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1) Arrival
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When mysterious spacecraft touch down around the world, a team, including linguist Louise Banks, is brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers, and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.
2) Adoration
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English
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Simon is a young orphan being raised by his uncle Tom. As his grandfather lay dying, Simon discovers how racist and backwards his uncle is. Simon's grandfather hated Simon's father and claims that he intentionally killed Simon's mother in a car crash. Simon's family narrative is cleverly knit into a news story presented to Simon by his high school French teacher as a translation exercise. The article is read by the teacher about an attempted bombing...
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English
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William Tyndale tops king Henry VIII's "Most Wanted" list in 1535 and is being pursued across Europe by the king's bounty hunters. William's "crime" is translating the Bible into English for the common people. This episode follows William's adventures as he worked in secret, moving from town to town as a fugitive to avoid capture. Friends and allies help him along, but enemies may be lurking around any corner.
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English
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"The film follows Iraqi and Afghan interpreters who worked with U.S. forces, and who are now targeted by insurgents as a result. While some have reached safety, others are stuck in hiding--and those with no other hope have set out for Europe and the U.S. with the help of smugglers."--Publisher's website.
Language
English
Description
Arrival: When mysterious spacecraft touch down around the world, a team, including linguist Louise Banks, is brought together to investigate. As humankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers, and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.
Alien: Terror begins when the crew of a spaceship investigates a transmission from a desolate planet and discover...