    Fantasy

    gay

    gay theme

    surrealism

    Alejandro Jodorowsky Alejandro Jodorowsky Director Lucas Balmaceda Lucas Balmaceda as Boy Brontis Jodorowsky Brontis Jodorowsky as Jaime Jodorowsky Pamela Flores Pamela Flores as Sara / Stella Díaz Varín Alejandro Jodorowsky Alejandro Jodorowsky as Self
    A portrait of the director’s young adulthood, set in the 1940s–1950s, in the electric capital city of Santiago. There, he decides to become a poet and is introduced, by destiny, into the foremost bohemian and artistic circle of the time.
    Juarez 1939 POSTER

    Juarez

    1939

    English

    6.9

    4

    71%

    46%

    19th century

    Action

    american civil war

    archduke

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    epic

    History

    mexico

    Romance

    William Dieterle William Dieterle Director Mickey Kuhn Mickey Kuhn as Agustín de Iturbide y Green Gilbert Roland Gilbert Roland as Colonel Miguel Lopez Martin Garralaga Martin Garralaga as Negroni Jason Robards Sr. Jason Robards Sr. as (uncredited)
    The newly-named emperor Maximilian and his wife Carlota arrive in Mexico to face popular sentiment favoring Benito Juárez and democracy.
    The Mighty Atom 2017 POSTER

    The Mighty Atom

    2017

    English

    7.7

    1

    Action

    biography

    Documentary

    Steven Greenstein Steven Greenstein Director Andrew James Bleidner Andrew James Bleidner as Andrew James Bleidner Joseph Greenstein Joseph Greenstein as Self Christian Rider Christian Rider as Self Paul Vivona Paul Vivona as Self
    Documentary about Joseph Greenstein, who became famous for his strongman feats like bending iron bars and breaking chains with his teeth.
    Winston Churchill: A Giant in the Century 2015 POSTER

    Winston Churchill: A Giant in the Century

    2015

    French

    7.7

    5

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    british empire

    cold war

    Documentary

    nobel prize

    world war i

    world war ii

    David Korn-Brzoza David Korn-Brzoza Director Charles Chaplin Charles Chaplin as Self Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman as Self Sarah Churchill Sarah Churchill as Self Diana Churchill Diana Churchill as Self
    A new look at the public and private life of one of the most important statesmen in the history of Europe: Winston Churchill (1874-1965), soldier, politician, writer, painter, leader of his country in the darkest hours, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, a myth, a giant of the 20th century.
    Abraham Lincoln 1930 POSTER

    Abraham Lincoln

    1930

    English

    5.7

    11

    75%

    36%

    Action

    american civil war

    assassination

    biography

    Biography

    courtship

    debate

    Drama

    History

    illinois

    War

    D.W. Griffith D.W. Griffith Director Edgar Dearing Edgar Dearing as Armstrong Henry B. Walthall Henry B. Walthall as Colonel Marshall Jason Robards Sr. Jason Robards Sr. as Herndon E. Alyn Warren E. Alyn Warren as Stephen A. Douglas / General Grant
    A biopic dramatizing Abraham Lincoln's life through a series of vignettes depicting its defining chapters: his romance with Ann Rutledge; his early years as a country lawyer; his marriage to Mary Todd; his debates with Stephen A. Douglas; the election of 1860; his presidency during the Civil War; and his assassination in Ford’s Theater in 1865.
    The Real Abraham Lincoln 2009 POSTER

    The Real Abraham Lincoln

    2009

    English

    7.0

    1

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    president

    Lincoln's journey from his early years as a rising politician through his presidency, the Civil War, and his untimely death
    Flannery 2019 POSTER

    Flannery

    2019

    English

    7.3

    3

    74%

    100%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    historical

    historical figure

    literature

    writing

    Mark Bosco Mark Bosco Director Mary Steenburgen Mary Steenburgen as Flannery Conan O'Brien Conan O'Brien as Self Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones as Self Brad Dourif Brad Dourif as Self
    Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals, and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als, and more.
    The Dreamlife of David L 2014 POSTER

