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In the aftermath of the twin towers and the death of her beloved grandmother, Shirli Berman is intent on moving forward. She auditions for the lead role in Fiddler on the Roof, but is given the part of the old Jewish mother. While looking for props in her grandfather's attic, Shirli discovers an old violin in the corner. Showing it to her grandfather unleashes an anger in him she has never seen before.
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Seven-year-old Christina desperately wants a dog. When a greyhound called Prince befriends her at the kennel for retired racing dogs her parents agree she can take him home. But Prince has never been a pet and Christina will have to work at making him part of the family.
4) Hunter
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Hunter knows humans are dangerous to himself and the other cats of his colony. He avoids them, as all wild cats should. So when a neighborhood boy starts showing up in Hunter's junkyard to chase away dogs and bring the colony food, Hunter keeps his distance. But a new condo development puts the whole colony in danger, and Hunter soon realizes the only way to save his family is to put his trust in the boy.
The story of Catboy told through...
The story of Catboy told through...
5) Hoop crazy!
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When Nick and his pals suddenly find themselves short a man for the NBA-sponsored three-on-three tournament they plan to enter during the summer holidays, the solution seems simple enough. Nick, Kia and Mark are the key players on the team, so the fourth, though mandatory according to the rules, doesn't really have to be good at the game. A surprise visit from Nick's mother's cousin brings Ned, who is exactly Nick's age but not exactly an athlete,...
6) Innocent
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Betty's natural optimism are tested when she learns that her father is serving a life sentenced for murder.
7) On the Line
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Thirteen-year-old basketball star Jordan Ryker feels like his life is falling apart.
All Jordie wanted was for his parents to stop fighting. Soon, he gets his wish. His parents separate and then his dad announces he's gay. Shocked, Jordie struggles with how to process all this. His dad taught him everything he knows about basketball, and there's an important championship game coming up. He needs him more than ever. But Jordie feels like his dad...
8) Jungle land
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DJ travels with his grandfather to Central America and end ups hunted by armed gunmen.
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When DJ goes to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and scatter his beloved grandfather's ashes, he expects the trek to be easy, but when things starts going wrong, he discovers that, even with help, it's going to take everything he's got to make it to the top.
10) Always with you
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Emily, a young girl who loses her grandfather, discovers, as she grows, a series of letter left behind for her to help her through some of life's most pivotal moments.
11) On the Rocks
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Fourteen-year-old Dylan is sent to live with his estranged grandfather, Angus. Basically strangers, the two avoid each other as best they can. One day Dylan discovers a young orca stranded high up on the rocky beach. Dylan runs to tell his grandfather. There's nothing that can be done, says Angus. The sun is coming up, and soon the orca will die of exposure.
But Dylan knows he has to try to save the whale. He collects towels to cover the delicate...
12) Échoué
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Une histoire inspirante sur les hauts et les bas dans les familles.
Dylan, quatorze ans, doit aller vivre avec son grand-père qu'il connaît peu, Angus. Les deux, qui sont pratiquement des étrangers, s'évitent le plus possible. Un jour, Dylan découvre un jeune épaulard (ou orque) échoué sur une plage rocheuse. Il court prévenir son grand-père qui lui dit qu'il n'y a rien à faire. Le soleil chauffe de plus en plus et l'orque risque de mourir...
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