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Release: April 16, 2024

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John Sayles' City of Hope is a portrait of a mid-sized American city and its complex politics, told through the interweaving narratives of its citizens. An old apartment block stands in the way of a major commercial development. Its owner, Joe Rinaldi, feels pressure to torch the apartments to allow for the new development, backed by crooked Mayor Baci and policeman O'Brien. Joe's estranged son, Nick, soon becomes a pawn in the power politics of the city by virtue of a botched robbery. Following the arrest of two teenagers, idealistic city councilman Wynn finds himself torn between what he thinks is right, and what his Black constituents want.

Release: August 25, 2020

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Product Description From Academy Award Winning director Tony Bill (The Sting) and Academy Award Winning writer John Patrick Shanley (Moonstruck) comes ''Five Corners''. John Turturo (Barton Fink) is ''Heinz'', a rapist who has been released from prison, who attempts to court Linda (Jodie Foster), the young woman whom he previously attacked. Coming to Linda's aid is Jamie (Todd Graff), her disabled boyfriend, while Harry (Tim Robbins), her protector from the earlier incident, is preoccupied with joining the civil rights movement. As Heinz' behavior grows increasingly bizarre, the offbeat tale moves towards its dramatic conclusion. Featuring a score by 8-Time Academy Award nominated composer James Newton Howard (King Kong, The Dark Knight, The Hunger Games) Review Bill presents his story of 5 Corners with a delicate mix of passion and humor, satire and devotion. It's the story of a time in America that became a crossroads for a generation, as well as for a unique neighborhood called 5 Corners. --Cathy Burke, United Press International Reminds you that you can still find small treasures in all the piles of low-budget cinematic junk that are out there. --James Plath, Movie Metropolis

Release: May 1, 2012

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Two strong-willed women clash over how to save a small-town church choir and lead it to national competition.