Movies with relentless vibe
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This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.
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Mentorship under pressure, Gender bias in sport, 1920s gender norms, Female athletic perseverance, Sponsorship and legitimacy, Breaking barriers in sport
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As the world falls, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the wasteland, they encounter the citadel presided over by Immortan Joe. The two tyrants wage war for dominance, and Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
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Trauma and resilience, Gendered violence, Betrayal and loyalty, Power and control dynamics, Survival under scarcity, Tyranny and resistance, Maternal bond under duress
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In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.
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Frontline journalism under fire, Desensitization to violence, Militia brutality and fear, State power versus secession, Mass trauma and refugees, Ethical ambiguity in reporting
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Adopted together after a tough childhood in an orphanage, Nica and Rigel realize that unexpected but irresistible feelings pull them together.
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Abuse of authority, Forbidden romance, Adoption and belonging, Childhood trauma, Power dynamics in institutions, Trust and testimony
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Roy Freeman, an ex-homicide detective with a fractured memory, is forced to revisit a case he can't remember. As a man's life hangs in the balance on death row, Freeman must piece together the brutal evidence from a decade-old murder investigation, uncovering a sinister web of buried secrets and betrayals linking to his past. With only instincts to trust, he faces a chilling truth - sometimes, it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.
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Memory as liability, Deception within investigations, Death-row pressure, Forgotten case resurgence, Buried secrets and betrayals, Memory restoration risks
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An American nun embarks on a new journey when she joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside. However, her warm welcome quickly turns into a living nightmare when she discovers her new home harbours a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.
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Institutional secrecy, Genetic engineering abuse, Convent power dynamics, Priest manipulation of faith, Nun pregnancy tension, Religious authority abuse
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Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.
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Community mobilization, Faith under pressure, Healing through connection, Economic burden of illness, Alcoholism and recovery, Compassion and advocacy
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Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean.
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Endurance under pressure, Lost dog loyalty, Dog rescue ethics, Sponsorship pressure autonomy, Group trust under stress, Leadership through uncertainty
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In the 19th century, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.
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Deception and performance, Survival through craft, Mentorship and rivalry, Class ambition vs restraint, Risk taking entrepreneurship, Alliances through marriage
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A group of college friends gathers for a pre-wedding bash, eager to relive old memories, but the arrival of a mysterious guest with a suitcase turns the night upside down. Suddenly, body-swapping hilarity ensues, leaving everyone questioning who's who and what secrets will spill next.
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Revenge through deception, Body swapping consequences, Mind games among friends, Relationship problems under pressure, Reunion tensions and trust, Reputation and exposure
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