United States
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The meaning of family in American society today has come a long way since its ideals were molded into the concept of the nuclear family. Part of Shorts Program 8: Student Shorts
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Released from the hospital into her aunt's care, a woman tries to recuperate from abdominal surgery at an idyllic coastal home. One morning her surgical wound comes to life and becomes a ravenous maw that eats without mercy, consuming anything and anyone that comes near. Part of Shorts Program 4: Animated Worlds
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Two brothers, two dreams, one goal: to achieve them. Sincere and humorous, Brian Titshaw's debut comedy captures the journey where nothing seems to go as planned. Space Jockey is the most talked about role in Hollywood, and the producers want to cast an unknown. And no one is more unknown than Alvin Bernstein. But in order to break into Hollywood, Alvin must first break out of the nuthouse. He finds an accomplice in his brother Tom, a recent college graduate who is uncertain about his future.
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Three people and their pursuit of happiness.
A modern existential comedy that pays homage to French New Wave directors such as Jean-Luc Godard and Eric Rohmer, The Racket Boys is also a tribute to the creative spirit, passion, and our individuality.
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They are all works in progress. Ray, a thirty-eight-year-old teacher turned jungle-gym architect, spends his days smoking weed and sleeping. He tells his wife, Priya (Navi Rawat, Numb3rs) that he's "working." But she does not see building supplies, only sketches of his yet-to-be-constructed projects. However, when her father, Ashok, moves in after years without communication, things start to change. Like Ray, Ashok, is a man lacking purpose and ignoring obligations. However, when he's not guzzling red wine before noon, he acts as a part-time marriage counselor for the married couple.
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They are fighters and dreamers who connect to the world through the magic of baseball. Manipuri, India is a remote city that has been under martial law for 60 years, and where outsiders are rarely given entry. Violence, poverty, drugs, and high civilian death and HIV/AIDS rates have taken their toll on this once flourishing kingdom of artists and warriors. But the men, women, and children who live there have embraced the sport of baseball as a source of hope and connection to the world--and their shared enthusiasm for the sport has helped heal, rejuvenate, and strengthen their culture.
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Refrigerator contents: beer, more beer, and what's left of the cake. Jennifer (Laura Prepon, That '70s Show) isn't having a good day: She dumped her cheating boyfriend of almost three years, her friend is forcing a party on her...and she is turning 30! Her younger sister, Penny (Dreama Walker, Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23) is there for her, but with bad news herself. But even though both of these ladies seek comfort and closure, everyone else just craves alcohol. And alcohol is the perfect catalyst for sarcasm, witty comebacks, not-so-witty come-ons, and maybe a broken nose or two.
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Johnny loves Star Wars. Matter of fact, Johnny loves just about any move he can get his hands on. On a summer afternoon, he kicks back with the Empire while his older sister Karen is left to babysit. But when Johnny watches Princess Leia kiss Luke Skywalker he is riveted, leaving him with a confusing new feeling toward karen. While his sister hopes to share a first kiss with the boy of her dreams, Johnny hopes to understand his new feelings by earning a kiss of his own.
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September 10, 2001: Not the best day for Middle Eastern Ibrahim to become an American.
Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11. . . and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.
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Two mavericks try to change the world - and pay the price.
In 1989, Martin Fleischmann and Stanley Pons, two scientists from the University of Utah, achieved near rock-star status when they made a startling discovery: cold fusion could solve our energy needs. But a problem quickly arose. More prestigious scientists doubted the existence of cold fusion, and the two believers spent the rest of their careers trying to rehabilitate their ruined reputations.