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The Betrayed
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The Betrayed
Kidnappers force a young mother to recover money stolen by her shady husband.
The Betrayed 2008
Smart People
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Smart People
Professor Lawrence Wetherhold might be imperiously brilliant, monumentally self-possessed and an intellectual giant -- but when it comes to solving the conundrums of love and family, he's as downright flummoxed as the next guy.
Smart People 2008
George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya!
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George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya!
It's Bad For Ya, Carlin's Emmy nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin's noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death, religion, bureaucracy, patriotism, overprotected children and big business to the pungent examinations of modern language and the decrepit state of the American culture.
George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya! 2008
Recount
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Recount
In 2000, the election of the U.S. Presidential boiled down to a few precious votes in the state of Florida — and a recount that would add "hanging chad" to every American's vocabulary.
Recount 2008
Nothing Like the Holidays
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Nothing Like the Holidays
It’s Christmastime and the far-flung members of the Rodriguez family are converging at their parents’ home in Chicago to celebrate the season and rejoice in their youngest brother’s safe return from combat overseas.
Nothing Like the Holidays 2008
Dim Sum Funeral
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Dim Sum Funeral
An Irish funeral has a wake. A Jewish funeral has sitting shiva. A traditional Chinese funeral is something else entirely. Thats what the estranged siblings of the Chinese-American Xiao family must undergo upon news of their mothers death. The one brother and three sisters dont get along, however they share one thing: hatred for their domineering and manipulative mother, the Dragon Lady."
Dim Sum Funeral 2008
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
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Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger 2008
Sugar
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Sugar
Like many young men in the Dominican Republic, 19-year-old Miguel "Sugar" Santos dreams of winning a slot on an American baseball team. Indeed, his talents as a pitcher eventually land him a slot on a single-A team in Iowa, but culture shock, racism and other curveballs threaten to turn Sugar's dream sour.
Sugar 2008
Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics
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Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics
The Barefoot Contessa is back and this time it's basics of her incredible elegant and easy recipes. Ina throws open the doors of her Hampton's home for more delicious food, dazzling ideas and good fun.
Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics 2008
David McCullough: Painting with Words
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David McCullough: Painting with Words
Author/historian David McCullough welcomes viewers into his public and private world in this film. Produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman--who adapted McCullough's 'John Adams' for the 7-part HBO miniseries--this documentary paints an affectionate, first-person portrait of the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner as he gives a speech and even visits his old Brooklyn neighborhood.
David McCullough: Painting with Words 2008
Heidi Fleiss: The Would-be Madam of Crystal
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Heidi Fleiss: The Would-be Madam of Crystal
A look at the creation of former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss' latest venture, a Nevada-based male brothel called Heidi's Stud Farm, which caters to female clientèle.
Heidi Fleiss: The Would-be Madam of Crystal 2008
Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House
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Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House
This documentary profiles iconic journalist Helen Thomas who has held a front-row seat at White House press conferences for more than 60 years.
Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House 2008
Portraits of a Lady
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Portraits of a Lady
In October 2006, 25 artists came together to paint Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. The result was a collection of vastly different images of this iconic figure. This film chronicles the process from the initial setting (where Justice O'Connor entertained the room) to the evening when the paintings were unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery.
Portraits of a Lady 2008
Dirty Driving: Thundercars Of Indiana
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Dirty Driving: Thundercars Of Indiana
Auto racing is an obsession in Anderson, Indiana. Even with local auto factories closing down and jobs being lost, the town's residents continue to flock to the local speedway every Friday night--and its drivers continue to pour their dwindling resources into their Thundercars. Emmy(R)-winning filmmaker Jon Alpert presents this look at this passion for racing in rust-belt America. Since the closing of a GM plant and the loss of 33,000 jobs, the once-thriving town of Anderson now stands witness to empty factories, shuttered stores and abandoned home--but also to packed houses at Anderson Speedway where people put their troubles on hold to watch the cacophony of screeching tires and crashing metal as drivers vie for Thundercar supremacy.
Dirty Driving: Thundercars Of Indiana 2008
House of Saddam
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House of Saddam
A mini-series that explores the inner workings of Saddam Hussein's family and his relationship with his closest advisers.
House of Saddam 2008