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1. The Making of 'Going All the Way' (2023 Video)

186 min | Documentary

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Director: Richard Schenkman | Stars: Ellen Chenoweth, Tom Gorai, Amy Locane, Mark Pellington

2. Let the World See (2022– )

42 min | Documentary

Follows Mamie Till-Mobley and her quest for justice that sparked the civil rights movement after her son Emmett Till's murder, to stand up boldly for their rights.

Stars: Common, Nia Long, Michelle Obama, Jesse Jackson

Votes: 261

3. Let the World See (2022– )
Episode: There He Is (2022)

Documentary

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Directors: Jeanmarie Condon, Fatima Curry | Stars: Christopher Benson, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Carolyn Bryant, Roy Bryant

Votes: 24

4. Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time (2021)

Not Rated | 127 min | Documentary

Recounting the extraordinary life of author Kurt Vonnegut, and the 25-year friendship with the filmmaker who set out to document it.

Directors: Robert B. Weide, Don Argott | Stars: Linda Bates, John Irving, Jerome Klinkowitz, Sidney Offit

Votes: 1,366

5. Forgotten TV (2017– )
James at 15 (2020 Podcast Episode)

A complete look at the 1977-78 NBC series James at 15 which starred Lance Kerwin. Includes interviews with show creator Dan Wakefield and writer April Smith.

Stars: April Smith, Dan Wakefield

6. Forgotten TV (2017 Podcast Series)

Forgotten TV brings you TV memories of the 70s/80s, with a focus on short-lived TV shows. Its considerations of these now-classic shows are comprehensive and many reveal never before heard details about behind the scenes production.

Stars: Ernie Hudson, Tom Greene, Andrea Elson, Todd Porter

7. Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard (2006)

Not Rated | 62 min | Documentary, Biography

In his first public interview in more than a decade, pop culture icon of the 1970s and 80s, Werner Erhard breaks his long silence about his ideas, his life and his controversial program "... See full summary »

Director: Robyn Symon | Stars: Warren Bennis, Jeff Bridges, John Denver, Joe DiMaggio

Votes: 106 | Gross: $0.03M

8. The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till (2005)

PG-13 | 70 min | Documentary, Biography

Never-before-seen testimony is included in this documentary on Emmett Louis Till, who, in 1955, was brutally murdered after he whistled at a white woman.

Director: Keith Beauchamp | Stars: Mamie Till Mobley, Wheeler Parker, Simeon Wright, Ruthie Mae Crawford

Votes: 518 | Gross: $0.20M

9. New York in the 50's (2000)

Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary

Based on the book by Dan Wakefield, the film combines stunning archival footage of New York with interviews of the icons of the day - Kerouac, Ginsberg, Baldwin, Mailer, Basie, etc. Offering modern day perspectives.

Director: Betsy Blankenbaker | Stars: Ted Steeg, Jack Kerouac, David Amram, Sam Astrachan

Votes: 119 | Gross: $0.00M

10. Going All the Way (1997)

R | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

After returning home from the Korean War, two young men search for love and fulfillment in middle America.

Director: Mark Pellington | Stars: Jeremy Davies, Ben Affleck, Amy Locane, Rose McGowan

Votes: 2,155 | Gross: $0.09M

11. The Fifties (1997– )

Documentary, History

An in depth documentary of all aspects of life in the 1950s.

Stars: Edward Herrmann, David Halberstam, B.B. King, John Chancellor

Votes: 186

12. The Fifties (1997– )
Episode: The Fear & the Dream (1997)

Documentary, History

Following the victorious end of World War II, America was looking forward to new prosperity and relief from the shortages and rationing that the war required. New affluence, new low-cost ... See full summary »

Director: Tracy Dahlby | Stars: Jack Anderson, Francis Biddle, Harlon Block, Kathleen Brindley

Votes: 7

13. Quiz Show (1994)

PG-13 | 133 min | Biography, Drama, History

A young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, investigates a potentially fixed game show. Charles Van Doren, a big time show winner, is under Goodwin's investigation.

Director: Robert Redford | Stars: Ralph Fiennes, John Turturro, Rob Morrow, Paul Scofield

Votes: 73,321 | Gross: $24.82M

14. Heartbeat (1988–1989)

60 min | Drama

Inspired by true events, follows the hardships and professional challenges of female doctors who decided to open a new medical center, Women's Medical Arts, in response to health care system not addressing many problems of female patients.

Stars: Kate Mulgrew, Laura Johnson, Lynn Whitfield, Gail Strickland

Votes: 70

15. Heartbeat (1988–1989)
Episode: The Wedding (1988)

Drama

Pediatrician, doctor Leo Rosetti, wants to hold the first health conference at the clinic. Doctor Autrey's fear of breast cancer grows. Fertility specialist, Dr. Paul Jared, must deal with impotence.

Director: Gene Reynolds | Stars: Kate Mulgrew, Laura Johnson, Ray Baker, Lou Beatty Jr.

16. Loving (1983–1995)

30 min | Drama, Romance

"Loving" takes place in the fictional town of Corinth, Pennsylvania and centers on the lives of the wealthy Alden family. Love, betrayal, and the struggle for power form the focus of this long-running drama.

