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Women of the Movement

The series is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley, who in 1955 risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Unwilling to let Emmett's murder disappear from the headlines, Mamie chose to bear her pain on the world's stage, emerging as an activist for justice and igniting the Civil Rights movement as we know it today.

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Episode 1

Mother and Son

Thu, Jan 6, 2022

Based on a true story. In 1955, 14 year old Emmett Till travels from his home in Chicago to visit family in Mississippi. Growing up in Chicago, he was largely isolated from the intense racism of the South. As an African American teen, he is unprepared for the vastly different social norms of 1950's rural Mississippi. He encounters a Caucasian woman in a store, and while historical retellings differ, he apparently insulted her. Some say it was harmless flirtation, some say it was a speech impediment she misinterpreted. Her husband and a friend kidnap, torture, and murder Emmett. Both are arrested and tried, but the all white jury refuses to convict.

Women of the Movement Season 1 Mother and Son
  • 2022 - Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series - Winner
  • 2022 - Black Reel - Outstanding Directing, TV Movie/Limited Series - Nominated
  • 2022 - HCA Award - Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Movie - Nominated
  • 2022 - Humanitas Prize - Limited series, TV Movie, or Special - Winner

China Beach

4 seasons

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China Beach

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Accident or murder? After the mysterious death of his wife, author Michael Peterson watches his life go under the microscope.

The Staircase

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Flavius Silva, commander in Roman Judea, wants to reach a reasonable compromise with the Jewish Zealots and withdraw his legion. Events and personalities in Rome, however, lead to his besieging the fortress of Masada. There the engineering genius of the Romans must fight both the harsh climate and landscape, and the passion and ingenuity of Eleazar Ben Yair and his people.

Masada
  • 1981
  • Action & Adventure, Drama, Documentary

The Jacksons: An American Dream

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The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show they soon hit it big when Motown calls. From there they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way their success brings trouble and turmoil

The Jacksons: An American Dream
  • 1992
  • Documentary, Drama, Music

Ike: The War Years

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Miniseries detailing the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower, who commanded American forces during World War II, romanced his driver Kay Summersby and later became President of the United States.

Ike: The War Years
  • 1979
  • Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure

Supernanny

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Parenting expert Jo Frost goes around America helping parents deal with their children's behavior.

Supernanny
  • 2005
  • Documentary, Reality
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