Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Date of Birth: 25 Feb 1971

Country: USA

Biography: Sean Astin (born February 25, 1971) is an American film actor, director, and producer better known for his film roles as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, the title character of Rudy, and Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. In television, he appeared as Lynn McGill in the fifth season of 24. Most recently, he provided the voice for the title character in Disney's Special Agent Oso...(Wikipedia)

Total Credits at Criticker: 87 (Actor), 3 (Director), 1 (Writer), 1 (Creator)

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    Bigger Than the Sky
    After being dumped by his girlfriend, a man stuck in a deadend life decides to audition for a small role in a local community theatre's production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Despite having no experience as an actor, he lands the lead role, which wreaks havoc upon his life.
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    Bulworth
    A 'tragic-farce,' Bulworth takes a comedic look at race and class in the United States, campaign finance, and the power of big money and media in America. (Twentieth Century Fox)
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    Courage Under Fire
    Lt. Colonel Serling becomes embroiled in intrigue when he investigates the circumstances surrounding the death of medal-of-honor candidate Capt. Karen Walden.
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    Deterrence
    The President of the United States must deal with an international military crisis while confined to a Colorado diner during a freak snowstorm (imdb)
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    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
    An epic adventure of good against evil, a story of the power of friendship and individual courage, and the heroic quest to pave the way for the emergence of mankind, J.R.R. Tolkien's master work brought to cinematic life. (New Line Cinema)
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    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    Sauron's forces have laid siege to Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, in their efforts to eliminate the race of men. The once-great kingdom, watched over by a fading steward, has never been in more desperate need of its king. But can Aragorn (Mortensen) answer the call of his heritage and become what he was born to be? In no small measure, the fate of Middle-earth rests on his broad shoulders. (New Line Cinema)
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    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    In the second chapter in J.R.R Tolkien's epic trilogy, the Fellowship faces unimaginable armies and deception while also witnessing ancient wonders and the untapped strength of their people. (New Line Productions)
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    Smile
    A young girl discovers that sometimes what you do for someone else can be a life-changing experience...for yourself. (Dark Forest LLC )
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    The War of the Roses
    The Roses, Barbara and Oliver, live happily as a married couple. Then she starts to wonder what life would be like without Oliver, and likes what she sees. Both want to stay in the house, and so they begin a campaign to force each other to leave. In the middle of the fighting is D'Amato, the divorce lawyer. He gets to see how far both will go to get rid of the other, and boy do they go far.. (imdb)
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    50 First Dates
    Marine biologist Henry Roth finds the perfect woman, Lucy Whitmore and falls head over heels for her. But when he sees her the following day, she hasn't a clue as to who is he due to a rare brain disorder that wipes her memory clean every night. Now, with the help of his friend Ula, Henry has to concoct new and increasingly clever ways to meet her and get her to fall for him every day.
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    The Goonies
    A group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map (imdb)
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    Encino Man
    When they find a frozen caveman in their backyard, two high school outcasts thaw him out and introduce him to modern day life while he in turn, gets them to actually enjoy life.
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    Marilyn Hotchkiss\
    Based on a short film created 15 years ago by the director and co-writer Randall Miller and his wife Jody Savin, this is a beautiful film that celebrates the reawakening of the spirit. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)
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    Staying Together
    After 25 years in the fast food business, father McDermott one morning proclaims in front of his three sons that he hated dealing with chickens all the time, and that's why he sold the restaurant last afternoon. (imdb)
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    Rudy
    Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame. (imdb)
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    Toy Soldiers
    When terrorists sieze control of a boarding school, a group of trouble-making boys decide to resist them. (imdb)
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    Memphis Belle
    The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe. The crew only have to make one more bombing raid before they have finished their duty and can go home. (imdb)
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    White Water Summer
    An experienced guide (Vic) accompanies a city boy (Alan) and his three friends on their first wilderness experience. Hoping to teach the four boys lessons not only about the wilderness, but about themselves, Vic pushes them to the limit. (imdb)
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    Click
    When an overworked architect (Sandler) finds a universal remote that lets him control his universe, he feels a rush of power. But before he knows it, the remote is programming him, rather than the other way around. (Sony)
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    Like Father Like Son
    A mysterious potion switches the personalities of a buttoned up doctor and his laid back son. (imdb)
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    Slipstream
    A scientist plots a bank robbery based around his newest invention -- a time travel gadget that will send its user 10 minutes into the past. Everything goes according to plan, until he encounters a group of thieves who've planned their heist for the same day. (imdb)
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    The Long Way Home
    After WWII, Jewish Holocaust survivors are moved into Displaced Persons' camps. After delays, more physical hardship, and years of uncertainty, they are permitted to begin new lives in Israel and the U.S. (imdb)
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    What Love Is
    A sincere, insightful and unapologetically frank romantic comedy about a man who finds out, during the course of one very important night in his life, what love truly is. (Big Sky Motion Pictures)
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    The Final Season
    True story of Kent Stock (Sean Astin), who in the early 90's, gives up a job and ditches his wedding plans to take over as head coach as the Norway High School baseball team. Kent must win over his players and convince them and himself that he can fill their former coach's shoes and that they can go out winners. In the summer of 1991 Norway High's baseball tradition ended on a triumphant but sombre note. (imdb)
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    The Color of Magic
    The Color of Magic (2008) - TV Mini-Series
    Adaption of the first Discworld book of Terry Pratchett. It follows the adventures of the 'student' wizard Rincewind and the first and only Discworld-tourist Twoflower.
