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May
McVeigh

After the Waco siege, a chilling plan brews in the mind of army
veteran Timothy McVeigh.
Last breath

Follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging
elements to rescue their crewmate trapped deep below the
ocean's surface.
Unbreakable boy

When Scott and Teresa learn that their son, Austin, is autistic
and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry about his future. However, with Scott's growing faith and Austin's incredible spirit,
they become unbreakable as they find joy, gratitude and courage
in the most trying times.
Anora

Anora is an enterprising, ferociously foulmouthed Brooklyn erotic
dancer and sex worker whose Prince Not-So-Charming comes
along in the form of a Russian oligarch's wild-child son.
Janis Ian

The remarkable life and legacy of singer-songwriter Janis Ian.
Rocketing to fame at age 15 with her controversial debut
"Society's Child," Ian's career has shattered barriers and given
voice to unvarnished truths.
April
Women of World War II

American women were the secret weapon that won World War II-
and in the process, changed the world. Hear directly from the
women who made the planes, and flew them; who fought on the warfront, and the home front; who broke codes and broke barriers.
Comeback trail

When two movie producers owe money to the mob, they set
up their aging movie star for an insurance scam in an effort to
save themselves, and they end up getting more than they
originally anticipated.
Heart Eyes

For the past several years, the "Heart Eyes Killer" has wreaked
havoc on Valentine's Day by stalking and murdering romantic
couples. This Valentine's Day, no couple is safe.
Flight risk

A pilot transports an air marshal accompanying a fugitive to trial.
As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is
tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.
Lead Belly: The Man who Invented
Rock & Roll


Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll offers a vibrant
and uplifting journey through the life of a true musical pioneer. It celebrates his achievements, sheds light on his significant
contribution to music history and emphasizes the importance
of his story in today's current affairs
Complete unknown

New York, 1961. A young Bob Dylan arrives with his guitar
and revolutionary talent, forging relationships with music icons
on his meteoric rise which culminates in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide.
Companion

A weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin turns into chaos
after it's revealed that one of the guests is not what they seem.
Love hurts

Marvin left behind a violent life to hide in suburban Milwaukee as
a mild-mannered realtor. He also left behind Rose, his former
partner in crime. Now she's back and wants Marvin to help take
revenge against his crime lord brother, Knuckles. Like it or not,
Marvin finds himself back in a wild world of wisecracking hitmen
with his open houses erupting into warzones. He'll need his lethal
fighting skills, wit, and heroism to survive and save the day.
Liza

This star studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex
period of Liza Minnelli's life starting in the 1970s, just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland--as she confronts a range of
personal and professional challenges on the way to becoming
a bona fide legend. 
Brutalist

Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect Lâaszlâo Toth
arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage
to his wife Erzsâebet after being forced apart during wartime by
shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, Lâaszlâo settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent for
building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost.
Aum: The Cult At The End Of The World

The shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult that
unleashed a deadly nerve gas in Tokyo’s subway system in 1995. Founded by disillusioned yoga teacher Shoko Asahara, Aum
transformed into a terrorist organization while Japan’s police and
media turned a blind eye. Featuring rare archival footage and an interview with one of Asahara’s former high-ranking disciples.
March
Man with the iron heart

In 1942, power tightens its grip on Europe, two brave resistance
fighters are sent on a mission to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich,
the ruthless architect behind the "Final Solution."
Penguin

Following events that shocked the Gotham underworld, Oz Cobb,
a.k.a. the Penguin, makes a play to seize the reins of the crime
world in Gotham.
Wolf man

Seeking a fresh start, Blake moves his wife Charlotte and daughter Ginger to his childhood home in rural Oregon. Upon arrival, they encounter a brutal animal attack, forcing the family to barricade themselves inside the house as an unseen creature prowls the
perimeter. As the night wears on, Blake's injuries worsen, and his
bizarre behavior turns monstrous. To protect her daughter,
Charlotte must decide whether to confront the danger outside
or the growing horror within.
Red One

After Santa Claus - Code Name: RED ONE - is kidnapped,
the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's
most infamous bounty hunter in a globe-trotting, action-packed
mission to save Christmas.
Kraven the Hunter

Kraven is a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless
father, Nikolai Kravinoff, starts him down a path of vengeance
with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only
the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
All creatures great & small
Season 5


Follows the adventures of the staff at a veterinarian practice in
early twentieth century Yorkshire.
Gladiator II

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus
at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum
after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now
lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future
of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength
and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Statue of Liberty

A documentary on the symbol of freedom which stands in New
York Harbor, tracing the statue's history from her creation through
her current refurbishment.
February
Funny woman

