Nick Moran
Publisher
Vision Films
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story, Charles S. Gilpin was the first African-American to star in a leading role in a stage play during a time where roles of color were previously played by white men in blackface. As Gilpin rose to fame and recognition, tensions were high between he and playwright Eugene O’Neill which ultimately lead to parting ways, though his acclaimed performance has changed Broadway forever.
Publisher
Vivendi Visual Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2007.
Language
English
Description
In 1748, John Newton is captain of a slave ship moored off the coast of Nigeria. He stands at a crossroads in his life, his morality and religion at odds with the brutality of his chosen profession. Stepping ashore, he starts on a journey of redemption that will end in tragedy but prove the catalyst for greater achievements. A local anthem sung in adversity by the slaves whom he captures punctuates the film. It will be the inspiration for Newton's...
Series
[Harry Potter films] volume 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.
Author
Language
English
Description
ROBIN BANKSY Is a thirty year romp through London's art world seen through the eyes of its narrator a thirsty and ambitious fame hungry photographer turned art dealer. Hell bent on making mischief Robin accidentally finds himself pitched against the global phenomenon artist and activist BANKSY.
7) New Blood
Author
Language
English
Description
After an unexplained 7-year absence, Danny White enters back into his father and sister's lives when he shows up bleeding from a gunshot wound. The painful family reunion is given urgency by the fact that both of Alan's children are in mortal danger.
9) Nemesis
Author
Language
English
Description
An underworld kingpin's past catches up with him when he returns to London, igniting an explosive chain of events which ends in revenge and murder.
10) Bare Knuckle
Author
Language
English
Description
Bareknuckle chronicles Lenny McLean's origin as a young street fighter in 1970s East End London, the haunting effects of horrific childhood abuse, and his bitter rivalry with Roy Shaw across three unlicensed boxing matches, culminating in Lenny taking the championship title of "The Guv'nor". In his later life, Lenny McLean went on to become a bestselling author, and won TV and film roles, the most well known being "Barry the Baptist" in Guy Ritchie's...