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Author turned private detective, Ryota (Hiroshi Abe), struggles to make ends meet as he flitters away all the money he earns on gambling, barely able to pay child support for his son.

After his father passes away his mother (Kiki Kirin) seems to have moved on, but family tensions are high with both Ryota and his sister believing each other is taking advantage of their mother. When a typhoon hits, holed-up in his mother's house with his estranged wife and son, Ryota attempts to rekindle his relationships with his family. A sensitive and powerful story of family ties remade, 'After the Storm' stands with the best of Kore-eda's work.

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Documentary about the fierce civil unrest sparked in Los Angeles in 1992 and the events which caused it.

Concerning the United States of America and its social and political landscape over the last few decades, the film documents the turmoil that gripped Los Angeles following the beating of African-American taxi driver Rodney King by four white police officers and the acquittal of the officers shortly afterwards. These events led to six days of widespread rioting and violence which claimed more than 50 lives and resulted in over one billion dollars' worth of damage done to the city of Los Angeles. This documentary uses unseen footage and archive images to give an account of these events and the disconnect between the city's African-American community and its law enforcement.

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From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ang Lee comes an epic American love story, 'Brokeback Mountain'.

Set against the sweeping vistas of Wyoming and Texas, the film tells the story of two young men - a ranch-hand and a rodeo cowboy - who meet in the summer of 1963, and unexpectedly forge a lifelong connection, one whose complications, joys, and tragedies provide a testament to the endurance and power of love.

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Backstabbing, Blackmail and Betrayal...it's all in the family when you're a Roy.

Blending high drama with dark humour, the acclaimed HBO series 'Succession' explores themes of power, politics and money played out within a filthy rich, dysfunctional dynasty led by aging media tycoon Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his four grown children: Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook), Roman (Kieran Culkin) and Connor (Alan Ruck). In Season 2, Kendall deals with fallout from his hostile-takeover attempt, Shiv is poised to enter the upper echelons of the company, Roman reacquaints himself with the business from the bottom up, and Connor launches an unlikely bid for president. There's plenty of juicy intrigue as this scheming, emotionally challenged family navigates a rapidly changing media landscape and the looming question of who will take over in a post-Logan world.

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Power, Politics, Money...

in this provocative, bitingly funny drama series about a dysfunctional dynasty led by the ageing and ailing - Logan Roy (Brian Cox), whose four grown children (Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Alan Ruck) challenge his waning dominance while others in their orbit position themselves for the looming post-Logan world.

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Sergio Leone's monumental epic 'Once Upon a Time in the West' ranks among the five or six all-time Western masterpieces. The picture itself is as big as its Monument Valley locations, as grand as its fine, distinguished cast. Henry Fonda plays the blackest character of his long career.

He's Frank, the ruthless, murderous psychopath who suffers conscience pangs after annihilating an entire family. Jason Robards is the half-breed falsely accused of the terrible slaughter. Charles Bronson plays the harmonica playing man who remembers how his brother was savagely tortured.

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The time of Aang the last Airbender has passed, but the spirit of the Avatar lives on in Korra, a teenage girl from the Southern Water Tribe. Against the wishes of her guardians, Korra leaves the safety of her home in the Southern Water Tribe to travel to Republic City.

There she begins her quest to capture the man who ultimately seeks to rid the world of bending forever. Get ready to experience a story like nothing before in 'The Legend of Korra: Book One: Air!'

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As season four begins, the Roses are making the most of life in Schitt's Creek, and - Moira's constant talk of escaping aside- are finally starting to feel at home in the town. Johnny is busy running the motel with Stevie as his partner.

Business is booming, but it's a challenge for him to balance work and family, while dealing with Roland's antics. Moira is carrying out her duties with Town Council and the Jazzagals and is also looking for new ways to utilize her talents, whether it's through a theatrical performance, or by helping Alexis navigate event planning. David is managing his store and attempting to maintain a brand-new relationship, but between struggling to find the time for romance, and overcoming the anxieties of his dating past, this is proving to be a challenge. Meanwhile, Alexis is putting all of her energy into school and her career but is finding it difficult to focus when she still has lingering feelings for her ex-fiancé, Ted.

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The first television project from Academy Award and BAFTA-winner Steve McQueen, this collection of films for television is based on the real-life experiences of London's West Indian community. Set between 1968 and 1982, these standalone stories celebrate courage and community.

From a group of activists taking on a seemingly hopeless battle against police persecution, to a teenager experiencing a blues party full of dance, danger and romance, they're a powerful reminder of how brave individuals can spark change. 'Small Axe' delivers a message our divided world needs to hear: even the most marginalised voices can challenge the most powerful.

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The hugely successful supernatural sitcom returns for more comedy chaos! As the doors of crumbling country mansion Button House creak open once more, the haphazard house share between its living inhabitants and its restless dead is settling into a strange kind of daily routine.

But cash-strapped Alison (Charlotte Ritchie) and Mike's (Kiell Smith-Bynoe)'s plan to transform their unexpected inheritance into a bustling luxury hotel is still a distant dream. Could the exploitation of their troupe of ghostly housemates bring in the funds they need - or are they setting themselves up for even more chaos?

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Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer cast off for a third series as the critically acclaimed 'Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing' returns.

The two lifelong friends continue in their quest to catch a different species each week, complete with the now-familiar mix of serious and light-hearted chats, laughter and good-humoured teasing. Paul will again take the lead on where they fish and Bob will carry on his accommodation and catering duties, upping the ante and experimenting with more nutritious dishes, in a bid to keep healthy.

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In Series Six, the Roses are achieving success in their careers and personal lives, forcing them all to contemplate their inevitable next steps.

But as their pursuits push them closer towards their long-awaited escape, the Roses see how connected their lives have become to the town and its residents. When they finally face the decision to stay or leave, it is much harder than expected.

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In Season Five, the Roses are finally thriving in Schitt's Creek, and find themselves ready to take their personal relationships and business pursuits to the next level.

Moira returns from a breakthrough film shoot in in Bosnia with a clear exit strategy and a renewed sense of purpose, and with that newfound energy she is inspired to leave her mark on the town by launching her most ambitious artistic endeavour yet. Meanwhile, the reputation of the Rosebud Motel is steadily building under Johnny's leader­ship, but managing the individual needs of his staff, Stevie and Roland, proves to be a greater challenge. With Rose Apothecary running smoothly, David is now focusing on nurturing his relationship with Patrick, and from apartment hunting to joining a baseball game, he proves he's willing to go the extra mile. Alexis, having finally achieved some stability in both romance and career, isn't one to let things get stale, so she makes an effort to spice things up with Ted, while contemplating a next step that could take her beyond Schitt's Creek.

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As Season Three gets underway, the Rose family find themselves at a crossroads between longing for the life they left behind and embracing the town they've reluctantly come to call home.

They continue to adapt to everyday life in Schitt's Creek, as their temporary sojourn begins to look more and more permanent with each passing day. Even though the Roses still cling to the hope of returning to their former life, they continue to put down roots in a town that might just be the best place for them.

After the Rose family's dreams of escaping Schitt's Creek are thwarted, it becomes clear that their stay in this simple setting will be much longer than they ever imagined. Faced with this horrific truth, the Roses must do the only thing they can: change the town from within.