Sophie Straw is on a high. She is the nation's favorite TV comedy
star; she's got a group of good friends and her romance with
Dennis is full of promise. Trouble is just around the corner.
Dennis's divorce will take three years. Sophie's new sitcom flops
and she uncovers a devastating family secret. But with new
opportunities come new challenges; will Sophie be able to
embrace her real life and challenge outdated cultural
conventions?
September 5

During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports
broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage
crisis involving Israeli athletes.
Lord of the rings

Tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary
King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father,
forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the
ancient stronghold of the Hornburg--a mighty fortress that will
later come to be known as Helm's Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Hâera, the daughter of Helm,
must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly
enemy intent on their total destruction.
Nosferatu

Estate agent Thomas Hutter travels to Transylvania for a fateful
meeting with a prospective client named Count Orlok. While away,
his new bride Ellen is plagued by visions and an increasing sense
of dread in anticipation of an encounter with a horrifying force
beyond her control.

Blu-Ray also available.
Real pain

Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through
Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes
a turn when the odd couple's old tensions resurface against the
backdrop of their family history.
Wicked

Elphaba is a misunderstood young woman who has yet to
discover her true power, and Glinda is a popular young woman
who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet at Shiz
University and forge an unlikely friendship-before their lives take different paths following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard
of Oz. Their extraordinary adventures will ultimately see them
fulfill their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and
Glinda the Good.

Blu-Ray also available.
To dye for

After discovering their child's life-altering sensitivity to synthetic
dyes, parents and first-time filmmakers set out to uncover the
impacts of these additives. They journey to meet with the world's
leading synthetic dye experts, conducting in-person interviews with scientists, researchers, and impacted families. This exploration
reveals a series of shocking stories and surprising discoveries.
January
Cowboy and the queen

Monty Roberts, a nonviolent horse trainer who rejected
traditional "breaking" methods, forms an unlikely friendship with
Queen Elizabeth II. Bonding over their shared love for animals,
they overcome Monty's doubters to broadcast his gentle
approach globally.
Attenborough's life journey

As Sir David Attenborough enters his 98th year, this unique
and charming film documents the highlights of his incredible life.
Follow Attenborough's journey from his boyhood days as a fossil
hunter, through his early days as a host on Zoo Quest, to his
programs using pioneering technology of the day.
Vienna blood

Set in early 1900s Vienna, Max Liebermann, a student of
Sigmund Freud, assists Detective Oskar Reinhardt in a series
of murder investigations.
Lions of the Skeleton Coast

Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert
lion cubs as they navigate the harsh realities of survival in one
of the world's most unforgiving places, Namibia's brutal Skeleton
Coast.
Substance

Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister, is past her prime and suddenly
fired from her fitness TV show by repellent studio head Harvey.
She is then drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious
new drug: the Substance. All it takes is one injection and she is
reborn-- temporarily--as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue.
Return

After 20 years Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, where he finds
his wife held prisoner by suitors vying to be king and his son
facing death at their hands. To win back his family and all he
has lost, Odysseus must rediscover his strength,
Here

Follows multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The
story travels through generations, capturing the most relatable
of human experiences.
Venom: the last dance

Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds
and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating
decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.
Saturday night

At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young
comedians and writers changed television--and culture--forever. Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened
behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first
broadcast of Saturday Night Live.
My name is Alfred Hitchcock

A century after Alfred Hitchcock's first film, he remains one of the
most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. But how does
his vast body of work and legacy hold up in today's society? Mark Cousins, the award-winning filmmaker behind The Story of Film:
An Odyssey
, The Eyes of Orson Welles, and The Storms of
Jeremy Thomas
, tackles this question and looks at the auteur
with a new and radical approach: through the use of his own voice
Soundtrack to a coup d'etat

United Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political
earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach
crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe,
and the U.S. State Department swings into action, sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to Congo to deflect attention from
the CIA-backed coup. Director Johan Grimonprez captures the
moment when African politics and American jazz collided in this magnificent essay film, a riveting historical rollercoaster that
illuminates the political machinations behind the 1961 assassination
of Congo's leader Patrice Lumumba.
Dracula's hidden kingdom

Discover the wildlife and wild places of one of the world's most
iconic locations--Transylvania; a mystical land beyond the
Romanian forests hiding some of Europe's last true wilderness
regions.
American historia

John Leguizamo takes viewers on a captivating journey, delving
into both well-known and lesser-known stories of Latino history
and contributions, spanning thousands of years from the Ancient
Empires to the early 1970s. Through this exploration, he aims to
shine a light on the rich and often overlooked history of Latinos
while showcasing how Latino history is American history.
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