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3) Lincoln
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A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country, and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
4) October sky
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The true story of Homer Hickam Jr., a high school student in rural West Virginia, who seemed destined to repeat his father's harsh life in the coal mines, until he turned his attention to the skies.
6) The aviator
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Explores the early life of the legendary and eccentric millionaire, movie producer, director, and aviator Howard Hughes.
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Europe, 1916: Baron Manfred von Richthofen is a crack pilot of the German aerial combat forces, a legend in his own time, a hero at home, and a man both feared and respected by the enemy. Von Richthofen and his fellow officers see their duels in the sky as tactical, almost sportsmanlike, challenges. But, when he falls in love with Kate, she opens his eyes to the fact that there is more to war than dogfights and he becomes aware of his role in the...
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Presents the history of women's suffrage in the United States through the dramatic, often turbulent friendship of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan Anthony. Part 1 covers the years from their youth up to the establishment of the National Woman Suffrage Association in 1868. Part 2 spans the period from 1868 to the passage in 1919 of the 19th amendment to the Constitution which gave women the vote.
10) Ray
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The true story of Ray Charles, one of the founders of rhythm and blues music and one of the first African-American recording artist to cross over to the pop charts.
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Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love, and forgiveness from America's most beloved neighbor.
12) Brian Banks
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The story of Brian Banks, an American football player, who was falsely accused of rape and spent almost six years in prison.
14) Mark Twain
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Recounts Mark Twain's life told primarily through his own words. Includes interviews with Hal Holbrook, Arthur Miller, William Styron and many others.
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When he was growing up, Brad started making funny noises - all the time. Only Brad and his supportive mother knew he could not control it. He was teased, misunderstood, and punished for disrupting class. By the time he was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, Brad had learned to hate school. When an understanding school principal offered encouragement, Brad decided to become a teacher. Now he has to find a school where someone with Tourettes can teach...
17) Breakthrough
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When a teenager winds up in a coma after a fall into an icy lake, his family must rely on their faith to make through this difficult time.
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Butch and Sundance head up the infamous Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Butch's specialty is he's an idea man. Sundance is a true gunfighter. When Butch and Sundance rob a train once too often, a relentless posse is sent to track them down. Finally able to outrun the posse, Butch suggests that he, Sundance and his girlfriend Etta, try Bolivia, thinking Bolivian banks will be easy targets. Based loosely on the exploits of the historical characters.
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Based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy discovers her ten-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter's healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.
"The harrowing...
20) Believe
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The funny and touching tale of the legendary Sir Matt Busby's transition from Manchester United football manager to eleven-year-old boys' soccer team wrangler.
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