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Sherlock

Season four begins with the mercurial Sherlock Holmes, back once more on British soil as Doctor Watson and his wife Mary prepare for their biggest challenge yet: becoming parents.

The last of the Mohicans

In 1757, during the French and Indian War, half-sisters Cora and Alice Munro set out to join their father, the British commander of Fort William Henry. After they are betrayed, the sisters are rescued by frontier scout Hawkeye, whose efforts to lead them to safety.

King

A powerful portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and events of the Civil Rights Movement leading up to his assassination.

Blackbeard

terror at sea
Docu-drama of the fearsome pirate, Englishman Edward Teach, who terrorized America's offshore waters in the early 18th century. See how the charismatic leader confounded the powers of England and Virginia as he pillaged 40 ships in two years, stealing precious exports to and from the Caribbean.

Along came Polly

Romantic comedy about the meeting of two mismatched people. Reuben has spent his whole life playing it safe, and Polly is a free spirit who lives on the edge.

Glory road

Based on the true story of Don Haskins, a future Hall of Fame coach of Texas Western University, who starts the best players he can find-- history's first all African-American team.

Brighton Beach memoirs

Fifteen-year-old Eugene Jerome is trying to uncover life's mysteries in this adaptation of a Broadway hit about growing up in Brooklyn during the late 1930's.

Cinderella man

Based on the life of boxer James Braddock who takes up boxing to feed his family in depression era New York, and ends up winning the sport's most prestigious title in his victory against champion Max Baer.

King Lear

Shakespeare's tragedy about King Lear, an old king who prematurely divides his kingdom among his greedy daughters.

Remembering 9--11

four films commemorating the heroes & victims of September 11th
Four films exploring the intersection of everyday life with the single worst act of terrorism in United States history.

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