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181) Hiroshima
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The story of the final months of World War II. While war rages in the Pacific, newly installed President Truman and his chiefs of staff wrestle with the unprecedented moral question of whether to drop the atomic bomb, and Emperor Hirohito and his proud Samurai generals face the moral dilemma of whether to surrender or fight on to the end.
183) Lolita
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A middle-aged man marries an oppressive widow in order to be near and carry on an affair with her nymphet daughter.
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Explores the struggles of 'making it big' in the 1970's L.A. comedy scene. Every night, a group of young, up-and-coming comedians waits their turn to perform at Goldie's, the hottest stand-up club in Hollywood. But first they'll have to win over club owner Goldie, who rules the Sunset Strip with an iron fist. For them, stand-up is a drug and they're willing to sacrifice everything to get their fix.
185) XY Chelsea
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Shot over two years and featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes verite with Manning, the film picks up on the momentous day in May when she leaves prison and follows her through her journey of discovery, while also examining her place in the conversation on national security and the fight of the transgender community for rights and visibility.
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A star-studded tribute to the contributions of African-Americans in film over the last century. Film shorts feature premier artists such as Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, amd many more. Includes interviews with major contemporary stars such as Snoop Dogg, Ice T., Quincy Jones, Spike Lee and Russell Simmons.
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In the final season of this popular series, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Laura Linney reprises her role as Cathy Jamison, who comes to a realization about her battle with skin cancer. Deciding to quit chemotherapy, Cathy finds peace and resolution with her husband, son and even her estranged father. With four one-hour episodes, Cathy's journey is filled with laughter, tears and poignancy- a fitting farewell to this acclaimed series.
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American actress Karen Stone flees to Italy after a failed Broadway performance. Adding to her distress, her husband dies suddenly. Desperate and alone, Karen is introduced to Paolo, an incredibly handsome gigolo. Before long, their casual fling becomes an obsession that spirals Karen's life out of control.
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In an economically devastated Pennsylvania steel town, a complicated and compromised chief of police is forced to decide how far he's willing to go when the son of the woman he loves is accused of murder. A harrowing journey into the lives of a small town with big secrets, where people are driven by loyalty, love, and desperation, and bad choices come far too easy.
190) Down in the Delta
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A troubled single mother from a tough Chicago neighborhood is sent to spend a summer at her family's home in rural Mississippi.
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Tara Gregson is a wife and mother with dissociative identity disorder (DID). After deciding to go off her medication to discover the real cause of her disorder, her alternate personalties re-emerge. T is a wild and flirty teenager; Alice is an old-fashioned housewife; and Buck is a male, loud, beer-drinking Vietnam Vet. Tara is supported by Max, her calm and level-headed husband; Kate, her somewhat troubled teenage daughter; and Marshall, her quirky,...
193) Sid & Judy
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A revealing new look at legendary entertainer Judy Garland fifty years after her tragic, untimely death. Fusing the unpublished recollections of producer, manager and third husband, Sid Luft, with film clips, rare concert footage and Judy's own inimitable words. What emerges is a complex portrait of a woman whose vulnerabilities were exploited by an industry she helped to build but whose resilience and extraordinary talent made her the quintessential...
196) The longest war
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"The award winning producers of Homeland, Alex Gansa and Howard Gordon, team up with award winning director Greg Barker for this documentary feature, which unpacks the human stories and drama behind America's involvement in Afghanistan, now the longest war in US history. First-hand witnesses--ranging from US intelligence operatives, to soldiers and their families, Afghan officials, journalists, top government and military officials--bring their experiences...
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Fiona Wallice is a therapist with little patience for her patients. Tired of hearing about people's problems for fifty long minutes, she devises a new treatment, the three-minute video chat. And still, the sessions end up being largely about her. If she's your therapist, you've got problems.
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R.J. Cutler presents one of the worlds most controversial and powerful political figures. Cutler gives viewers a surprising personal look into the life of the former Vice President, from his early days in Washington to his time in the White House with President George W. Bush.
200) Nothing compares
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An exploration of Sinead O'Connor's rise and fall and her enduring cultural impact. By the age of 20, O'Connor was one of Ireland's brightest rising stars but her decision to use her fame as a platform to speak out on several controversial issues shifted her narrative from global stardom to worldwide condemnation. In a new interview, O'Connor reveals the abusive upbringing that left her feeling betrayed by both church and community and ultimately...