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Amahl and the Night Visitors(en)

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The historic, original, live airing of what would become an annual Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s, this opera tells the story of Amahl, a crippled shepherd boy, and his destitute mother, who provide temporary shelter to three men who are following a star to the newly-born Christ child.

Irving Undead
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Irving Undead(en)

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Henry Irving is dead. Join Irving’s restless spirit as he tells the story of how he transformed himself from a stuttering, spindly country boy into the most formidable actor of the nineteenth century. It is a story of a man who petrified London with his Gothic portrayals of mad monarchs, guilt-stricken murderers and the devil himself. A story of a man who could never escape his monsters – even in death. A filmed version of the live one-man stage play by James Swanton.

Money Monster
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Money Monster(en)

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Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
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Billy Elliot: The Musical Live(en)

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In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.

Whatever You Say
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Whatever You Say(fr)

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Bastien, an ambitious young production assistant, catches the attention of Jean-Louis, a producer of high regard, and is granted a shot at his own television show.

The Winslow Boy
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The Winslow Boy(en)

1958-11-13

In pre-WW1 England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.

Cinderella
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Cinderella(en)

1957-03-31

Julie Andrews was nominated for an Emmy for portraying the titular scullery maid who finds true love with a prince in this legendary adaptation of one of the most famous fairy tales of all time. A musical, made-for-television, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, it is the only of the legendary composing team's musicals created specifically for that medium. It was originally broadcast live on CBS on March 31, 1957, and was a phenomenal success, viewed by more than 107 million people. Though it originally aired in full color, only a black & white kinescope of the production has survived.

Canta Santiago
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Canta Santiago(en)

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Crusts
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Crusts(en)

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A coming-of-age story about the first time you act against your true nature. Inspired by the old wives tale - eating the bread crusts makes your hair go curly - Paris explores and her relationship with her crusts, her best friend, and her hair.

The Chill of Loneliness
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The Chill of Loneliness(en)

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Two people attempt to connect over a great distance.

Bang the Drum Slowly
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Bang the Drum Slowly(en)

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The Sound of Music Live!
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The Sound of Music Live!(en)

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The popular musical is brought to life on soundstages at London's Three Mills Studio, in a live TV dramatisation of the timeless story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world's best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II.

Rent
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Rent(en)

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The story of several friends in New York City facing financial poverty, homophobia, AIDS, and, of course, rent.

The Oldest Living Graduate
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The Oldest Living Graduate(en)

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Henry Fonda stars as Col. J. C. Kincaid, crusty patriarch of a Texas family. Kincaid's weak-willed son Floyd (George Grizzard) wants to get into the old man's good graces so that he can develop the Colonel's vast land ownings. Floyd arranges a city-wide celebration lauding Kincaid as the oldest living graduate of a nearby military academy. The festivities serve only to make the already sour Kincaid even more truculent and miserable. Adapted from Preston Jones' 1974 play and originally telecast live from Dallas' Southern Methodist University on April 7, 1980.

The Hands
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The Hands(ko)

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Sign language interpreter Do-young is unable to focus on the regular COVID-19 briefing because he is worried about his wife who is about to give birth. Doyoung is anxious because her due date has passed, but the live emergency briefing continues regardless. During the live broadcast, Do-young learns from a colleague that his wife has given birth safely. And in his own way, he conveys his sincerity to his beloved wife and newborn child.

Exposure
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Exposure(en)

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Set in an alternate, post-apocalyptic 1976, a filmmaker follows a worn and disillusioned photographer who, despite the circumstances, continues to make pictures.

The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
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A Wind from the South
57%

A Wind from the South(en)

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Hairspray Live!
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Hairspray Live!(en)

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HŏSa
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