American Christmas
It took another ruined Christmas dinner to make Martha finally realize: her kids are jerks. Daughter, Penny is a 42-year old bully who's still letting Prom Queen go to her head. Son, Danny, 57 is a scam artist who owes the state more than he could sell his organs for. To top it off, Martha's husband has washed his hands of the whole mess. While she's sweeping up the shattered china, he's upstairs watching "It's a Wonderful Life" in his underwear. But this Christmas, Martha has had enough. With the help of her grandson, Sully, Martha is determined to make each of her family members face their ghosts of Christmas past. Will three surprise guests inspire them to turn their lives around? Or will this gift be a Pandora's Box you can't re-wrap? And what happens when Martha gets a taste of her own Christmas medicine? Find out whether Martha's plans will bring her family together or truly tear them all apart. Either way it is sure to be A Very Odd Christmas.
Director: Jaymes Camery
Stars: Ben Solenberger Clint Howard Fred Stoller John Ashton Karen Baughn Marcia Rodd Rhomeyn Johnson Robert Carradine Stuart Pankin Tara Reid
The Wizard of Lies
A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.
Director: Barry Levinson
Stars: Alessandro Nivola Hank Azaria Kathrine Narducci Kristen Connolly Lily Rabe Michael A. Goorjian Michelle Pfeiffer Nathan Darrow Robert De Niro Steve Coulter
Wit
A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.
Director: Mike Nichols
Stars: Audra McDonald Benedict Wong Christopher Lloyd Eileen Atkins Emma Thompson Hari Dhillon Harold Pinter Jonathan M. Woodward Miquel Brown Raffaello Degruttola
The Tuskegee Airmen
During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American pilots into the Fighter Pilot Program. Known as the "Tuskegee Airman" for the name of the airbase at which they were trained, these men were forced to constantly endure harassement, prejudice, and much behind the scenes politics until at last they were able to prove themselves in combat.
Director: Robert Markowitz
Stars: Allen Payne Andre Braugher Christopher McDonald Courtney B. Vance Cuba Gooding Jr. John Lithgow Laurence Fishburne Malcolm-Jamal Warner Mekhi Phifer Vivica A. Fox
The Special Relationship
A dramatisation that follows Tony Blair's journey from political understudy waiting in the wings of the world arena to accomplished prime minister standing confidently in the spotlight of centre stage. It is a story about relationships, between two powerful men (Blair and Bill Clinton), two powerful couples, and husbands and wives.
Director: Richard Loncraine
Stars: Adam Godley Demetri Goritsas Dennis Quaid Helen McCrory Hope Davis Marc Rioufol Mark Bazeley Matthew Marsh Michael Sheen
Primo
PRIMO was adapted by Antony Sher from Primo Levi's monumental account of his year spent in Auschwitz, IF THIS IS A MAN. When it opened in September 2004 at the National Theatre PRIMO was instantly recognised as a major theatrical event. A work of astounding dramatic power it sheds a light on one of the darkest episodes in human history. Antony Sher's towering performance is as controlled as Primo Levi s own lucid prose. Beautifully directed by Richard Wilson and presented in Hildegard Bechtler's magnificent, symbolist set.
Director: Richard Wilson
Stars: Antony Sher