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Follows a renegade Moscow detective investigating the murder of a female war journalist who becomes embroiled in a web of counter espionage involving chemical warfare and the assassination of the Russian president.

Thriller True Story

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What begins as a simple turf war escalates into an all-out ice cream offensive with price slashing, tailgating and even arson when ice cream vendors Dennis Roeper, considered an all-American family man, and Efrain Escobar, a Mexican immigrant and aspiring entrepreneur, find themselves on the verge of destroying the thing they love the most: the joy of ice cream.

Drama True Story

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During WWII, Desmond Doss, an Army medic, is ostracized by his fellow soldiers because of his refusal to kill or even carry a gun. He proves his courage, saving 75 men at the Battle of Okinawa. He later becomes the first conscientious objector in American history to win the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Drama War

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An American dad's daughter asks if she would ever be a real princess. The question sets the man on a search for a region in the world that is disputed, eventually finding a territory in Africa named Bir Tawil, an area between Egypt and Sudan. In June of 2014, he flies to the area, plants a flag and, calls it the Kingdom of North Sudan, claiming it for himself and his family.

Adventure Family

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Jerzy Kosinski a Holocaust survivor and award-winning author, leads a turbulent life. He is plagued with allegations of plagiarism and sex-addiction. Ultimately, he commits suicide in 1991 leaving a note that reads, "I am going to put myself to sleep now for a bit longer than usual. Call it Eternity."

Drama Biography

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Jim Obergefell marries his spouse John Arthur in Maryland in 2013, three months before Arthur dies. The state of Ohio refuses to list him as John's spouse on the death certificate, so Obergefell sues. He is the lead plaintiff in a U.S. Supreme Court case that effectively legalizes same-sex marriage.

Drama True Story

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In Guatemala, Rodrigo Rosenberg, a wealthy businessman who watched his wife-to-be get assassinated along with her father, is later gunned down while riding his bicycle. His murder stirs up an entire country frustrated by the endless waves of violence, sometimes involving corrupt government officials

Drama True Story

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After quarreling with her husband over his request for a divorce, author Agatha Christie leaves their shared residence in Berkshire on the night of December 3, 1926. She leaves behind a letter for her secretary saying she is going to Yorkshire, and she is not found until 10 days later, when it is discovered that she is staying as a guest at a hotel in Yorkshire under a different name.

Action Adventure

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A special ops soldier runs covert missions into Baghdad before the U.S. invasion. The unit is comprised of seven men from the Navy Seals, Green Berets, Army Rangers and Marine Recon who are conducting secret surveillance during the Saddam Hussein regime.

Drama Action

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A biopic of Rock Hudson, the Hollywood screen icon who lived in fear of the discovery of his gay lifestyle.

Drama Biography

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Tells the true story of the failed 1946 escape attempt from Alcatraz Prison by six inmates that incited a full-blown military response — turning the world’s most notorious prison into a war-torn battlefield.

Action True Story

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A baby chimp is adopted by pop star Michael Jackson. Bubbles the Chimp details his life within The King of Pop's inner circle through the scandals that later rocked Jackson’s life and eventually led to Bubbles’ release.

Drama Animation

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A biopic based on the life of classical pianist Byron Janis.

Drama Biography

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Carrie Hamilton is the daughter of Carol Burnett, one of the most beloved figures on television and in film. Carrie journeys from teenage drug addiction to her sober adult life where she finds happiness and success as an actress and a writer before her untimely passing from cancer at age 38.

Drama Biography

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Dark Wire covers the unbelievable true story of how the FBI launched a fake telecom company and became the number one phone service provider to the world’s most notorious gangs, culminating in the arrest of more than a thousand international criminals.

Crime Adaptation

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A biopic about the identical twin sisters who wrote advice columns as Abigail Van Buren and Ann Landers.

Biography True Story

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A PTA President named Kelli Peters is framed from drug possession by a set of parents. Peters is arrested and investigated but the truth eventually comes out and, after a five-year ordeal, she wins a $5.7 million-dollar civil judgment against the couple.

Drama True Story

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H.A. and Margaret Rey go to great lengths to save their manuscript for Curious George, while fleeing Nazi occupied Europe for their lives. Curious George goes on to inspire and charm millions worldwide.

Drama True Story

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American FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) executive Chuck Blazer earns the nickname "Mr. Ten Percent" in FIFA circles because of his rumored cut from the organization's lucrative TV and sponsorship deals. He admits to accepting bribes and begins working as an informant for the FBI after the government accuses him of tax evasion.

Drama True Story

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