Cast: Anna Deavere Smith

Direction Jonathan Demme

Cast Tom Hanks · Denzel Washington · Antonio Banderas · Ron Vawter

Synopsis Philadelphia (1993) follows the story of Andrew Beckett, a talented attorney portrayed by Tom Hanks, who has been concealing his homosexuality and AIDS diagnosis from his traditionalist employers. When he is abruptly dismissed, Andrew believes his health condition is the...

Direction Aaron Sorkin · Alex Graves · Christopher Misiano · Thomas Schlamme

Cast Martin Sheen · Allison Janney · John Spencer · Bradley Whitford

Synopsis The West Wing (TV Series) (1999) is a political drama that aired from 1999 to 2006, spanning 7 seasons and 155 episodes. The narrative unfolds as the intellectual Democrat Josiah "Jed" Bartlet ascends to the U.S. presidency and assembles his...

Direction Liz Brixius · Linda Wallem · Evan Dunsky · Paul Feig

Cast Edie Falco · Merritt Wever · Paul Schulze · Dominic Fumusa

Synopsis Nurse Jackie (TV Series) (2009) follows the life of Jackie Peyton, a dedicated nurse navigating the chaotic environment of a bustling New York City hospital. She faces constant challenges in maintaining equilibrium between her intense professional responsibilities and her complex...

Direction Marielle Heller

Cast Melissa McCarthy · Richard E. Grant · Julie Ann Emery · Jane Curtin

Synopsis Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) follows the story of renowned celebrity biographer Lee Israel, who finds herself struggling to secure publishing deals as her writing style no longer aligns with contemporary preferences. In a desperate bid to maintain her...

Direction Peter Berg

Cast Jamie Foxx · Jennifer Garner · Jason Bateman · Chris Cooper

Synopsis The Kingdom (2007) follows the aftermath of a devastating terrorist bomb explosion within a Western residential compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sparking a global crisis. As political discussions unfold, FBI Special Agent Ronald Fleury swiftly gathers a specialized team and...

Direction Nelson George

Cast Queen Latifah · Anna Deavere Smith · Wendell Pierce · Rachel Nicks

Synopsis Life Support (TV) (2007) is a compelling drama that delves into the life of Ana, a resilient woman from Brooklyn who transforms her past struggles with crack addiction into a beacon of hope for the HIV/AIDS community. Based on a...

Direction Jonathan Demme

Cast Anne Hathaway · Rosemarie Dewitt · Bill Irwin · Debra Winger

Synopsis Rachel Getting Married (2008) follows the story of Kim (Anne Hathaway), who comes back to the Buchman family residence for her sister Rachel's (Rosemarie Dewitt) nuptials. Along with her return, she brings a wealth of personal struggles and family disputes....

Direction Shonda Rhimes · David Frankel · Tom Verica · Nzingha Stewart

Cast Julia Garner · Anna Chlumsky · Jennifer Esposito · Laverne Cox

Synopsis Inventing Anna (TV Miniseries) (2022) is a captivating 9-episode journey into the world of Anna Delvey, a woman who captivated New York's social elite with her fabricated persona of an Instagram-legendary heiress. The series, masterfully crafted and produced by Shonda...

Direction Robert Benton

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Nicole Kidman · Ed Harris · Gary Sinise

Synopsis The Human Stain (2003) centers around Coleman Silk (Anthony Hopkins), a distinguished professor at an esteemed New England college who has concealed his true racial identity for half a century. His carefully constructed life begins to unravel when he forms...

Direction Billy Crystal · Alan Zweibel

Cast Billy Crystal · Tiffany Haddish · Penn Badgley · Laura Benanti

Synopsis Here Today (2021) follows the story of Charlie Berns, a seasoned comedy writer grappling with a gradual decline in his mental clarity. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Emma Payge, a gifted young street performer...

Direction Rob Reiner

Cast Michael Douglas · Annette Bening · Richard Dreyfuss · Martin Sheen

Synopsis The American President (1995) follows the story of a chief executive who, after losing his spouse prior to his election, finds himself navigating the complexities of love and politics. Three years into his term, the President of the United States,...

Direction Shonda Rhimes · Tom Verica

Cast Ben Rappaport · Anna Deavere Smith · Vondie Curtis-Hall · Regé-Jean Page

Synopsis For The People (TV Series) (2017) is a gripping legal drama that originated from the creative minds of Shondaland's Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, often likened to the legal counterpart of the renowned Grey's Anatomy. The series is set in...

Direction Jeff Wadlow

Cast Julian Morris · Lindy Booth · Jared Padalecki · Jon Bon Jovi

Synopsis Cry_Wolf (Cry Wolf) (2005) follows a group of high school students who, after a young woman's murder, start an online prank claiming a serial killer named "The Wolf" is targeting their classmates. The students' challenge is to see who can...

Direction Kristi Zea

Cast Anna Deavere Smith

Synopsis Notes from the Field (TV) (2018) delves into the lives of 18 individuals, including current and former inmates, protesters, educators, and politicians, to illuminate the struggles of a forgotten generation of American youth. Through the powerful performances of Anna Deavere...

Direction Christopher Chulack · Nelson McCormick

Cast Dana Delany · Paul Blackthorne · Jocelyn Rose · David Kaufman

Synopsis Presidio Med (TV Series) (2002) follows the dedicated team of physicians at Presidio Medical Group who prioritize patient care over bureaucratic hurdles. This group of doctors is committed to building lasting, trust-based relationships with their patients, ensuring that each individual...