Come True
Much like A Nightmare on Elm Street or Inception, Come True taps into deep-seated Freudian fears of what drives the human mind.
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The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Based on the infamous 1947 court case in which famed singer Billie Holiday (Andra Day) was put on trial for drug possession.
Cherry
Directed by MCU masterminds Joe and Anthony Russo, Cherry tackles a lot of issues: youthful malaise, PTSD, the opioid crisis, and Midwestern economic collapse.
Earwig and the Witch
Studio Ghibli has been such a grand master of 2D animation that watching it make the jump into 3D almost seems blasphemous.
True Mothers
Japan's 2020 Oscar submission explores parenthood through a young woman who wants her child back from the couple who have adopted him.
The Human Factor
A nuanced analysis of leadership that creates the surreal impression of being in the same room with Bill Clinton and other leaders during the Oslo Accords negotiations.
Beautiful Something Left Behind
A fly-on-the-wall look into an organization where kids receive peer support and group activities to comprehend and grapple with grief.