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Queen of Katwe
A celebration of the manifold accomplishments of a young African chess prodigy.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
An emotionally vibrant story of the scourge of terrorism, the nightmare of fundamentalism and terrible results of xenophobia.
Amelia
A biodrama about an extraordinary woman aviatrix who followed her passion and blazed a trail for others to do the same.
The Namesake
An astonishing film about a Bengali family and their experiences in Calcutta and Manhattan as they deal with divided loyalties and yearn for love, freedom, and meaning.
Vanity Fair
An exquisite screen adaptation of Thackeray's novel about the poison of envy and the social climber in us all.
Monsoon Wedding
A captivating film that conveys the joy, sadness, fear, envy, and resentment that often come to the surface at weddings.
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Celebrates women's sexuality as a liberating and healing force.
Mississippi Masala
Challenges us to add more respect and tolerance to America's cultural stew of many colors.
Salaam Bombay!
A remarkable Indian film with a harrowing portrait of the deprivations endured by a hungry and homeless boy.