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Na Quebrada | Brazil
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IMDB
6.2 (200 votes)
In the ghettos of the greatest metropolis in Brazil, a midst flying bullets, love and any number of hurdles, young people's stories mingle and collide in the search for dreams and choices. Inspired by true stories, the feature film 'Broken Town' reveals the struggle faced and the choices made by teenagers who have always been surrounded by weapons, crime, and hardship.

The Whistleblower | Germany| Canada
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IMDB
7.1 (30594 votes)
Based on the experiences of Nebraska cop Kathryn Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz) who discovers a deadly sex trafficking ring while serving as a U.N. peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Risking her own life to save the lives of others, she uncovers an international conspiracy that is determined to stop her, no matter the cost.

Creation | United Kingdom
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IMDB
6.7 (13419 votes)
A psychological, heart-wrenching love story that provides a unique and inside look at Charles Darwin. Torn between faith and science, he struggles to finish his legendary book "On the Origin of the Species," which goes on to become the foundation for evolutionary biology.

Hawking | United Kingdom
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IMDB
7.6 (5496 votes)
The story of Professor Stephen Hawking's early years. It is 1963, and our young cosmologist celebrates his 21st birthday. At the party is a new friend, Jane Wilde - there is a strong attraction between the two. Jane is intrigued by Stephen's talk of stars and the Universe. But she realises that there is something very wrong when Stephen suddenly finds that he is unable to stand up.

Éternelle Jean Seberg | France
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IMDB
7 (47 votes)
French documentary about the life of American actress and New Wave icon Jean Seberg.

Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows | United States of America| United Kingdom
Genre
IMDB
7.7 (444 votes)
Hollywood careers are full of make-or-break moments. For Clint Eastwood, one such moment came when studio powers agreed to let him make his directing debut. That story and others comprise this portrait of the famed Hollywood icon. His career is explored via an array of film clips, interviews and more.

Escape from Alcatraz | United States of America
Genre
IMDB
7.6 (109946 votes)
Budget
8,000,000.00$
Escape from Alcatraz tells the story of the only three men ever to escape from the infamous maximum security prison at Alcatraz. In 29 years, the seemingly impenetrable federal penitentiary, which housed Al Capone and "Birdman" Robert Stroud, was only broken once - by three men never heard of again.

Genre
IMDB
7.3 (55541 votes)
Budget
35,000,000.00$
As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.

Los Borgia | Spain
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IMDB
6.1 (1587 votes)
A portrait of the bloody dynasty that spawned a pope, Alexander VI, as well as the role model for Machiavelli's "The Prince," his son Cesare Borgia, and a legend of femme duplicity, daughter Lucrezia Borgia.

Libertador | Spain| Venezuela
Genre
IMDB
6.9 (4827 votes)
Budget
50,000,000.00$
Bolívar was instrumental in Latin America’s struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians and emancipators in American history. Libertador is told from the viewpoint of Bolívar, portrayed by Ramírez, about his quests and epic military campaigns, which covered twice the territory Alexander the Great conquered, and his vision to unify South America.

I Am Heath Ledger | Canada
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IMDB
7.4 (5754 votes)
The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.

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IMDB
6.5 (5111 votes)
A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner.

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