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Real-life rapper-turned-actor GQ (ON THE LINE, DRUMLINE) writes and stars in his directorial debut as an aspiring white rapper torn between the carefree party lifestyle of his closeknit group of friends and the difficult work of creating a successful music career. Set during one pivotal weekend in the life of the New York City youth, GQ's hip-hop musical eschews the typical urban-drama formula for a breezy slice-of-life vibe. The strong supporting cast includes Jaclyn DeSantis, Mylika Davis, Nate Mooney, Omar Sharif Scroggins, and Fay Wolf.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - EnglishInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
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A documentary chronicling the intense 18-hour recording session of Stephen Sondheim's landmark musical COMPANY. From the first notes of the overture, to Elaine Stritch's attempt to hit the right note in The Ladies Who Lunch, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at this exhausting creative endeavor.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. D.A. Pennebaker - Camera/Director, Harold Prince -
Production Director, Elaine Stritch - Star Extra SongText/Photo Galleries: Filmmaker Biography Filmmaker Filmography
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Billy Bob Thornton stars in LEVITY as Manual Jordan, an ex-con recently released from a 21-year jail sentence, who is seeking redemption from Adele Easley (Holly Hunter), the sister
of the guy he murdered. His mild manner and passivity make him immune to the new freedoms he'll experience outside of jail, and so his release seems like more of a punishment than a reward. By a stroke of luck he meets a spiritual man (Morgan Freeman) who runs a soup kitchen and community center. He is given a job as a parking attendant for the nearby nightclub. This job is the catalyst that brings him in touch with a young girl, Sofia (Kirsten Dunst), whose difficult home life has turned her into a self-destructive wreck, wasting her life on booze and drugs. However, her faith is restored by Manual's gentle way of looking out for her. Little by little, Manual's goodness--the result of years of guilt spent reflecting on his crime in prison--casts a ray of new light on everyone involved, including the young and troubled son of Adele. The strong cast of director Ed Solomon's debut all turn in superb, understated performances and the snowy Chicago streets and moody acoustic soundtrack add a chilling gravity to the very moralistic, Christian plot of this genuine film.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreen - 1.85Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Ed Solomon - Director, Producer, Pietro Scalia - Editor Trailers Featurette
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ALI is both an informative look at the career of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, and an entertaining and moving portrait of the man. The action begins with the brash young Cassius Clay's (Will Smith, I, ROBOT) surprising victory over Sonny Liston. The film depicts Clay's conversion to Islam, his partnership with Bundini Brown (Jamie Foxx in a wonderfully complex turn), his friendship with Howard Cosell (a transformed Jon Voight), his principled refusal to serve in the military during Vietnam, and his subsequent problems with the law and the boxing commission. The film concludes with Ali's battle with George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle. Smith delivers a worthy performance, transforming his body, face, and voice to capture the spirit of the charismatic fighter. The film shows the familiar public figure of fights and press conferences, and also gives a glimpse of the quiet, thoughtful private life of Ali.In GIRLFIGHT, Diana Guzman (Michelle Rodriguez) is a tough high school girl with a violent streak. Between problems at school, a father who belittles her, and a lonely social life, she searches for some way to find respect, love, and challenge. Diana finds all those things in the boxing ring at a gritty Brooklyn gym, where she begins training against her father's will and eventually earns the gym's championship for female boxers. A story of willpower, strength, and endurance, GIRLFIGHT wins on all fronts.Director Karyn Kusama should also be commended for the film's subtle communication of difficult family issues and its objectivity in telling this slightly feminist tale.
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