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The diary of Anne Frank

50th Anniversary Edition of George Stevens' Production
2004
An extraordinary portrayal of humanity set during one of history's most inhumane periods. Features Millie Perkins as the insightful 13 year old biographer of her family's two-year hiding in an Amsterdam attic. At first, the strong-willed teenager embraces her fugitive lifestyle as an adventure. But in time, the ever-increasing fear of discovery and close quarters prove nearly unbearable for the eight personalities in hiding.

In memoriam

New York City 9/11/01
2002
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 started as just another beautiful day. At 8:47am, the city would be jolted into its worst nightmare as a chain of tragic events unfolded, changing the lives of New Yorkers and Americans forever. People from 115 different countries died at the World Trade Center. From still and video cameras of 118 people and 16 news agencies, much of it never-before seen, from in and around New York City. The attack on the WTC was the most documented event in history.

Wizard of Oz

2005
When a nasty neighbor tries to have her dog put to sleep, Dorothy takes her dog, Toto, and starts to run away. A tornado appears and carries her to the magical land of Oz. Wishing to return home, she begins to travel to the city of Oz where a great wizard lives. On her way she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. They all hope the all-mighty Wizard of Oz will help them, but they have to get to the Emerald City before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them.

Mars needs moms

2011
Take out the trash, eat your broccoli. Who needs moms, anyway? Nine-year-old Milo finds out just how much he needs his mom when she's nabbed by Martians, who plan to steal her mom-ness for their own young. Milo's quest to save his mom involves stowing away on a spaceship, navigating an elaborate, multi-level planet, and taking on the alien nation and their leader.

The Ernest Green story

1992
Dramatizes the true story of Ernest Green, the first African American student to graduate from Little Rock High School in 1958. Tells how this young man and eight other black students enrolled in an all white school as part of a phasing in program and faced the injustice of racial discrimination. Documents the protests that occurred, partly instigated when Governor Orval Faubus evoked state rights and brought in the National Guard. Covers President Eisenhower sending in federal troops and eventually the withdrawal of the those troops. Details the additional pressure that Ernest faced since he was the only senior and therefore, the first black African American to graduate. Portrays the hurtful and sometime violent behavior that Ernest and the other students faced from a group of students who were on a mission to rid the school of African Americans. Describes the less than supportive behavior of the of the faculty and school principal. Concludes with Ernest's graduation ceremony which was attended by Dr. Martin Luther King.

Soul surfer

2011
Teen surfer Bethany Hamilton returns to competitive surfing after losing her arm in a shark attack.

Scooby-Doo

2002
Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery, Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his crime-solving cohorts are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip spring break hot spot. Concerned his park might truly be haunted, the owner tries to reunite those notoriously meddling detectives to solve the mystery before his supernatural secret scares away the college crowd.

A kid in King Arthur's court

Updated version of Twain's novel. A boy falls through a crack during an earthquake and finds himself in Camelot, where he uses modern technology to save the kingdom and conquer his own fears of failure.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Relates a sailor's preparation for and execution of revenge against the three men responsible for his fifteen years in prison.
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Clue, the movie

2000
Mystery story based on the famous Parker Bros. game, including three surprise alternative endings.
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