Biographies

Carl Laemmle

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One of the most powerful moguls of Hollywood’s Golden Era, and an unsung Jewish-American hero who saved over 300 Jewish families from the Holocaust, finally gets his due in this captivating biography of a German-born immigrant who began in the garment trade, and went on to found Universal Pictures, helping to establish Hollywood as the world’s movie capital.
Genre 
Documentary
Running Time 
91 minutes

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Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story

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This modern fairy tale blurs the lines of fantasy and reality, to illuminate the compulsive creativity behind the vibrant and colorful renowned Israeli writer and humorist, with animations of Keret’s stories, reenactments of events from his life, and interviews with family, friends and colleagues.
Genre 
Documentary
Running Time 
67 minutes

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Friedkin Uncut

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One of the 1970s’ leading directors, whose oeuvre includes The Exorcist, Cruising and The French Connection, a best picture and director Oscar winner, the eccentric and inquisitive William Friedkin deconstructs his no-nonsense, savvy storyteller reputation, his inimitable provocative, profane, candid and often wickedly funny demeanor fully on view.
Genre 
Documentary
Running Time 
107 minutes

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Henri Dauman: Looking Up

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The seminal work and inspiring story of one of the 20th century’s preeminent photojournalists who produced some of the world’s most iconic images, is told by the engaging storyteller himself, who relays his childhood trauma in wartime France and love of movies, which inform the life-affirming vibrancy of his work.
Genre 
Documentary
Running Time 
87 minutes

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It Must Schwing!: The Blue Note Story

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With a mutual passion for music and profound belief in equality, two German-Jewish immigrants forge the most iconic jazz label in industry history, in this toe-tapping must-see for jazz aficionados, a timeless tale of the American Dream filled with a thrumming soundtrack, artful animation and interviews.
Genre 
Documentary
Running Time 
113 minutes

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Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People

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An inspiring American success story, recounting the life and times of modern journalism’s founding father and relevant to the “fake news” era, this superbly crafted biography heralds freedom of the press at a time when First Amendment rights are challenged.
Genre 
Documentary
Running Time 
86 minutes

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Love, Gilda

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Through laughter and tears, trailblazing Saturday Night Live comedienne Gilda Radner narrates her too-brief life story, in this affectionate and privileged look at a beloved, brilliant comic superstar who exuded positivity even in the darkest times, and who continues to inspire a new generation of fans and performers.
Genre 
Documentary
Running Time 
88 minutes

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Promise at Dawn

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Nominated for five César Awards, this sweeping adaptation of French novelist Romain Gary’s beloved memoir of exotic globetrotting and an impassioned mother-son bond, contemplates the complex emotional truths of a parent’s self-sacrifice and impossible dreams for a child.

Genre 
Narrative
Running Time 
131 minutes

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