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CAMPUS contains over 3000 National Film Board (NFB) films, features and resources in both English and French.
61) Berlin 36
Description
Based on the life of Gretel Bergmann, a German-Jewish high jumper. Securing the 1936 Summer Olympics for Berlin, Hitler was faced with a boycott due to his antisemitic policies. Gretel was recruited to compete but the Nazis could not suffer the humiliation of having a Jew win the medal. Their plan was to have a young man who was raised as a woman be her competition.
62) Cinematographer
Description
"A documentary about the art of filmmaking and the visual look of motion pictures"--from www.imdb.com.
65) Film hawk
Description
An intimate look at Bob Hawk, from his early years as a young gay child of a Methodist minister to the man who shepherded the careers of and selflessly championed filmmakers on some of the most influential independent films and filmmakers of our time, in this critically acclaimed feature documentary written and directed by JJ Garvine and Tai Parquet.
66) Thackeray
Description
Hindi feature film. "The film takes us through the journey of Bal Keshav Thackeray's political life and also gives us a glimpse of his personal story"--Worldcat.org.
68) England is mine
Description
A portrait of Morrissey and his early life in 1970s Manchester before he went on to become the lead singer of seminal alternative rock band The Smiths.
69) Sanju
Description
Hindi feature film. "Coming from a family of cinema legends, he himself became a film star, and ten saw dizzying heights an darkest depths: Adulation of diehard fans, unending battles with various addictions, brushes with the underworld, prison terms, loss of loved ones, and the haunting speculation that he might or might not be a terrorist. It is in turns a hilarious and heartbreaking exploration of one man's battle against his own wild self and...
70) Jobs
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"The story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century"--from www.imdb.com.
71) Ageless love
Description
It is a true story of unconditional love. Set in the early '60s, the couple lived in Philadelphia. Against all odds, their story depicts unconditional love and how their relationship began?, it was love at first sight for this couple in 1967. One year later while secretly dating, Yale seeks to propose marriage to Nina, but there is one problem?, Yale is 24 straight out of college and Nina is 38 widowed with five children. The drama escalates as Yale...
76) Shabaash mithu
Description
The story begins with a young Mithali, portrayed by Taapsee Pannu, growing up in a small town in India and displaying exceptional talent and passion for cricket from a young age. Despite facing societal and cultural barriers, she remains determined to pursue her dreams and break the stereotypes associated with women in sports. It showcases her determination to overcome these obstacles, shatter glass ceilings, and inspire a generation of young women...
77) Hunger
79) The last station
Description
"A historical drama that illustrates Russian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things"--from www.imdb.com.
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