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The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
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The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

The remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would become Bruce Lee’s mentor; beginning at the ...
Black Death
6.4

Black Death

Jun. 07, 2010

Black Death

As the plague decimates medieval Europe, rumours circulate of a village immune from the plague. There is talk of a necromancer who leads the ...
Robin Hood
6.6

Robin Hood

May. 12, 2010

Robin Hood

When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man’s sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he ...
Ip Man 2
7.5

Ip Man 2

Apr. 29, 2010

Ip Man 2

Having defeated the best fighters of the Imperial Japanese army in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family settle in post-war Hong Kong. ...
Temple Grandin
8.2

Temple Grandin

Feb. 06, 2010

Temple Grandin

A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic American who has become one of the leading scientists in humane livestock handling.
Bodyguards and Assassins
6.8

Bodyguards and Assassins

In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find ...
The People Speak
7.3

The People Speak

Dec. 13, 2009

The People Speak

A look at America’s struggles with war, class, race and women’s rights. based on Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History ...
Invictus
7.3

Invictus

Dec. 11, 2009

Invictus

Newly elected President Nelson Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can ...
Glorious 39
6.4

Glorious 39

Nov. 20, 2009

Glorious 39

A mysterious tale set around a traditional British family on the eve of World War Two. Oblivious to the looming shadow of World War II, the ...
Tsar
6.8

Tsar

Nov. 04, 2009

Tsar

In 16th-century Russia in the grip of chaos, Ivan the Terrible strongly believes he is vested with a holy mission. Believing he can understand ...
Pope Joan
6.7

Pope Joan

Oct. 22, 2009

Pope Joan

A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.
Amelia
5.8

Amelia

Oct. 22, 2009

Amelia

A look at the life of legendary American pilot Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make ...
Creation
6.6

Creation

Sep. 25, 2009

Creation

A psychological, heart-wrenching love story that provides a unique and inside look at Charles Darwin. Torn between faith and science, he ...
Army of Crime
6.7

Army of Crime

Sep. 16, 2009

Army of Crime

This gripping historical drama recounts the story of Armenian-born Missak Manouchian, a woodworker and political activist who led an immigrant ...
The Pagan Queen
4.5

The Pagan Queen

Sep. 08, 2009

The Pagan Queen

A visionary Slavic queen and her faithful allies draw on everything in their power to overthrow the queen’s despotic husband.
Capitalism: A Love Story
7.4

Capitalism: A Love Story

Michael Moore comes home to the issue he’s been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the ...
Public Enemies
6.9

Public Enemies

Jul. 01, 2009

Public Enemies

Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger’s charm and audacity endear him to much of America’s downtrodden public, but he’s ...
Into the Storm
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Into the Storm

May. 31, 2009

Into the Storm

This powerful follow-up to “The Gathering Storm” follows Churchill from 1940 to 1945 as he guided his beleaguered nation through the crucible of ...
The Great Queen Seondeok
7.2

The Great Queen Seondeok

The life story of Queen Seondeok, the first queen of the Korean people during the Silla Dynasty.
Agora
7.1

Agora

May. 17, 2009

Agora

A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn ...
City of Life and Death
7.7

City of Life and Death

In 1937, during the height of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Japanese Army has just captured Nanjing, then-capital of the Republic of ...
Coco Before Chanel
6.6

Coco Before Chanel

Apr. 22, 2009

Coco Before Chanel

Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial ...
The Damned United
7.5

The Damned United

Mar. 27, 2009

The Damned United

Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough’s abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players’ dirty style of play make it certain ...
The Young Victoria
7.2

The Young Victoria

Mar. 04, 2009

The Young Victoria

As the only legitimate heir of England’s King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. ...
Notorious
6.7

Notorious

Jan. 16, 2009

Notorious

“Notorious” is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn ...
Defiance
7.1

Defiance

Dec. 31, 2008

Defiance

Based on a true story, during World War II, four Jewish brothers escape their Nazi-occupied homeland of West Belarus in Poland and join the ...
Ip Man
8

Ip Man

Dec. 12, 2008

Ip Man

A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events ...
Che: Part Two
6.8

Che: Part Two

Dec. 12, 2008

Che: Part Two

After the Cuban Revolution, Che is at the height of his fame and power. Then he disappears, re-emerging incognito in Bolivia, where he organizes ...
Einstein and Eddington
7.2

Einstein and Eddington

A look at the evolution of Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, and Einstein’s relationship with British scientist Sir Arthur ...
Passchendaele
6.4

Passchendaele

Oct. 17, 2008

Passchendaele

Sergeant Michael Dunne fights in the 10th Battalion, AKA The “Fighting Tenth” with the 1st Canadian Division and participated in all ...