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1) The public
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English
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When a brutal blast of cold hits Cincinnati, the public library transforms from a safe haven for the homeless into a potential war zone. Those who have no place of retreat to evade the cold stage a sit-in in the library where they are tended by members of the library's staff. Soon the police arrive and a stand-off threatens to bring tragedy to the homeless individuals and those who care about their well-being. An eye-opening exploration of the basic...
Series
Criterion collection volume 764
Language
English
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Description
Language and violence.
Parry is a homeless history professor who lives in a fantasy world full of castles, Red Knights and damsels in distress. Jack is New York's #1 shock deejay, whose off-hand arrogance triggers a tragedy which ruins his career. Penniless and without prospects, Jack finds himself plucked from disaster by the most improbable of saviors-Parry. And so the amazing story of the Fisher King unfolds a modern quest for redemption and the...
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
On his way to dinner with his fiancee, Richard Mayhew helps a mysterious wounded girl lying on the sidewalk. The next day, he discovers his actions have erased him from existence and he is now consigned to the underground world of London Below.
Publisher
Distributed by Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
日本語
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The story takes place on Christmas Eve in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Middle-aged has-been Gin, aging transvestite Hana, and teenage runaway Miyuki are homeless friends who have formed a makeshift family structure bond. That bond is tested when they find an abandoned baby while searching for food in a trash dumpster. They try to care for the infant themselves, and travel throughout the city in search of the baby's parents.
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Office worker Stanley falls in love with Diana, a new worker in his company. He wants to date her, but does not have the courage to ask. A year passes before he has the courage to ask her out on a date and surprisingly, she agrees. So Stan is going to take her out to dinner, but while driving, he hits homeless man Phil. Phil seems injured, and cannot be left alone, so Stan and Diana take him to the hospital. And in the meanwhile Stan's co-workers...
9) Animals
Publisher
Oscilloscope Laboratories
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
This acclaimed drama tells the story of a young couple that exist somewhere between homelessness and the fantasy life they imagine for themselves. Though they masterfully con and steal in an attempt to stay one step ahead of their addiction, they are ultimately forced to face the reality of their situation. Winner of a Special Jury Award for Narrative Feature and nominated for the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at **SXSW Film Festival**....
Publisher
Beanca Films, S.A
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
Español
Description
Ramón, a young Mexican, who after unsuccessfully attempting to cross the border into the United States, decides to go to Germany to seek the aunt of a friend who will give him work. After not being able to find his friend's aunt, he is left stranded with no money, no papers and speaking only Spanish, surviving on the streets until he meets Ruth, a lonely senior citizen. The two develop a friendship despite speaking different languages.
12) Clancy
Publisher
EMI Chrisitan Music Group
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
An abused girl runs away from home and winds up living on the streets of the city. Once there, she meets up with Nick, an ill-tempered, homeless veteran. The city's corrupt mayor devises a plan to capitalize on the Clancy's disappearance in order to ensure his re-election. But the mayor's scheme takes an unexpected turn, and Clancy and Nick find themselves on the run.
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing, schooling him in the male-centric laws of his alcoholic clubhouse.
Publisher
Headliners
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Meet Malcolm Young, he's black and living in America. Born into the rough streets of Newark, NJ he had 3 strikes against him when he made his mark in the world. Growing up in the projects taught him at a young age how to be a survivor. And a survivor he was. Hustling was an art for Malcolm and a hustler he was. Getting money was his thing, but with more money comes more problems.
15) House of grace
Series
Publisher
Maverick Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
A homeless couple, Keisha and Pookie, find themselves down and out hooked on cracked cocaine and living on the street. Choir music from the church across the street reminds Keisha of her younger years as a singer and she looks to the church for inspiration. With the help of the church's prayer group and the pastor, she is healed and begins to get clean. Meanwhile, her proud man Pookie, spirals further down into street poverty and crack addiction....
Publisher
MVD Visual
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Bunny King is a mother of two and a rough-cut diamond with a sketchy past. While battling the system to try and reunite with her children, a confrontation leads Bunny to take her niece Tonyah under her wing. With the world against them both, Bunny's battle has just begun.
17) Lockdown
Publisher
Uncork'd Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
An angry mob, fed up with a deadly virus that has wiped out most of the population, attack a school to rid their city of those they suspect are spreading the disease. One man must rescue his sister and fight his way out, against the armed militia.
Publisher
Buffalo 8
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In this emotionally charged British music drama, set against a backdrop of a familiar social landscape, a young married couple grapples with the unexpected challenge of homelessness. The narrative unfolds as a poignant tale of love striving to endure amidst overwhelming adversity.
Publisher
Kelly's Filmworks
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In this sequel to Kelly's Filmworks' 2008 film, 'Clancy', director Jefferson Moore takes the viewer on a reimagined journey into the lives of the original characters, along with a few twists and turns that are sure to entertain. This is a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and coming to terms with the people and decisions that control our destiny.
20) Translated
Publisher
Bridgestone Multimedia Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
An old man is about to be executed in ancient Rome and then finds himself translated to the 21st Century where he is confused and homeless. A truck driver picks him up in Rome, Oregon and discovers that the old man claims to be the Apostle Paul. In the spirit of Miracle on 34th Street, humor with a message is presented and a poignant commentary is made about condition of the Body of Christ in the U.S. and their lack of unity.
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