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Hipsters
Russia, 2009, 125 min.
Moscow, 1955. Incurring the wrath of all the grim-faced Soviets in Russia isn't enough to stop a group of splashy young swingers from showing their true colors. Hipsters is a tender love story wrapped in an infectiously fun musical.... more
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Only When I Dance
Brazil, 2009, 78 min.
Two teenage ballet dancers from the favelas of Rio are determined to dance their way to a better life, but to do so they must overcome prejudice, doubt and better-trained performers. This inspiring documentary follows their path to beat the odds and attain their dream of making it.... more
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The Over the Hill Band
Belgium, 2009, 93 min.
In the tradition of sassy social comedies such as last year's Moscow, Belgium and playing like a combination of Calendar Girls and Young at Heart, this charming comic drama is a coming-of-old-age story about a classy woman who rediscovers life and love when it's almost too late.... more
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Soundtrack for a Revolution
USA, 2009, 82 min.
Relive the American civil rights movement through the soul-stirring folk songs that fortified protestors struggling for equality. This powerful documentary pairs modern renditions with footage from the bitter days of segregation and emotional interviews with the people who fought through it.... more
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Will You Marry Us?
Switzerland, 2009, 90 min.
A charming romantic comedy about a small-town civil servant whose life is thrown for a loop when an old boy friend pops up from her past and they find they still have feelings for each other.
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