Citizen Ruth
An irresponsible, drug-addicted, recently impregnated woman finds herself in the middle of an abortion debate when both parties attempt to sway her to their respective sides.
Released: 1996
Country: United States
Director: Alexander Payne
Producer: Independent Pictures (II), Miramax
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Ask Dr. Ruth
HDA documentary portrait chronicling the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America's most famous sex therapist. As her 90th birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and her career at the forefront of the sexual revolution.
Ruth: The Musical
HDWhen tragedy strikes their family, Ruth, her mother-in-law and sister-in-law are left poor and struggling. Despite the danger, Ruth decides to accompany her mother-in-law, Naomi, back to her husband's homeland.
Citizen Soldier
HDCITIZEN SOLDIER is a dramatic feature film, told from the point of view of a group of Soldiers in the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known since World War II as the "Thunderbirds." Set in one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan at the height of the surge, it is a heart-pounding, heartfelt grunts' eye-view of the war. A modern day Band of Brothers, Citizen Soldier tells the true story of a group of Soldiers and their life-changing tour of duty in Afghanistan, offering an excruciatingly personal look into modern warfare, brotherhood, and patriotism. Using real footage from multiple cameras, including helmet cams, these Citizen Soldiers give the audience an intimate view into the chaos and horrors of combat and, in the process, display their bravery and valor under the most hellish of conditions.
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
HDWhen the notorious Diaper Mafia take hostage the Tromaville School for the Very Special, only the Toxic Avenger and his morbidly obese sidekick Lardass can save Tromaville. However, an explosion results in some unforeseeable consequences, creating a dimensional tear between Tromaville and its dimensional mirror image, Amortville. While the Toxic Avenger (Toxie) is trapped in Amortville, Tromaville comes under the control of Toxie's evil doppelganger, the Noxious Offender (Noxie). Will Toxie return to Tromaville in time to stop Noxie's rampage or is he doomed to remain a second-class citizen in Amortville forever? How did Toxie's wife Sarah become pregnant with two babies from two different fathers? Will Tito ever get over his teen angst and become a productive member of society?
Citizen X
HDDuring the 1980s, Soviet authorities hunt for a serial killer who picks his victims in railway stations and commuter trains and lures them into the woods.
Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio
HDIn rural Alabama, architecture students cross the threshold of poverty to build communities, not just structures, and leave snakebit to make a better world.
Law Abiding Citizen
HDA frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free.
Brave Citizen
HDAn expelled boxing champion, who now is a high-school teacher, witnesses intolerable violence and throws her first punch to build justice against it, while putting on a mask.
Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster
HDWWII vet Eddie Boyd is torn between providing for his young family and an unfulfilled dream of becoming a Hollywood star. He discovers a way to do both, but his dream leads him down a path of danger and tragedy.
Disconnect. Reconnect.
HDA modern family loses sight of what matters when they grow too dependent on technology in this timely tale of electronic addiction.
Ladies Book Club
HDBunny (Angell Conwell) and Carlyle (Lyriq Bent) are roommates and have been best friends since college. Despite their undeniable attraction for one another, they have managed to keep their friendship platonic. Bunny's group of friends, including the very outspoken Rona (Elise Neal), plus Bunny's meddling mother (Jack̩e Harry), would love to see the best friends cross that line once and for all - and they use their Ladies Book Club meetings to try to spark a love connection.Plot summaryAdd synopsis
Some Days Are Better Than Others
HDSome Days are Better Than Others is Matt McCormick's poetic, character-driven debut feature-length film that asks why the good times slip by so fast while the difficult times seem so sticky.