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1. The Outlaws (2021– )
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Seven strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol.
Stars: Rhianne Barreto, Darren Boyd, Gamba Cole, Jessica Gunning
Votes: 15,604
2. Two Weeks Notice (2002)
PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
A lawyer decides that she's used too much like a nanny by her boss, so she walks out on him.
Director: Marc Lawrence | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, Alicia Witt, Dana Ivey
Votes: 126,105 | Gross: $93.35M
3. Burden (I) (2018)
R | 117 min | Biography, Drama, History
When a museum celebrating the Ku Klux Klan opens in a South Carolina town, the idealistic Reverend Kennedy strives to keep the peace even as he urges the group's Grand Dragon to disavow his racist past.
Director: Andrew Heckler | Stars: Garrett Hedlund, Andrea Riseborough, Forest Whitaker, Tom Wilkinson
Votes: 4,150
4. Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story (1996)
PG-13 | 110 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
Chronicles the life of Dorothy Day who dedicated herself in service to her socialist beliefs and her adopted faith of Catholicism. The movement she created continues to thrive to this day, ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Ray Rhodes | Stars: Moira Kelly, Martin Sheen, Lenny von Dohlen, Melinda Dillon
Votes: 538 | Gross: $0.71M
5. So Well Remembered (1947)
Passed | 114 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Mayor George Boswell recalls events of the previous 25 years in his home town of Browdley. As councilman and newspaper editor George has fought hard to better working and living conditions in the bleak Lancashire mill town.
Director: Edward Dmytryk | Stars: John Mills, Martha Scott, Patricia Roc, Trevor Howard
Votes: 585
6. Bigger Than Us (II) (2021)
95 min | Documentary
Melati Wijsen travels the world to meet young activists who have already helped the world with their perseverance and selflessness.
Director: Flore Vasseur | Stars: Greta Thunberg, Rene Silva, Melati Wijsen, Mohamad Al Jounde
Votes: 176
7. Betinho: No Fio da Navalha (2023– )
50 min | Biography, Drama
A inspiradora biografia do sociólogo Herbert de Souza, o saudoso Betinho, nos relembra sua luta no combate à fome e acesso da população pobre à justiça social.
Stars: Júlio Andrade, Julia Shimura, Filipe Bragança, Luiz Bertazzo
Votes: 83
8. The Einstein of Sex (1999)
Unrated | 100 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life story of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a German Jew, who as a physician established the field of sexology, and fought militantly against German anti-sodomy laws in the late 19th century. ... See full summary »
Director: Rosa von Praunheim | Stars: Kai Schumann, Friedel von Wangenheim, Ben Becker, Wolfgang Völz
Votes: 730
9. Itlu Amma (2021)
112 min | Crime, Drama
On a stormy night, a young boy named Venu gets stabbed. The police are of no help, so his mother, Balasaraswathi, sets out to look for him all by herself.
Director: C. Umamaheshwara Rao | Stars: Revathi, Krishna Murali Posani, Ravi Kale, Mihirah Gurupadappa
Votes: 73
10. Doctor Lisa (2020)
120 min | Biography, Drama
This is the story of one day in the life of Elizabeth Glinka, the head of "Fair Care" foundation, a philanthropist, a doctor and a human rights activist. As the day starts, Elizaveta and ... See full summary »
Director: Oksana Karas | Stars: Chulpan Khamatova, Andrzej Chyra, Konstantin Khabenskiy, Andrey Burkovskiy
Votes: 741
11. Anna (X) (2016)
142 min | Biography
Indian biographical film based on the life of social activist, Kisan Baburao "Anna" Hazare.
Director: Shashank Udapurkar | Stars: Shashank Udapurkar, Tanishaa Mukerji, Govind Namdeo, Rajit Kapoor
Votes: 45
12. Jonah Stands Up (2016)
Documentary, Short
New Orleans artist and rabble-rouser Jonah Bascle faces his mortality. He leaves behind a legacy of comedy, visual art, and disability advocacy. Through the combination of Jonah's comedy, ... See full summary »
Director: Hannah Engelson
13. The Exorcism of Jimmy Lee
16 min | Short, Drama | Completed
A group of social activists kidnap a white supremacist in order to exorcise him of his demons.