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    Elvis Has Left the Building
    Harmony, a cosmetic saleslady who was born at an Elvis concert, finds her life linked to the legend. One day while driving, she accidentally kills some Elvis impersonators and flees the scene. She goes on the run from the FBI and joins up with a depressed executive. (imdb)
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    Borderland
    On a trip to a Mexican border town, three college friends stumble upon a human-sacrifice cult. (imdb)
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    Harrison Bergeron
    In the United States of the future, everyone is made equally dumb through electronic headbands, and equally skilled at sports and ballet by handicapping the better players and performers with weights, on order of the Handicapper General. Art is banished, so noone can be jealous of anyone, and everyone is a happy consumer. Harrison Bergeron is however too smart to be limited by a headband, and so is inducted into the secret government that keeps things running.
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    Balto III: Wings of Change
    The mail in the north used to be delivered by dogsled, but the success of airplane delivery leaves Balto and the other sled dogs feeling neglected. However, when a delivery plane crashes on a mountain side, the sled dogs get the opportunity to show their worth. This story also prominently features Balto's son, Kodi, who was among the puppy litter that we met in Balto II: Wolf Quest. (imdb)
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    Forever Strong
    A talented-but-troubled rugby player (Faris) must play against the team his father (McDonough) coaches at the national championship.
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    The Willies
    Two brothers camping with their cousin try to frighten each other by telling stories. There are two main narrations: one involves strange happenings at an elementary school; the other, a teenage boy with a peculiar interest. (imdb)
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    Dish Dogs
    Two friends travel from town to town taking jobs as dishwashers until they both find love and must choose separate paths. (imdb)
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    Into the West
    Into the West (2005) - TV Mini-Series
    Tales from the American West in the 19th century, told from the perspective of two families, one of white settlers and one of Native Americans. (imdb)
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    Safe Passage
    A mother with seven sons feels like she's losing control of her life and her family. But personal pain and a troubled marriage fade into the background as news comes that one of her sons might have died in an accident. (imdb)
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    The Making of \
    TV documentary about the making of 'The Goonies'. (imdb)
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    Stay Cool
    When writer Henry McCarthy (Mark Polish) returns to his high school to give a commencement address 20 years after his own graduation, he finds nothing has really changed: He still harbors the same unrequited crush (Winona Ryder), and he's still in trouble with the principal (Chevy Chase). Hilary Duff, Jon Cryer, Josh Holloway and Sean Astin star in this ensemble comedy helmed by Michael Polish and written by his twin brother, Mark.
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    Hercules
    Hercules (2005) - TV Movie
    epic miniseries follows the tragic story of Greek hero Hercules (Paul Telfer), who feels obligated to carry out 12 daring feats -- including killing Hydra the beast and the feared Nemean lion -- after slaying his three sons.
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    Where the Day Takes You
    A group of teen-age runaways try to survive in the streets of Los Angeles. Drugs, prostitution, violence and bureaucratic indifference all pose threats to the kids, who nevertheless prefer this harsh life to going back to their families. Heather, somewhat older, provides some leadership and mothering to the kids. (imdb)
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    Icebreaker
    At the the Killington ski resort something has gone awry. Evil terrorists led by the sinister Greig have taken the resort hostage with a stolen nuclear device. It's up to Ski Patrol bum Matt Foster to save the day... and his fiancé. (imdb)
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    Demoted
    What goes around comes around for a pair of prank-playing tire salesmen who find themselves placed in secretarial jobs by their put-upon boss. (imdb)
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    Espíritu del bosque
    A powerful businessman wants to build a highway through the forest. One of the town's most evil character, Mrs D'Abondo, loves the idea and orders her husband to cut down the trees. Everyone must flee... But Furi and his friends don't intend to give up so easily. They'll have the help of the Clan of the Free Cats, spearheaded by the conceited Tigre, and the flies, HUHU and HOHO. When they find out what Mrs D'Abondo is afraid of, Furi hatches a plot to bring to life the Spirit of the forest (imdb)
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    Amazing Love
    Steve, Carrie, Cooper, and Gameboy are looking forward to their youth group trip. But when a confrontation occurs between Carrie and Ashley---a newcomer with a bad attitude---the spirit of fellowship is broken. Seeking a resolution, their leader Stuart (Sean Astin) shares the story of the prophet Hosea. Will the powerful tale of love help heal the girls' resentment? (cbd.com)
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    The Final Hit
    An old-time mogul struggles to reenter the club where power and money make the rules. (imdb)
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    Video Games: The Movie
    a feature length documentary, aims to educate & entertain audiences about how video games are made, marketed, and consumed by looking back at gaming history and culture through the eyes of game developers, publishers, and consumers. (imdb)
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    Justice League: War
    Justice League: War (2014) - Direct-to-Video
    The world's finest heroes found the Justice League in order to stop an alien invasion of Earth.
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    Cabin Fever: Patient Zero
    A flesh-eating virus spreads throughout a cruise ship in the Caribbean after it crashes into an abandoned scientific research boat. (imdb)
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    Moms\
    All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and fun - a long-needed moms' night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation, and food not served in a bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for a few hours ... what could go wrong? (imdb)
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    Boys of Abu Ghraib
    An American soldier deployed at Abu Ghraib finds himself behind the walls of the infamous Hard Site, where he develops a secret friendship with an Iraqi detainee. (imdb)
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    The Witches of Oz
    The Witches of Oz (2011) - TV Mini-Series
    Dorothy Gale discovers that her best selling novels are actually based on suppressed childhood memories of her time in Oz, and that she may be in danger of experiencing it all over again. (imdb)
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    Checkmate
    Six people are thrown together during an elaborate bank heist where any move can alter the outcome. Is it coincidence, or are they merely pawns in a much bigger game. (imdb)
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    Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
    In the aftermath of Justice League: War, the world is at peace or so it seems. When Atlantis attacks the Metropolis for the death of their king. But the Queen has different plans and requires the Justice League to find her lost son. But while they search for him, Atlantian troops; lead by Ocean Master, continue their assault. Who will win? (imdb)
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    Do You Believe?
    A dozen different souls-all moving in different directions, all longing for something more. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, they each are about to discover there is power in the Cross of Christ ... even if they don't yet believe it. When a local pastor is shaken to the core by the visible faith of an old street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a faith-fueled journey that powerfully impacts everyone it touches. (imdb)
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    The Dramatics: A Comedy
    Romantic comedy about an actress, who stars in a sexually explicit mini-series adaptation of a best-selling, erotic chick lit novel, and her loving but tortured stoner boyfriend is forced to deal with it. (imdb)
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    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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    Woodlawn
    A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.
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    The Do-Over
    Two down-on-their-luck guys decide to fake their own deaths and start over with new identities, only to find the people they're pretending to be are in even deeper trouble. (imdb)
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    Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past
    A TMNT one hour TV special based on the Half Shell Heroes toy-line. The turtles get snapped back into the past and must find their way through the pre-historic dinosaurs and triceratons in order to get back home. (imdb)
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    Range 15
    A group of veterans wake up after a night of partying to find out that the zombie apocalypse has spread across the United States. Together, they must fight their way across the country in order to find a cure for the outbreak and restore freedom before it's too late.
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    Bad Kids of Crestview Academy
    DETENTION SUCKS BUT IT'S KILLER FUN: It's four years later, and a new group of students has been placed in Saturday detention at the infamous and prestigious Crestview Academy. When Siouxsie, sophomore 'undercrust,' crashes the party to avenge her sister's death, a Saturday detention reserved for the privileged seniors of Crestview Academy turns into a date in hell.
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    The Surface
    Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.
