The true story of a troubled Princeton mathematician who is able to overcome years of suffering from schizophrenia to win the Nobel Prize.

Based on the life of William Wilberforce, his passion, and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th century, and the people, including his minister, who pushed him to pursue it to the end. The film is inspiring.--Chicago Sun-Times A workmanlike piece of storytelling...--TV Guide Compelling and highly informative. --New York Daily News

The sensational true story of the Women's Liberation Movement's disruption of the 1970 Miss World pageant, an event watched by more than 100 million viewers, and which made headlines around the world. Not only that, when order was restored, the first woman of color was crowned Miss World. In a matter of hours, a global audience had witnessed the patriarchy driven from the stage and the Western ideal of beauty turned on its head.

The life of Malcolm X, the black activist who became a Muslim and became a leader in the Nation of Islam until his assassination. Special features include: 10 additional scenes, the Academy Award nominated documentary Malcolm X, and more. A spiritually enriching testament to the human capacity for change...--Washington Post

It is 1971, and journalist Raoul Duke barrels toward Las Vegas, accompanied by a trunkful of contraband and his unhinged Samoan attorney, Dr. Gonzo, to cover a motorcycle race. His cut-and dried assignment quickly descends into a feverish psychedelic odyssey.

History was made in 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the professional baseball race barrier to become the first African-American MLB player of the modern era. 42 tells the life story of Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.

Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, and she must act to protect the lives of her people, which will include a tragic sacrifice on her part. Includes deleted scenes, featurettes, commentary, and more. ...fast-paced, beautifully mounted and well-acted...--New York Post ...enticingly risque saga...--San Francisco Chronicle ...the costumes are so sumptuous, the sets so vast, the music so insistent...--Roger...

The epic story of a family forced to emigrate from war-torn Laos after the chaos of the secret air war waged by the U.S. during the Vietnam War, to the mean streets of New York City. Kuras has spent the last 23 years chronicling the family's extraordinary journey in this deeply personal, poetic, and emotional film.

Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton personally conducts an intimatecinematic commemoration of the life, times, and work of UK filmmaker,artist, and renegade Derek Jarman in Derek. Both a "heartbreaking and giddily alive biopic" and an "accomplished homage" (Art forum), Isaac Julien's Derek is a joyful requiem celebrating Derek Jarman's life, vision and legacy with the same maverick energy and affectionate creativity that made its subject one of the...

The only up-close and personal film about the juggernaut band The Clash and their meteoric trajectory through rock 'n' roll history. The rise and fall of The Clash features previously unseen footage of the band at work and at play as well as interviews with the individual band member and with those who knew them well--Container.