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Emma's War

The plot focuses on British aid worker Emma McCune, who travels to Sudan and ends up marrying a local warlord and supporting wholeheartedly his bloody bid to take over the southern part of the county.

A Complete Unknown

During a period when he is poised to become folk music's most seminal figure, young Bob Dylan embraces rock ‘n’ roll and trades his acoustic guitar for an amp and an electric guitar, and it creates a huge outcry. And it cements the status of rock music.
Location: US - New Jersey

Daughter of the Queen o...

Adaptation of Jacki Lyden's mother-daughter memoir of growing up with a mother whom everyone labeled as crazy but actually suffered from what is now known to be manic-depression. Lyden's mother often would become convinced she was a woman with power, such as the Queen of Sheba or Marie Antoinette, then act out her delusions. Her mother's escapes from reality inspired Lyden to seek a career in radio journalism, where she could "escape" to exotic places like Baghdad to cover the Persian Gulf War, among other places. Lyden's feelings of helplessness growing up, her mother's refusal to seek treatment and her mother's relationships with the opposite sex -- which, in turn, affected Lyden's relationships -- are among the complex issues explored in the film.

Bee Gees Project

While Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb first begin performing together in the late 1950s, much of their popularity comes after they write songs for the 1977 film "Saturday Night Fever" that prolongs the popularity of disco and leads to one of the top selling albums ever. The trio's worldwide sales of over 220 million records established them as one of the biggest selling groups of all time.

Nat King Cole Biopic

Musical biopic of Nat King Cole, one of the most popular and influential musicians of all time.

John DeLorean Project (...

Story centers on the life of carmaker John DeLorean, who famously left his executive job at General Motors to launch the DeLorean Motor Co., which manufactured his DMC-12s in Northern Ireland during the early 1980s.

Saint John

The story centers on the rise and fall of entrepreneur John DeLorean. After his arrest in 1982, DeLorean presses a defense that he was entrapped by the FBI and is eventually acquitted. Still, his company goes bankrupt after producing only 9,000 automobiles.

The Smashing Machine

Mark Kerr is born in Toledo, Ohio. From early childhood, he dreams of being in the World Wrestling Federation and holds mock fights with his younger siblings in the back yard. He comes a high school state champion wrestling for Toledo Waite. Later Kerr becomes known as The Smashing Machine, The Titan and The Specimen — and is a two-time UFC heavyweight champ, and is widely regarded as the best fighter in the world during his MMA career.

Adewumi Project

After being threatened by Boko Haram, the Adewumi family flees Nigeria and escapes terrorism in their home country. They seek and receive asylum in America, and — against all odds — find a welcoming new home in New York. Living in a homeless center on religious asylum, their 8-year-old son, Tani, wins the 2019 New York State chess championship, despite only being introduced to the game two years prior.

Queen of the Ring

The biopic of Mildred Burke, the first ever million dollar female athlete and champion pro-wrestler who pioneered the sport.

Madden

This film tells the story of John Madden, a legendary NFL coach. Madden's dream was to become a head coach, and he achieved great success. However, the pressures of the job eventually took a toll on him, leading him to step away. The film focuses on his friendship with Al Davis, the owner of the Oakland Raiders, and how Madden found a new path that made him even more famous.

Rich Strike Biopic

The film portrays the remarkable triumph of Rich Strike, an 80-to-1 longshot, in the 2022 race, showcasing the improbable win and its significance.

The Murderous Miss High...

During her formative years, author Patricia Highsmith has a fascination for gruesome murders. Her tumultuous love life influences her persona.