Nat Turner is an enslaved Baptist preacher who lives on a Virginia plantation owned by Samuel Turner. With rumors of insurrection in the air, a cleric convinces Samuel that Nate should sermonize to other slaves, thereby quelling any notions of an uprising. As Nate witnesses the horrific treatment of his fellow man, he realizes that he can no longer just stand by and preach. On Aug. 21, 1831, Turner's quest for justice and freedom leads to a violent and historic rebellion in Southampton County.

The Birth of a Nation

The story of South African politician Winnie Mandela (Jennifer Hudson).

Winnie Mandela

In the 10 years before the creation of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney struggles to master the art and business of animation.

Walt Before Mickey

A vision of the man taken from the Gospel of Luke.

The Savior

Gertrude Bell's life as an explorer, cartographer, and archaeologist for the British Empire.

Queen of the Desert

Prince William and Kate Middleton begin a royal romance after meeting at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

William & Kate

The true and untold story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur (Demetrius Shipp Jr.), from his early days in New York to his status as one of the world's most recognized and influential voices. Against all odds, Shakur's raw talent, powerful lyrics and revolutionary mindset establish him as a cultural icon whose legacy continues to grow long after his death.

All Eyez on Me

Penn State football coach Joe Paterno becomes embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal.

Paterno

Before he becomes world-famous mime Marcel Marceau, aspiring Jewish actor Marcel Mangel joins the French Resistance to save thousands of orphaned children from the Nazis.

Resistance

Cleric Henry Covington (Laurence Fishburne) and Rabbi Albert Lewis (Martin Landau) profoundly affect the life of writer Mitch Albom (Bradley Whitford).

Mitch Albom's Have a Little Faith

A notorious outlaw on the run from the law must decide whether he wants to surrender or go out in a blaze of glory.

Tracy the Outlaw

Wish Man

In her twilight years, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep) reflects on her life and career as she finally prepares to dispose of the belongings of her late husband, Denis (Jim Broadbent). Daughter of a Grantham grocer, she successfully broke through a double-paned glass ceiling of gender and class. Thatcher became the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom and remained as such for 11 consecutive years, until declining popularity forced her to resign.

The Iron Lady

In this biographical film, glamorous yet lonely star Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway) takes in two orphans, and at first their unconventional family seems happy. But after Joan's attempts at romantic fulfillment go sour and she is fired from her contract with MGM studios, her callous and abusive behavior towards her daughter Christina (Diana Scarwid) becomes even more pronounced. Christina leaves home and takes her first acting role, only to find her mother's presence still overshadowing her.

Mommie Dearest

Influential gospel singer Mahalia Jackson rises to fame in the 1940s and performs at numerous rallies during the civil rights movement.

Mahalia

During the last two years of her life, Princess Diana (Naomi Watts) campaigns against the use of land mines and has a secret love affair with a Pakistani heart surgeon (Naveen Andrews).

Diana

Though he once spent time in San Quentin, 22-year-old black man Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan) is now trying hard to live a clean life and support his girlfriend (Melonie Diaz) and young daughter (Ariana Neal). Flashbacks reveal the last day in Oscar's life, in which he accompanied his family and friends to San Francisco to watch fireworks on New Year's Eve, and, on the way back home, became swept up in an altercation with police that ended in tragedy. Based on a true story.

Fruitvale Station

When Heidi Broussard is ready to give birth, her best friend, Magen, travels to Austin, Texas, to be by her side. However, when Heidi and her newborn daughter go missing soon afterward, authorities begin to suspect that Magen is hiding a huge secret.

Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard

Inspirational teacher Stacey Bess (Emily VanCamp) provides a suitable classroom for homeless students.

Beyond the Blackboard

A reimagining of the life and times of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas Outlaw Music movement.

Blaze

The native political and social activism of the Comanche activist.

LaDonna Harris: Indian 101

This sweeping account of the life of Pu Yi (John Lone), the last emperor of China, follows the leader's tumultuous reign. After being captured by the Red Army as a war criminal in 1950, Pu Yi recalls his childhood from prison. He remembers his lavish youth in the Forbidden City, where he was afforded every luxury but unfortunately sheltered from the outside world and complex political situation surrounding him. As revolution sweeps through China, the world Pu Yi knew is dramatically upended.

The Last Emperor

Two of Michael Jackson's trusted bodyguards reveal the singer's devotion to his children and the hidden drama that took place during the last two years of his life.

Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland

A chronicle of the career of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, from his rise to fame in the 1970s to his death in 1989 at the age of 42.

Mapplethorpe

Playwright Moss Hart (George Hamilton) becomes famous on Broadway with his collaborator George S. Kaufman (Jason Robards).

Act One

When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic starts going to church to impress her. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest.

Father Stu

Writer Ernest Hemingway (Clive Owen) begins a romance with fellow scribe Martha Gellhorn (Nicole Kidman).

Hemingway & Gellhorn

The rise, fall and rise again of original members of The Sugarhill Gang.

I Want My Name Back

From humble beginnings, Cantinflas (Óscar Jaenada) travels from the small stage to the bright lights of Hollywood and becomes Mexico's beloved comedy-film star.

Cantinflas

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