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Hidden Figures (2016)
7.8
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Duration: 127min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Director: Theodore Melfi
Plot: The genuine tales of three black women who served as "human computers" for NASA in the 1960s are the basis for this film. They assisted in launching astronaut John Glenn into space and ensuring his safe return. Their desire and intelligence enabled them to overcome obstacles related to gender, race, and profession. They inspired a lot of people and rose to fame as American heroes.
Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst
Keywords: biography, racism, scientist, nasa, sexism, historical fiction, mathematics, discrimination, racial segregation, space race
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Gladiator (2000)
8.5
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Duration: 155min
Country: US
Plot: Both his subjects and the ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius admired the formidable Roman general Maximus Meridius. Maximus was chosen by the emperor to succeed him before his death, and due to a power struggle, he and his family were executed. The strong general's lack of will caused him to be caught and forced into gladiatorial combat till his death, and he was powerless to save his family. His sole motivation at this point was the opportunity to go to the top and meet the person who would exact his retribution by looking into his eyes.
Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris
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The Wanderers (1979)
7.3
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 1979-07-13
Duration: 117min
Country: US
Cast: Ken Wahl, John Friedrich, Karen Allen, Toni Kalem, Alan Rosenberg
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The Patriot (2000)
7.2
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Duration: 165min
Country: US
Plot: Against the merciless British army, a father who values peace is compelled to battle to the death in this tale set during the American Revolutionary War. The military was long ago abandoned by Benjamin Martin. After his son rose to leadership in a militia against the British army and the soldiers pillaged his home and all he held dear, he shifted from being an idealistic patriot to a pragmatic one.
Cast: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper
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Remember the Titans (2000)
7.8
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2000-09-29
Duration: 113min
Country: US
Plot: TC Williams High School was created by closing and combining a white high school with a black high school. In a very racist environment, a black coach was named head football coach, and conflicts emerged when players of different races were made to play on the same football team. Players gain mutual esteem and support by facing obstacles and opposition. They achieve on the field, overcome discrimination, and become a cohesive team with perseverance and hard effort.
Cast: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst, Donald Faison