Stars: Lisa Peluso, Laura Wright, Lauren-Marie Taylor, Christine L. Tudor

Votes: 382

17. Great Performances (1971– )
Episode: The Innocents Abroad (1983)

TV-G | 88 min | Music, Musical

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Director: Luciano Salce | Stars: Craig Wasson, Brooke Adams, David Ogden Stiers, Gigi Proietti

Votes: 81

18. The Seduction of Miss Leona (1980 TV Movie)

100 min | Drama, Romance

Spinster professor Miss Leona takes an interest in Bliss Dawson, a maintenance man. After a successful session fixing her desk lamp, she invites him to spend Saturday doing her odd jobs.

Director: Joseph Hardy | Stars: Lynn Redgrave, Anthony Zerbe, Conchata Ferrell, Brian Dennehy

Votes: 59

19. Starting Over (1979)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Romance

A divorced man falls in love, but somehow he can't get over his ex-wife. This affects his love life in comic ways. Based on Dan Wakefield's novel.

Director: Alan J. Pakula | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Charles Durning

Votes: 3,240 | Gross: $41.64M

20. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Actions Speak Louder (1978)

48 min | Drama

Scott, a deaf student, transfers to James' school and struggles for acceptance.

Director: Joseph Hardy | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 18

21. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Ducks (1978)

49 min | Drama

When the expressway expansion threatens a local park James and his friends help relocate the park ducks to a new outdoor area rather than see them moved to a zoo.

Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 13

22. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Knocking Heads (1978)

49 min | Drama

James writes an article questioning the offense of the football team but pays the price in history class. Later he finds out the coach didn't play college football as he claims.

Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 17

23. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Hunter Country (1978)

49 min | Drama

James runs for student body president. Marlene is opposed to some of his views and decides that she will run against him.

Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 17

24. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: The Gift (1978)

48 min | Drama

James looks forward to his upcoming 16th birthday and hopes to get a car as a gift. His uncle decides to give him a night with a call-girl instead. Shunning that situation, James falls in ... See full summary »

Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 25

25. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Unrequited Love... Twice (1978)

47 min | Drama

A young friend of Sandy develops a crush on James while one of Mr. Hunter's students shows a romantic interest in him.

Director: Ernest Pintoff | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 15

26. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Queen of the Silver Dollar (1978)

49 min | Drama

While away at a swim meet James convinces a young woman to spend the night in his motel room to win a bet with the other swimmers.

Director: George Tyne | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 15

27. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Champions (1978)

48 min | Drama

James, Sly and other Bunker Hill students fail to make it onto the school basketball team, and start up their own intramural team instead. But when he falls for Jennifer, a friend of ... See full summary »

Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 14

28. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Rebel Without a Car (1978)

49 min | Drama

James takes driving lessons as he attempts to obtain his driver's license but finds trouble when he borrows the family car without permission.

Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 17

29. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: An Hour Before Midnight (1978)

48 min | Drama

James befriends Karen on the newspaper staff, and helps her to confront her alcoholism.

Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 18

30. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: The Blowout (1978)

49 min | Drama

The school dance is around the corner, and everybody's looking for a date. James has a crush on a fellow student who's taller than he is, while fending off the advances of another who's much shorter than him.

Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 17

31. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Star-Crossed Lovers (1978)

48 min | Drama

Marlene falls for a street musician.

Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 16

32. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Listless Fever (1978)

49 min | Drama

James fears he may have contracted a venereal disease from Swedish exchange student Christine.

Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 16

33. James at 16 (1977–1978)

60 min | Drama

James, a daydreamer and photographer, must learn to cope with life as his father moves the family from Oregon to Boston, Massachusetts.

Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 522

34. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Pilot (1977)

100 min | Drama

A 15-year-old whose family moves from Oregon to Boston misses the girlfriend he left behind, so he runs away to see her. On the way he hooks up with a female art student in her 20s who is ... See full summary »

Director: Joseph Hardy | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 255

35. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Kathy's in the Shower (1977)

47 min | Drama

James' older sister Kathy is found to be romantically involved with one of her college professors, and struggles to keep this knowledge a secret from their parents.

Director: Joseph Hardy | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 19

36. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: The Girl with the Bad Rep (1977)

47 min | Drama

James falls for a fellow student who is known to be promiscuous.

Director: Joseph Hardy | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 28

37. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Friends (1977)

46 min | Drama

James struggles to find his place in Boston, and tries to make friends with three fellow students at Bunker Hill: Sly, Marlene, and Paisley.

Director: Joseph Hardy | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 25

38. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Fast and Loose (1977)

48 min | Drama

James befriends a new boy at school from a wealthy family, and the two take an unsupervised trip to California.

Director: Richard Crenna | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 16

39. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Higher Ground (1977)

48 min | Drama

James is interested in a young woman who belongs to a cult.

Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 17

40. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: Mrs. Carson (1977)

47 min | Drama

James becomes concerned when a student teacher finds herself alone and pregnant.

Director: Ernest A. Losso | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 15

41. James at 16 (1977–1978)
Episode: The Apple Tree, the Singing and the Gold (1977)

48 min | Drama

When his best friend comes to visit from Portland, James has to confront how to deal with a loss.

Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Linden Chiles, Lynn Carlin, Kim Richards

Votes: 16

42. Great Performances (1971– )

TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical

Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.

Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo

Votes: 896