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39 movies and shows
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Sat, 11 Sep 2021
Murray Sinclair's acceptance speech for an award in honor of his role as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, intercut with the testimonies of survivors of the Indian residential school system.
The Adjustment Bureau
Thu, 03 Mar 2011
A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved.
The King's Speech
Fri, 26 Nov 2010
The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.
Lincoln
Fri, 09 Nov 2012
The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
The Great Dictator
Tue, 15 Oct 1940
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
Let Freedom Ring
Fri, 24 Feb 1939
A Harvard man fights a railroad baron with a disguise and the power of the press.
Pretty Women Walking Through the City
Wed, 04 Jun 1986
Belgrade in 2041 is a deserted city that looks like a dump yard. A few old men try to bring up a group of young girls in the old, traditional way of their Yugoslav ancestors.
Your Excellency
Wed, 03 May 1967
Lopitos, who is horribly inefficient but quick-witted, is invited (because of the current ambassador's superstition about 13 sitting down to a meal) to a banquet attended by the ambassadors of both superpowers. After the news of a series of coups d'état in Los Cocos arrives throughout the meal, Lopitos becomes the official ambassador. At a summit of world leaders, the representatives of the two world superpowers court the allegiances of third-world diplomats to tilt the balance of global power in their favor. The last diplomat to remain unaligned, Lopitos instead harangues the superpowers for infringing on the rights of developing countries to self determination, talking to them with his point of view as a citizen not as ambassador because he arranged his demise as ambassador one day before his speech.
Stay Cool
Fri, 16 Sep 2011
A successful author is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors. Shasta O'Neil, a sexy high school senior flirts with the visiting author and invites him to the prom.
Plus One
Fri, 14 Jun 2019
Longtime single friends, Ben and Alice, agree to be each other's respective plus one at every wedding they're invited to, during a busy summer of wedding fever.
Stammer School
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
Stammer School follows a cast of struggling stammerers as they enrol in a course that aims to help them finally find their voices. Stammer School features Musharaf Asghar – affectionately known as Mushy – from Educating Yorkshire. He found a place in the hearts of the nation as millions tuned in to watch him learn methods to overcome his crippling stammer and achieve the C grade he needed in his English GCSE. Although Mushy’s stammer has improved, he is often left speechless still. With the help of an intensive programme, led by other stutterers, Stammer School will follow Mushy and others as they attempt to overcome this huge stumbling block in their lives.
English Vinglish
Fri, 21 Sep 2012
In the United States for the first time, an Indian housewife with a limited command of English turns Manhattan into her personal language school.
From Over Here
Tue, 08 Sep 2020
This is a film about stuttering. Dedicated only to some of you. Oh, and it's also about pigeons, cat callers, apple trees, Goethe's Faust, forests, bridges, words, letters, DNA, benches, shopping streets, worms, symbols, computers, fallen trees and girls on horses.
The Washington Masquerade
Sat, 09 Jul 1932
An honest, talented and well respected attorney defeats a corrupt incumbent U.S. Senator. After a very good start he has to face the subtle temptations and innocent looking traps of Washington.
Fired Up!
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
Never underestimate the power of one voice to change things, as wittily illustrated by 14 artists from around the world in this animated speech by Barack Obama.
Ronald Reagan: The Great Speeches
Thu, 01 Jan 2004
This collection of 12 notable speeches by the cherished former president Ronald Reagan recounts his two terms in office. Beginning with his presidential nomination in 1980 and ending with his stirring goodbye in 1988, it includes such historic moments as his 1987 "Berlin Wall" address and his "Soviet-U.S. Summit" speech. It's a unique look at a unique man that truly showcases Reagan's remarkable ability to lead during a pivotal time in history.
Novena
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
In 2012, Stephen Vaughan and Kay Ferreter are invited to address the congregation at St. Joseph's Redemptorists Church in Dundalk, Ireland for the Solemn Novena Festival. In a powerful speech, the pair describe their experiences being gay and lesbian in Ireland, feeling excluded by Catholic doctrine, and the importance of a more inclusive church.
Message of Greetings: Prix suisse / My Thanks / Dead or Alive
Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Jean-Luc Godard's acceptance video for the 2015 'Prix d’honneur'.
My Führer
Thu, 11 Jan 2007
Hitler no longer believes in himself, and can barely see himself as an equal to even his sheep dog. But to seize the helm of the war he would have to create one of his famous fiery speeches to mobilize the masses. Goebbels therefore brings a Jewish acting teacher Grünbaum and his family from the camps in order to train the leader in rhetoric. Grünbaum is torn, but starts Hitler in his therapy ...
Saving America Begins with You
Sat, 04 Jul 2009
In this educational and inspiring presentation, Rick Green will equip you with an optimistic, yet realistic, blueprint for how YOU/WE are the key to restoring America's values and defeating the policies threatening our freedom and liberties!