Biography Archive

  • As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life. 0December 6, 2011

    J. Edgar

    As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.

  • The story of Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players. 0November 14, 2011

    Moneyball

    The story of Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.

  • <p>A hot shot Washington DC lobbyist and his protégé go down hard as their schemes to peddle influence lead to corruption and murder.0November 28, 2010

    Casino Jack

    A hot shot Washington DC lobbyist and his protégé go down hard as their schemes to peddle influence lead to corruption and murder.

  • <p>127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he is finally rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers, family, and the two hikers he met before his accident. Will they be the last two people he ever had the chance to meet?0October 19, 2010

    127 Hours

    127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he is finally rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers, family, and the two hikers he met before his accident. Will they be the last two people he ever had the chance to meet?

  • The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official.0September 1, 2010

    Milk

    The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California’s first openly gay elected official.

  • Janet Gregory, a single mother with a haunting past, is a paralegal struggling to overcome doubts about Calvin Willis...0September 1, 2010

    The Wronged Man

    Janet Gregory, a single mother with a haunting past, is a paralegal struggling to overcome doubts about Calvin Willis…

  • Based on the rise and fall of socialite Edie Sedgwick, concentrating on her relationships with Andy Warhol and a folk singer.0August 28, 2010

    Factory Girl

    Based on the rise and fall of socialite Edie Sedgwick, concentrating on her relationships with Andy Warhol and a folk singer.

  • A profile of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic singer of Joy Division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to commit suicide at the age of 23.0August 1, 2010

    Control

    A profile of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic singer of Joy Division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to commit suicide at the age of 23.

  • The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.0June 17, 2010

    Public Enemies

    The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.

  • Centering on Ip Man's migration to Hong Kong in 1949 as he attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun martial arts.0June 16, 2010

    Yip Man 2

    Centering on Ip Man’s migration to Hong Kong in 1949 as he attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun martial arts.

  • About the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dal0June 16, 2010

    Little Ashes

    About the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dal

  • 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.0June 7, 2010

    The Last Station

    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.

  • A chronicle of John Lennon's childhood.0April 30, 2010

    Nowhere Boy

    A chronicle of John Lennon’s childhood.

  • A film about Blur0March 19, 2010

    No Distance Left to Run

    A film about Blur

  • The story of Mussolini's secret lover, Ida Dalser, and their son Albino.0March 15, 2010

    Vincere

    The story of Mussolini’s secret lover, Ida Dalser, and their son Albino.

  • The life and death story of Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Christopher Wallace), who came straight out of Brooklyn to take the world of rap music by storm.0March 10, 2010

    Notorious

    The life and death story of Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Christopher Wallace), who came straight out of Brooklyn to take the world of rap music by storm.

  • Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era.0March 6, 2010

    Skin

    Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era.

  • <div class= A revealing biopic about politician Mo Mowlam." title="Mo" />0February 6, 2010

    Mo

    A revealing biopic about politician Mo Mowlam.

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