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CAMPUS contains over 3000 National Film Board (NFB) films, features and resources in both English and French.
81) The last station
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"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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"The movie centers on drummer Artimus Pyle's experience as a band member in Lynyrd Skynyrd and the tragically fateful day the plane they rented that crashed in the late evening in the swamps of Gillsburg ,MS on October 20th ,1977 and took the lives of singer Ronnie Van Zant , guitarist Steve Gaines ,his sister back up singer Cassie Gaines , road manager Dean Kilpatrick and the two pilots . This movie focuses on the hours leading up to and the day...
86) The blind
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Set in the 1960s South and shot on location in Louisiana, THE BLIND shares never-before-revealed aspects of Phil Robertson's life as he seeks to conquer the shame of his past, addiction, and complicated family dynamics, ultimately finding redemption in an unlikely place. "It was important to us that the film be real," said Willie Robertson, Phil's son. "The transformation of Phil proves that anyone can change and that there is always hope."
88) Jersey boys
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The story of four men from New Jersey who come together to form the 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.
89) Life itself
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"The life and career of the renowned film critic and social commentator, Roger Ebert"--from www.imdb.com.
90) Spinning gold
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The unbelievably true story of music industry's most colorful and brilliant music producer, Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records. Along with a rag tag team of young music lovers, Neil and Casablanca Records would rewrite history and change the music industry forever, igniting the careers of legendary icons like Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight and KISS, whose mix of creative insanity shaped our culture and ultimately defined a generation....
91) Mommie dearest
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The story of movie star Joan Crawford as she struggles for her career while trying to raise her adopted children. Contrasted are her public image and her private self as a alcoholic, child-abuser.
93) Hilma
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Exploring Hilma af Klint's enigmatic life, now recognized as one of the Western world's first abstract artists. She defied convention to live a free life as an artist in a time when women could not even vote.
95) 83
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A sports drama movie based on the true events of the Indian cricket team's historic victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup. The movie follows the journey of the Indian cricket team, led by captain Kapil Dev, as they enter the tournament as underdogs and face several challenges on their way to the final match against the mighty West Indies. The movie showcases the struggles and sacrifices made by the team members, their dedication towards the game,...
96) Going nowhere
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Izzy's making a movie. A feminist slash environmentalist about a plant that saves the world. Incompetence, paranoia, and sexual frustration drive the crew to the brink of mutiny. Are they going to make it? Or are they all Going Nowhere?
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Tony-winning playwright and director James Lapine befriends Rose Styron, the widow of the great American novelist William Styron (Sophie₂s Choice). Rose shares the fascinating story of her complex life as a poet, journalist, human rights activist, life partner to William, and friend of the Kennedys and Clintons.
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"The incredible story of Prince Philip's journey from refugee to war hero to consort of Queen Elizabeth II. A descent of kings, queens, and czars, Philip's life was shaped by assassination, war and revolution. Battling it out with the British Establishment, he shaped and modernized the British monarchy, preserving and protecting it for generations to come"--from www.worldcat.org.
100) Zappa
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"An in-depth look into the life and work of musician Frank Zappa"--www.imdb.com.
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