Curtis Hanson
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
An inspiring true story of courage and friendship the whole family will love. When 15-year-old Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythical Mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend Frosty Hesson to train him to ride it. What begins as a mentorship turns into an extraordinary bond that transforms both their lives, as Jay and Frosty learn valuable lessons about conquering fear in pursuit of your dreams.
2) 8 mile
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
The autobiographical story of a white rap musician from Detroit proving himself to the world.
3) In her shoes
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Free-wheeling irresponsible Maggie gets through her life thanks to her remarkable looks and her complete lack of scruples. She constantly goes to her straight-laced, plain-Jane successful lawyer sister Rose when she is in need of financial help. The two sisters have been very close to each other in part because their troubled mother died when they were girls. Maggie discovers hidden letters that reveal she and Rose have a grandmother, but Maggie ends...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
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Edgar Award Winners
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Not-So-Merry Christmas
Oscar Winning/Nominated Movies Based on Books
Film Noir: Lost in the Shadows
Not-So-Merry Christmas
Oscar Winning/Nominated Movies Based on Books
Description
Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slaying of the patrons at an all-night diner. A tribute to tough film noir crime films.