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2016: Obama's America

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A documentary that examines the question, "If Barack Obama wins a second term, where will we be in 2016?" Directors: Dinesh D'Souza, John Sullivan Writers: Dinesh D'Souza, John Sullivan

Girl in Progress

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As single mom Grace juggles work, bills, and her affair with a married doctor, her daughter, Ansiedad, plots a shortcut to adulthood after finding inspiration in the coming-of-age stories she's reading for school. Director: Patricia Riggen Writer: Hiram Martinez (screenplay) Stars: Eva Mendes, Matthew Modine, Cierra Ramirez

Les Misérables

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In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. Director: Tom Hooper Writers: William Nicholson (screenplay), Alain Boublil(screenplay)

Hope Springs

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After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship. Director: David Frankel Writer: Vanessa Taylor Stars: Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell