George Plimpton

Using the tapes, animation, and new on-camera interviews with people who knew him, the film explores the impact of Capote's explosive unfinished novel "Answered Prayers."

Plimpton! tells the story of writer, editor, amateur sportsman and friend to many, George Plimpton. Using Plimpton's own narration - along with thoughts and stories from friends, family and contemporaries - the film is a joyful celebration of a life lived fully, richly, strangely, and, at times, a life that is hard to believe was actually lived by just one man.

A documentary on the legendary soul music concert staged in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974. (imdb)

A documentary on the infamous gonzo journalist, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. (imdb)

The mind of a writing teacher is drawn back to boyhood when he's shot during a robbery. Narrated by George Plimpton.

Sam Manning (Fisher Stevens) wants nothing more than to make it big as a writer and finally see his novel published. But he's not getting anywhere, so to deal with the threat of complete failure, he lets himself get roped into one sexual relationship after another, even as his devoted girlfriend, Cass (Annabella Sciorra), waits in vain for him to get his act together and finally commit to her. When he does, however, it may just be too late.

Will Hunting, a brilliant self-taught math genius working as a janitor at MIT, struggles to overcome his traumatic past and emotional barriers. After solving a complex mathematical problem, he escapes jail time through a plea deal that requires him to take therapy sessions with an empathetic counselor, forcing him to confront his inner conflicts and choose his own path forward.

An unforgettable account of the "Rumble in the Jungle," this Oscar-winning film captures all the magic of Muhammad Ali at the peak of his triumphant career. (Universal)

Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a genius, she is determined to ensure that Fred has all the opportunities that he needs (imdb)

A tour through non-American television led by the grand Paper Lion himself.

Tom Hanks stars as Lawrence, a rich kid with a bad accent and a large debt. After his father refuses to help him out... (imdb)

The files that escaped the shredder have become an incredible motion picture. From the Kennedys to Martin Luther King. From cab drivers to Congressmen. From housewives to hostesses. He had something on 58 million people. It was all in his files. Now you can see how he used it.

Intertwined stories of a night at a police station.

A brilliant but eccentric British officer is sent to the Arabian Peninsula during WWI. He unites disparate Arab tribes to fight against the Ottoman Turks, becoming a legendary but conflicted figure. The vast desert landscapes bear witness to his strategic genius, his growing cultural immersion, and the personal psychological toll of his ambiguous role.