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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

Perfect Days

A meditation on finding beauty in the ordinary and dignity in manual labor, Perfect Days serves as a lesson as well as a blueprint on how to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. It underscores the importance of finding solace in solitude and happiness from the simple act of living.

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

The Sympathizer

Told through the perspective of a conflicted hero with contradicting loyalties, The Sympathizer is an ambitious examination of a spy who can’t help but sympathize — hence, the title of the series — with the enemy. It might make you rethink everything you were taught about the Vietnam War too.

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

The New Look

A lavish historical drama set in Nazi-occupied Paris during WWII, The New Look contrasts the horrors of war with the opulence of post-War French society while underscoring the moral dilemmas faced by the two cultural icons of the time: Christian Dior (Ben Mendelsohn) and Coco Chanel (Juliette Binoche). 

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

AlRawabi School for Girls

AlRawabi School for Girls is a binge-worthy teen drama that is not only well written, but features a stellar cast of newcomers. While the plot is fairly universal, the insight it offers into Jordanian culture is what makes it stand out.

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

Origin

More than just a film, Origin is an emotional experience that continuously challenges its audience to reflect on how caste systems are connected to racism, and to see how both have deeply impacted our history and our present day divisions.

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

Killers of the Flower Moon

An epic historical drama about an unsettling chapter in American history, Killers of the Flower Moon presents a captivating narrative with exceptional performances that keep you engaged throughout its three and a half hour duration. You’ll be hearing about this one throughout the awards season.

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

The Conversations Project

A revealing series that will shed some new light and spark conversations in your own life. As producer Raina Kelley sums up to the New York Times: “At its most important, it's basically an example nowadays of how to have a civil conversation."

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

North Country

North Country is a movie designed to make you feel something. It’s a harsh, sometimes disgusting film that ultimately illuminates and uplifts as it sheds light on the courage of the human spirit.

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

Oppenheimer

A biopic of epic proportions, Oppenheimer is chock full of explosive blasts and guilty conscience. Flawless acting performances and artistic finesse make it a visual treat, while its relentless nature and powerful sense of injustice burn an image in your soul that doesn’t quite fade after leaving the theater.

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

Derry Girls

Like the community and era they represent, the Derry Girls bring a feisty resilience to their teenage troubles, and in spite of the larger Troubles surrounding them, they're unafraid to speak their minds and stand up for themselves.

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

The Exchange

A smart, unique workplace drama set in wealthy 80s Kuwait, The Exchange drops us into a vibrant world we haven't seen before and looks at it through the eyes of the only two women working at the Kuwaiti stock exchange.

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

Sidney

A stirring documentary about iconic actor and activist Sidney Poitier's life and its impact -- on Hollywood, on Black history, and on American history.

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World War II Intellectual superpowers Sigmund Freud C.S. Lewis

Devotion

A gripping biopic about the Navy's first Black fighter pilot - Jesse Brown - and the inspiring friendship that transcended racism and the conflicts of the Korean War. Starring Jonathan Majors and Glenn Powell.

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