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“October Sky”

Homer Hickman, Jr. (played by Jake Gullenhaal) didn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps and be a coal miner in the small town of Coalwood, West Virginia. When he heard about the launch of Sputnik, he became fascinated with the idea of building his own. Homer enlisted a few friends to help out. Miss…

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“Rob Roy”

A western film set in Scottish Highlands, “Rob Roy” is loosely inspired by the life of a Scot named Robert Roy MacGregor. His battles aren’t only with the feuding landowners, but also within himself. Liam Neeson plays the role of Robert Roy MacGregor, along side Jessica Lange as his wife, Mary MacGregor. Rob has borrowed…

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“Ray” (2004)

“Ray”, the biography of singer Ray Charles, stars Jamie Foxx as Ray, as well as Kerry Washington who portrays his wife. It also stars Regina King, Clifton Powell and Aunjanue Ellis.This movie is rated PG-13 for sexuality and the depiction of drug use. Whether you’re a Ray Charles fan or not, you’re sure to be…

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