    The Dreamlife of David L

    2014

    French

    6.4

    1

    Action

    art school

    biography

    Biography

    Comedy

    daydreaming

    Drama

    dreamlife

    portrait painting

    surrealism

    Paul Le Paul Le Director Marguerite Dabrin Marguerite Dabrin as Claire Helena Moshgelan Helena Moshgelan as copine de Ben Marion Frizot Marion Frizot as Fille 2 Alix Bénézech Alix Bénézech as Sarah
    “The Dreamlife of David L.“ is a fictional feature film that takes inspiration from a key point in the life of director David Lynch: the time he spent as a student in a fine arts college. Initially attracted to painting, David Lynch ends up choosing the medium of film to express his talent. Far from being an attempt at biography, this film is an imaginary vision where the action could take place today. Which encounters or events leave their mark on the young David L. during this year as a student? “The Dreamlife of David L.” is a dreamlike journey that leads the viewer through the meanderings of this art school. There’s no need to be familiar with the cinematographic works of Lynch to follow the young David L. step by step, going behind the scenes with him.
    The El Duce Tapes 2019 POSTER

    The El Duce Tapes

    2019

    English

    7.3

    2

    100%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Documentary

    Music

    Rodney Ascher Rodney Ascher Director Burak Agan Burak Agan as Blash Bill Maher Bill Maher as Self Robin Thicke Robin Thicke as Self Jerry Springer Jerry Springer as Self
    A wilfully offensive band, The Mentors gained infamy for performing in black executioner hoods and spewing cartoonishly racist, homophobic and misogynistic lyrics in the 1980s and ‘90s—but was their use of shock meant to propagate hate or confront it?
    Sierra Quitiquit: How Did I Get Here 2015 POSTER

    Sierra Quitiquit: How Did I Get Here

    2015

    English

    4.8

    1

    Action

    biography

    Documentary

    fashion

    skiing

    Chris Kitchen Chris Kitchen Director Sierra Quitiquit Sierra Quitiquit as Julia Mancuso Julia Mancuso as
    From humble beginnings, complex family dynamics and tragic, life-changing events, to her unlikely rise to success in two very different worlds: fashion modeling and professional skiing. “How Did I Get Here” is a coming-of-age story, full of adventure, exploration, heartbreak, growth and inspiration.
    Summer Dreams: The Story of the Beach Boys 1990 POSTER

    Summer Dreams: The Story of the Beach Boys

    1990

    English

    6.3

    4

    60%

    60%

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    Music

    the beach boys

    Michael Switzer Michael Switzer Director Laura Leigh Hughes Laura Leigh Hughes as Carole Wilson Bruce Greenwood Bruce Greenwood as Dennis Wilson Arlen Dean Snyder Arlen Dean Snyder as Murry Wilson Aaron Lustig Aaron Lustig as Reporter at Beach
    Dramatization looks at the tumultuous relationship that existed between rock group The Beach Boy's Brian and Dennis Wilson and their father, Murry. It also examines their struggles with drugs and alcohol.
    My Enemy's Enemy 2007 POSTER

    My Enemy's Enemy

    2007

    English

    7.3

    2

    77%

    77%

    Action

    argentina

    biography

    Biography

    che guevara

    Documentary

    gestapo

    History

    War

    war crimes

    world war ii

    Kevin Macdonald Kevin Macdonald Director Kevin Macdonald Kevin Macdonald as Narrator / Interviewer Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler as Self René Hardy René Hardy as Self Jacques Vergès Jacques Vergès as Self
    Reveals an alternate history of the post-war world. This is a version of history where, in contrast to what we are all told, fascist ideology prevailed. The story of Klaus Barbie, Nazi torturer, American spy, tool of repressive right-wing regimes, is symbolic of the real relationship that the "Western" governments had with fascism and makes us see the world as it is today - and the politicians that inhabit it - in a different way.
    The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel 1951 POSTER

    The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

    1951

    English

    6.9

    23

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    desert

    Drama

    historical figure

    libyan desert

    nazi officer

    War

    world war ii

    Henry Hathaway Henry Hathaway Director Patrick Whyte Patrick Whyte as British Agent Carleton Young Carleton Young as German Staff Officer Sean McClory Sean McClory as Jock John Roy John Roy as Soldier
    The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
    Gypsy 1962 POSTER

