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Endless Summer

2012

Endless Summer

2012
Keith has spent his whole life dreaming about Alicia. On his last day in town he tries desperately to be noticed by her, but his plans get foiled by his embarrassing grandmother, bullying sister, demanding father, and Alicia's 'player' boyfriend.
Fenced Off

2011

Fenced Off

2011
What starts off as a day of yard work and random to-dos for the neighbors turns into a series of misunderstandings. Inspired by actual events, Fenced Off explores the reality that loving your neighbor can be complicated.
John Hus

1977

John Hus

1977
A faithful recounting of the ministry, trial and martyrdom of the fifteenth century Bohemian priest John Hus, who built on the reforms of John Wycliffe, taught the Bible in the vernacular and who influenced Martin Luther a century later.
Unexpected Places

2012

Unexpected Places

2012
Raised in a broken home, Cody (Tim Torok) is a troubled man with a history of addictions and crime. While Cody serves time in the county jail, his mother, Pam (Penny Carlisi), begins to question her faith as she suffers constant grief from watching Cody's poor choices. Then, with the support of her prayer group, she realizes that only God can heal her pain, restore her faith, and save her son.
Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed 2

2008

Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed 2

2008
Noelle leaves home and the influence of her mother, Pastor Jones, to attend college in this sequel to the popular Christian-themed drama. But conflicts arise that cause Noelle to question her faith. Between dealing with the conservative aunt she now lives with, pressure from a new friend with a big secret and meeting a boy she likes, Noelle's life quickly becomes complicated.
Part Time Fabulous

2011

Part Time Fabulous

2011
Part Time Fabulous weaves a narrative of love, pain, and healing with real-life stories in an exposé on living with Clinical Depression. Mel falls in love with Don while on vacation. So taken with each other, he moves in twelve days later. It's not until then that her deep-rooted and untreated Clinical Depression reveals itself.
Where We Started

2014

Where We Started

2014
When Will and Nora – both married to other people – meet at a motel one night, their initial attraction moves quickly into a flirtation. But over the course of the night, as their flirtation becomes something more, they are forced to confront their reasons for crossing a line they know they shouldn’t cross.
The Sky Is Gray

1980

The Sky Is Gray

1980
From Ernest J. Gaines, author of "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman," comes a deceptively simple, yet emotionally complex tale of a young boy's discovery of what it's like to be black in Louisiana during the 1940's. James, the boy in question, has a raging toothache that necessitates a trip to the dentist. His mother (played by Emmy-winner Olivia Cole), accompanies James to town on an eye-opening odyssey where the boy gains valuable insights into poverty, racism - and his own sense of pride. With an exciting musical score by Webster Lewis, this multi-award winning film explores a child's discovery that the world is a complicated place... where things are never truly black or white... only shades of gray.
The Golden Honeymoon

1980

The Golden Honeymoon

1980
Charley Tate is an old windbag, often a braggart, but somehow always lovable. Married over fifty years to his ever-patient wife Lucy, the two of them are on their Golden Honeymoon in Florida. Everything goes perfectly... until Lucy meets her former fiancee who's also vacationing with his wife. Suddenly there's a comic competition between Charley and the old boyfriend for Lucy's attention. After fifty years, cantankerous Charley has to win his girl all over again!
For the Glory

2012

For the Glory

2012
The true-life story of professional soccer player, Kurt Kuykendall is told in this riveting drama starring Jason Burkey of "October Baby."
No Weapon Shall Prosper

2014

No Weapon Shall Prosper

2014
Action - Diana lives her life trying to appease her husband's abusive outrages. She finds comfort and guidance in the arms of another man. When her husband discovers Diana's extramarital affair he threatens everyone she cares about. Lost and with no direction to turn, Diana finds solace in God and realizes she was never alone. - April Marcell, Aries Marvin Uzzle, Ryan Harrington
The Nightowls of Coventry

2004

The Nightowls of Coventry

2004
Cleveland. 1973. Marv, the owner of an old neighborhood Jewish deli, must stay open 24 hours to cater to a new generation of clientèle, but straight-laced neighborhood do-gooders want to close him down. Meanwhile inside, hippies, bikers and crusty old Jewish men, caught in the throes of changing times and culture clash, fight over turf and yearn for a waitress to take their orders. Into this milieu drops new waitress, Susan, a wholesome small town beauty who must struggle with testy customers, a dubious romance, and a jealous head-waitress. Her future and the fate of the regulars hang by a thread as Marv takes increasingly desperate measures to save his deli.
The Jilting of Granny Weatherall

1980

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall

1980
Granny Weatherall (Geraldine Fitzgerald) is a spunky old lady of eighty who bosses around her doctor and her children. She seems so strong and in control, and yet she has never had the upper hand in her destiny. One morning, a flood of long-forgotten memories bring her to the realization that of all her accomplishments, she cannot console herself for the shame-filled day she was left standing at the alter. Still, her indomitable will to live and act independently infuses the last day of her life. Adapted from the short story by acclaimed writer Katherine Anne Porter ("Ship of Fools"), The Jilting of Granny Weatherall reminds us of the plight of many women who wait for life to claim them, rather than seek life out for themselves.
BBOY for LIFE

2012

BBOY for LIFE

2012
In the gritty streets of Guatemala City, "BBOY for LIFE" intertwines the vibrant world of breakdancing with the harsh realities of gang life. Following two determined dancers and a gang member, this true story reveals their struggles for identity, hope, and a brighter future.
Nirvana: A Gangster Odyssey

2017

Nirvana: A Gangster Odyssey

2017
VEGA is a smalltime wiseguy who teams up with the most delinquent smalltime criminals to payback BARBAS the leader of the gang that betrayed him.
Committed

1984

Committed

1984
Stylized, black and white biography of Frances Farmer by author Lynne Tillman and Sheila McLauglin.
Echoes of Time

2014

Echoes of Time

2014
Taking inspiration from the history of conflict throughout Eastern Europe, Echoes Of Time examines the concept of the illusion of freedom.
Destino anunciado

2013

Destino anunciado

2013
Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage

1991

Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage

1991
This women in prison drama tells us a story about the mother of three children, who was falsely accused for a crime she did not commit (drug dealing), arrested and locked up behind bars.
You're in Charge

2013

You're in Charge

2013
An optimistic ex-con reinvents himself as an alternative medicine doctor with hopes of impressing his family. But his plans go awry, and soon everyone's embroiled in this comedy of errors set in the heart of Cajun Louisiana.