uncles

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uncles

When heroes die

1992
Devastated to discover that Uncle Rob, his hero, is dying of AIDS, twelve-year-old Gary, in need of advice and guidance in his life, finds that it is Uncle Rob himself who gives him strength to face the future.

Uncle Jacob's ghost story

1986
Paul discovers the story of his Great Uncle Jacob, the black sheep of the family, who believed that the ghosts of two beloved friends followed him when he emigrated from Poland to America.

How I learned to drive

1997
Presents the script for the drama about the troubling relationship between Li'l Bit and her Uncle Peck.

Go west, Amelia Bedelia!

2011
Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper, takes a vacation at her Uncle Buck's dude ranch.

It always happens to Leona

1989
Feeling left out between her older sister and younger brother, Leona decides to run away with Uncle Rosco, a motorcycle racer.

Breakfast at Danny's Diner

2003
Danny's twin niece and nephew help him prepare to open his diner one morning but are soon overwhelmed by the work, until they put their multiplication skills to work.

Beautiful

1998
A young gardener and Uncle George collaborate on a garden, so that when a very sick Uncle George comes home from the doctor he is greeted with beautiful flowers.

Eli and Uncle Dawn

1997
With the help of his magician uncle, a young boy finds his special elephant toy.

Losing Uncle Tim

1989
When his beloved Uncle Tim dies of AIDS, Daniel struggles to find reassurance and understanding and finds that his favorite grown-up has left him a legacy of joy and courage.

You can go home again

1994
A young girl prompts her mother to return to the land of her own childhood, where she visits her uncle's old home and has a wonderful surprise.

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