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12 Years a Slave (2013)
8.1
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Duration: 134min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Director: Steve McQueen
Plot: Solomon Northup is a free man who makes his income as a violinist. He leads a good life, is married, and has two children. However, he proceeded to Washington after being duped into believing he was an accompanist for a circus by two white people, only to wake up to discover he was a slave. He was first sold to Mr. Ford, who used him as a farm slave. He was soon bought by Mr. Epps, dubbed the "black slave terminator," who worked long hours picking cotton on the estate and saw several catastrophes involving black slaves.
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano
Keywords: 19th century, slavery, based on memoir or autobiography, plantation, american history, physical abuse, violin player, slave owner, black slave, sold into slavery
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Forrest Gump (2014)
8.8
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Duration: 142min
Country: US
Plot: Forrest Gump is a low-IQ man who has a big heart. He witnessed several significant historical occurrences in America. He has loved Jenny, who has challenges in her life, for all of his life. He is an excellent athlete who plays, fights and runs. His upbeat demeanor makes people smile. According to him, life is similar to a box of chocolates. Forrest Gump is a heartfelt and humorous movie starring Tom Hanks.
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American Beauty (1999)
8.3
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Release Date: 1999-09-15
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Release Date: 2024-09-20
Duration: 100min
Country: NO
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Jarhead (2005)
7
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Duration: 123min
Country: US
Plot: Anthony Swofford became a member of the US Marine Corps. During boot camp, he makes up a sickness but ends up as a sniper partner with the always dependable Troy. He and his regiment were in Saudi Arabia in a matter of years, taking part in Operation Desert Shield and getting ready for Operation Desert Storm. Told from the perspective of a U.S. Marine sharpshooter who faces loneliness, boredom, and other challenges in his homeland.
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Scott MacDonald, Chris Cooper
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Million Dollar Baby (2004)
8.1
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2004-12-15
Duration: 132min
Country: US
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel, Mike Colter
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
7.9
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 1958-08-29
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Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, Jack Carson
