In 1923 when whites, fueled by a rumor that a black man raped a white woman, attack & set fire to the black town of Rosewood Florida, a white & a black man face a hard choice–should they help the black?
Love & Friendship (2016)
Widowed Lady Susan visits her in-laws in pursuit of a rich husband, & finds her plans complicated when her daughter runs away from school & becomes a rival.
The Lobster (2015)
Society doesn’t allow singles, so the divorced David is sent to a Hotel where residents have 45 days to discover a mate (must have something in common) or become an animal of their choice, his being a lobster.
Angry Birds (2016)
Unpopular on Bird Island because he is so often angry, Red becomes leader when green pigs arrive by boat and steal the eggs of the birds. Red shows that anger can be an important motivator in getting their “children” back.
The Meddler (2016)
Susan Sarandon is delightful. Click the image to read my entire review.
Roots (2016)
The saga of Kunta Kinte, stolen from his African home and sold into slavery on a Virginia plantation is told in this remake of Alex Haley’s autobiography.
Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)
Alice returns to Wonderland through a looking glass to help the Mad Hatter, who is dying from a broken heart because of his father. They must go back in time.
The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015)
The little known story of The Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan is told, from his study with Cambridge’s Prof. Hardy during WW 1 to his early death back in India in 1920.
ROOTS (1977 TV Series)
Alex Haley traces roots of his African heritage back to the days of slavery & then to Kunta Kinte, captured in Africa, sold into slavery in the Colonies, but never giving up his dream of freedom.
Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016)
Other critics dismiss this story about the Brazilian soccer legend, but I think it will touch your heart. Click the image to read my review.