American Animals

52 Blocks: Show and Prove

2007

As beautiful and sleek as it is deadly, 52 Blocks merits special conservation efforts as the United States' only existing native martial culture, as it is indeed, the jazz of the martial arts world. Across the African diaspora, there are manifestations of African-derived warrior-dances, capoeira in brazil, mani in Cuba, ladja in Martinique, pinge in Haiti- yet the US offshoot has remained esoteric, because it was suppressed throughout slavery, Reconstruction and Jim Crow and then obscured in the criminal justice system. The history, interviews and training of the martial arts style that created Breakdance and boxing greats like Mike Tyson.

Surviving a Week at the Real Conjuring House

2023

Day 1 of Sam and Colby's week long stay at The Real Conjuring House. The ghost hunters try to survive a week at the most haunted house in America to see if this place is truly demonic. But after meeting Cody and Satori and learning of their knocking method, everything changes.

A Perfect Murder

1998 · ★ 6.5

Millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor is a man who has everything but what he craves most: the love and fidelity of his wife. A hugely successful player in the New York financial world, he considers her to be his most treasured acquisition. But she needs more than simply the role of dazzling accessory.

We Own the Night

2007 · ★ 6.7

A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from Russian mafia hitmen.

Swindle

2002 · ★ 4.6

Four thieves attempt to make the richest score in history.

Mad Youth

2021

In 2020 the Hungarian government announced the change of ownership at nine state universities in order to make them maintained by foundations. The so-called “restructuring” comprised the imposition of a board of trustees over the universities, the members of which being loyal supporters of the government holding stable positions in its economic halo. Only one of the nine institutions protested against the forced political takeover of the University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE). Our film presents one of the stories of the university blockade.

The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case

1976 · ★ 6.5

Fact-based story of the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr., son and namesake of the famed pilot, and ensuing trial of accused and convicted killer, Bruno Hauptmann.

The Elephant Man

1980 · ★ 8.1

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.

Lorenzo's Oil

1992 · ★ 7.1

Lorenzo Odone, a Virginia 5-year-old, develops a degenerative nerve disease so rare that nobody is working on a cure, so his parents decide to immerse themselves in research and tackle the problem themselves.

Boxed

2019 · ★ 7.7

The terrifying daring escape of Henry "Box" Brown, who used creativity and courage to escape from slavery in 1849.

Could This Be Love?

2007 · ★ 6.2

Lucas, a wealthy, 43 year-old divorced businessman, is irresistibly attracted to Elsa, a 38 year old renowned sculptor from whom he has commissioned a piece to decorate the reception at his office.

The Salt Between Us

Mia and Eden, two lifelong best friends must reckon with the romantic tension they’ve long avoided when one finally confesses her feelings.