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The Imitation Game
Fans of Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch or those interested in math and computer science will enjoy the story of computer genius Alan Turing.
During World War II, the Nazis created a special code to secure their radio communication and prevent their enemies from learning the details of their secret operations.
Just like most distinguished scientists, Alan Turing had a complex nature; his colleagues often suffered from his vagary and obsession over solving the code.
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The Most Hated Woman in America
The Catholic community that dominated the United States disliked atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair’s disdain for obligatory prayers in schools. She turned to the court, hoping to win the process. After all, the imposition of faith was not acceptable for a democratic country.
The lawsuit began in the early 60s and many Christian groups rallied to protect mandatory school prayers.
The Most Hated Woman in America covers both sides of her drama and shows religion in a different light, instigating viewers to question if freedom of religious belief should be protected by the law?
Into the Wild
Into the Wild explores the life of a person who finds true harmony by diving into nature without thousands of dollars on his account. An Emory University graduate, Christopher McCandless acts against the greedy community he was forced to live in.
His love for freedom and independence allowed him to look at the world from a new angle and truly notice its beauty.
Before moving to Alaska to explore a new life, McCandless contributed all of his funds to charity organizations.
Directed by Sean Penn, Into the Wild is a meditative exploration of earthen, off-the-grid living.
12 Years a Slave
This masterpiece received three Academy Awards and features phenomenal performances from Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong’o.
The story centers on Solomon Northup, a young man who was unlawfully kidnapped from New York in 1841 and sold as a slave in Louisiana.
Steve McQueen's powerful film is based on a memoir Northup wrote describing his life during the period from the first days on the plantation to the day he was released.
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Catch Me If You Can
The loony plot makes it hard to believe that Catch Me If You Can is really based on a true story, but it is based on the actual life of con artist Frank Abagnale Jr.
Leonardo DiCaprio shines as the suave chameleon who managed to outwit FBI agents for years. As a pro in forgery, Abagnale cashed checks for millions of dollars. He had numerous identities, but his main alter ego was a Pan Am pilot.
Steven Speilberg's intriguing film blurs the lines between citizen and criminal.
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