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Anna
(1993)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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An incredibly thought-provoking documentary about the manifold ways in which politics and place can influence the soul.
Posted Sep 21, 2023
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5/5
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Close to Vermeer
(2023)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A substantive and illuminating documentary on the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer and his unique work.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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5/5
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Full Time
(2021)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A realistic drama about a single mother coping with a possible job change amidst a transit strike.
Posted Jul 20, 2023
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5/5
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Jodhaa Akbar
(2008)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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An Indian epic, an intimate love story, and an interfaith masterpiece proclaiming that everyone is deserving of respect.
Posted Jul 17, 2023
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4/5
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You Hurt My Feelings
(2023)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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An insightful comedy about the epidemic of lying and the lack of trust afoot on all levels of society.
Posted Jul 09, 2023
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5/5
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Showing Up
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A thoughtful drama about the importance of the practice of attention in an artist's life.
Posted Jul 09, 2023
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5/5
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Asteroid City
(2023)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A play within a film about learning to see the world and all its surprises with wide-awake eyes.
Posted Jul 09, 2023
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5/5
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Empire of Light
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A tribute to how kindness creates friendships and how movies can be transformative.
Posted May 28, 2023
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4.5/5
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Nope
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A sci-fi horror flick that raises some interesting questions about why aliens might come to Earth and what for.
Posted May 28, 2023
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5/5
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Living
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A well-crafted story about a bureaucrat's spiritual transformation in the face of death.
Posted May 28, 2023
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5/5
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Nothing Compares
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A bold documentary about a prophetic singer and songwriter.
Posted May 28, 2023
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5/5
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White Noise
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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An unforgettable movie about family, disasters, consumerism, addiction, and finding meaning in surprising places.
Posted May 28, 2023
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5/5
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Good Night Oppy
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A remarkably touching documentary about twin robots exploring Mars who became like family to people on Earth.
Posted May 28, 2023
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5/5
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The Duke
(2020)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A true story about a elder who steals a painting in order to help others, demonstrating the philosophy of ubuntu.
Posted May 28, 2023
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4.5/5
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The Territory
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A documentary revealing how indigenous peoples are trying to protect their land -- and the whole Brazilian rainforest -- from the invasion of nonnative farmers and illegal settlers.
Posted May 28, 2023
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5/5
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EO
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A travelogue starring a donkey who experiences the good, the bad, and the beautiful in our world
Posted May 28, 2023
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5/5
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A House Made of Splinters
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A documentary filmed inside a special orphanage in the Ukraine where the children express both sorrow and hope.
Posted May 28, 2023
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5/5
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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
(2021)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A heartwarming, hilarious, poignant, and life-affirming story about a mystical shell.
Posted May 28, 2023
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4/5
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The Elephant Whisperers
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Up-close and personal portrait of an indigenous couple in India who tutor us in the spiritual art of caregiving to animals.
Posted May 28, 2023
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5/5
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A delightful adventure story about four new friends sharing their wisdom about life, challenges, and home.
Posted May 28, 2023
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4/5
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A Good Person
(2023)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Touching story about three people who are able to face addiction and grief through their kindnesses to each other.
Posted May 28, 2023
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5/5
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
(2023)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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An enchanting dramady about an eleven-year old girl dealing with her changing body and her curiosity about religion.
Posted May 15, 2023
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3.5/5
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Kangaroo Valley
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A fascinating documentary that probably will answer all the questions you have about kangaroos.
Posted Jan 27, 2023
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5/5
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Women Talking
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A parabolic drama, about a group of abused women discussing how they will respond to their abusers, that demonstrates how conversation can lead to change.
Posted Jan 11, 2023
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4/5
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The Swimmers
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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True story of two sisters who flee war-torn Syria and as refugees use their swimming skills to help and inspire others.
Posted Dec 30, 2022
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3.5/5
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Lady Chatterley's Lover
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s controversial novel placing the emphasis on love leading to a new life.
Posted Dec 30, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Same Storm
(2021)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A look at what is revealed about New York City residents during the pandemic lockdown.
Posted Dec 30, 2022
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5/5
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The Quiet Girl
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A very special coming-of-age drama that focuses on the characters’ kindness, compassion, and nurturing.
Posted Dec 30, 2022
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4/5
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The Good House
(2021)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Portrait of an accomplished real estate agent suffering from alcoholism and the disease of playing God.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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3/5
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Mr. Harrigan's Phone
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A supernatural drama based on a Stephen King story that raises questions about cell phones.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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5/5
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Argentina, 1985
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Shocking and highly ethical presentation of genocide, justice, and empathy.
Posted Dec 27, 2022
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5/5
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Tár
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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An invitation to ponder the spiritual complexities of power through the lens of the particular world of music, featuring a brilliant performance by Cate Blanchett.
Posted Dec 27, 2022
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4/5
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All Quiet on the Western Front
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Gripping and graphic portrait of the war that changed the nature of combat.
Posted Dec 27, 2022
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The Long Walk
(2019)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Both of these characters are moral mentors who help draw out our deepest feelings and beliefs about moral education, nonviolence, church, prejudice, empathy, conscience, and commitment.
Posted Dec 20, 2022
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5/5
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Tantura
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Documentary about the conflicting accounts of the genocide in a Palestinian village by Israeli troops, revealing the power of denial.
Posted Dec 13, 2022
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5/5
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Catherine Called Birdy
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A raucous and ribald medieval comedy that will cheer independent adolescent girls.
Posted Nov 27, 2022
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4.5/5
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Causeway
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Story of two wounded people who harvest a friendship out of pain and trauma.
Posted Nov 27, 2022
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5/5
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Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
(2021)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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The origin story of the spiritual song that has swept the world as a modern prayer.
Posted Nov 21, 2022
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4/5
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The Wonder
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A mystery set in 1862 Ireland in which reason is pitted against faith as a nurse tries to figure out a so-called miracle.
Posted Nov 21, 2022
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4/5
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Looking for Home
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A variety of accounts of the meaning of home around the world.
Posted Nov 21, 2022
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5/5
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Till
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Inspiring and touching story of a Black mother whose bearing witness catalyzed the civil rights movement.
Posted Nov 20, 2022
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5/5
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Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America
(2021)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A startling and thoroughly researched documentary about the history of slavery and racism in the United States.
Posted Nov 12, 2022
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4.5/5
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Descendant
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A thematically rich documentary about the last ship to bring enslaved people to the United States.
Posted Nov 12, 2022
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4/5
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See How They Run
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A whodunit with plenty of suspense where the focus is on the funny interactions of the detectives.
Posted Nov 12, 2022
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4/5
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The Other Tom
(2021)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Poignant story of a mother trying to decide what is the best approach for dealing with her son who has ADHD.
Posted Oct 27, 2022
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4/5
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The Book Keepers
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A keen documentary with spiritual insights into grief and resilience.
Posted Oct 22, 2022
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5/5
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Cat Daddies
(2021)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Portraits of the mutually rewarding relationships between nine men and their cats, showing us what we can all learn from human-animal connections.
Posted Oct 12, 2022
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3/5
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Blonde
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A portrait of Marilyn Monroe as the poster girl for the abused and exploited woman.
Posted Oct 11, 2022
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5/5
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Escape from Kabul
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A hard-hitting documentary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghan citizens.
Posted Oct 04, 2022
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3.5/5
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Where the Crawdads Sing
(2022)
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A coming-of-age story and murder mystery about a young naturalist living in the marshes who has to find out who she can truly trust.
Posted Sep 30, 2022
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