    Gypsy

    1962

    English

    7.1

    11

    69%

    74%

    Action

    based on play or musical

    biography

    Biography

    burlesque

    Comedy

    domineering mother

    Drama

    Musical

    stripper

    Mervyn LeRoy Mervyn LeRoy Director Kenneth Gibson Kenneth Gibson as Audience Member Karl Malden Karl Malden as Herbie Sommers Jack Benny Jack Benny as Jack Benny Frank Sully Frank Sully as Wichita Burlesque Audience Member
    Gypsy's mother Rose dreams of a life in show business for her daughters, but Louise becomes a huge burlesque star. Stage musical loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.
    Stars and Stripes Forever 1952 POSTER

    Stars and Stripes Forever

    1952

    English

    7.1

    4

    78%

    78%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Comedy

    Music

    Henry Koster Henry Koster Director Robert Foulk Robert Foulk as Joe - Plainclothesman Norman Leavitt Norman Leavitt as John Purvis Bill Walker Bill Walker as Train Porter Robert Wagner Robert Wagner as Willie Little
    A film biography of the composer John Philip Sousa, from his early days in the Marine Corps Band through the Spanish-American War in 1898.
    Rikyu 1989 POSTER

    Rikyu

    1989

    Japanese

    7.1

    5

    76%

    76%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    historical

    History

    japan

    jidaigeki

    tea

    tradition

    Hiroshi Teshigahara Hiroshi Teshigahara Director Sayoko Yamaguchi Sayoko Yamaguchi as Chieha, his mistress Tsutomu Yamazaki Tsutomu Yamazaki as Hideyoshi Toyotomi Rentarô Mikuni Rentarô Mikuni as Rikyu Hideo Kanze Hideo Kanze as Rikyu's brother in law
    Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
    SLAY: The Axell Hodges Story 2017 POSTER

    SLAY: The Axell Hodges Story

    2017

    English

    Action

    biography

    Documentary

    Sport

    sports

    Donn Maeda Donn Maeda Director Jeremy McGrath Jeremy McGrath as Self Eric Johnson Eric Johnson as Self Tyler Bereman Tyler Bereman as Self Axell Hodges Axell Hodges as Self
    TransWorld Motocross' newest film feature delves into the world of social media moto superstar Axell Hodges. With over 250,000 followers on Instagram alone, the 20-year-old from Encinitas, California, has successfully figured out how to make a living on his dirt bike, without lining up behind a starting gate! True, as a former Amateur National Champion, Axell does have a racer’s background, but the skill and style he’s developed through the years while at play on his dirt bike are what make him truly amazing. This documentary style film gives viewers a glimpse into the “24/7 fun” world of Axell Hodges. Who is he? Why do fans love him? Why do sponsors need him? And most importantly…how did he get so skilled at riding his motocross bike?
    A Song to Remember 1945 POSTER

    A Song to Remember

    1945

    English

    6.6

    3

    53%

    53%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    composer

    Drama

    Music

    pianist

    Charles Vidor Charles Vidor Director Cornel Wilde Cornel Wilde as Frédéric Chopin Ian Wolfe Ian Wolfe as Pleyel's Clerk Darren McGavin Darren McGavin as Student William Challee William Challee as Titus
    Prof. Joseph Elsner guides his protégé Frydryk Chopin through his formative years to early adulthood in Poland. The professor takes him to Paris, where he eventually comes under the wing and influence of novelist George Sand and rises to prominence in the music world, to the exclusion of his old friends and patriotic feelings towards Poland.
    An Unreasonable Man 2006 POSTER

    An Unreasonable Man

    2006

    English

    7.9

    1

    92%

    87%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Documentary

    political activist

    woman director

    Henriette Mantel Henriette Mantel Director Phil Donahue Phil Donahue as Self Henriette Mantel Henriette Mantel as Self Lawrence O'Donnell Lawrence O'Donnell as Self Todd Gitlin Todd Gitlin as Self
    An Unreasonable Man is a 2006 documentary film that traces the life and career of political activist Ralph Nader, the founder of modern consumer protection. The film examines Nader's advocacy for auto safety features, such as federally mandated seat belts and air bags, as well as his rise to national prominence following an invasion of privacy lawsuit against General Motors.
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