Director: Godwin Onohwosa | Stars: Christina Leidel, Nic Starr, Michael Maglio, Leo J. Jackson III
14. 44: The Life of Maria Gracia (2015)
44 min | Documentary, Short
"44 -The Life of Maria Gracia" is a snapshot of the life of Maria Gracia: pastor, author, mother, entrepreneur, and social activist.
Director: Ru Gracia | Stars: Ruddy Gracia Sr., Jessie Marie Gracia, Joel Josiah Gracia, Maria Gracia
15. Poets of Life (2017)
73 min | Documentary
A poetic portrayal of the life of a rice farmer, environmentalist, and social activist.
Director: Shirin Barghnavard | Star: Shirin Parsi
Votes: 26
16.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
(2006)
TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Hear the story of Woody Guthrie's creative energy, personal imperfections and family tragedy.
Director: Peter Frumkin | Stars: Peter Coyote, Rick Sharp, Robin Wiley, Peter Mark Joliat
Votes: 147
17.
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(1976)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Tom and Heather both go missing on the same night, and so Mary can only hope that Heather is safe and that Tom was kidnapped by the mass murderer. She'd rather worry about a kidnapping than what she is really worried about.
Director: Joan Darling | Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 33
18.
First Ladies (2020)
Episode:
Eleanor Roosevelt
(2020)
Not Rated | 40 min | Documentary, Biography
Eleanor Roosevelt and former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt created arguably the most formidable political partnership in American history. Eleanor's desolate childhood sowed the seeds... See full summary »
Director: Katharine English | Stars: Robin Wright, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, Paul Sparrow, Allida Black
Votes: 53
19.
Politiikka-Suomi (2021)
Episode:
Suoraa toimintaa
(2021)
60 min | Documentary, History
Directors: Olli Laine, Antti Leino | Stars: Pekka Laine, Tarja Halonen, Pekka Haavisto, Osmo Soininvaara
Votes: 13
20.
What on Earth Is Happening (2010– )
Episode #1.11
(2010 Podcast Episode)
Documentary
Star: Mark Passio
21.
All the Sins (2019– )
Episode:
Roots
(2019)
45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Lauri, a young crime detective, is saved from couples therapy when sent on an assignment to his childhood town. He is joined by a partner, senior detective Sanna, a pleasure-seeking woman who has never been so far north before.
Director: Mika Ronkainen | Stars: Johannes Holopainen, Maria Sid, Matti Ristinen, Timo Pesonen
Votes: 97
22.
All the Sins (2019– )
Episode:
Bringer of Misfortune
(2019)
45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The townspeople search for a missing father of a family. The detectives' work is hindered by personal problems: Sanna is contacted by an unexpected party and a friend from the past blames Lauri for the misfortunes.
Director: Mika Ronkainen | Stars: Johannes Holopainen, Maria Sid, Matti Ristinen, Matti Aakko
Votes: 84
23.
All the Sins (2019– )
Episode:
Place of the Meek
(2019)
44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sanna receives the news she has been dreading. Lauri consoles her and makes a breakthrough in the inquiry. The community of believers holds together in its grief, but elsewhere violence mounts.
Director: Mika Ronkainen | Stars: Johannes Holopainen, Maria Sid, Matti Ristinen, Naava Aitto-Oja
Votes: 80
24.
All the Sins (2019– )
Episode:
Farewells
(2019)
44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The killer controls the stage, and Lauri and Sanna have to deliver some sad news. Lauri gets an unexpected visitor and hope of change awakens. A strange accident by the seashore summons the media to Varjakka.
Director: Mika Ronkainen | Stars: Johannes Holopainen, Maria Sid, Matti Ristinen, Naava Aitto-Oja
Votes: 77
25.
All the Sins (2019– )
Episode:
Intuition
(2019)
44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Are there two killers, and do they share a common enemy? There is a rift in the detectives' relationship and Sanna's whole life turns around. Lauri takes a journey into the past.
Director: Mika Ronkainen | Stars: Johannes Holopainen, Maria Sid, Matti Ristinen, Naava Aitto-Oja
Votes: 76