2019
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What is a promised land for those who are denied it? For centuries, there was a thriving Jewish community in Ethiopia. After the establishment of Israel, thousands relocated there, and now thousands are waiting to join their families and friends, to re-unite with their community. Two men closer than brothers, Gezi and Demoz, are among those waiting. They journey to the US in an attempt to bring attention to the plight of their fellow Ethiopians desperate for Israel to complete their immigration.
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Over Water is a captivating psychological drama set against the raw background of a sea port. Former television star John Beckers is given one last chance to get his life back on track. He eagerly takes on a new role in his father-in-law's company. Despite his good intentions, John makes nothing but wrong choices, gradually becoming the kingpin of the highly lucrative but dangerous cocaine trafficking in the docks.
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A madhouse can be different things at different times. Lucy resides in a mental hospital in Mozambique with dreams of her family, of war, and of slavery. Days are accentuated by the enchanting music she creates from her bed. But, when the gate is left open one day, and Lucy see the chance to escape, her adventure begins. What follows is a wonderful tale that finds our heroine anywhere from a recording studio, to a theater full of goats all on her quest to find her husband and son.
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Rock, paper, scissors. Day 731 of marriage. Why is Eva counting the days since her wedding? Her marriage to Adrian is not what she expected. She feels neglected and unnoticed. What's missing from her life? She tries to fulfill herself through fantasies. When an unexpected guest, an exceedingly handsome painter Luis, enters the picture, all hell breaks loose. Caught in the cross fire between Eva's frustration, and Adrian's anger, Luis tries to play peacemaker. But once the flood gates open, only bedlam ensues.
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Kicking balls, shooting stars. Are you glued to a game? Have you wondered what life is like as a young and promising sports star? Through unprecedented access, Ordinary Gods offers a glimpse into the lives of six World Cup hopefuls, from wildly different cultures, as they fight for a spot on their respective national teams. Shot over the course of three years, follow each player as they struggle with injury, homesickness and the pressure of being a young talent on the international stage.
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Cinequest opens in high fashion as the glorious Nandita Das presents her sweeping biopic, Manto At the dawn of India's independence, an air of optimism sweeps the country. Yet the euphoria flees when the country faces turmoil, violence, and fear of their quickly changing world. A horrified Manto bears witness to the upheaval in his homeland and channels his emotions into writing a transformation of that inner turmoil. Unbelievably, he finds himself on trial for obscenity--a trial wherein the very definition of art and artistic responsibility is challenged.
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Dance is a universal language Moving Stories follows the acclaimed Dancing to Connect program as it crosses the globe inspiring and transforming at-risk youth through the art of dance. The spectacular Battery Dance Company's best dancers are sent to India, Romania, South Korea, and Iraq, where they have only one week to bring each group of extraordinary youth together as a team, through collaboration to learn a choreographed routine in time for a final performance.
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Trapped and running out of air in "The Devil's Playground" It seems like a normal day in the mine for a close-knit group of veteran miners all friends and family; all having worked together for years. Except today is different, when a rookie (the son of one of the veterans) joins the workforce, and although there have been safety concerns, management refuses to shut down work and lose the money. Fate takes matters into its own hands, when a huge methane explosion rips through their lives, trapping everyone, and forcing them to engage brains, brawn, and faulty rescuers.
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Cinequest will bestow its most prestigious award to beloved star Bill Nighy. In a special event on March 6th, the award presentation will occur in conjunction with the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Sometimes Always Never, starring Nighy. Cinequest will bestow its most prestigious award to beloved star Bill Nighy. In a special event on March 6th, the award presentation will occur in conjunction with the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Sometimes Always Never, starring Nighy.
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"From incredible Hulk to the most delicate flower" 7-foot-tall, preacher in a Fundamentalist church, looking at Mark one would never guess the immense struggle he felt within. Ever since he was a young boy, he knew he was different, a female stuck in a male body. But growing up in a conservative Mid-West community, he couldn't let Markie out. He went to lengths to stifle his true self. But ultimately Markie won out. Finally, she was on the outside as she was inside. Years of internal struggle came to an end, but only to kick up a new storm, now in her outside world.