Black Widows

Lakshmi, an aspiring actress, has dreams of becoming a superstar, but her past resurfaces, bringing back memories that she had been trying to forget.

Producer Fred Coe's golden-age series was originally called Goodyear TV Playhouse, but shortened its title in 1955. Produced live in New York until 1957, it was also trimmed from one hour to 30 minutes, renamed Goodyear Theater, and switched to filmed performances. Through it all, the productions were often lauded, and included two classic works by Paddy Chayefsky: Marty (1953), starring Rod Steiger and Nancy Marchand, and The Catered Affair (1955), with Thelma Ritter.

The work of Canadian playwright Judith Thompson is spotlighted via her play "My Pyramids," a politically searing look at the Iraq War and events that occurred at Abu Ghraib prison.

An arresting and provocative exploration inside the world of one of today's most controversial spiritual teachers and her dedicated followers. Filmed over three years with unprecedented access, it is an unflinching portrayal of the incredible lengths people will go to in their search for connection.

A woman reveals a secret to her sister and is surprised by her sibling's response.