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    Out West
    Celebutante Prissy Alcott leaves her luxe Reno life behind for her childhood home in Colorado when she learns that her family has gone broke and is selling their ranch. She tries to reboot the family enterprise as a dude ranch with the help of her three gay friends. (imdb)
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    Beyond Stranger Things
    Secrets from the "Stranger Things 2" universe are revealed as cast and guests discuss the latest episodes with host Jim Rash. (imdb)
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    Adopting Terror
    Tim and Cheryl are happy when they adopt a little girl named Mona. As they begin to form a family bond with each other, Mona's biological father (Kevin) stalks them. (en.wikipedia.org)
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    Dorothy and the Witches of Oz
    Children's author Dorothy Gale makes a decent living continuing her grandfather's series of Oz books. When a new agent enters the scene, Dorothy moves to New York City. In the midst of a major business deal for her books, Dorothy discovers that her books are not based on her imagination, but on repressed memories.
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    The Low Life
    John came to Hollywood to get that one big break in life. Years have passed since and all he has to show for are a menial job, unpaid bills and airhead friends and he's getting sick of it all. Is there a way out of this downward spiral? (imdb)
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    Swing State
    A bohemian Seattle DJ uses his on-air charisma to create a fictitious conservative radio personality becoming an overnight sensation. (imdb)
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    Gloria Bell
    A free-spirited woman in her 50s seeks out love at L.A. dance clubs. (imdb)
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    Dead Ant
    When the 1989 "one-hit-wonder" glam-metal band "Sonic Grave" embark on a trip to Coachella in hopes of a comeback, their peyote trip pit stop in Joshua Tree incites an "unworldly" viscous attack, and they must "rock" themselves out of harms way. (imdb)
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    Ribbit
    A frog with an identity crisis, hates hopping and has a strong aversion to water. Feeling a misfit, he is full of questions about his life… and so together with his best friend, a flying squirrel, he embarks on a soul-searching journey in search of the truth and his rightful place in the Amazon rainforest.
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    Boy Meets Girl
    Mike is a jaded editor who writes for a romance magazine. Angelina is a helpless romantic who's traveled to Canada from Italy to marry a man she doesn't love. When Mike's neighbor, an oddball poet, writes a lyric that falls into Angelina's hands, she assumes that it comes from Mike. And so, in typical boy-meets-girl fashion, a simple misunderstanding causes romance to blossom. Now they just have to learn to speak each other's language.
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    No Good Nick
    No Good Nick (2019) - TV Series
    A family finds their lives turned upside down when a young, street-smart grifter shows up on their doorstep, claiming to be a distant relative. (imdb)
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    Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters
    When the boy hero Shazam is offered to join the Justice League he is reluctant about it, but when his rivals the Monster Society put the League in peril he's the only one who can save them.
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    Adverse
    A rideshare driver discovers that his sister is in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate. (imdb)
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    Captain Underpants: Mega Blissmas
    Christmas gets weird - really weird - after George and Harold go back in time to change up a few of their beloved holiday's traditions.
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    Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story
    The story of how a small Japanese playing card company became the culture-transforming force known as Nintendo. (Google)
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    Special Agent Oso
    A kids' show centered around a special agent-in-training needs the help of viewers at home in order to complete his missions.
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    Supergirl
    Supergirl (2015) - TV Series
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    Celebrity Poker Showdown
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    Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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    Charming the Hearts of Men
    A romantic drama set during the politically charged early 60s where a sophisticated woman returns to her Southern home town and discovers her options are limited yet discrimination is plentiful. With the help of a Congressional ally, she inspires historic legislation which allows opportunities and protections never before afforded to women.
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    Alphas
    Alphas (2011) - TV Series
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    Love\
    While mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, recently widowed Ellie King visits her brother Aaron Davis and his children for Christmas. Ellie does her best to enjoy the holidays, making new friends with Mrs. Thompson, a local shop keeper, and handsome admirer Deputy Strode. When Aaron travels out of town to purchase land, Ellie agrees to watch his children, but the season's festivities are threatened when Aaron goes missing.
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    iMordecai
    A Holocaust survivor, born and raised in a different time, must face the realities of modern world. When confronted with an unfamiliar object, an iPhone, will Mordecai be able to fit into a world that has changed so much around him? (imdb)
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    A Monsterous Holiday
    A young scientist must save his town when he accidentally creates a monster.
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    Go West
    A crazy group of pioneers brave the harsh elements and numerous mishaps to travel thousands of miles out west to find a place to call home.
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    The Shift
    After a tense encounter with a mysterious stranger with otherworldly powers, a man is banished to a tyrannical, parallel Earth where he fights to get back to the woman he loves. (imdb)
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