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Ronaldo

751. Ronaldo

Documentary History Biographical Documentary
6.3

20151h 32min

Spain, United Kingdom

Director: Anthony Wonke

Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

Themes

Family influence on career, Pressures of public life, Training discipline and dedication, Private life in the spotlight, Mindset under scrutiny, Mentorship and support networks

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Spotlight

752. Spotlight

Drama History Historical Drama Historical Event
8.1

20152h 9min

United States

Director: Tom McCarthy

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

Themes

Investigative journalism ethics, Institutional cover-up, Survivor advocacy, Newsroom pressure, Systemic abuse patterns, Accountability through reporting

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Escort

753. The Escort

Drama Comedy Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
6.0

20151h 28min

United States

Director: Will Slocombe

Desperate for a good story, a sex-addicted journalist throws himself into the world of high-class escorts when he starts following a Stanford-educated prostitute.

Themes

Prostitution stigma, Ambition versus legitimacy, Deception and appearances, Addiction and recovery, Protection within precarious work, Trust and vulnerability

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Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Dressmaker

754. The Dressmaker

Drama Comedy Western Historical Drama Awkward Comedy
7.0

20151h 58min

Australia, United Kingdom

Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse

In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.

Themes

Deception and exposure, Small-town judgment, Fashion as agency, Gender and craft, Heritage and kinship, Class and power

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Amazon Prime Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Trumbo

755. Trumbo

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
7.4

20152h 4min

United States

Director: Jay Roach

The career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is halted by a witch hunt in the late 1940s when he defies the anti-communist HUAC committee and is blacklisted.

Themes

Family strain under crisis, Blacklist as social control, Principled resistance and survival, Political persecution in industry, Creativity under external pressure, Credit manipulation and secrecy

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Google Play Movies
YouTube
Kanopy
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Remember

756. Remember

Drama Thriller Mystery Tragic Drama Investigation Suspense
7.5

20151h 34min

Canada, Germany

Director: Atom Egoyan

With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person responsible for the death of his family.

Themes

Legacy of violence, Vigilante justice, Memory and aging, Deception and revelation, War-time guilt, Duty vs vengeance

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Apple TV
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Brooklyn

757. Brooklyn

Romance Drama History Bittersweet Romance Historical Drama
7.5

20151h 51min

Canada, Ireland

Director: John Crowley

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Themes

Family obligation vs autonomy, Homesickness and adaptation, Working class aspiration, Identity through life choices, Marriage and independence, Dual-country belonging

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Room

758. Room

Drama Thriller Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Family Drama
8.1

20151h 58min

Canada, Ireland

Director: Lenny Abrahamson

A little boy and his mother have been held captive in a locked room since his birth. One day they finally dare to escape, and he gets his first chance to experience the world outside.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trauma and resilience, Isolation and perception, Confinement and isolation, Escape and hospital, Family fracture and reunification

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Truth

759. Truth

Drama Historical Drama
6.8

20152h 5min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: James Vanderbilt

As a renowned producer and close associate of Dan Rather, Mary Mapes believes she’s broken the biggest story of the 2004 election: revelations of a sitting U.S. President’s military service. But when allegations come pouring in, sources change their stories, document authenticity is questioned, and the casualties begin to mount.

Themes

Journalism under pressure, Sources credibility under doubt, Presidential election dynamics, Institutional accountability through reporting, Document authenticity scrutiny, Bias vs objectivity tensions

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Bridge of Spies

760. Bridge of Spies

Thriller Drama Political Thriller Historical Drama
7.6

20152h 21min

United States, Germany

Director: Steven Spielberg

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.

Themes

Cold war pressures, Legal drama ethics, Spy vs lawyer, Courtroom defense integrity, State recognition ambitions, Prisoner exchange diplomacy

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