FilmRise (Firm)
21) Modern Hero
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (176 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This documentary series celebrates incredible women who are defying the odds, shattering glass ceilings and making a difference in their careers and in the world. These women are educators, businesswomen, nonprofit leaders, media personalities and everyone in between. MODERN HERO proves that role models come from all walks of life.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (103 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Melissa Lucio was the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in Texas. For over ten years she has been awaiting her fate and now faces her last appeal. THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. MELISSA is the portrait of a woman against the entire system.
23) White Girl
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (90 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Summer, New York City. A college girl falls hard for a guy she just met. After a night of partying goes wrong, she goes to wild extremes to get him back. Starring Morgan Saylor (*Homeland*). Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize - Dramatic at the **Sundance Film Festival**. Winner of the "Directors to Watch" award at the **Palm Springs International Film Festival**. *"WHITE GIRL is the powerful feature debut of a filmmaker with original vision and clear...
24) Dahmer
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (102 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Jeffrey Dahmer (Jeremy Renner, "The Hurt Locker") was vilified when authorities discovered he had murdered, dismembered and even tried to consume the bodies of 15 young men in Milwaukee.
25) 24 X 36
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (81 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
A documentary exploring the birth, death, and resurrection of the illustrated movie poster.
26) Mrs. Dalloway
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (98 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
In 1923 London, socialite Clarissa Dalloway's well-planned party is overshadowed by the return of an suitor from 33 years ago. Starring Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**.
27) Morvern Callar
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (98 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
After her partner's suicide, a mourning supermarket worker (two-time Oscar nominee Samantha Morton) and her best friend hit the road in Scotland. From acclaimed director Lynne Ramsay. **Cannes Film Festival** winner. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**.
28) Reset
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (114 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
A riveting documentary on the creative process, RESET depicts renowned choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied (best known for choreographing the dance sequences in Black Swan) as he creates a ballet for his first gala as artistic director of the Paris Opera Ballet.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (25 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
At a costume party, a man dressed as Oliver Hardy meets a woman dressed as Hardy's partner Stan Laurel. Captivated with each other, they determine if their love will last by playing a unique game.
31) New York Doll
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (78 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Recovering alcoholic and recently converted Mormon, Arthur "Killer" Kane, of the rock band The New York Dolls, is given a chance to reunite with his band after 30 years. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**.
32) Elstree 1976
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (102 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
In this fascinating documentary, go behind the scenes of one of the most iconic film series of all time: *Star Wars*. The actors and extras who played aliens, storm troopers, rebels and even Darth Vader in George Lucas' *Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope* reminisce about their time on set and how making the Sci-Fi classic affected their lives and careers, for better or for worse. *"A sweet, quietly funny, fascinating and contemplative study of 10 character...
33) Madame Bovary
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (119 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Bored by marriage and small-town life, Emma Bovary pursues her dreams of passion and excitement whatever the cost. Mia Wasikowska, Paul Giamatti and Ezra Miller star in the Flaubert classic.
35) Southern Comfort
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
1981.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (106 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
During a routine exercise, a team of National Guards is threatened by angry and violent locals. Starring Academy Award winner Keith Carradine and Powers Boothe.
36) The Champions
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (93 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
All odds were against the pit-bulls freed from NFL player Michael Vick's dogfighting ring. This documentary follows the courageous people who risked everything to rescue these dogs.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (89 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
Finnish
Description
A funny and moving film about the power of imagination and the strength of a community, directed by **Oscar**-nominee Selma Vilhunen. The film follows three young girls, Aisku, Elsa and Alisa whose lives have been transformed by their new interest: hobbyhorses. Despite a lack of understanding by some, the girls bravely and spiritedly pursue their hobby. Official Selection at **Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival**. *"A refreshing...
38) As I Lay Dying
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (110 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
James Franco stars in this adaptation of the classic William Faulkner novel, the tragic story of the death of Addie Bundren and her family's quest to honor her last wish. Official Selection at the **Cannes Film Festival**.
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (106 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
Portuguese
Description
Nominated for the Crystal Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, and for a Grand Jury Prize (World Cinema, Dramatic) at the Sundance Film Festival, this acclaimed film is set on the dangerous border between modern-day Brazil and Paraguay, where a war is brewing between rival gangs on either side. Caught in the middle, Brazilian 13-year-old Joca has fallen in love with Basano, a spirited indigenous Paraguayan girl, and is determined to win...
40) Women Who Kill
Publisher
FilmRise
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (91 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Commitment-phobe Morgan and her ex-girlfriend Jean are locally famous true crime podcasters obsessed with female serial killers. There’s a chance they may still have feelings for each other, but co-dependence takes a back seat when Morgan meets the mysterious Simone. Blinded by infatuation, Morgan ignores warnings from friends that her new love interest is practically a stranger. Nominated for Best First Screenplay and the Someone to Watch Award...