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Murder in the First

Inspired by a true story. A petty criminal sent to Alcatraz in the 1930s is caught attempting to make an escape. As punishment he is put in solitary confinement. The maximum stay is supposed to be 19 days, but Henri spends years alone, cold and in complete darkness, only to emerge a madman and soon to be a murderer. The story follows a rookie lawyer attempting to prove that Alcatraz was to blame.

Run time: 122m Tagline: The trial that brought down Alcatraz Release: 1995-01-20

Director: Marc Rocco

Stars: Brad Dourif Christian Slater Embeth Davidtz Gary Oldman Kevin Bacon Kyra Sedgwick Mia Kirshner R. Lee Ermey Stephen Tobolowsky William H. Macy

Flash of Genius

In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns (Greg Kinnear) goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife (Lauren Graham) and six kids.

Run time: 119m Tagline: Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth. Release: 2008-09-07

Director: Marc Abraham

Stars: Aaron Abrams Alan Alda Greg Kinnear Jake Abel Lauren Graham Tatiana Maslany Tim Kelleher

Devil in a Blue Dress

In late 1940s Los Angeles, Easy Rawlins is an unemployed black World War II veteran with few job prospects. At a bar, Easy meets DeWitt Albright, a mysterious white man looking for someone to investigate the disappearance of a missing white woman named Daphne Monet, who he suspects is hiding out in one of the city's black jazz clubs. Strapped for money and facing house payments, Easy takes the job, but soon finds himself in over his head.

Run time: 102m Tagline: Private detective Easy Rawlins has been caught on the wrong side of the most dangerous secret in town. Release: 1995-09-15

Director: Carl Franklin

Stars: Albert Hall Denzel Washington Don Cheadle Jennifer Beals Jernard Burks Lisa Nicole Carson Maury Chaykin Mel Winkler Terry Kinney Tom Sizemore

Beginners

Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna only months after his father Hal Fields has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father, who, following the death of his wife of 44 years, came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, energized, and wonderfully tumultuous gay life – which included a younger boyfriend.

Run time: 105m Tagline: This is what love feels like. Release: 2011-06-09

Director: Mike Mills

Stars: China Shavers Christopher Plummer Cosmo Ewan McGregor Goran Visnjic Kai Lennox Keegan Boos Mary Page Keller Mélanie Laurent Melissa Tang

Waves

The epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family — led by a well-intentioned but domineering father — as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

Run time: 135m Tagline: Love is patient. Release: 2019-11-15

Director: Trey Edward Shults

Stars: Alexa Demie Clifton Collins Jr. Kelvin Harrison Jr. Krisha Fairchild Lucas Hedges Neal Huff Renée Elise Goldsberry Ruben E.A. Brown Sterling K. Brown Taylor Russell

Last Christmas

Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. Her last date with disaster? That of having accepted to work as Santa's elf for a department store. However, she meets Tom there. Her life takes a new turn. For Kate, it seems too good to be true.

Run time: 102m Tagline: Who doesn't have a little Christmas baggage? Release: 2019-11-07

Director: Paul Feig

Stars: Emilia Clarke Emma Thompson Henry Golding Jacqueline Ramnarine Lydia Leonard Michelle Yeoh Patti LuPone Rebecca Root Rob Delaney Sue Perkins

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